San Diego Fair

[bricheese]

Thoght we can do a thread of different things going on at the fair!!!

Today you can get in for $1 if you purchase $10 at Ralphs.

[bricheese]

The Village People and Taylor Dayne June 10, 2005
Hours:
7:30PM
Price:
Free with Fair admission

See below for information on reserved seats

Location: Grandstand
Parking: $8.00

[freebieprincess]

I love the fair. I got the deal that has the 4 admission tickets, parking pass, 4 drink coupons and 20 ride tickets! :cheers:

This is great when you have kids cuz those rides are soooo expensive.

Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. On these days, you can buy a wristband for $25.00 that allows you unlimited rides. With a Pepsi coupon from Ralphs grocery stores, you can save $5.00 off this price. The following rides and attractions are not included in the Pay-One-Price promotion: Bungee Jump, Slingshot, Skycoaster, Pony Ride Turbo Jump and Rock Wall.

[sdgal]

Maybe it's just me, but I never have trusted those fair rides. (But it hasn't stopped me from riding on them before!)

SD Fair is really fun. I've been almost every year for the past 3 or 4 years.

[freebieprincess]

The fair rides are a little scary knowing the scary carnies set them up. But, in all the years I have been going to the fair I have heard of few problems so does not stop me. Guess that is part of the thrill. :fro:

Link to fair website:

http://www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuseaction=fair.tickets_promotions

Military discount tickets will be available starting in early May at all local San Diego base ticket offices. Save up to $38.00! Base ticket offices sell adult, child, and senior admission, as well as Value Packs, Ride Lover’s packs, and Fun Zone/Kiddieland ride coupon sheets. Military discounts are not available at the Fair gate. See the Tickets & Promotions page for descriptions of the admission packages listed above.

Pick up a special Military Value Coupon Sheet when you purchase your discount Fair tickets on base. The Military Value Coupon Sheet will be available in June (and only on base) and offers special discounts at many Fair vendors. You can also pick up a FREE Fair program on base in June or at the Fairgrounds during the Fair.

Please join us at the Fair on July 4, when we will honor our local military with a Hometown Heroes parade. A free Hometown Heroes t-shirt will be given to military with ID. The Grandstand performance that evening will feature a Navy flyover, performances by the Navy Band and country singer Lee Greenwood, and of course, fireworks!

Save time and money! Buy your Fair tickets in advance on base, and you'll also save time at the Fair's entrance gates. For more information on military discounts, visit your local base ticket office today! Download the Military Ticket information sheet (in PDF format).

[sdgal]

Thoght we can do a thread of different things going on at the fair!!!

Today you can get in for $1 if you purchase $10 at Ralphs.

Do you know if this offer is only good for today? Or does it have a different expiration date?

[freebieprincess]

Do you know if this offer is only good for today? Or does it have a different expiration date?

Only good today for the opening :)

[bricheese]

has anyone tried the fried snickers or twinkis?
i heard thatas good, whats your guys fav food at the fair?

[sdgal]

It's gotta be those miniature fried donuts that those two old ladies make! That line gets very long, but it's worth the wait! YUM. :)

[cadetevon]

It's gotta be those miniature fried donuts that those two old ladies make! That line gets very long! YUM. :)


I could stand there and day long and watch those things being made.

[freebieprincess]

has anyone tried the fried snickers or twinkis?
i heard thatas good, whats your guys fav food at the fair?

I eat so much when I go to the fair. That is basically what I do go from food stand to food stand. LOL we tried the fried twinkies and snickers last year cuz my nephews insisted. The fried twinkies are delicious. Snickers I could do without.

I love the funnel cakes! You can also find almost anything on a stick :lick: :thumb: :winkie:

[Paniolo]

Favorite 'food' = chocolate covered strawberries / caramel apples & :cheers:


Favorite thing to do = attend evening concerts :guitar: :drums: :sing:

[freebieprincess]

I forgot about those caramel apples. Yum!

I saw the B52's last year and it was so fun. Rock Lobster :cheers:

[bricheese]

I wanna see the 80's bands! reo speedwago and Foreigner:)
oo the rides always make me dizzy
the corn at the fair is goood....

