El Dorado County Fair is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3)

Fair Hours: Thursday & Friday Noon - Midnight | Saturday 10am - Midnight | Sunday Noon - 10pm

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El Dorado County Fair Association & Event Center

County Fair Tickets

Parking: $10.00 (cash) per car (limited parking – while spaces last). 
Active Military Attendees get in FREE (must show active duty military ID).
Children ages 6 and under get in Free to the Fair & Friday Night’s Grandstand Event.
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2026 Fair Hours

DateFair HoursCarnival Hours
Thursday, June 18Gates Open Noon - MidnightNoon - Midnight
Friday, June 19Gates Open Noon - MidnightNoon - Midnight
Saturday, June 20Gates Open 10:00 AM - MidnightNoon - Midnight
Sunday, June 21Gates Open Noon - 10:00 PMNoon - 10:00 PM

Special Days & Events

Day/EventDescriptionDate
Kids' Day (ages 12 and under)
(ages 6 and under always free)		Free until 6:30 PMThursday, June 18
Seniors' Day (ages 60+) Free until 6:30 PMThursday, June 18
Teen Day (ages 13 - 19)Free until 4:00 PMFriday, June 19
Pee Wee RodeoHenningsen Arena at 2:00 PMFriday, June 19
Mutton Bustin' 
Registration begins June 1st at the Fair Office. Child must be present for weigh-in.		Henningsen Arena following Pee Wee Rodeo.Friday, June 19
Truck & Steamer Tractor Pulls (additional ticket required)Grandstands at 7:00 PMFriday, June 19
Jr. Livestock Auction (admission free to buyers)Auction Show Ring at 10:00 AM
Registration is 8:00 - 10:00 AM		Saturday, June 20
John M. Studebaker Wheelbarrow Races (included with Fair Admission)Grandstands at 7:00 PM Saturday, June 20
Experience the Rubicon Challenge (included with Fair Admission)Grandstands at 2:00 PMSunday, June 21

Daily General Admission - Per Person

ALL IN PRICING SHOWN, INCLUDES ALL TICKETING FEES.

Pre-sale Only by June 17, 2026

During the Fair June 18 - 21, 2026

Season Passes - Per Person

Pre-sale Only. Pruchase by June 17, 2026.
Carnival Ride Tickets sold separately.

Grandstand event tickets - Per Person

Grandstand Admission only.
Fair Admission not included.

Special Packages

Carnival ride tickets

Each ride requires 4 - 8 tickets.
Fair Admission not included.

Carnival Ride Disclaimer:  Children must be 3 years old or at least 36 – 48” tall to ride mechanical rides depending on the ride. Exception: Carousel (parents may ride carousel with under 36”). Carnival Ride Limits: Access to some carnival rides may be denied for safety reasons for visitors with physical disabilities such as casts.