Opening Day In

Welcome to the Contra Costa County Fair!

IT'S FAIR TIME!
"Here Comes the Sun," so come join the fun at the Contra Costa County Fair!

Check out all the fun and happenings right here with our upcoming daily schedule including live music on our Main Stage, entertaining shows, fantastic fair food, traditional exhibits, youth livestock, our always FREE Kids Zone, and much, much more!

Check back regularly for updates to the Fair schedule as well as Fair savings!

NEW THIS YEAR...Exhibitor handbooks are available online only!

There are so many ways to not only visit the fair but become a part of the Fair: enter as an exhibitor, donate your time as a volunteer, promote your product or service as a vendor...the possibilities are endless!

Join us for the
2012 Contra Costa County Fair May 31 – June 3, 2012
As always, "Your ticket to FUN!"

2012 Special Events

Junior Livestock Auction

Be a buyer at the Junior Livestock Auction!
Sunday, June 3rd at 10am
Livestock Arena

The Junior Livestock Auction at the Contra Costa County Fair was developed to educate junior exhibitors in livestock marketing. The animals sold at the auction have been raised and shown by youth of Contra Costa County. They have been judged by qualified judges and have been determined to be market ready. Come out and join some fun in the sun at this worthwhile Fair tradition!

Cookout Contest
 

More information to be posted soon.

Exhibits
Imagine the thrill of winning a blue ribbon at the Fair for a special talent. Think you own the best pig, bake the most delicious apple pie, made a beautiful quilt, or have an uncanny knack for making crafts? Want to see who’s the best in all of Contra Costa County? Then be sure to enter the Contra Costa County Fair's competitive exhibits!! There’s something for everyone.

Paper entries are currently being accepted. Online entries will open April 1, 2012.

Entry Deadlines:
Entry deadlines have been extended!
Paper entries are due by May 4, 2012, at 5pm.
Online entries are due by May 6, 2012 at midnight.
Coloring Contest entries are due by May 18, 2012 at 5pm.