Marin County Fair Returns This Summer To 'Make A Splash'

SAN RAFAEL, CA — The Marin County Fair will return this summer, and organizers have announced a "Make a Splash!" theme to celebrate all things water from July 3 -7.

"From the splash of the ocean waves to water conservation during drought times, to sea level rise and local marine life, water is especially relevant and important in Marin County," officials said Wednesday. "The 2024 Marin County Fair will pay homage, educate, and entertain our community with water-related partnerships and water-themed competitive exhibits categories.

Returning in 2024 will be a slate of community favorites, including juried art and photography exhibits, carnival rides, sheepdog trials, a petting zoo, nightly fireworks and concerts. Partner organizations will help illuminate how water plays a vital role in the local environment, from the drinking water on Mount Tamalpais to the Novato Creek Watershed and rising coastal waters.

Artists will also have the chance to compete in special water-themed categories this year, showcasing decorated birdbaths, surfboards, miniature sailboats, watercolors, drip paintings and more.

Fairgoers can buy tickets online beginning May 1, and take advantage of select-day discounts through July 2. Flex-day tickets and July 4 tickets are priced at $30. Gold Circle concert tickets guarantee seats in the Island Pavilion and include general admission for $65.

Here's the price breakdown:

For July 3, 5, 6, or 7:

• Select-Day tickets purchased between May 1-31: $15
• Select-Day tickets purchased between June 1-July 2: $20
• Select-Day tickets purchased between July 3-7: $25*

*does not include July 4

For July 4:

• Tickets purchased between May 1-July 4: $30

Flex-Day Fair tickets (good for any day):

• Only available for purchase May 1-July 2: $30

SPECIAL DAY Wednesday, July 3

• Ages 12 and under: FREE
• Ages 65 and over: FREE
• Veterans with ID: FREE

Daily FREE Admission

• Children 3 and under
• Active-duty military

The county will announce the full list of competitive exhibits sometime in February, followed by the lineup of this year's headline concerts.