Del Mar Fairgrounds (Del Mar, CA)

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2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard

Del Mar, CA 92014 (map)

In 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural Fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had...

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Mon 12/1 9:00 am Christmas Tree Sales
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Sat 12/13 12:00 am The Great Train Expo
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Sat 12/13 10:00 am Special Olympics Floor Hockey Tournament
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Sat 12/20 12:00 am Crossroads of the West Gun Show
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Fri 1/16 12:00 am Del Mar Antique Show
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Fri 1/16 11:00 am Del Mar Antique Show & Sale
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Fri 1/16 11:00 am Vintage Revue Expo
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Sat 1/24 10:00 am San Diego Cat Fanciers Food And Water Bowl Xvi
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Venue details: Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego metro area

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In 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural Fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse. By the 1930s, faced with fairs that struggled each year for survival, voters approved pari-mutuel racetrack betting to help fund the state's agricultural fairs. In 1936 with a state grant, the 22nd District Agricultural Association bought land at the mouth of the San Dieguito River for a county fairgrounds. About the same time, the Del Mar Turf Club leased the racetrack from the 22nd DAA to operate an annual live racing meet.

And so it continues today. The 22nd DAA, an agency of the State of California, still owns and operates the Fairgrounds. Its staff organizes four major annual events, including the annual San Diego County Fair, and runs Surfside Race Place, the year-round satellite horse racing facility. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club still leases the facilities for its live meet each summer. And hundreds of consumer and trade promoters rent the Fairgrounds facilities for home and garden shows, dog shows, antique fairs, sports shows, music festivals and much more. No tax dollars are used; the Fairgrounds is entirely self-supporting.

Phone: (858) 755-1161

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