Suzanne Wright,
Placerville, CA — As you arrive at the gates of the fair, please familiarize yourself with the rules of the fair created for your safety.
- No weapons (this includes pocketknives or pepper spray)
- No outside food or alcohol (baby food is okay)
- No gang attire
- No smoking/vaping marijuana
- Smoking cigarettes in designated areas only (behind the Upper Beer Tree, behind the Grandstands, and in the Smoking Tent which is near the Organ Room behind the carnival)
- No pets or emotional support animals
- No glass containers
- Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times
The fair is implementing a “Clear Bag Policy,” meaning if you utilize a clear bag, you will not have to wait in a “bag search” line. Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not to exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″. No hardware or decorations are permitted to conceal the bag. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) are acceptable. Otherwise, prior to entering the fairgrounds, your bags will be searched, and all patrons go through electronic screening. Staff is always very grateful for kindness and patience during this process.
Those with CCWs may not bring weapons onto the fairgrounds. Off-duty peace officers may carry their weapons after submitting basic information to fair security which is passed on to law enforcement on the grounds.
Under-age drinking will not be tolerated. Those serving alcohol at the fair are diligent about checking IDs to verity that everyone is of age. Anyone caught providing alcohol to a minor or any minor caught in possession of alcohol will be turned over to law enforcement.
Fair Staff encourages parents to photograph their children upon arrival at the fair. In the unlikely event that parents and children become separated, it is helpful for the fair staff and El Dorado County Search & Rescue to have a current photo to help locate the child. “Code Adam” program is utilized at this fair for missing children. In some cases, gates are closed to anyone leaving with a child until the child is located. Reunification with parent and child is supervised by the El Dorado Search and Rescue.
The fair is a family-friendly event. Any behavior that could be considered unsafe, obscene, or offensive will not be tolerated, and staff will ask for said behavior to cease, or risk being removed from the fair.
Fair security, guest services, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, Probation, Parole, and undercover officers are constantly patrolling the property during the fair, ensuring that El Dorado County Fair remains safe and family friendly.
Calendar:
Who/What: El Dorado County Fair, Country Nights & Carnival Lights!
When: Thursday, June 15 – Father’s Day, Sunday June 18
Thursday is Senior and Kid’s Day — free admission to Seniors (60+) and children under 13 until 6:30pm. FMX RampAge Freestyle Motocross at 6pm
Friday is Teen Day — free admission to teens 13 to 19 until 4:00pm. Mutton Bustin at 6pm and Arreola’s Hispanic Rodeo at 7pm
Saturday — John M. Studebaker Wheelbarrow Races at 5pm
Sunday, Father’s Day — Father’s Day package (pre-fair only). Rubicon Jeep Jamboree Challenge at 2pm
Where: El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA
Tickets: Pre-sale: $10-Regular, $8 Junior & Senior; During the Fair: $12-Regular, $10 Junior & Senior.
Attendees with active-duty military ID get in FREE. Parking $10 per car or take the free shuttle. (Check our website for details.)
Carnival: The best deals for rides are pre-sale ride tickets or unlimited ride bands available online
or at the fairgrounds until June 14th.
Website: eldoradocountyfair.org
