The fun begins with the Alameda County Fair’s Opening Night Fireworks and continues with the Talent Competition, Fair Parade, Community Heroes, Cooking Academy and The Action Zone.

Alameda County Fair – Web Site – (Opens in a new Window)

Location:

Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Directions:

Alameda County Fairgrounds – Map – (Opens in a new Window)

From San Francisco:
- Cross the Bay Bridge
- Follow the sign to stay on I-580 East
- When you come to I-680, go South
- Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
- To the Fairgrounds, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 8 or Gate 12
- To the Satellite Wagering Facility, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 12
- To the Administration office, stay on Bernal (Fairgrounds will be on your left) until you reach Pleasanton Avenue and turn left

From San Jose:
- Take I-680 North
- Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
- To the Fairgrounds, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 8 or Gate 12
- To the Satellite Wagering Facility, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 12
- To the Administration office, stay on Bernal (Fairgrounds will be on your left) until you reach Pleasanton Avenue and turn left

From Walnut Creek:
- Take I-680 South
- Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
- To the Fairgrounds, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 8 or Gate 12
- To the Satellite Wagering Facility, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 12
- To the Administration office, stay on Bernal (Fairgrounds will be on your left) until you reach Pleasanton Avenue and turn left

From Tracy:
- Take 205 West
- Continue on I-580 West
- Take I-680 South
- Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
- To the Fairgrounds, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 8 or Gate 12
- To the Satellite Wagering Facility, turn left on Valley Avenue and enter through Gate 12
- To the Administration office, stay on Bernal (Fairgrounds will be on your left) until you reach Pleasanton Avenue and turn left