Del Mar Fairgrounds

05/10/2026

Spend your summer where the turf meets the surf. Del Mar Racing tickets are now on sale!

05/06/2026

Dreaming of hitting the road (in style)? Come check out RVs and adventure vans up close. FREE admission and FREE parking!

🚐 RV Show USA
🗓️ May 7–10
📍 Del Mar Fairgrounds
🔗 https://www.rvshowusa.com/event/delmar

05/01/2026

Hungry? We've got the answer to your every craving — FoodieLand is all weekend long at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! 🌯🍜🍤🍧

04/28/2026

Turn May grey into May YAY at the Del Mar Fairgrounds!

Plan to eat the rainbow at FoodieLand, take a scenic coastal run, upgrade your van life, or vibe with legendary stars and must see live music at The Sound!

https://mailchi.mp/delmarfairgrounds.com/may-2026-calendar-of-events

04/22/2026

We were proud to welcome 40 local San Diego students to the Del Mar Fairgrounds last week for a hands-on California Restaurant ProStart experience hosted by our food and beverage partner—Legends—in partnership with National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Students got a behind-the-scenes look at venue operations through a facility tour, then put their skills to the test in a fast-paced service agility course designed to simulate front-of-house restaurant service. The day wrapped with a catered lunch prepared with help from the students and a fun finale decorating homemade cannolis.

It was an inspiring day of learning, teamwork, and real-world hospitality experience. Looking forward to having the students back for a visit to the San Diego County Fair!

04/21/2026

This looks like the place...to host YOUR event.📍

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

Say “yes” to the dress…and so much more wedding inspiration at the Del Mar Fairgrounds!💕

Bridal Bazaar, San Diego’s biggest bridal show, is coming April 26 with top wedding pros, fresh ideas, and everything you need to plan your big day in one place. 💍🪩💐

04/07/2026

Innovation takes center stage at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 📡

DMEMS 2026, the Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show, is happening April 22 to 23. This show is two full days of industry insight, technology, and connections driving manufacturing forward.

04/03/2026

We’re just one week away from the Goodguys Del Mar Nationals rolling into the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 🏁

Join the celebration April 10 to 12 for a full weekend of hot rods, classic cars, custom builds, and high-octane fun as this favorite event marks its 25th anniversary in Del Mar. 🚘🏆😎

04/02/2026

Spring is in bloom at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 🌷
Get inspired with fresh ideas for your home, garden, outdoor living spaces, and more at the Spring Home/Garden Show, happening April 25 to 26.

Plan your visit and learn more at springhomegardenshow.com.

03/22/2026

Jiu Jitsu World League returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds—Saturday, March 28. Whether you’re competing, coaching, or cheering from the sidelines, this recurring event always brings the intensity, discipline, and community that make the sport so special.🥋

🔗 https://www.jjworldleague.com/

03/19/2026

Reel in your next great outing at the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show! 🚤🐟

Whether you’re a seasoned sportfishing pro or just along for the family fun, there’s something for everyone — from tackle and boats to travel, outdoors, and crowd-favorite DockDogs. 🎣🐾

https://sportfishingfestival.com/

03/06/2026

Koi are often called “living jewels” because of their brilliant colors and elegant patterns. No two koi patterns are exactly alike, which makes each fish a little floating original. 🎏

Come see the “living jewels” of the pond at the 36th Annual Koi Show, March 7-8, hosted by the Koi Club of San Diego. This colorful annual event is a chance to experience the beauty, grace, and one-of-a-kind patterns that make koi so captivating.

03/05/2026

We're all looking for deals these days, right? Join us this weekend to shop for gently-loved toys, clothes, and gear your kids need. Just Between Friends has stocked our Exhibit Hall full of bargains—50-90% off retail prices!

Saturday, March 7 | 9am-4pm
Sunday, March 8 | 9am-1pm

Visit jbfvfsd.com/sdtickets for early access opportunities and tickets!

03/03/2026

As you may have heard, we recently visited nine communities across San Diego County to give residents the opportunity to tell us what they want to see in our next master site plan.

