As we enter into the final few days of the 2025 San Diego County Fair, open through Sunday, July 6th, there is still much excitement in store from the much loved, annual event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Click here for the calendar of events taking place each day at the Fair.
The SD County Fair is the place to be on the Fourth of July with a parade, contests, and the annual Fireworks Spectacular, as well as a new indoor, sensory-friendly option. Also coming this weekend are the K-Pop Festival and the Bluegrass Festival, both on July 5th.
From the Fair
DEL MAR, Calif. (June 30, 2025) — The 2025 San Diego County Fair is the place to be on the Fourth of July with a parade, contests, and the annual Fireworks Spectacular, as well as a new indoor, sensory-friendly option.
The Fair is a fun, day-long Fourth of July option for people of all ages and is filled with pageantry and special events.
The Fair day will begin with the singing of the National Anthem at the Fair’s entrance at 10:45 a.m., before gates open to the public. A patriotic parade will follow at 2 p.m. featuring the Del Mar and Solana Beach Fire Departments, Marine Corps Marching Band, San Diego County Sheriff’s K-9 officers, local Lifeguards and Fair entertainers. The parade will also feature a procession of festive food concessionaires who have embellished their own golf carts and decorated their food stands for the July 4th holiday. The parade route stretches from the O’Brien Gate in the Fun Zone to the Avenue of the Palms and east to the Main Gate and down Livestock Way.
Then, the Fair will host a series of patriotic costume contests on the Michelob ULTRA Avenue Stage.
The day will culminate in a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Guests who want the best seat in the house — and to be able to hear the soundtrack — can reserve seats in the Grandstand. The 12-minute energy-infused show will light the night’s sky with traditional bright and bold sparklers.
And through the Fair’s partnership with KultureCity, guests also have the option to enjoy a “Sensory-Friendly” Fireworks Show at 6 p.m. in The Sound. The show is thoughtfully designed for individuals of all ages who experience sensory processing differences, including those with autism, PTSD, or other conditions. This inclusive event offers the joy and wonder of fireworks in a more gentle, comfortable environment.
Due to the holiday, the Fair will not feature Friday promotions such as Kids Day, Foodie Fridays, and Game on Fridays. But the Fair offers numerous other ways to save on admission, parking, food, and more. More information on these value deals can be found here.
About the San Diego County Fair
Established in 1880, the San Diego County Fair now welcomes nearly one million guests each summer, making it the county’s largest and longest-running annual event. The 2025 Fair will open June 11 through July 6, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, for a 20-day season. This year’s theme celebrates pets and pet ownership—“Summer Pet-tacular!” For more information, visit sdfair.com.
About the 22nd District Agricultural Association
The 22nd District Agricultural Association owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds and is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. Fairgrounds operations are primarily funded by revenues generated by hosting events, the largest being the annual San Diego County Fair. For more information, visit delmarfairgrounds.com.
