EventS Calendar
November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Winter Glow Experience: A Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
New Show! The Winter Glow Experience, a drive-thru holiday light show, features a one-mile route filled with spectacular light displays. Tune in to Christmas music on 88.9 FM and enjoy a magical holiday outing perfect for families, couples or friends. Don’t forget cozy blankets and a festive spirit!
On most nights of the experience, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM, light bites and holiday beverages will be available for purchase.
Dates:
Thursday, December 11 – Sunday, December 14
Thursday, December 18 – Sunday, December 28
Thursday, January 1 – Sunday, January 4
Admission:
General: $33
*Pricing varies on select days
Parking: Not applicable; drive-thru access only
Hours:
5:30pm-8:30pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Winter Glow Experience (for media requests, please click here)
*For the event admission policy, please visit their website via the link above
*Subject to change
November 24 -December 19, 2025
Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
Find your perfect holiday centerpiece at Pleasanton’s favorite tree lot! Explore a wide selection of fresh, fragrant trees in all shapes and sizes, along with handcrafted wreaths and festive greenery. Whether you’re decorating a cozy home or a grand gathering space, you’ll find everything you need to make the season bright.
Admission: FREE Admission to the Tree Lot
Parking: Free Parking at Gate 7
Hours:
9am-8pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
*No entrance at Pleasanton Avenue
To learn more, please visit: Fresh Cut Christmas Trees (Media requests please contact wanda@fctrees.com)
*Subject to change
December 13-14, 2025
Great Train Show
The nation’s largest traveling train show returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. This 2-day model train show features model trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country, huge operating model displays, free workshops and demonstrations, free test tracks to test run your trains at the show, activities for the kids and much more!
Admission (cash only at the door):
Adult: $14 Saturday, $13 Sunday (Saturday tickets good for both days!)
*Discount tickets online – Save $2!
Online price: $12 Saturday, $11 Sunday
Child 11 years and under FREE!
Parking:
$15 – Credit, debit, and mobile tap-to-pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) only
*parking sold online and at the gate, card options above only
Hours:
10am-4pm
Location:
2005 Valley Ave, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairground & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Upon arriving at Great Train Show, enter at Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Avenue. Park and walk; follow the wayfinding signs. The promoter has set up their entrance gate and security at this location and did not put a gate at the Pleasanton Avenue Gate, you will not be able to access the event from Pleasanton Avenue or Gate 2 due to the promoter’s fencing.
Note – For the safety of all, the Yellow Gate is closed for entry, all guests must enter through the security gates
To learn more, please visit: Great Train Show
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared.
*Subject to Change
December 18-25, 2025
Holiday Sale
Celebrate the season with the Fair’s Holiday Sale. Holiday savings make it easy to plan ahead with deals on Fair admission, season passes, carnival wristbands and the Wine Fest. Guests enjoy no processing fees making it the brightest deal of the winter.
December 27-30, 2025
Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest, the world’s most popular dinosaur experience, is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Spend your holidays having the ULTIMATE family adventure full of discovery, play and imagination.
Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants like the colossal Spinosaurus and legendary T-rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos and hop on thrilling dino rides.
Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby!
Admission:
General: $25.85
Kids Ultimate Admission: $39.85
Kids Dino-Mite Experience: $83.85 Child 2 years and under FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit, debit, and mobile tap-to-pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) only
Hours:
December 27: 12pm-8pm
December 28-29: 9am-8pm
December 30: 9am-5pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Upon arriving at Jurassic Quest, enter at Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Avenue. Park and walk; follow the wayfinding signs. The promoter has set up their entrance gate and security at this location and did not put a gate at the Pleasanton Avenue Gate, you will not be able to access the event from Pleasanton Avenue or Gate 2 due to the promoter’s fencing.
Note – For the safety of all, Pleasanton Avenue Gate is closed for entry, all guests must enter through the security gates
To learn more, please visit: jurassicquest.com (Day of media requests please contact customerservice@jurassicquest.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 above.
*Subject to change
Verified event and parking tickets are only sold by Alameda County Fair through Saffire Ticketing.
We will not honor tickets purchased from any illegal third party sellers, see California Business and Professions Code Section 22500-22511.
No refunds or exchanges.
Directions And Parking
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Pleasanton, CA 94566
The Alameda County Fair And Event Center 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.
Stay With Us
Reserve your camper spot in the newly expanded Fairpark RV lot. 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.
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On Grounds
Stable Cafe
Monday - Sunday
7am - 1pm
(Hours are subject to change)
Blue Devil Bingo
Pleasanton Golf Center | Driving Range and 9-Hole Golf Course
Open Daily | 7am to Dusk
Access to the course will be through the gate on the corner of Rose and Pleasanton Avenue. Please note the yellow gate will be closed to traffic for the fair.
Thank you to all our Year Round Sponsors!
California Business and Professions Code Section 22500-22511
California Business and Professions Code Section 22500-22511 regulates ticket sellers, who are defined as “any person who for compensation, commission, or otherwise sells admission tickets to sporting, musical, theatre, or any other entertainment event.” Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22503. Ticket sellers must abide by the following requirements:
· Ticket sellers must have a permanent address from which to sell tickets and must be licensed as required by any local jurisdiction. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22500.
· Ticket sellers must maintain records of ticket sales, deposits, and refunds Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22501.
· Ticket sellers must disclose prior to sale the location of the seats represented by the tickets Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22502; and
· Ticket sellers must disclose in any advertisement or promotion that they are adding a service charge. Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22508.
Additionally, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22502.1 prohibits a ticket sellers from contracting for the sale of tickets, or accepting a deposit or full payment for tickets, unless the seller (a) possesses the tickets, (b) has a written contract to obtain the tickets, or (c) informs the purchaser, in the prescribed manner, that the seller does not possess the tickets and may not be able to supply them at the contracted price.
Importantly, the above requirements “do not apply to any person who sells six tickets or less to any one single event, provided that such tickets are sold off the premises where the event is to take place.” Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22504.
Alameda County prohibits the sale of tickets during a ten-day processing period following the ticket seller’s application for a license to engage in this business. Therefore, a Alameda County, Code of Ordinances, 5-5-5 Sales Activities Prohibited For Ten Day Processing Period.