[bricheese]

Where can you get fried twinkies, ginzu knives, and a side order of cool Asian cinema? At the San Diego County Fair!

Next Friday at 9PM, join SDAFF for a night of cinema under the stars at the County Fair. We are hosting an outdoor screening of our favorite short films. The program includes award-winning comedy, drama, and animated films. PLUS, we'll be giving away free tickets to this year's film festival.

Visit www.sdaff.org for our County Fair film schedule.

[bricheese]

Anyone know if there if a free trolley ride to the fair???
I remeber last year they had it at torrey pines i dont see it this year?? i heard its somewher?
anways im going for the foreigner concert

[sdgal]

I don't think the trolley is free. However:

I believe parking on-site is $8-10. If you want to park for free, there is a shuttle that runs from Horsepark Equestrian Center...all days of the week. (El Camino Real and Via de la Valle). 9am to midnight (or 1am on weekends and Friday).

On weekends and on July 4th, there are 2 more free lots: Torrey Pines HS and MiraCosta College (San Elijo Campus). 9am -1am

Hope this helps. I scoped this on the official fair website.

btw...for those who didn't win free tickets, like me, then I think you can get a couple of dollars off for tickets if you are a AAA member. They did last year...and I found out about the discount immediately AFTER I bought my ticket...and they didn't give me the discount when I asked for it.

[freebieprincess]

I always park at the Equestrian Center, I think it is the best deal. They bus ya on in and it have never been to crowded and it is FREE. :)





I don't think the trolley is free. However:

I believe parking on-site is $8-10. If you want to park for free, there is a shuttle that runs from Horsepark Equestrian Center...all days of the week. (El Camino Real and Via de la Valle). 9am to midnight (or 1am on weekends and Friday).

On weekends and on July 4th, there are 2 more free lots: Torrey Pines HS and MiraCosta College (San Elijo Campus). 9am -1am

Hope this helps. I scoped this on the official fair website.

btw...for those who didn't win free tickets, like me, then I think you can get a couple of dollars off for tickets if you are a AAA member. They did last year...and I found out about the discount immediately AFTER I bought my ticket...and they didn't give me the discount when I asked for it.

[cadetevon]

The Fair is the one time that not only am I willing to pay to park, but I'm willing to pay extra.

When I'm all done for the day, I have no desire to board a shuttle to get to my car. I'd rather take another 10 steps right to my car.

So we usually all pony up a little bit (I usually go with my parents, my sister and my son) and we share the cost of the better parking.

[ooBaKeep]

Food! Dang I am hungry. I can't wait to get my mouth on some of those Australian Potatoes with some Ranch Dip and a candied apple and ummmm... oh my gosh! Okay, time to hit the fridge! :rolleyes:

[bricheese]

Thanks for the info we took the bus from torey pines last year..were going to some concerts......guess it will save us money
with the AAA card, so u show it at the gate>?
i think u can get $9 tickets at Ralphs(or albertons)??????
raither then 11 at dooor

[sdgal]

Thanks for the info we took the bus from torey pines last year..were going to some concerts......guess it will save us money
with the AAA card, so u show it at the gate>?
i think u can get $9 tickets at Ralphs(or albertons)??????
raither then 11 at dooor

AAA card should be shown at the ticket booth when buying your entrance ticket(s).

[BUGEYE]

yo brich..trolly doesnt go anywhere near the fair...I agree w/cadetevon...I'd rather pay the price to park than walk and/or mess w/the shuttle!

[freebieprincess]

Food-- I forgot about the BBQ ARtichokes. I love those. We make them at home now but, it took us a little practice.

[ooBaKeep]

AAA card should be shown at the ticket booth when buying your entrance ticket(s).


Thank you, I did not know the AAA card could be used at the fair. :wavey2:

[hoss]

Food-- I forgot about the BBQ ARtichokes. I love those. We make them at home now but, it took us a little practice.
Okay,now you've peeked my curiosity. I love artichokes! How do you go about cooking them on the grill??

[bricheese]

I filled out a survey leaving the fair......their suppose to send you another fair ticket by email even though i havnt recieived mine and im going to the foreigner concert!!!!!!!! anways when your leaving the fair towards the left its on the computer......anyoing seeing foreigner tomorrow??

