Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)! The 2025 San Diego County Fair will be a Summer Pet-tacular!
From June 11 through July 6 — fur a limited time only — the Del Mar Fairgrounds transforms to a pet-lovers paradise! Our community’s Fair — the biggest bash of the summer in San Diego and the best deal in town — will celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets.
Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They’re our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. In fact, studies show that owning a pet can boost your mood, improve your health, and even make you live longer!
Enter our featured theme exhibit and you’ll explore the world from a pet’s perspective — play with a giant ball of yarn or “swim” through an aquarium castle! “Pet Pairing” will help you determine what species and breeds have characteristics to best match your lifestyle. Discover strange-but-true fascinating facts and stories from the animal kingdom. Looking to add a new member to your family? Come find your new best friend at our adoption events and give an animal a loving home.
But hold on to your leashes — we have a few rules to make sure everyone has a totally pawsome time. For those who want to “paws and play” with us, guests can pre-register to participate in one of several activities with their pet — including pet agility, pet contests, and a pet parade. Aside from these select opportunities, guests must leave pets at home so we can ensure that everyone has a spectacular day at the Fair. (ADA service animals, however, are always welcome at the Fair).
Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat’s meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment during our Summer Pet-tacular at the 2025 San Diego County Fair!
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