EventS Calendar
Upcoming Events
Event Parking is at Gate 8 & 12 off Valley Avenue, click for directions. All parking tickets are sold using a credit or debit card.
September 29 - October 31, 2023
Pirates of Emerson
Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds for scary good fun. This walk through event is Northern California’s premier haunted attraction.
Admission:
General Admission: $40
Speed Pass Admission: $60
V.I.P Admission: $80
Parking:
$15 – Credit Card Only
Drop off located at Gate 8
Hours:
Click here for event hours
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8
Alameda County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Pirates of Emerson
*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.
October 6-8, 2023
Alameda Fall Home Show
The Fall Home Show is back October 6-8 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Whether you’re building, remodeling or simply redecorating, the home show is the place to be. Come meet the experts face to face. Get lots of ideas at hundreds of exhibits to help turn your house into the home of your dreams. See the newest in custom kitchens & baths, windows & doors, heating & air, custom backyards & floors, landscaping displays and more. Come shop, compare, and save!
Admission – Cash Only
Adult: $5
Senior: $5
Child: FREE
Military ID: FREE
* Visit Alameda Fall Home Show for 2 for 1 discount *
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours
October 6: 12pm – 5pm
October 7: 10am – 5pm
October 8: 10am – 5pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8
Admission at Gate 8 (No Admission on Pleasanton Ave)
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Alameda Fall 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 via the link below.
Subject to change.
October 21, 2023
AIA Dussera Diwali Dhamaka
AIA Dussera Diwali Dhaka Celebrates Diwali (Festival of Lights) with a Fireworks Display, Ravan Dahan, plus vendor booths featuring arts, crafts and clothing from India. There will be food booths and a Cultural program featuring Bollywood dances.
Admission:
General: $10
Child: $10
Senior: $10
$4 off until Sept 10th, Children under 5 are free
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
12:00pm – 11:00pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: AIA Events
*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
October 21-29, 2023
The Big Bounce America
ONE TICKET. 3 HOURS OF INFLATABLE MADNESS. Welcome to the biggest, craziest touring inflatable event in the entire world! We’re inviting YOU to join us and spend some quality time with family and friends in our magical, candy-colored wonderland of action-packed inflatable adventure. Individual sessions are available to suit all age groups from toddlers through to adults only.
Admission:
Adults: $45
Child: $35
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
Saturday, October 21: 9:00am – 9:30pm
Sunday, October 22: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday, October 27: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, October 28: 9:00am – 9:30pm
Sunday, October 29: 9:00am – 6:00pm
*Dates and times subject to change
Location:
2005 Valley Ave, Gate 12
Alameda County Fairground & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: The Big Bounce America
*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
October 27-29, 2023
Pleasanton Harvest Festival
Featuring 24,000 American handmade arts and crafts such as fine & fashion jewelry, ceramics, original art, specialty food, decor, clothing, and much more, the festival is known as a premier in-door craft show. Enjoy live entertainment performed daily by local musicians, the Evan Thomas Blues Band. They bring soulful, classic blues along with cryin’ guitar playing to the experience.
Admission:
General: $8
Child: $4
Senior: $7
Military: $7
Parking: $15- credit card only
Hours:
October 27: 10am – 5pm
October 28: 10am – 5pm
October 29: 10am – 4pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Harvest Festival
November 3-4, 2023
Breeders' Cup
WATCH & WAGER at Pleasanton Off-Track Betting. Join us for one of the biggest races of the year. Watch, wager and maybe win!
Admission:
General: $5.00
Turf Club & Turf Club Patio: $8.00
CHRB Licensee: FREE
Parking: FREE
Hours:
9:45am – 10:30pm
Location:
2100 Valley Ave,
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Take the Bernal Exit (looping under the freeway)
Left at 2nd light onto Valley Ave
Right at Gate 12 (1/4 mile up on Valley)
Pleasanton Off-Track Betting is located (just inside Alameda County Fairgrounds) on the right hand side of the road just past Gate 12 entrance. (Opposite the driving range)
To learn more, please visit: Breeders’ Cup
Subject to change.
November 3-5, 2023
Iā 'Oe E Ka Lā Hula Festival & Competition
The 43rd Iā ‘Oe E Ka Lā Hula Competition includes an assortment of cultural dance, local music, ethnic food, and arts & craft vendors from around the world. Friday night is the solo competition. Saturday and Sunday are the group competitions.
Admission:
Adults: $26
Child: $16
Senior: $16
Military: $16
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
Friday, November 3: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday, November 4: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, November 5: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Location:
2005 Valley Ave, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairground & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Kumu Hula 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 via the link above.
*Subject to Change
November 11 & 12, 2023
33rd Goodguys Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together
America’s Favorite Car Show makes its final Bay Area pit stop of the season in its 40th anniversary season of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times! Grab your family and friends and head on out to the Alameda County Fairgrounds the weekend of November 11th & 12th for the Goodguys 33rd Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together featuring over 2,500 of northern California’s slickest American made and powered show cars and trucks of all years on display! Plus, don’t miss Goodguys’ Classic Performance Products AutoCross racing series action featuring the Fuel Curve “Fall Shootout”, shop the huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music, experience an earth-shaking Nitro Thunderfest exhibition, check out a metal-munching Saturday Demolition Derby presented by Hayward Firefighters 1909, see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend, and so much more! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/agt.
Admission:
General – 13+: $25.00
Children – 7-12: $10.00
Children – 6 & under: FREE
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
November 11: 8am – 4pm
November 12: 8am – 4pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: 33rd Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together
*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.
November 19, 2023
Exotic Bird Mart & Expo Inc.
The Exotic Bird Mart & Expo is landing at the Fairgrounds on November 11, 2023. See finches, conures, lovebirds, cockatiels, amazons, cockatoos, macaws & more. Shop hundreds of accessories and meet thousands of potentials sellers and buyers
Admission:
$10 (ages 1+)
Sold at the door
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
10:00am – 3:00pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Exotic Bird Mart & Expo
*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
November 22 - December 20, 2023
Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
The Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Family is back for another year with beautiful Oregon-grown trees, wreaths, garland and some special goodies as well. You’ll be destined to be in the holiday spirit with our hand crafted California snow. Starting November 22, we will be open daily from 9 am to 8pm until December 20! We can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces again this year! Santa Claus is coming to Fresh Cut Christmas trees Saturday, November 26th & Sunday December 4th 1pm to 5pm.
Admission: FREE
Parking: FREE
Hours:
November 22 – December 20
9AM – 8PM Daily
Location:
2005 Valley Ave
Gate 8
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the Event admission policy, please see their website via the link above.
*Subject to Change
February 23-25, 2024
The Fly Fishing Show
The Fly Fishing Show produces the largest and most diverse consumer fly fishing event, with hundreds of exhibitors on the show floor and dozens of free seminars, demos and programs.
This is the only place you can get your hands on nearly every fly fishing product in the world. Replace your old rod and fly vest with state of the art equipment made to simplify and streamline your time on the water.
Learn more about conservation opportunities in your region and on the national level.
Book the next location on your bucket list, at a place where you can bring the entire family along.
Get up close and personal with fly tiers so that you can perfect your favorite fly patterns and save money on flies.
Admission:
General: $20
Child: $5
Senior: $20
Multi day and advance ticket discounts available. Go to Fly Fishing Show Pleasanton for ticket info.
Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only
Hours:
Friday, February 23: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday, February 24:9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday, February 25: 9:0-am-4:30pm
Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566
To learn more, please visit: Fly Fishing Show Pleasanton
*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
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 or 925-519-4327
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!
