San Diego Fair

bricheese · 06-10-2005, 08:50 AM

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 · 06-10-2005, 09:00 AM

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 · 06-10-2005, 12:42 PM

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

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 · 06-10-2005, 12:52 PM

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 · 06-10-2005, 01:08 PM

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.

Link to fair website:

http://www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuse...ets_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 · 06-10-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

freebieprincess · 06-10-2005, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdgal

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 · 06-10-2005, 01:59 PM

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

sdgal · 06-10-2005, 02:57 PM

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 · 06-10-2005, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdgal

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 · 06-10-2005, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bricheese

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

Paniolo · 06-10-2005, 03:45 PM

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

Favorite thing to do = attend evening concerts

freebieprincess · 06-10-2005, 03:56 PM

I forgot about those caramel apples. Yum!

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

bricheese · 06-10-2005, 10:40 PM

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 · 06-11-2005, 12:48 AM

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 · 06-13-2005, 11:30 PM

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 · 06-14-2005, 01:12 PM

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 · 06-14-2005, 02:26 PM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

cadetevon · 06-14-2005, 02:31 PM

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 · 06-15-2005, 12:18 AM

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!

bricheese · 06-15-2005, 09:54 AM

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 · 06-15-2005, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

BUGEYE · 06-16-2005, 05:45 PM

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 · 06-16-2005, 05:53 PM

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

ooBaKeep · 06-17-2005, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdgal

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.

hoss · 06-18-2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebieprincess

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??

06-10-2005, 08:50 AM	#1
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	San Diego Fair 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.

06-10-2005, 12:42 PM	#3
freebieprincess Commander Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199	I love the fair. I got the deal that has the 4 admission tickets, parking pass, 4 drink coupons and 20 ride tickets! 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. __________________ I used to be with it but, then they changed what it was.

06-10-2005, 02:57 PM	#9
sdgal Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 597	Hmmmm....donuts 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.

06-15-2005, 12:18 AM	#20
ooBaKeep Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East of I-5 Posts: 767	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! __________________ Peek-a-Boo! I don't think a little kid should be punished for somethin' he learned from a parrot! ~ Dennis the Menace

06-16-2005, 05:45 PM	#23
BUGEYE Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: E.C. Posts: 463	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! __________________ BUGEYE

06-10-2005, 09:00 AM	#2
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	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

06-10-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
sdgal Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 597	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.

06-10-2005, 01:08 PM	#5
freebieprincess Commander Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199	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. Link to fair website: http://www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuse...ets_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).

06-10-2005, 01:59 PM	#8
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	has anyone tried the fried snickers or twinkis? i heard thatas good, whats your guys fav food at the fair?

06-10-2005, 03:45 PM	#12
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,210	Favorite 'food' = chocolate covered strawberries / caramel apples & Favorite thing to do = attend evening concerts

06-10-2005, 03:56 PM	#13
freebieprincess Commander Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199	I forgot about those caramel apples. Yum! I saw the B52's last year and it was so fun. Rock Lobster

06-10-2005, 10:40 PM	#14
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	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....

06-11-2005, 12:48 AM	#15
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	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.

06-13-2005, 11:30 PM	#16
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	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

06-14-2005, 01:12 PM	#17
sdgal Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 597	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.

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06-14-2005, 02:31 PM	#19
cadetevon Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,252	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.

06-15-2005, 09:54 AM	#21
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	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

06-16-2005, 05:53 PM	#24
freebieprincess Commander Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199	Food-- I forgot about the BBQ ARtichokes. I love those. We make them at home now but, it took us a little practice.