The Alameda County Fair kicks off summer on June 19, 2026, with an action-packed opening weekend. Highlights include: - Over 100 food booths with new items like Spam Wonton Taco and Elvis Presley sandwich - Concerts by The Gene Simmons Band, Twist on Taylor, and Lonestar - New 'Rising Together' 9/11 memorial exhibit featuring an actual World Trade Center beam - Demolition derby, drone shows, and family attractions like All Alaskan Racing Pigs The fair runs June 19–July 12, Wednesdays–Sundays, 12pm–11pm.
Special deals include $1 Ride Wednesdays, Throwback Thursdays, and free admission for kids 5 and under.