Time Capsule
Alameda County Fair Time Capsule
A Moment 50 Years in the Making!
As part of the Alameda County Fair’s America 250th celebration, a special time capsule was installed to preserve a snapshot of the 2026 Fair and the community that made it meaningful.
The capsule includes memories, stories and contributions from community leaders, Fair staff, the agricultural community, volunteers, vendors, community partners and guests. Together, these items reflect the traditions, people and experiences that continue to make the Alameda County Fair a cherished part of our community.
Sealed until 2076, the time capsule will be opened during America’s 300th anniversary celebration, offering future generations a look at how we lived and what was important to us today.
Time Capsule Ceremony
Time Capsule Inventory
Inventory list below is organized in the same order the items were placed into the time capsule, from top to bottom. The first item at the top is Group 13.
Looking Ahead to the Future
Groups 17-20
- Leadership Letter
- American Flag
- California Flag
- Don Julio Bottle
- Johnnie Walker Black Scotch
Alameda County Leadership
Group 16
- County Board of Supervisors
- District 1 Supervisor Haubert
- District 1 Supervisor
- Haubert Challenge Coin
- District 2 Supervisor Marquez
- District 3 Supervisor Tam
- District 4 Supervisor Miley
- District 5 Supervisor Fortunato Bas
- Dignitary Map
Fairgrounds & Family
Group 15
- Staff Group Photo
- RV Park Photos
- Staff Family Photos
- Alameda County Fair Aerial Map
- Fairgrounds Map
- Smaller CAD Map
- CAD Drawing
Snapshot of the 2026 Alameda County Fair
Group 14
- Fair Brochure
- Current Safeway Barn Photo
- Social Media Screenshots
- Future Ticket
- Admission Ticket
- Fair Pricing
- Selfie Spots featuring Farm Animals
- USB Drive with Media
- iPhone
What Does the Fair Mean to You?
Group 13
- Cow Stuffed Animal (Media Bag)
- Volunteer & Seasonal “What the Fair Means to Me”
- Food Vendor Statement
- Foodie’s Winner Statement
- Food Vendors
- Economic Impact Study
Celebrating America's 250th
Group 11 & 12
- Fair Factory Goat Shirt
- 250th Anniversary ACF Hat or Patch
- 250th Anniversary Light Pole Banner
- McGrail 250th America Cabernet Sauvignon
Fair Partnerships & Public Safety
Group 9 & 10
- ACSO Patch & Coin
- Alameda County Fire Patch
- Photo of Chief William McDonald
- 2026 Fair Shirt
- Year-round Logo T-Shirt
- Butler Amusements 250th Anniversary Employee Hat
- 2023 Fair Factory Shirt
The People Behind The Fair
Group 7 & 8
- Alameda County Fair
- Foundation Details
- Employee Badge
- Lanyard
- Retail Vendor Kevin’s Cards Books
Pleasanton & Fair History
Group 5 & 6
- Ticket to Golf at the
- Pleasanton Golf Course
- FIFA World Cup
- Golf Item
- Hourglass
- Item Representing the City of Pleasanton
- History Book
- U.S. Capital Ornament
Youth In Agriculture
Group 4
- 4-H Belt Buckle
- Youth Exhibitors
- Bayside 4-H Statement
- Livermore FFA Statement
- 4H Greens with Pins Donated by The Ferrario Family of Bayside 4-H
Awards & Fair Traditions
Group 3
- Prize Blue Ribbon
- WFA & IAFE Award
- Fair Star Pin
- Cow Pin
Horse Racing Legacy
Group 2
- OTB Betting Voucher
- Horse Racing Oak Tree Shirt
- Horse Racing Programs (1961, 19621 1970)
- Last Summer of Racing (2024)
- Cherie DeVaux, The First Female Trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
- Winner’s Circle Photo donated by FairFirst
- Fair Ticket/Stubs
Identity & Core Values
Group 1
- ACF Mission, Vision and Values
- Boards of Directors List
- Organizational Chart
