2012 Prices and Information
| Presale by June 13 | During Fair June 14 -17 | |
|---|---|---|
Regular (13 & over) |
$ 8.00 |
$ 9.00 |
Junior (7 - 12 yrs) |
$ 6.00 |
$ 7.00 |
Seniors (60 & over) |
$ 6.00 |
$ 7.00 |
Attendees in military uniform get in FREE
Parking $6.00 per car
FREE SHUTTLE LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Special Days
Thursday June 14
Senior Day
60 & Over - Free until 4:00 pm + Free carnival rides for seniors
and
Kid's Day
12 & Under - Free until 6:30
Gate Opens Noon – 11:00 pm • Carnival Opens Noon – Midnight
Exhibits close at 10:00 pm • Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm
Friday June 15
Teen Day
13-19 years old Free until 4:00 pm
Gate Opens Noon – 11:00 pm • Carnival Opens Noon – Midnight
Exhibits close at 10:00 pm • Commercial Buildings close at 11 pm
Saturday June 16
Livestock Auction
Day on the Green 5:00 pm
WGAS Monster Truck Pull and Extreme Freestyle Moto X Spectacular
Grandstands
• 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
2pm: $13 adult • $9 Jr. OR 7pm: $16 adult • $10 Jr.
Pre-sale by June 13: 2pm: $12 adult • $8 Jr. OR 7pm: $15 adult • $9 Jr.
includes Fair Admission
Gate Opens 10:00 am – 11:00 pm • Carnival Opens Noon – Midnight
Exhibits close at 10:00 pm • Commercial Buildings close at 11 pm
Sunday June 17
Father's Day
Father's Day Sunday: Pre-Sale only special valid Sunday Noon - 10 pm - $35 ($75 Value)
Includes Father's Day T-shirt, one general, one youth admission ticket, and one unlimited ride wristband.
Father's wearing 2012 Father's Day t-shirt get in free
Gate Opens Noon – 10:00 pm • Carnival Opens Noon – 10:00 pm
Exhibits close at 10:00 pm • Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm
El Dorado County Fair Program locations near you (in the Windfall)
Fair Policy
- No outside food or beverages allowed except UNOPENED commercially sealed plastic water bottles.
- Refillable water bottles may be brought in EMPTY, to be filled with water after entering fairgrounds.
- No guns or weapons or skateboards of any kind allowed.
- All patrons will be wanded by security for the safety of all fair patrons.
- Baby food and special diabetic foods will be allowed.
- Coolers will not be allowed. NO alcohol may be brought in.
- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED except service animals.
are
now accepted at the ticket booths for entrance and pre-sale tickets.
100 Placerville Drive • (530) 621-5860 • email
Historical Fair Dates
- The El Dorado County Fair began in 1859 without a fairgrounds, moving each year.
- In 1938, the Fair was held October 14–16, still without a permanent home.
- In 1939, the Fair moved to its current location, finally finding a permanent Home.
- 1939–1941: The Fair was held the third weekend in August for three years.
- 1942–1945: The Fair closed during WWII.
- 1950–1954: The Fair was held the second weekend in September for five years.
- 1955–1968: The Fair was held the third weekend in August for 14 years.
- 1971–1976: The Fair was held in mid-July for six years.
- 1981–1983: The Fair was held the last weekend in July three years in a row.
- 1984–1985: The Fair was the first weekend in August for two years.
- 1986–1987: The Fair was held the last weekend in July for two years.
- 1988–1990: The Fair was held the first weekend in August for three years.
- 1991–1996: The Fair was held the last weekend of July for six years.
- 1997–present: The Fair has been held on Fathers Day weekend, the thrid week of June, for the last 15 years.