The Fairgrounds is Here for the Community
The Alameda County Fairgrounds prides itself on serving the community and building connections in good times and in times of crisis. Whether we are building
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Cal Fire Activates Fairgrounds
Wild fire season at the tail end of each summer is not something anyone looks forward to. I have seen it devastate family homes and
Drive-In, Rock Out!
The start of summer normally means concerts, days at the beach and BBQs are on the calendar for many. This summer has felt a little
Curveball Slider Truck Hits It Out Of The Park
Over the weekend, I got to catch up with one of the Founders and masterminds behind Curveball Slider Truck – Justin. Curveball is one of
Fair Food & Physical Distancing
Socially distanced events seem to be the new normal for the coming months. The Alameda County Fairgrounds decided to take these strange times and turn
Virtual Junior Livestock Auction for 2020
Every year leading up to the last week of Fair, exhibitors are anxiously awaiting the Junior Livestock Auction and potential buyers are excited to see
The Farm
We’re building a Farm! A state of the art urban farm. Right here on the grounds. When you google the word “farm” you are immediately
Breeders’ Cup Week is Here!
For horseplayers, the Breeders’ Cup is one weekend you have to clear the deck of any and all distractions. There’s too much money at stake and you
I Want My Mommy!
My daughter begged me for 3 years in a row to go to Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park. Every year I said “No, you
Summer Is Over…Now What?
Seasonal Gardening Tips for Beginners As the days get shorter and temperature gets colder, most of us don’t think about our garden as much. But