Reviews

Went to the dinosaur exhibit with the kids and they had a blast. Could have had a little more added to the dinosaur theme and possibly some tour guides to offer more opportunities for the kids to become educated on what they were looking at and enjoying. And last but not least some free rides.

I went for the Chinese Lantern Light Festival, the festival itself was very interesting. They serve your typical fair food and the grounds appeared well kept. Parking is quite a distance from the actual venue, but there is a little tram that runs periodically. Overall it was a good experience.

Great spot for shows, fairs, gun shows, camping, fishing and other odd things. Very nice home and garden events. Huge parking lots. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of vendors for sale items and information.The fair is held here every year. Alameda county fair right in Pleasanton, ca.

The Chinese Lantern Festival 2019 is held at this Fairgrounds with lots of dazzling and glittering lights. The giant dragon with its head moving to and fro welcomes you at the main entrance bringing in China culture and a lot of interesting history. Everything is fantastic, well done! Pricey entrance fees though.. for a family of four you spend more than hundred dollars but I think it’s all worth it because there are gorgeous displays to look around and kids enjoy all the inflatables, mini golf, dinosaur rides, acrobat shows and the gorgeous lanterns! Lots of souvenirs to buy and food is all around, you can spend a lot of money here.. Parking is not a problem, ample space for visitors. Rest rooms are always cleaned. Worth visiting , great Asian experience!

Holidays and Lighted Lanterns Christmas and New Year celebrations in America are usually for families and friends getting together to enjoy feasting and gift giving. Decorations are often full of colors and lights. Families do not often go out at night but stepping out to look at bright colorful lanterns that are larger than life size can be worth while during the holidays. Chinese handicraft with childhood fantasies of animals, castles, creatures light the night and fascinate our imagination. Cool night air for walking around, taking photos, eating street food, shopping handmade jewelry and decorations, plus watching acrobats complete the family experience.

Growing up in MN this is as good of a fairground experience as any. Classic fare of fair foods but a bit on the commercial generic side. Would love to see this stepped up for personality and more mom/pop flavors presentation and taste but that's not to say there aren't some real winners in their offerings. Specifically I loved the tots n brisket I ordered which were fantastic, and there's definitely an array of interesting fair only kinds of foods you'll find. Alameda County Fair is great because it also has the traditional offerings like county art, baking competitions, farm animal and plant competitions, etc. This year we were even treated with legit horse races and betting. Worth a trip but come early for parking and look for Groupon deals which are a significant savings over the door prices.

This huge annual car show covering acres of indoor and outdoor car expo area should not be missed. Hours of walking around appreciating so many labors of love. The most beautifully restored classic, vintage, muscle cars, you name it. The auto-related flea market there is where to look for just the right vintage part to restore your car, or to check out other Americana or memorabilia. Hints, Remember to stay hydrated in the heat, bring plenty of cash for parking and carnival-food, and to stay hydrated. Come early to miss the heat, and walk around before the crowds arrive.

A top class pet fair for animal lover specially dogs and cats people. Good opportunity to try out new pet food, treats, and accessories. A very fun speaker of Jackson Galaxy really a 'cat whisperer' and getting a educational experience. Wow!

This place is amazing! I had a wonderful time. I also felt safe to park due to the patrol of local law enforcement. Freaking awesome sauce! My favorite part of the day was about mid day when I walked into a building and got a few Carmel apples and a long free massage. Thanks ! -Kali

Attended the Alameda County Fair and was pleasantly surprised. I plan on attending from now on. It was the best fair I've been to in a long while. It was NOT crowded but it felt like it was well attended over the THREE weeks that it runs. Parking was more than fair at $10 for the day, most parking spots were under tree cover, thus shaded most of the day. Plenty of exhibits indoors & out. Lots of opportunities for you to see and check out animals large and small. The shopping was pretty fair. If you get a chance, try the fresh apple juice blends from Hidden Star Farms. It was FANTASTIC! Also there were TONS of food vendors, lots of different options, not just the usual fair food. Be sure to check out the model railroad & vintage farm equipment displays, they are interesting and fun to watch. Lots of small things to keep little ones involved and interested. Definitely a family friendly fair!

Great fair with lots to do. Larger than your average city fair because of the horse races, exhibits and food trucks. Probably the largest I've seen in California but I don't usually go to fairs anyway so take that with a grain of salt. Parking is easy and accessible but also close to the fair so you don't have to walk more than 5-10 minutes.

Great place to spend a whole day having fun. I loved the rides and the carnival game. Local artists and lots of other vendors have set up stalls. Loads of stalls selling yummy food. The county fair goes on for 18 days. Get your tickets now.

Everything is very expensive but I went with my dad and my brother on father's day and had an awesome time. Parking was $10 and tickets $15 each but my dad got in free because he's a veteran. The rides are about $5 each and food and drinks are expensive ($14 for a 24oz can of beer, $8 for a soft serve cone) but there's a lot you can do for free once you're inside. The model train and agriculture exhibits are cool and the horse races are fun. There's also all types of deal days so look for them online.

This fair is always a popular place for families throughout the Bay Area.  This year was no exception. The fair is open every day and closed for Monday and Tuesday. Parking here is another issue all by itself.  If you plan on driving here, arrive early because vehicles are backed up for blocks before the opening. Most of the lots get pretty full around the noon hour.  The first day we came here the lines stretched for 3 blocks.  We later discovered that the first day of the fair was "free!" On fathers day, dad's got in for free, which overall saved families the price of a drink which were way over priced! Parking will set you back $20.00 for vehicles and $10.00 for motorcycles, a round the ACE train station. Signs went up all over the surrounding neighborhoods of no parking during fair hours.  Can't really blame the residence who reside here.  I wouldn't want a lot of cars all over my front yard and blocking my driveway.  The day we were here there was a tow truck nearby towing a vehicle, which was probably blocking a driveway. There is something for the whole family but being the dollar$.  He's a few of my recommendations before you arrive at the fair this year. Stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Sun tan lotion Plenty of money Patience

Different events are held here periodically. I came to the fairgrounds for a viewing of an movie created by the deaf community (which was pretty great). Numerous other events take place here as well and you can always look up online for what events or activities will be happening in the near future.

The Alameda County Fairgrounds is a great venue for so many different events every year. Certainly the key event of every year is the Alameda County Fair. What is really nice about this facility is it is made up of so many different sub sections and buildings, you never get bored at any event. However, sometimes people tend to get lost because there are so many.

Omg! Played Bingo for the 1st time & won $1150 total.. I had an amazing time. The fairgrounds, where more than, I expected it'd be.. my husband played the horse races & won great money. We played scratcher & won money. The employees in the whole facility we encountered, we're more than helpful.. they all displayed great customer service.. they all went above & beyond, things we asked of them.. the fairgrounds where clean & well maintained. We both had an amazing time & we will be back in the future. Thank you to everyone!

Nice place to stay with a trailer or RV. Must be self contained. Showers and laundry room are clean. Near to downtown and the Ace train. You can only smoke or walk your pet outside the gate. Heavy rain tends to flood sections of the RV park.

Myself and three friends went here to play bingo. They have paper sheets as well as computers. I had never played both at the same time so it was a bit confusing at first and some workers stayed close by to help us which was great! The only downside was that we couldn't hear one of the callers well and another caller was calling the numbers to fast which caused some patrons to tell out "slow down"!