Why You Should Visit the San Diego County Fair This Year
No American summer is ever truly complete without attending a local fair, and the San Diego County Fair (also called the Del Mar Fair, as it’s located at the Del Mar fairgrounds) is arguably the best fair experience you can possibly have. Here’s why you should celebrate summer at the San Diego County Fair this year.
Enjoy a unique fair experience. Every fair in the US has some main components in common, like livestock shows, rides, carnival games, concerts, traditional “fair food,” and vendors. The San Diego County Fair offers all of these, but also special cultural events you likely won’t find elsewhere, including an LGBTQ+ celebration, Toast of the Coast Wine Festival, Asian & Pacific Islander Festival, Gospel Festival, and Beer Festival. Plus, the Grand Wheel offers views of the beach and ocean!
Connect with the people who make California great. Whether you’re a native Californian or a visitor, attending a county fair is a great way to see all the local and regional specialties that make the state unique. It’s easy to fall into conversations with workers and representatives that will enlighten you about what goes into each discipline and livelihood on display at the fair, whether it’s raising livestock, making crafts or specialty foods, or giving performances.
Support California economies. It’s always a good idea to support the communities you love by shopping local and attending events like fairs and festivals. Doing so helps small businesses to thrive, create jobs, and invest back into the region. In addition, many California communities have been hit especially hard by natural disasters this year, including snow storms, flooding, landslides, and tornados. Attending the San Diego County Fair will help Californians to recover and thrive.
Get a world-class fair and coastal destination experience in one. In most places in America, the county fair is a fun and family-friendly experience, but an isolated one. In Del Mar, you can plan a full getaway and enjoy not just the fair, but an unparalleled coastal escape as well. The village offers stunning beaches and parks as well as top-notch dining, hotels, shopping, entertainment, and much more. Book your stay in Del Mar Village to get the summer experience of a lifetime!
Enjoy the Fair and a Coastal Getaway at Del Mar Village
Del Mar Village is a quaint seaside community rich in history, striking natural beauty, and European charm. First renowned during the golden era of the movie industry, Del Mar was the retreat for Hollywood’s biggest movie stars, who came to enjoy its peaceful ambiance, pristine beaches, and exhilarating thoroughbred horse racing.
Today, you can enjoy all this—and the annual Del Mar Fair, too! The fair runs from June 7 through July 4, 2023. Get your tickets here.
Located just 20 miles north of San Diego on the Southern California coastline, Del Mar Village is unique in its offering of a vibrant small-town atmosphere, sprawling natural playground along the Pacific Ocean, and the casual sophistication of a world-class destination. Here, you’ll have easy access to gorgeous beaches, state parks, marine wildlife, and upscale shops and services.
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