EventS Calendar
Upcoming Events
Event Parking is at Gate 8 & 12 off Valley Avenue, click for directions.
All parking tickets must be purchased using a credit or debit card. No in and out parking privileges.
April 27-28, 2024
Pleasanton CATstravaganza
Join Loving Cats Worldwide for the Pleasanton CATstravaganza: an un-fur-gettable experience to bring cats into the spotlight!
Our International Judges will present, stage and reward the most beautiful cats in the world. Cheer on the champions of the competition as they strut their stuff on the CATwalk. Witness our Cat Competitors go head to head in the VIC (Very Important Cat) Class.
Enjoy a day full of presentations, meet & greets and Q&A’s. Discover our Shopping Village where you can pick up a gift for your own feline at home and learn how you can support our rescues and charities in attendance at Rescue Alley.
Presented to you in part by Dr. Elsey’s, whose exceptional range of cat litter and high-quality foods are improving the health, happiness and wellbeing of our feline friends everywhere.
One day tickets available only. Upgrade to a Lifetime Superfan Pass to access both days plus all other Loving Cats events, plus perks such as skipping the line and priority seating!
Admission:
General: $25
Senior: $20
Child: $20
Military: $20
Child (under 5 years old): FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
April 27: 10am – 5pm
April 28: 10am – 5pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Pleasanton CATstravaganza
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link above.
*Subject to Change
April 28, 2024
Pleasanton Run for Education presented by Workday
The 12th Annual Pleasanton Run for Education, presented by Workday, is Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation’s (PPIE) largest fundraiser of the year and serves to celebrate our community, encourage fitness and support our schools.
The event offers 5K (3.1 mile), 10K (6.2 mile), and 2 Mile distances. All three courses are designed for participants of all ages and athletic abilities–runners, walkers and baby jogger strollers are welcome! For kids ages 3 to 10 year old who are not quite ready for a longer distance race, there will also be a 1/4 mile fun run.
By joining PPIE’s Run for Education 2024, you are supporting our 15 public schools, 14,000 students and over 9,000 school families with supplemental staff (support counselors, reading/math specialists, and librarians), STEAM grants and innovative programs to engage students with leading businesses in the area.
Admission
Pricing ranges from $17-$55 depending on distance, age, and date of registration
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours
April 28: 8am – 11am
Location:
Enter Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Avenue
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: ppierun.com
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link below.
Subject to change.
April 28, 2024
CSHA Region 5 Spring Stampede
This year’s show features most of the top horses from each breed and discipline, including multi-titled world and national champions. The show offers the perfect opportunity for owners, exhibitors and breed enthusiasts to show and watch some of the best in the west compete for blue ribbons!
Admission:
Free public viewing
Parking: Free
Hours
9am – 5pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Spring Stampede
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
*Subject to change. No outside food permitted.
May 4, 2024
The Kentucky Derby at the Pleasanton OTB
OTB is open early for the Kentucky Derby. Come watch and wager on one of the most popular races of the year.
Enjoy a special Kentucky Derby Buffet while playing a Dennis Miller Handicapping Contest. Plus receive a free Kentucky Derby t-shirt (while supplies last).
OTB has access to mutuel tellers and betting machines as well as additional food and beverages in the Turf Club.
The Handicapping Contest is simple; you pick the winner of each of the nine stakes races for a chance to win prizes. Click here here to sign up.
Menus:
Snack Bar Menu
Turf Club Menu
Buffet Menu
Hours:
May 4: 8am- 10:30pm
Admission:
Free
Parking: Free
Location:
2100 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Pleasanton Off Track Betting
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Pleasanton OTB
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared.
May 16-19, 2024
Silicon Valley Horse Show
Come watch top West Coast horses, including Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies compete for prize money and ribbons! English, Western and Driving Disciplines will all be on display. The show supports We Ride Too, an equestrian outreach program for Alameda County youth.
Admission:
General – Free
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
May 16: 4pm – 5:30pm
May 17: 10am – 4pm
May 18: 10am – 4pm
May 19: 9am – 1pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Silicon Valley Horse Show
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link above.
