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County Fair Begins Today

Find the times, performance dates and more here.

The Ventura County Fair begins today. If you’re thinking about venturing to the other side of the county for some cotton candy, corn dogs and a ride on the Ferris wheel overlooking Surfer’s Point (and who can blame you?), here are some facts to help you plan:

Dates

The fair runs Aug. 3-14.

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Fair Hours

The fair opens at 11 a.m. weekdays (with the exception of Aug. 9, which is Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Day, when it opens at 10 a.m.) and 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Fair admissions close at 10 p.m., the fair closes at 11 p.m. and the carnival closes between 11 p.m. and midnight.

Admission

Adults 13 and older: $12

Children 6-12: $9

Seniors 62 and older: $9

Children 5 and younger and seniors 100 and older are admitted for free.

Tickets are available at the gate and online.

Special Admission Days

Dollar Day: Aug 3. Admission will be $1 until 3 p.m.

Wristband Days: Aug. 4, 8, 9, and 11. Wristbands for unlimited carnival rides until 7 p.m. will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $25.

Fair Cares Food Drive Day: Aug. 4. Get a free return ticket good for fair admission Aug. 8-11 with the purchase of an adult ticket and donation of 5 cans of food for Food Share.

Youth Day: Aug. 5. Children 12 and younger will be admitted for free all day.

Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Day: Aug. 9. People 62 and older and people with disabilities will be admitted free.

Entertainment

Pat Benatar: Aug. 5

Clay Walker and Matt Morris: Aug. 6

Alex Rivera, Bronco and Ezequiel Pena: Aug. 7

Three Days Grace: Aug. 8

The Four Tops and The Beach Boys: Aug. 9

REO Speedwagon: Aug. 10

Lifehouse and Toy: Aug. 11

Trace Adkins: Aug. 12.

There will also be a motorsports show on Aug. 3 and 4 and a rodeo on Aug. 13 and 14.

The Ventura County Fair Grounds is located in Ventura at 10 W. Harbor Blvd. For more information and details about the fair, visit its website or call 805-648-3376.


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