[sdgal]

I filled out a survey leaving the fair......their suppose to send you another fair ticket by email even though i havnt recieived mine and im going to the foreigner concert!!!!!!!! anways when your leaving the fair towards the left its on the computer......anyoing seeing foreigner tomorrow??

Good to know! Thanks. I'll keep a lookout for this when I am there this week.

[surfer]

You can get your kids in for free if they fill out this reading certificate:
http://www.sdfair.com/pdf/05entry_readingcert.pdf

[ooBaKeep]

These are great! I filled out a bunch for my students. I hope they got to make it to the fair.

Thanks for sharing this, I had forgotten about it.

[ooBaKeep]

June 22, 12:30PM: Because of illness on the part of one of the performers, tonight's Hall and Oates concert has been cancelled.

[surfer]

These are great! I filled out a bunch for my students. I hope they got to make it to the fair.

Thanks for sharing this, I had forgotten about it.


You are welcome! Have fun at the fair!

[sdgal]

I FINALLY went to the fair last night. Lots of fun. I found out that they no longer take AAA discounts. :(

I had a fried twinkie (yum), and fried snickers (yuck). Don't waste your money on the snickers, unless you want chocolate wrapped in a corn-dog!

Gin Blossoms was pretty good. I Knew a lot of the songs they played. Overall, I had a really good time.

[bricheese]

Yah, i was bumbed they didnt take triple A. I think u can get $9 tickets at Ralphs...tuesday is kids day, they get in for free

[freebieprincess]

I finally went yesterday. Took the nephews because it was $25 all you can ride. They were in Midway heaven. They rode most everything but, the upside down things. That still freaks em out.

My one nephew had the fried apple burrito and loved it. We shared a fried twinkie. Yum :) We all shared some Australian Battered Potatos. Very yummy. And then they topped it off with a ice cream. 6 hours at the fair. I am bushed. I will be there next year :cheers:

[cadetevon]

rotflmao! Freebieprincess... BenDogg was there too yesterday! LOL

*falls over laughing*

Note for everyone...

If you attend a Surf Dawgs game you can use your ticket to get in for FREE!

Since the Surf Dawg tickets range in price from $5 - $12, you could get some $5 tickets, see the game and then get into the Fair FREE! How cool is that, eh?

[glockness]

Other than the free admission from a Surf Dawg stub... has anyone found any deal packages better than the Ikea one?

In case you don't know of it, it's as follows:
Now through July 4 2005
San Diego Fair Value Packs Now available at IKEA San Diego.

San Diego Fair Value pack includes:

*4 admission tickets
*4 beverage coupons
*20 ride tickets
*1 parking ticket

**All for just $42, a $80 value.

Also, available Pepsi 12pks x 2 for $7 or Aquafina 24pk for $4.99. All plus, tax & CRV.

[freebieprincess]

Other than the free admission from a Surf Dawg stub... has anyone found any deal packages better than the Ikea one?

In case you don't know of it, it's as follows:
Now through July 4 2005
San Diego Fair Value Packs Now available at IKEA San Diego.

San Diego Fair Value pack includes:

*4 admission tickets
*4 beverage coupons
*20 ride tickets
*1 parking ticket

**All for just $42, a $80 value.


Also, available Pepsi 12pks x 2 for $7 or Aquafina 24pk for $4.99. All plus, tax & CRV.

This is a very good deal. I bought this thru my company. The parking ticket saves you $8 and is nice. I only needed 3 of my admission tickets so gave one away. You have to kinda search for places that accept the drink coupons but, they are there. 20 ride tickets was enough for me. :) They sell this deal every year online too.

I am still full of fried stuff. ugh :puke:

[glockness]

This is a very good deal. I bought this thru my company. The parking ticket saves you $8 and is nice. I only needed 3 of my admission tickets so gave one away. You have to kinda search for places that accept the drink coupons but, they are there. 20 ride tickets was enough for me. :) They sell this deal every year online too.

I am still full of fried stuff. ugh :puke:
If you buy it online they don't include the parking though..