*Subject to Change
May 17-19, 2024
626 Night Market
626 Night Market is back featuring 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Visit for some mouthwatering memories together!
Admission:
Adult: $5.00
Child: $5.00
Senior: $5.00
Military: $5.00
Children 3 and under – FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
May 17: 3pm – 11pm
May 18: 1pm – 11pm
May 19: 1pm – 11pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: 626 Night Market
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
May 18, 2024
Preakness Stakes at the Pleasanton OTB
Watch and wager at Pleasanton Off-Track Betting. Limited mutuel clerks and betting machines will be available inside the Off-Track Betting Facility. Turf Club Café is a full service restaurant that is open from 1 to 3pm and accepts reservations to watch you win big!
Hours:
May 18: 8am- 10:30pm
Admission:
Free
Parking: Free
Location:
2100 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Pleasanton Off Track Betting
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Pleasanton OTB
May 22-23, 2024
West Coast Buildings & Facilities Management Trade Show & Conference
WCBFM 2024 is your one-stop shop for all things building, facility, and property management! This regional trade show and conference provides a marketplace for buyers and sellers of commercial/industrial products and services for buildings and facilities management, property management and plant engineering in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Over the course of two days, attendees will be able to find solutions to their facility and operations, learn from the industry’s best professionals during our conference sessions, interact with over 100+ companies exhibiting and drive lasting connections. Please register at the link below.
Admission:
General: FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
May 22: 9:30am- 3pm
May 23: 9:30am – 1pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more and register, please visit: West Coast Buildings & Facilities Management Trade Show & Conference
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
*Subject to change.
May 31 - June 2, 2024
Jurassic Quest
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets now before they go EXTINCT!
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex!
Admission:
General: $22
Child: $22
Senior (ages 65+): $19
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
May 31: 12pm – 8pm
June 1: 9am – 8pm
June 2: 9am – 7pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Jurassic Quest
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link above.
*Subject to Change
June 8, 2024
Belmont Stakes at the Pleasanton OTB
Watch and wager at Pleasanton Off-Track Betting. Limited mutuel clerks and betting machines will be available inside the Off-Track Betting Facility. Turf Club Café is a full service restaurant that is open from 1 to 3pm and accepts reservations to watch you win big!
Hours:
June 8: 8am- 10:30pm
Admission:
Free
Parking: Free
Location:
2100 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Pleasanton Off Track Betting
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Pleasanton OTB
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. No outside food permitted and security checkpoint is required prior to entry. Subject to change.
July 26-28, 2024
626 Night Market
626 Night Market is back featuring 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Visit for some mouthwatering memories together!
Admission:
Adult: $5.00
Child: $5.00
Senior: $5.00
Military: $5.00
Children 3 and under – FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
July 26: 3pm – 11pm
July 27: 1pm – 11pm
July 28: 1pm – 11pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: 626 Night Market
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
August 17-18, 2024
Brick Fest Live
Join the largest hands-on event of it’s kind with over a million LEGO bricks on display and ready for play! Brick Fest Live allows families to enjoy mind‐blowing creations from all over the world made entirely of this timeless toy. Children and adults are amazed by life-sized LEGO models and hands-on building activities that have been assembled to set the imagination free.
Kids can build together with their parents, siblings and even grandparents in this one-of-a-kind family bonding experience, while being inspired to become the next generation of artists, engineers and leaders.
Brick Fest Live attendees can express your creativity at the hands-on build zones, enter the GLOW ZONE and build with bricks that shine under blacklight, play in a Brick Pit with hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks and more.
Admission:
General: $19.99
Quest Admission: $34.99
Children (2 years and under): FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
August 17: 9am – 5pm
August 18: 10am – 4pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Brick Fest Live
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link above.
August 18, 2024
CTBA Horse Auction
Come join us for the Northern California yearling and horses of racing age sale. The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association was founded in 1937 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of thoroughbred breeding and racing in California.
Admission:
Free Public Viewing
Parking: Free
Hours:
10am – 5pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
*Subject to Change. No outside food permitted.