During our “Open House” series, hundreds of San Diegans learned about our process and spoke with us about their hopes and dreams, priorities, and advice as we plan to create the Fairgrounds of the future.

This unprecedented countywide Fairgrounds 2050 tour was a great experience that helped us make connections across our communities.

We also know that you have a lot going on, and that not everyone could make it out to our Open Houses. So, we still want to hear from you! And to make things easier for you during this initial public input phase, we created a quick, 5-minute online survey at the link below. Let us know what you think now!

02/28/2026

Looking for something sparkly? You'll find fine and fashion jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, sparkling crystals, gold and silver, faceting and fashioning tools, supplies, and display materials—all under one roof.

💎 Gem Faire
📅 February 27-March 1
📍 Del Mar Fairgrounds

02/20/2026

Sumo + Sushi is in San Diego for the first time ever for ONLY 2 weekends and the fun begins tonight! 🍣

You don't have to fly to Japan to experience the excitement and fun of this 1,500 year old sport! Learn about the history, rules, and culture of Sumo followed by over 12 live exhibition matches and a Q+A with the wrestlers. 🔴

Grab your seats and don't miss the tradition, power, and flavor!
🎟️ https://www.sumoandsushi.com/sandiego

02/20/2026

We’re raising the woof this weekend. 🐾

Come watch champions compete at the Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show
📅 Feb 20–22 | 🎟️ Free admission

🚫 No pets other than AKC participants 🐩

02/04/2026

The Art of Bansky "Without Limits" has opened to rave reviews. Have you secured your spot yet?

⭐ The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits" is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring more than 200 pieces on display, including original certified artworks, such as prints, sculptures, installations, murals, and more. This is the biggest exhibition about the anonymous street artist Banksy and is here in San Diego—at the Del Mar Fairgrounds—for a limited time!

When the topic is street art, there is no way around him: Banksy is probably the most famous and also the most mysterious graffiti artist in the world. The Brit successfully keeps his identity secret; his works, however, conquer not only the streets but also the auction houses of the world. Highly successful, Banksy is regarded as one of the most valuable artists of our time.

02/04/2026

We've added three more open house public input sessions to our "Fairgrounds 2050" county-wide tour. Please join us and come ready to share your thoughts, ideas and dreams for the future of the Fairgrounds!

📍February 11—Carlsbad/Oceanside
(Carlsbad Senior Center)
📍February 18—North Clairemont
(Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center)
📍February 24—Southeast San Diego
(Jackie Robinson Family YMCA)

These sessions are free to attend, with a short foundational presentation followed by an open workshop and conversational feedback session. Each event begins at 6pm and light refreshments will be provided.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds has served as a community gathering place in times of celebration—and in need—since we opened back in 1936. What should the future of the Fairgrounds look like for future generations? RSVP below!

https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/OpenHouse

01/29/2026

February at the Fairgrounds is all about graffiti art, body art, back-to-back concerts, and the flying fists of sumo. Sure, love is in the air too — dogs are coming to Del Mar, and if you’re planning to say “I do,” the Bridal Bazaar has you covered. This month’s lineup? Bold, offbeat, and anything but boring.

https://mailchi.mp/delmarfairgrounds.com/february-2026-calendar-of-events

01/24/2026

The Fairgrounds is the Cat's Meow this weekend, and K**I News is purring about it. You still have time to get your kitten fix!

The Cat Show is open today/Saturday until 5pm, and again tomorrow/Sunday from 9am-5pm. 😻 Meow!

01/20/2026

Get ready to turn up the volume at The Sound —live music is about to be amplified at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 🎶

From high-energy sets to legendary sounds, here's what's coming up:

INZO – Fri 1/30
Dark Star Orchestra – Sat 1/31
The Wailin’ Jennys – Wed 2/11
The Marshall Tucker Band – Tue 2/24
The Violent Femmes – Wed 2/25 & Thu 2/26

Mark your calendars and grab your tickets—these shows are ones you won’t want to miss.