One of the biggest draws of the San Diego County Fair, however, has always been the music. Many a musical legend has graced the Grandstand stage over the years, including Bob Dylan, Van Halen, R.E.M., Sarah Vaughn and Johnny Cash to name a few.

(FOX 5/KUSI) — The 2025 San Diego County Fair ended its three-week run this Fourth of July weekend. The theme for this year was pets, with plenty of entertainment, activities, exhibits and art that featured the theme, and organizers said this year’s edition included many value deals to help make the fair more accessible.

For many San Diegans, summer doesn’t officially begin until the San Diego County Fair arrives with its deep-fried Oreos, grandstand concerts, gadget hawkers and racing pigs. This year’s fair ...

Celebrate July 4th all through this San Diego weekend with fireworks, fine food and a final shot at the 2025 county fair.

In true San Diego spirit, the annual San Diego County Fair this year will embrace the great outdoors with its theme of “Get Out There'. The fair’s roots date back to 1880 when farmers flocked ...

Cocktails from the San Diego County Fair's speakeasy, "Destination Unknown," on display, May 29, 2024. KPBS. 5 of 6. A plate of pupusas on display at the San Diego County Fair, May 29, 2024.

At the County Fair, carnival game prizes transformed into acts of kindness as fairgoers donated 4,349 stuffed animals.

During the San Diego County Fair, the Care ‘n Share Toy Drive, a project of the Torrey Pines Rotary Club, collected new and gently used stuffed animals to help put smiles on the faces of

As the San Diego County Fair winds to a close, fair officials are warning residents to plan ahead if they want to attend the fair for the Fourth of July celebration. The on-site parking has been ...

The San Diego County Fair was the top winner at the recent 2025 Sandie Awards, presented by the American Marketing Association.