Alameda County Fair

Alameda County Fair Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton When: Wednesday through July 19 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Sunday; 10 a.m.

- 9 p.m.

Saturday, July Fourth; closed Mondays Carnival hours: Noon to closing daily.

Fireworks: After dark Friday Special days: $2 Tuesdays, fair admission is $2; Kids Free Fridays, free Friday admission for kids 12 and under; Seniors Free Wednesdays, free Wednesday admission for seniors 62 and over; Military Appreciation Weekend, July 3-5: free admission for two with valid military ID, veterans enter free with proof of service.

Tickets: One-day tickets: Adults (ages 13-61) $8 pre-fair or $10 at gate; seniors (62+) $6 pre-fair or $8 at gate; children (6-12) $4 pre-fair or $6 at gate; children under 6 enter free.

Fun pack: $25, includes four general admission tickets, one general parking pass, two "buy one get one free drink" vouchers.

Season pass: $30, good all 17 days.

Parking: $8 general parking, $15 at Gate 8, $20 VIP parking on Pleasanton Avenue.

Rides: Unlimited rides wristbands are $20 pre-fair, $25 weekdays at the fair, $28 on weekends.

Family Bonus Book: $15, includes 30 ride coupons Details: www.alamedacountyfair.com

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