August 23-25, 2024
Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals
America’s Favorite Car Show returns to its roots for a celebration of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, on August 23-25 for the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals! The Crown Jewel of the Goodguys 41st season will bring over 3,000 of the country’s finest 1999 and older hot rods, trucks, customs, lowriders, muscle cars and classics together! Don’t miss Goodguys Classic Performance Products AutoCross racing series action featuring the FiTech Fuel Injection “West Coast Shootout”, experience an earth-shaking Nitro Thunderfest, a Pinstriper’s Brush Bash, shop the huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music, see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend including Builder’s Choice “Top 10” awards, and so much more! On Sunday, American made or powered show cars of all years are welcome for the Meguiar’s All-American Sunday celebration!
Admission:
General (Age 13 and up): $28.00
Children (Ages 7-12): $11.00
Children (Ages 6 & under): FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
August 23: 8am – 5pm
August 24: 8am – 5pm
August 25: 8am – 3pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link below.
Subject to change.
August 31 - September 1, 2024
158th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
The Scottish Highland Gathering and Games returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend. California’s largest and longest running Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, since 1866, celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, ceremonies, cuisine and entertainment.
Admission- Buy Early and Save
General: $35
Youth (Ages 12-17): $20
Senior: $20
Children (Ages 6-11): $5
Young Children (Ages 5 & under): Free
For active military with valid ID: Free
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
August 31: 8am – 6pm
September 1: 8am – 6pm
*Admission to Scottish Games will close promptly at 4:30pm. Handstamp re-entry is valid until 5:30pm.
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: 158th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
*Subject to Change. No outside food permitted.
October 4-6, 2024
Alameda Fall Home Show
The 38th Annual Fall Home Show is back October 4, 5 and 6. Whether you’re building, remodeling or simply redecorating, the home show has everything you’ll need in one convenient location. Come meet and interact with hundreds of home experts, exhibits and displays to help turn your house into the home of your dreams. Check out the newest in custom kitchens and baths, windows and doors, heating and air, roofing and floors, custom backyards, landscaping displays and more. Come shop, compare and save!
Admission – Cash Only
General: $5
Children (16 & under): FREE
Military: FREE
* Visit Alameda Spring Home Show for discount
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours
October 4: 12pm – 5pm
October 5: 10am – 5pm
October 6: 10am – 5pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Alameda Spring Home Show
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.
*Subject to change.
Stay With Us
Reserve your camper spot in the Fairpark RV lot at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Located inside the Fairgrounds the site is close to Wine Tasting golf courses, shopping, excellent restaurants and and year round events held on the Fairgrounds. To find out what all spaces include as well as on site amenities, click here
Reservations:
Book online (link below) or call to make your reservations.
Campground host can be reached at 925-426-3340
Looking To Store Your RV Or Boat?
Located inside the Fairgrounds, a safe storage lot offers 24-hour access and security. For more information call 925-426-3340.
Ongoing Events
Directions And Parking
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Pleasanton, CA 94566
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is conveniently located right off the I-680 Bernal Exit in Pleasanton.
There are 2 admission gates for events, check with the event for which Gate to use:
2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton
Gate 8 – Known as the “Main” entrance, Gate 8 is located right off of Valley Ave., cross street of Bernal Ave.
Gate 12 – Gate 12 is located off of Valley Ave. just past Gate 8, cross street Bernal Ave.
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Getting Here
Welcome
Home to the Alameda County Fair, the Alameda County Fairgrounds is a lush 276-acre event center conveniently located in Pleasanton, CA. The Fairgrounds is host to more than 300 public and private events annually. A true year-round event facility.
Our sprawling grass areas, large & small buildings and extensive parking areas have attracted events from all reaches of the globe, entertaining friends and families from the Bay Area, Alameda County and beyond.
We hope you enjoy your next visit to the Alameda County Fairgrounds and if you’re considering a place for your next event, we’d love to connect with you.
Sincerely,
The Alameda County Fairgrounds Team
Thank you to all our Year Round Sponsors!
