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Book Your Next Event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Let the experienced event managers and on-site catering staff create a custom package to exceed your expectations. From indoor trade shows to outdoor concerts, our fully-customizable buildings can turn your dream event into reality.

Let us be your event center of influence.

LARGE-SCALE VENUES & HALLS
The Del Mar Fairgrounds offers more than 200,000 square feet of space, distributed in buildings ranging from 20,000–68,000 square feet. These multi-use facilities can be customized and decorated to hold a wide variety of social gatherings, business functions, musical events, and much more. The range of applications is only limited by our clients’ and event planners’ imagination!
ACTIVITY CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER The versatility of the Activity Center lends itself well to a variety of events, including corporate seminars and meetings, themed galas, and numerous other social events. The versatility of the Activity Center lends itself well to a variety of events, including corporate seminars and meetings, themed galas, and numerous other social events.
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BING CROSBY HALL BING CROSBY HALL This mid-sized building is an excellent hall for large consumer and trade shows with a large rentable outdoor area. This mid-sized building is an excellent hall for large consumer and trade shows with a large rentable outdoor area.
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DEL MAR ARENA DEL MAR ARENA The arena floor can be transformed to hold equestrian activities, live concerts, sporting events, and action/ motorsport demonstrations. The arena floor can be transformed to hold equestrian activities, live concerts, sporting events, and action/ motorsport demonstrations.
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O'BRIEN HALL O'BRIEN HALL This hall is the largest of our exhibit buildings and home of a number of trade and consumer shows. This hall is the largest of our exhibit buildings and home of a number of trade and consumer shows.
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EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL Our second-largest building, used as a commercial vendor area during the Fair and also a popular exhibit building for trade shows. Our second-largest building, used as a commercial vendor area during the Fair and also a popular exhibit building for trade shows.
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WYLAND CENTER WYLAND CENTER Our newest and tallest building and the home of many consumer shows, high-end corporate galas, and numerous social events. Our newest and tallest building and the home of many consumer shows, high-end corporate galas, and numerous social events.
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OUTDOOR VENUES
The San Diego climate makes outdoor events possible year-round, and the Del Mar Fairgrounds offers many areas where your event can be held under blue skies or stars rather than ceilings. From our parking lots to the Paddock green, let your event planning take you out of the box!
RACETRACK INFIELD RACETRACK INFIELD The 75-acre Infield is located in the center of the racetrack and includes a large semi-covered pavilion which seats 2,000. The 75-acre Infield is located in the center of the racetrack and includes a large semi-covered pavilion which seats 2,000.
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THE PADDOCK GREEN THE PADDOCK GREEN Located in the center of the Grandstand, this 22,800-square-foot area can be transformed into a garden party, a celebration event,a wedding reception, or a fundraising gala. Located in the center of the Grandstand, this 22,800-square-foot area can be transformed into a garden party, a celebration event,a wedding reception, or a fundraising gala.
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PLAZA DE MEXICO PLAZA DE MEXICO A 20,000-square-foot courtyard complete with a fountain, park benches, and tiled walkways. A lovely setting for pre-event receptions. A 20,000-square-foot courtyard complete with a fountain, park benches, and tiled walkways. A lovely setting for pre-event receptions.
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INTIMATE GRANDSTAND SUITES, SKYBOXES & RESTAURANTS
The Del Mar Racetrack Grandstand is a six-story San Diego landmark—the focal point of thoroughbred racing every summer since 1937, as well as home to the San Diego County Fair’s Summer Concert Series. Rooms are available with private balconies overlooking colonial fountains, manicured gardens, and the brilliant Pacific coastline. They can be used for meeting space, green rooms, corporate suites, or an intimate location for your special event.
MISSION TOWER MISSION TOWER Our largest ballroom with 13,000 square feet for up to 900 people. The room may be divided into four separate quadrants of 3,500 square feet each. Our largest ballroom with 13,000 square feet for up to 900 people. The room may be divided into four separate quadrants of 3,500 square feet each.
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17 HANDS PUB 17 HANDS PUB A 3,200-square-foot room with a built-in kitchen and bar, located at Plaza de Mexico overlooking the Paddock Green. A 3,200-square-foot room with a built-in kitchen and bar, located at Plaza de Mexico overlooking the Paddock Green.
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THE CELEBRITY GRILL THE CELEBRITY GRILL A room with a modern feel, plus a glass presentation kitchen and walls that roll away to become an indoor/outdoor space with views of the Paddock and the Pacific Ocean. A room with a modern feel, plus a glass presentation kitchen and walls that roll away to become an indoor/outdoor space with views of the Paddock and the Pacific Ocean.
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DIRECTORS DINING ROOM DIRECTORS DINING ROOM 2,400 sq.ft. with ocean & infield views, carved bar, private restrooms, and a removable wall of glass for indoor/outdoor events. 2,400 sq.ft. with ocean & infield views, carved bar, private restrooms, and a removable wall of glass for indoor/outdoor events.
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THE EQUUS SKYBOX THE EQUUS SKYBOX Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the racetrack, infield, and Solana Beach. 2,700 sq. ft. with two levels of seating and a covered outside patio. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the racetrack, infield, and Solana Beach. 2,700 sq. ft. with two levels of seating and a covered outside patio.
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SEABISCUIT SKYBOX SEABISCUIT SKYBOX A breathtaking view of the racetrack, infield, and Del Mar. 2,700 sq. ft. with two levels of seating and an outside patio with a full view of the North County coastline A breathtaking view of the racetrack, infield, and Del Mar. 2,700 sq. ft. with two levels of seating and an outside patio with a full view of the North County coastline
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VERANDA CAFÉ & PATIO VERANDA CAFÉ & PATIO Reminiscent of an authentic Mexican Hacienda with hand-painted walls and a beautifully tiled bar. The large patio overlooks the Paddock with an ocean view. Reminiscent of an authentic Mexican Hacienda with hand-painted walls and a beautifully tiled bar. The large patio overlooks the Paddock with an ocean view.
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TURF CLUB TURF CLUB An exclusive destination during the live race meets, this elegant 6,200 square-foot room is ideal for wedding receptions and other formal events. An exclusive destination during the live race meets, this elegant 6,200 square-foot room is ideal for wedding receptions and other formal events.
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Let the experienced event managers and on-site catering staff create a custom package to exceed your expectations. From indoor trade shows to outdoor concerts, our fully-customizable buildings can turn your dream event into reality.

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