The 2016 Ventura County Fair, “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” runs from August 3rd thru August 14th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. As always, the fair will feature exciting entertainment and activities for all ages.
Presale Fair Tickets
CONCERT SCHEDULE
The last day to buy presale tickets is August 2, 2016. Save money and time on Admission and Carnival Ride/Game tickets by buying early at the links below.
At the fair enjoy live concerts, interesting exhibits, farm animals, wild carnival rides and delicious fair food are on tap for summertime family fun. The fair hours are 11am to 11pm daily. Plus don't miss the Ventura County Fair Parade in downtown Ventura on Saturday, August 6th at 10am.
Thrilling rides in the Carnival Midway include the Carousel, the Wave Swinger and, of course, the famous Ferris Wheel overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Ride enthusiasts will want to take advantage of the “Pay One Price” Carnival Wristband Days: August 4th, 8th, 9th and 11th. On these days, fair visitors can purchase a $30 wristband until 6 PM to ride unlimited rides until 7 PM.
FOOD Share Deal
- WOW Pass is $36 plus fee and gets you into the fair once per day
- Carnival Wristband $30 plus fee and are only valid for ONE day ONLY either on August 4th, 8th, 9th and 11th. They must be redeemed by 6 PM on day of use.
- Carnival Presale Ticket Sheet (40 tickets per sheet) are $20 per sheet plus fee
At the fair enjoy live concerts, interesting exhibits, farm animals, wild carnival rides and delicious fair food are on tap for summertime family fun. The fair hours are 11am to 11pm daily. Plus don't miss the Ventura County Fair Parade in downtown Ventura on Saturday, August 6th at 10am.Thrilling rides in the Carnival Midway include the Carousel, the Wave Swinger and, of course, the famous Ferris Wheel overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Ride enthusiasts will want to take advantage of the “Pay One Price” Carnival Wristband Days: August 4th, 8th, 9th and 11th. On these days, fair visitors can purchase a $30 wristband until 6 PM to ride unlimited rides until 7 PM.
FOOD Share Deal
On Thursday, August 4, the Ventura County Fair will host a “Feed the Need” Fair Cares Food Drive benefitting FOOD Share. Fair-goers who bring five canned goods to donate to Ventura County’s regional food bank when they purchase an adult admission ticket before 3 p.m. will receive a free return fair ticket. Non –perishable foods, such as canned soup, vegetables, meats, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, pasta, rice, beans and cereal, are FOOD Share's most needed items.
Special Admission Days
- 8/3: $1 admission until 3pm
- 8/4: Donate 5 cans of food for FOOD share before 3 pm and receive a free return ticket
- 8/5: Kids 12 and under free all day.
- 8/9: Seniors age 65+ & persons with disabilities free all day.
- 8/10: Pay $3 before 3 pm
- 8/11: All military free today
Admission Fees
- $12 Adults 13 & older
- $9 Children 6-12 years of age
- $9 Seniors 65+ years of age
- Children 5 years of age and under and Super Seniors (100 years of age and older) are admitted free.
Fair Concerts
All concerts start at 7:30pm, Motorsports at 6pm and Rodeo at 7pm. All concerts are FREE with paid fair admission. Motorsports with the Demolition Derby will take place on Wednesday, August 3, and has an extra admission cost of $5. Don’t miss the free Rodeos on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th with shows at 2 PM and 7 PM.
All concerts start at 7:30pm, Motorsports at 6pm and Rodeo at 7pm. All concerts are FREE with paid fair admission. Motorsports with the Demolition Derby will take place on Wednesday, August 3, and has an extra admission cost of $5. Don’t miss the free Rodeos on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th with shows at 2 PM and 7 PM.
CONCERT SCHEDULE
- Thu, Aug 4: Styx at 7:30pm
- Fri, Aug 5: Old Dominion at 7:30pm (2016 Academy of Country Music New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year)
- Sat, Aug 6: Third Eye Blind at 7:30pm
- Sun, Aug 7: El Chapo de Sinaloa with Los Rieleros and El Dasa at 3pm
- Mon, Aug 8: An Evening with UB40 at 7:30pm
- Tue, Aug 9: America at 1pm AND Patti LaBelle at 7:30pm
- Wed, Aug 10: Chris Young at 7:30pm
- Thu, Aug 11: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at 7:30pm
- Fri, Aug 12: Trace Adkins at 7:30pm
Fun at the Fair
The Ventura County Fair is home to a wide variety of exhibits. Whether you’re enjoying the slicers and dicers in the Commercial Exhibit building, sampling cooking creations in the Home Arts building or educating yourself on the county’s natural resources in the Agriculture building, the fair’s exhibits feature something for everyone. While you’re here, visit the various exhibits and learn about all that Ventura County has to offer.
The Ventura County Fair is home to a wide variety of exhibits. Whether you’re enjoying the slicers and dicers in the Commercial Exhibit building, sampling cooking creations in the Home Arts building or educating yourself on the county’s natural resources in the Agriculture building, the fair’s exhibits feature something for everyone. While you’re here, visit the various exhibits and learn about all that Ventura County has to offer.
Check out the farm animals in the livestock area! Chickens, rabbits, sheep and goats are just a few of the animals that will be displayed. These animals have been raised by county residents, and are showcased for all to see.
The Junior Livestock Auction, on Friday, August 12th, is an authentic livestock auction. You will feel the excitement of a good old country fair at this culmination of the 4-H, FFA and Grange youth livestock projects.
The nightly fireworks extravaganza is the fair’s gift to the community! The dazzling show lights up the sky over the ocean at the end of the day.
Parking & Shuttle Info
To park at the fair there is a $10 charge per vehicle. However, free shuttle service is provided daily during the Fair from 10:30am until 11:00pm from six off-site parking locations:
To park at the fair there is a $10 charge per vehicle. However, free shuttle service is provided daily during the Fair from 10:30am until 11:00pm from six off-site parking locations:
- County Government Center off Telephone Road in Ventura, in Lot E and Lot F
- Ventura High School Larrabee lots off Poli Street in Ventura
- Pacific View Mall in Ventura
- VUSD Parking Lot, W. Stanley Ave at Hwy 33
- Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Hobson Way in Oxnard
- Harbor Boulevard @ Schooner Drive in Ventura
For more information visit: www.venturacountyfair.org or join the fair on Facebook
