Summer Fun at the San Diego County Fair

Billed as the largest and longest-running event in the country, the San Diego County Fair was started in 1880 as an agricultural fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas and see who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse. Since 1936, it’s been hosted at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and this year is no different. The San Diego County Fair runs from June 12th to July 7th, and Luis Valdivia joins us on Main St. Living to detail all the experiences southern Californians can find this year!
HISTORY OF THE FAIR
A FAIR IS BORN
In 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse.
A SUMMER TRADITION
A great success, the Fair became an annual tradition and was held in various county locations - including National City and Balboa Park - until moving to its present home at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 1936.
Since its beginnings in 1880, the Fair was suspended on two occasions-during World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic.
AGRICULTURAL ROOTS
The Del Mar Fairgrounds and the San Diego County Fair are owned and operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, a self-funding institution created by the State of California in 1891.
The District is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed directly by the Governor of California. The Board approves District policies and the annual Fair themes and dates. To lead and manage District operations, the Board appoints Chief Executive Officer.
Links
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