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San Mateo County Fair Returns
Get ready for your favorite fair foods, farm animals, live music, exhibits and carnival rides! Entertaining the region since its humble origins in 1926, the San Mateo County Fair officially returns this June. Held from 11am to 10pm Saturday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 11th, the fair will be closed to the general public on June 5th and 6th. There is no better way to usher in the summer than a day (or two) at the fair.

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Enjoy the smell of freshly roasted sweet corn and wafts of funnel cake in the air, and don’t miss the views atop the Ferris Wheel, plus there’ll even be pig races! With 15+ food concessions and 60+ commercial vendors, we can’t wait to have a corn dog in one hand and a turkey leg in the other!

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The Safeway Concert Seriesย includes:
Foghat โ ๐๐๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ 3 at 7:30pm
When Rock Was Young – Elton John Tribute โ ๐๐ฎ๐ง, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ 4 at 7:30pm
Abel Sanchez โ๐๐๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ 7 at 7:30pm
Fleetwood Masksโ๐๐ก๐ฎ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ 8 at 7:30pm
Smash Mouthโ๐
๐ซ๐ข, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ 9 at 7:30pm
Dia De La Feria โ ๐๐ฎ๐ง, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐1 at 7:30pm

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Butler Amusements brings the fun in 2023!
For over 50 years, Butler Amusements Inc. has served more fairs, celebrations, festivals, and fundraising events than any other carnival in the west. With the greatest array of rides, attractions, games, and food concessions in the industry today, Butler Amusements can provide a complete carnival for any event of any size.

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Fairgoers can purchase a wristband that is good for unlimited rides on the day it is redeemed (nontransferable) or they can purchase individual ride tickets.ย Fair admission is NOT included with the unlimited ride wristband.ย Fair admission tickets must be purchased separately.
Tickets are selling online HERE where you will find Admissions and Carnival Wristbands available for purchase..

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The primary mission of the San Mateo County Fair is to promote and educate the community about culture, technology, the science of agriculture, horticulture, arts, and sustainability. We educate youth and community members by providing year-round programs and, opportunities to exhibit projects during the annual county fair. We also provide year-round support to local San Mateo County non-profits through sponsorship, advocacy, and educational opportunities.
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