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The 22nd District Agricultural Association has launched Fairgrounds 2050, a project that will help shape the future of the Fairgrounds, the Surf & Turf Recreation Center, and the Del Mar Horsepark through a new comprehensive master site plan.

The District, which was first established in 1891, has made its home at the Fairgrounds since 1936. The new master site plan would help ensure the Fairgrounds can continue to serve as San Diego County's iconic coastal community gathering place for the decades to come.


About Our Master Site Planning Efforts

Strategic Planning Process Strategic Planning Process Since 2021, the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors has been actively engaged in discussions regarding strategic planning to better position the organization and the District’s property for the future. Since 2021, the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors has been actively engaged in discussions regarding strategic planning to better position the organization and the District’s property for the future.
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Our Guiding Principles Our Guiding Principles Through a set of 16 guiding principles, the District’s Board of Directors committed to developing a pragmatic, fiscally responsible land-use plan that puts community first and continues the District's role as environmental stewards and emergency partners Through a set of 16 guiding principles, the District’s Board of Directors committed to developing a pragmatic, fiscally responsible land-use plan that puts community first and continues the District's role as environmental stewards and emergency partners
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LOSSAN Rail Realignment LOSSAN Rail Realignment The District's Board opposes a "Fairgrounds" rail realignment that would jeopardize operations and future planning at the Fairgrounds. The Board has also called on SANDAG to move forward on a fully funded special events rail platform at the Fairgrounds. The District's Board opposes a "Fairgrounds" rail realignment that would jeopardize operations and future planning at the Fairgrounds. The Board has also called on SANDAG to move forward on a fully funded special events rail platform at the Fairgrounds.
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Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship The Del Mar Fairgrounds sits in an environmentally sensitive coastal area. In fact, it's only one of two California Fairgrounds on the coast. Over the years, the District has made major investments into environmental initiatives. The Del Mar Fairgrounds sits in an environmentally sensitive coastal area. In fact, it's only one of two California Fairgrounds on the coast. Over the years, the District has made major investments into environmental initiatives.
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Our History Our History The Fairgrounds is San Diego County's oldest major events venue, hosting about 2 million people every year for a variety of events, activities, and educational opportunities. The Fairgrounds is San Diego County's oldest major events venue, hosting about 2 million people every year for a variety of events, activities, and educational opportunities.
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Meet Our Board Meet Our Board Operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, an institution of the State of California, the Del Mar Fairgrounds is governed by a nine-member board, all appointed by the Governor. Operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, an institution of the State of California, the Del Mar Fairgrounds is governed by a nine-member board, all appointed by the Governor.
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Public Engagement

We want your input!

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The 22nd District Agricultural Association (the District) is working to develop a new master site plan to shape the future of the Del Mar Fairgrounds — as well as its Del Mar Horsepark and Surf & Turf Recreation Center campuses — and ensure District property continues to serve as San Diego County’s iconic gathering place for decades to come.

This means we are looking at potential future uses of the District’s property that fulfill our mission of supporting recreation, education, entertainment and agricultural experiences for our diverse communities.

Generations of San Diegans have made countless memories through events and experiences at the Fairgrounds, so we want to hear from you as we look to the future!

About the Vision Wall

The District's master site planning outreach kicked off at the 2024 San Diego County Fair with a unique and engaging concept.

Fairgoers engaged with the process through a "Vision Wall" that solicited their thoughts and ideas on a new master site plan for the Fairgrounds and other District properties.

Throughout this master site planning process, the District will be committed to robust public engagement and outreach, under its guiding principles adopted by the Board in September 2024. The Board has stated clearly that this will be a community-led process — not developer-led — and the District will continue to solicit feedback and engagement in the months ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting process to reimagine the Fairgrounds for the future as we continue to serve our community with new and exciting opportunities, as well as the beloved traditions that established here decades ago.
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