[Itsme]

Every year for the past 10+ years I have gone to the fair for free with my wife and kids....there were always giveaways and contests around and I would win tickets, plus in some years ride coupons, meal tix, parking, etc.

This year I didn't win any free tix, so figured we'd pass on going for a year.

[ooBaKeep]

I finally went yesterday. Took the nephews because it was $25 all you can ride. They were in Midway heaven. They rode most everything but, the upside down things. That still freaks em out.

My one nephew had the fried apple burrito and loved it. We shared a fried twinkie. Yum :) We all shared some Australian Battered Potatos. Very yummy. And then they topped it off with a ice cream. 6 hours at the fair. I am bushed. I will be there next year :cheers:

My daughter went Weds with her friends. It's a great deal with the ride wristbands. I am so glad I wasn't there for the 12 hours they were. We're going tomorrow, I can't wait to see the lil piggy races and eat the Australian Potatos and hmmmmm... MONSTER TRUCKS Vrommmmmmmmm! Okay, I am ready for this, but I think I will pass on the fried twinkies.

Have a great weekend all. :)

[freebieprincess]

If you buy it online they don't include the parking though..


Yes, they do. My friend bought online and it did include the parking at the $42 price.

[ooBaKeep]

Well the fair was fun. I LOVE MONSTER TRUCKS! My ears are still ringing and the smell of burnt rubber, exhaust and brakes is still evident. They had a 15 year old boy driving one of those BAD BOYS! He did a really good job. The swifty swine races are a hoot, and the piggy that does amazing tricks must really be a dog in a pig costume. Don't try to convice me otherwise, it's futile. :)

I had the potatoes, yum, yum... I was forced into trying the fried twinke. It's just plain WRONG! You can hav'em. The company I kept was great. :naughty: All in all, it was a fabulous day. But I can wait until next year. I'm still tired! :gle:





Yes, they do. My friend bought online and it did include the parking at the $42 price.

Yes they do! No they don't! Yes they do! No they don't! okay, Glockness and Ms. Princess which is it? :bash:

[glockness]

Yes, they do. My friend bought online and it did include the parking at the $42 price.
Only one I found via Ticketmaster/Ikea was without parking... here (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A003A99BECBEDFF?artistid=969783&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=54)

Maybe they changed it?

[Kanga]

Happy Independence Day Everyone!
Today is the last day of the fair, if you going have fun.
Please take a minute to remember our troops.

[freebieprincess]

Only one I found via Ticketmaster/Ikea was without parking... here (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A003A99BECBEDFF?artistid=969783&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=54)

Maybe they changed it?

Well, it is pretty mute now but, for next year. You can buy the $42 package online thru the Del Mar Fair Website

I LOVE the Swifty Swine Pigs. They are one of my favorites!!!!!! :) Bye Fair, until next year. I will have visions of every kind of food on a stick. :cheers:

[Itsme]

If you haven't had enough of the fair, most of the booth and food operators will be moving up to Orange County for the fair there.

Some of the Oramge County radio and TV stations have giveaways of tickets.

[glockness]

Well, it is pretty mute now but, for next year. You can buy the $42 package online thru the Del Mar Fair Website
Yeah, it takes you to the same Ticketmaster link.. I had originally tried to purchase mine there but noticed that parking wasn't included.

Oh well, I was just hoping you were aware of a deal that I missed for the future.

[surfer]

Mmm... I'll miss the fish and chips and the pan fried chicken. Anybody know a place in town that has pan fried chicken like at the fair?

[sunrisetech]

If you haven't had enough of the fair, most of the booth and food operators will be moving up to Orange County for the fair there.

Some of the Oramge County radio and TV stations have giveaways of tickets.

I like the Orange County fairground. Sounds good to me.

[ooBaKeep]

Heres the new link for the San Diego County Fair. Get the "411" on the shows, discounts, admission and more...
http://www.sdfair.com/

Have fun at the fair! :woohoo:


:cheers:

[kgsilvas]

The Fair theme this year is “Ride the Tide to Fun,” and offers guests entertainment, exhibits and interactive areas where water elements are showcased. Fair guests can choose from several ways to save on everything Fair related, from admission and parking to food and attractions.

Ways to Save on Admission (http://www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuseaction=about.press_details&newsid=353)