MAY 14 - 17, 2026
MAIN Entertainment
Your guide to highlight Events & Shows happening only at the 2026 Contra Costa County Fair:
Exotic Live Animals
- PRESENTATIONS
Event Building 1
Mini Miss & Miss
Contra Costa
Estrrella Stage - 6pm
Matthew Balling - LIVE SHOWS
Estrella Stage - 2pm + 4:30pm
Pig Races
Small Carnival Field
Joker on Jack - LIVE SHOWS
Estrella Stage - 5:45pm
Meet Walking Dinosaurs
Main Fairgrounds
Outlaw Mariachi - LIVE SHOWS
Estrella Stage - 8pm + 9pm
Weiner Dog + Corgi Races - "Safari Sprint"
Livestock Area - 1pm
Flat-Track Motorcycle - RACES
Grandstands - FREE 4pm
POWERHOUSE
Percussive Dance
Estrella Stage
Matthew Balling - LIVE SHOW
Estrella Stage - 2pm
The 70's Band - LIVE SHOWS
Estrella Stage - 3pm + 5pm
"Kool" Wind & Fire Tribute - LiVE SHOWS
Grandstands - 6pm + 8pm
Live Pony & Camel - Rides
Small Carnival Field
Junie Ma Music - LIVE SHOW
Estrella Stage - 12:00pm
Damage Control - LIVE SHOW
Estrella Stage - 9:30pm
Junior - Livestock Aucttion
Livestock Arena - 9:00am
La Familia Day - MEXICAN ENTERTAINMENT
Estrella Stage - ALL DAY
All Entertainment Times are subject to change.
Friday Night "Bulls & Broncs" Rodeo Show Tickets Are Sold Separately - AVAILABLE HERE. All other Main Entertainment & Live Shows are included FREE with your Fair Admission. Carnival Ride Wristbands and Parking Passes are sold separately.
THE RODEO RETURNS
After 20+ years! Join us for Bulls & Broncs - Friday, May 15th at 6pm!
Tickets Sold Separately Online, Available
HERE.
EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES
Along with all out Live Entertainment, Rides and Attractions, here's just a few things you'll get to experience here at the fair! From Walking Dinosaurs to Pony & Camel Rides, there's no shortage of fun!
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Rides & AttractionsFair STAGE Shows
FREE Live Performance Shows - Included with your Fair Admission - Sponsored by Estrella Beer
MAY 14 - 17, 2026
Daily Schedule
Dont miss a single event with our hour-by-hour Fair Week Daily Schedule.
Select any day below to view it's full schedule:
Thrifty Thursday - OPENING DAY
OPENING DAY of the Contra Costa County Fair Admission is ONLY $5 before 5pm - May 14thThe carnival will be offering BOGO on daily unlimited wristbands. Enjoy all your favorite Rides, Food & Entertainment along with the chance to encounter Wild Animals, Dinosaurs and so much more!
1201 W. 10th st. Antioch, CA
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 1
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 1
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Ribbon Cutting - Ceremony
Join us for our Opening Day Ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the return of the Fair and all it has to offer!
Fairgrounds Main Entrance
.5 hr
POWERHOUSE Percussive Dance - LIVE SHOW
Come see this fast-paced & rhythm-driven dance show with an electrifying mix of tap, stomp and rapid-fire footwork and music!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 2
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 2
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
POWERHOUSE Percussive Dance - LIVE SHOW
Come see this fast-paced & rhythm-driven dance show with an electrifying mix of tap, stomp and rapid-fire footwork and music!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 3
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 3
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Still Exhibits & livestock - Closed
The still Exhibits Euilding & Livestock Area close for the night.
Exhibit + Livestock Area
Pig Races - Daily 4
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Main Gates - Closed
The main gates close, carnival stays open till 10pm
Carnival Area
Kids & Seniors Day - FAIR DAY 2
KIDS (12 & under) & SENIORS (62 & over)Get FREE Admission, only until 5pm on May 15thThe carnival will be offering BOGO on daily unlimited wristbands. Experience everything the Contra Costa County Fair has to offer with a limited-time Kids & Seniors Day Deal!
1201 W. 10th st. Antioch, CA
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 1
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Matthew Balling - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Matthew Balling!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Miss Mini & Miss Contra Costa - Talent
Join us on opening night, Thursday - May 14th for Day 1 of the Miss Mini & Miss Contra Costa Scholarship Program and cheer on our contestants.
Estrella Stage
1hr
Pig Races - Daily 1
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
POWERHOUSE Percussive Dance - LIVE SHOW
Come see this fast-paced & rhythm-driven dance show with an electrifying mix of tap, stomp and rapid-fire footwork and music!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 2
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Matthew Balling - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Matthew Balling!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Pig Races - Daily 2
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Joker on Jack - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Joker on Jack!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 3
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 3
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Outlaw Mariachi - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Outlaw Mariachi!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Stilll Exhibits & livestock - Closed
The still Exhibits Euilding & Livestock Area close for the night.
