The beginning of June also signals an annual family tradition: The San Diego County Fair! This year’s theme is “Where The West Is Fun”, but isn’t a fair always fun? The sights, the sounds, the smells of The San Diego County Fair all let you know the start of the summer is here and it all just takes me back to when I attended the fair with my sister and parents, known as The Del Mar Fair when I was younger. Now, my husband and I take Dominic every year because I want him to also grow up with the same wonderful memories of The San Diego County Fair. We attended The Fair recently, and you still have time to enjoy all that The Fair has to offer. It runs from June 2 to July 4, and all ticket information can be found here. A way to save and get the best “bang for your buck” at The Fair would be to buy the “Passport to Savings” coupon book (either at The Fair or online), sponsored by Albertsons and Vons. It’s only $5 and comes with a free San Diego County Fair admission return ticket ($18 value), plus one of the coupons is for a free Souvenir Cup with purchase from one of the food vendors, Fresh Pretzels. The cup is refillable throughout the time of the fair, which is only $2.60 each refill! We buy it every year because it’s filled with amazing savings at vendors all over The Fair, but hang on to it because the savings can be extended to outside The Fair to places like 7-Eleven, Broken Yolk and California Sock Company!
Cheers and happy trails!
THINGS TO DO & THINGS TO BUY
The Garden Show
The O’Brien Stage
There is plenty of entertainment at The Fair at various stages throughout the fairgrounds. A full schedule of the remaining entertainment can be found here:
Entertainment at The San Diego County Fair
Bing Crosby Hall
The Bing Crosby Hall is one of several exhibition halls, perfect for shopping for those uncommon goods!
I’ve always wanted a nesting doll, and now I have one thanks to Russian Souvenirs!
My newest pin and Dominic’s newest spinner
THE FUN ZONE
Dominic’s absolute favorite ride, hands down. My husband and son ride it every year!
THE FOOD!
All Dominic wanted was the waffle from Chicken Charlie’s, but Deon and I opted to use the Fresh Pretzels coupon to get some fabulous food and a souvenir cup!
Of course I would buy a dessert involving cheesecake dipped in batter and fried!
The last bite of the day: Bacon wrapped deep fried jalapeno poppers!
Dominic ending the day with the frog he won at The Fun Zone and a final drink from our refillable Souvenir Cup
Thank you San Diego County Fair for another wonderful season! Until next year!
FTC Disclosure: I received complementary media passes to enjoy the San Diego County Fair. Although I did receive complementary passes, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.
I bought a pass and I was never able to get a 2017 souvenir cup. Is it too late to buy one?
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