Review for Alameda County Fairgrounds Review For Alameda County Fairgrounds Google User Jul 9 '18 at 16:50 My first county fair experience did not disappoint! Parking and driving in and out of the fair was painless, and you can pay $20 for VIP parking which gets you right at one of the entrances -- worth it if you arrive when it's 95 degrees out! I enjoyed all of the different attractions, from the model train exhibit, stages of live music (there was even a hypnotist!), to demolition derby and motocross, agriculture and shopping arcade, and of course the rides! The $5 skyride includes unlimited rides, but if you're afraid of heights I'd skip it! I'd do the $35 ride pass if I were there all day -- lots of great rides for all ages! The food was not as crazy or outrageously good as I thought it'd be, but I had some good eats, such as the strawberry short cake, fried Twinkies, peach lemonade, corn dogs, and fresh grilled corn on the cob. Make sure to bring plenty of cash! I'll come back next year and stick around for the concert and fireworks at night! View full site to comment or like