2023 Ventura County Fair to Take Place August 2-13

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The Ventura County Fair will take place August 2-13, 2023 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.

The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.

General Admission Prices:  Ages 13-64 $15/day, Ages 6-12 $10/day, Ages 65-99 $10/day, Ages 0-5 and 100+ are free.

Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/free-shuttles-transportation.

The fair opens at noon on weekends and opening day and at 1pm on other weekdays. Midway closes no later than midnight and not before 11pm.

Special Admission Days:

Wednesday, August 2 – Food Share Day - Donate 5 cans of food and receive a BOGO admission ticket for that day.

Friday, August 4 – Youth Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day.

Monday, August 7 – Ventura County Credit Union Day - Members of the Ventura County Credit Union can purchase tickets at a $4 discount until 5pm.

Tuesday, August 8 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors ages 65 or better and disabled persons and one companion will be admitted free all day. Gates will open early at 11am on August 8 only.

Wednesday, August 9 – Military Appreciation Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors presenting a current, valid military ID will be admitted free all day.

Thursday, August 10 – Dollar Day - Admission for all Ventura County Fair visitors is just $1 all day.

Carnival Wristband Days will be August 3rd, 7th, 8th, and 9th.

The Fair will open early on Opening Day, August 2nd at 12pm. Regular Fair hours are 1pm – 11pm Monday through Friday, 12pm to 11pm on weekends. On Tuesday, August 8, the Fair will open at 11am and close at 11pm.

Early bird ticket pricing:

  • Season pass (all ages): $45

  • Adults: $13

  • Children 6-12: $8

  • Children 5 & under: Free

  • Seniors 65 or better: $8

  • Fairgoers 100+ shall get in free

As a bonus, the Ventura County Fair will cover all online transaction/processing fees during early bird ticket pricing, happening now.

 Regular ticket pricing:

  • Adults: $15

  • Children 6-12: $10

  • Children 5 & under: Free

  • Seniors 65 or better: $10

  • Season pass (all ages): $48

  • Fairgoers 100+ shall get in free

To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit VenturaCountyFair.org.

Entertainment Lineup:

  • Wednesday, August 2 – 7:30pm: Midland

  • Thursday, August 3 – 7:30pm: Patti LaBelle

  • Friday, August 4 – 7:30pm: Collective Soul

  • Saturday, August 5 – 7:30pm: Ashanti

  • Sunday, August 6 – 3:00pm: Calibre 50 & Banda Carnaval

  • Monday, August 7 – 7:30pm: Trace Adkins

  • Tuesday, August 8 – 7:30pm: 38 Special

  • Wednesday, August 9 – 7:30pm: Tesla

  • Friday, August 11 - 7:00pm: PRCA Rodeo

  • Saturday, August 12 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm: PRCA Rodeo

  • Sunday, August 13 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm: PRCA Rodeo