This year the Ventura County Fair is themed “Rooted in Tradition” and runs from the end of July to mid-August at the Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.
The Fair features live entertainment, contests, lots of exotic fried food, nostalgic and modern games and rides, horseshoes, and everything else you would expect from a county fair.
Exhibits at the fair include Agriculture, Amateur Art, Flowers, Gems & Minerals, Hobbies & Collections, Home Arts, Horse Shows, Large Livestock, Photography, Professional Art, Small Livestock, Uncle Leo’s Barn and Youth Expo.
Ventura County Fair Parade
Saturday, August 5th The annual Ventura County Fair parade marches down Main Street!. The show begins at 10 am, right before the opening of the fair!
Like every other county fair, discount days are offered that save money on admission and rides. See below for a list of deal days for the Ventura County Fair.
Ventura County Fair Discount Days
Wednesday, Admission to the Fair is $1 before 3 PM. They are presented by Pepsi.
Friday, Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day.
Tuesday, Seniors ages 65 and older, and all persons with disabilities admitted free all day.
Wednesday, 3 for three admissions to the Ventura County Fair is $3 before 3 PM.
Thursday, All military with current, valid i.d. will be admitted to the Fair free all day. Thank you for your service!
Grandstand Entertainment included with the price of admission. See you at the fair.
Ventura County Fair Hours
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The midway opens at noon, and all exhibits close at 10 p.m.
Ventura County Fairgrounds location is 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura adjacent to the Ventura Pier.
Cost: $12. adults age 13 to 64; $9.00 children age 6 to 12. Seniors age 65 and over kids five and younger are free.
The Parking lots usually fill up, so arrive early or take the free shuttle. The parking charge is $10.00 per vehicle.
Ventura Fair Free Shuttle Bus Stops
County Government Center off Telephone Road in Ventura, in Lot E and Lot F
Ventura High School Larrabee lots off Poli Street in Ventura
Pacific View Mall in Ventura
VUSD Parking Lot, W. Stanley Ave at Hwy 33
Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Hobson Way in Oxnard
Harbor Boulevard @ Schooner Drive in Ventura
What is the price for the ride tickets?
You can buy a wristband for $30 before 6 pm on Thursday, August 3, Monday, August 7, Tuesday, August 8, Thursday, August 10.
Carnival Presale Ticket Sheet (40 tickets per sheet) $20 plus 2 dollar service fee.
The la times states that aug 1 you get in for $1.00 before 3.
Is this true? I don’t see it in the schedule above
Hello Roberta
Dollar Day
Wednesday, August 2nd Admission to the Fair is $1 before 3 PM. Presented by Pepsi
What about the all you can ride wristband? When will that be?
Wristbands can be purchased online for $30 plus a “service fee”. When you factor in the service fee you might as well just buy the wristband at the fair.