When you think of summertime in San Diego, several things come to mind: fun at the beach because of the nice weather and ample beach options in San Diego County, and great family attractions like water parks, LEGOLAND California, and The World Famous San Diego Zoo. Another big staple of the SD summer scene? The San Diego County Fair!
Fair History
Opening in 1936 on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, it was initially named the Southern California Exposition and San Diego County Fair. Over the years, after being shortened and changed, it became known as the Del Mar Fair until 2002 when the name San Diego County Fair was reinstated.
Each year, the San Diego County Fair opens for a month of fun! Music at the Fair is always outstanding and definitely something guests look forward to all year long.
What tunes will be playing at this year’s SD County Fair? Read on to find out!
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2014 Fair Details
Where:
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
When:
June 7 – July 6, 2014
*Closed Mondays and the first two Tuesdays
Admission:
Adults: $14
Ages 62+: $8
Ages 6-12: $8
Ages 5 and younger: Free
For more general Fair information, visit their website.
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Take a look at just some of the performances happening this summer at the SD County Fair!
2014 Toyota Summer Concert Series
The Fair’s premier music event, featuring internationally known entertainers on the Heineken Grandstand Stage.
- Third Eye Blind: Saturday, June 7
- Jeff Dunham: Thursday, June 12
- Smokey Robinson: Friday, June 20
- Pentatonix: Tuesday, June 24
- Toni Braxton & Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds: Saturday, June 21
- Huey Lewis and the News: Tuesday, July 1
- REO Speedwagon with The Moderates: Wednesday, July 2
- Matisyahu: Thursday, July 3
- America with Navy Band Southwest and Fireworks!: Friday, July 4
*Full list of Toyota Summer Concert Series performances
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Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series
Nationally known artists and tribute bands perform in one of the Fair’s most intimate settings. Shows begin at 9 PM unless otherwise noted; free with Fair admission.
- Taylor Hicks with Alexis Babini: Wednesday, June 11
- Who’s Bad The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band: Wednesday, June 25
- Lit: Wednesday, July 2
*Full list of Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series performances
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Coors Light Rock On Series
This late-night lineup features singers and bands from the western U.S. and tribute bands from across the country. Admission is for those 21+. Shows begin at 9 PM and are free with Fair admission; no reserved seating.
- Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute band): Wednesday, June 11
- Belly Up Music Festival: Thursday, June 12, 19, 26, July 3
- Alice in Cooperland (Alice Cooper tribute band): Friday, June 13
- Nuns ‘N Moses (Guns ‘N Roses tribute band): Friday, June 20
- TNT (AC/DC tribute band): Saturday, June 28
- Britain’s Finest (The Beatles tribute band): Sunday, July 6
*Full list of Coors Light Rock On Series performances
Solid Gold Series
This series brings to the San Diego County Fair the great music and performers who first achieved fame during the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Concerts begin at 1 PM on Thursdays with performances on the San Diego Showcase Stage.
- Gary Puckett and the Union Gap: Thursday, June 12
- The Spinners: Thursday, June 26
*Full list of Solid Gold Series performances
10th Annual Gospel Festival: Saturday, June 28
As always, the festival will feature uplifting gospel artists, all day long, on five stages, ending with a Grandstand Stage performance in the evening.
*Full list of Gospel Festival performances
24 Days Of The Beatles’ Music
This is where you can enjoy the music of the Fab Four, every day of the Fair! “Beatles cover songs” means that the group will play The Beatles’ music as part or all of the show; “Beatles tribute” means an entire show of Beatles’ music, usually with costumes and other authentic touches.
- Victims of Authority
Saturday, June 7: 2 PM, Coors Light Rock On Stage
- You Are The Star!
Saturday, June 14: 8:30 PM, San Diego Showcase Stage
- The McCartney Years
Thursday, June 19 at 9 PM, Ford Dealers Paddock Stage
- Geezer
Friday, June 27: 9 PM, Coors Light Rock On Stage
- Bart Mendoza and David Fleminger
Saturday, July 5: 5 – 8 PM, Theme Exhibit
- Britain’s Finest
Sunday, July 6: 9 PM, Coors Light Rock On Stage
*Full list of the 24 Days of The Beatles’ Music performances
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This summer, be sure to get your fill of concerts this year at the 2014 San Diego County Fair!
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