Exhibit + Livestock Area
Pig Races - Daily 4
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
1 hr
Outlaw Mariachi - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Outlaw Mariachi!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Main Gates - Closed
The main gates close, carnival stays open till 10pm
Carnival Area
Military & First Responders Day - Fair DAY 3
FREE Admission for Military & First Responders(with valid ID until 5pm only May 16th)From all of us at the Contra Costa County Fair, we truly thank you for your commitment to our safety.
1201 W. 10th st. Antioch, CA
Junie Ma Music - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Junie Ma Music!
Estrella Stage
0.5hr
POWERHOUSE Percussive Dance - LIVE SHOW
Come see this fast-paced & rhythm-driven dance show with an electrifying mix of tap, stomp and rapid-fire footwork and music!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 1
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Matthew Balling - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from Matthew Balling!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Pig Races - Daily 1
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
The 70's Band - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from The 70's Band!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Flat-Track Motorcycle - Races
Feel the Adrenaline in the grandstands with Flat-Track Motorcycle racing happening only Saturday Night from 4-8pm. This is a FREE Show included with your Fair Admission - only for Saturday, May 16th!
Grandstands
4hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 2
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 2
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
1 hr
The 70's Band - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from The 70's Band!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 3
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
"Kool" Wind & Fire Tribute - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from: Kool" Wind & Fire - The Ultimate Tribute to Kool & the Gang & EWF!
Estrella Stage
1 hr
Pig Races - Daily 3
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
"Kool" Wind & Fire Tribute - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from: Kool" Wind & Fire - The Ultimate Tribute to Kool & the Gang & EWF!
Estrella Stage
1hr
Still Exhibits & livestock - Closed
The still Exhibits Euilding & Livestock Area close for the night.
Exhibit + Livestock Area
Pig Races - Daily 4
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Main Gates - Closed
The main gates close, carnival stays open till 10pm
Carnival Area
Damage Control - LIVE SHOW
Come watch a Live Music Performance from: Damage Control
Estrella Stage
1hr
Junior Livestock Auction
Take part in the Junior Livestock Auction only this Sunday, May 17th at 9am here in the Livestock Arena!
Livestock Arena
6 hr
Final Fair Day - Closing Day
It's the FINAL DAY - Day 4 at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds - This is your last chance with all your your favorite Carnival Rides, Food, Entertainment and so much more! Closing after tonight - May 17th!
1201 W. 10th st. Antioch, CA
La Familia Day - Mexican Entertainment
Enjoy the final day of the fair with a full day of Mexican Entertainment!
Estrella Stage
ALL DAY
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 1
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 1
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 2
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 2
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Exotic Live Animals - Presentation 3
Encounter REAL Exotic Animals - from Reptiles to Monkeys and Exotic Birds, you'll meet all kinds of new WILD friends!
Event Building 1
0.5 hr
Pig Races - Daily 3
Cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Still Exhibits & livestock - Closed
The still Exhibits Euilding & Livestock Area close for the night.
Exhibit + Livestock Area
Pig Races - Daily 4
Your final chance to cheer on your favorite speedy swine as they dash for the finish line! Pig Races happening daily!
Livestock Area
0.5 hr
Main Gates - Closed
The main gates close, carnival stays open till 10pm. Thanks for coming to the fair! See you next time!
Carnival Area
All times are subject to change.
Friday Night "Bulls & Broncs" Rodeo Show Tickets Are Sold Separately - AVAILABLE HERE. All other Main Entertainment & Live Shows are included FREE with your Fair Admission. Carnival Ride Wristbands and Parking Passes are sold separately.
NOTICE:
2026 Clear Bag Policy:
To help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly experience for all guests, the following bag policy will be in effect during the Fair.
ALLOWED Bags
Guests may bring ONE of the following:
Clear Carry bag
Can Not Exceed
12" x 6" x 12"
Clear Ziploc
Can Not Exceed
12" x 6" x 12"
Clear Clinch-bag
Can Not Exceed
12" x 6" x 12"
Baby Diaper bag
When accompanied by a baby
Subject to inspections
Approved Medical bag
Subject to inspections
Small Wristlet
Can Not Exceed
4.5" x 6.5"
Not Allowed
The following bags are PROHIBITED at the Fairgrounds:
Backpacks
Solid Clinch Bags
Purses
Camera bags
Solid Fanny-Packs
Briefcases
• All approved bags are subject to inspections at any time • Guests arriving with prohibited items may be asked to return them to their vehicle or discard them • The Fair is not responsible for lost, discarded, or unattended items
2026 Chaperone Policy:
All youth under the age of eighteen (18) are required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian (adult - age 25+) to be admitted into the Fair.
Any person entering may be asked to show:
- A valid Driver License or Identification Card or other Government issued ID
- Each adult can only chaperone four (4) youth at a time.
- Groups larger than 4 youths require an additional chaperone for every four (4) youths
- The chaperone (parent/adult) are required to remain on the facility with the youth during their time at the Fair.
- The youth must prrovide a tellephone number of the attending parent/adult to the fair security representative upon request. Any and all misbehaving youth will be held and released to their chaperone (parent/adult)
- Any youth under the age of eighteen (18) not accompanied by an adult will not be admitted.
Thank You for your cooperation.
2025-26 Events Calendar
Stay tuned on our Social Media for updates to all upcoming Contra Costa County Fairgrounds events!
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