Contra Costa County Fair Tickets Now on Sale

Here comes the sun, and it's bringing the Contra Costa County Fair along with it.

The first weekends of summer at the fairgrounds in Antioch promise to be packed with carnival rides, music, food and blue ribbons for the most perfect pigs.

The 2012 concert schedule features something for almost every musical taste, including nerdy '80s cover bands, Mowtown, faux Eric Claptons and Bon Jovis, Latino R&B and a full-blown fiesta.

Everyone gets in for free from noon until 3 p.m. on opening day, Thursday, May 31. Seniors and those with military I.D. are free all day long. Kids under 12 go free on Friday, June 1.

More information about the 2012 Contra Costa County Fair can be found on the fair's website.

Can't wait? Get excited by taking a gander at the fair map and downloading a printable version, browsing the schedule and planning your route.

But tickets for the 2012 Contra Costa County Fair online or at your local Walgreens.

Advanced Ticket Prices

Adult, 13 and over (regular price $8): $7

Child, 12 and under (regular price $5): $4

Senior, 62 and better (regular price $5): $4

Carnival wristband for unlimited rides (regular price $20): $15

Package A, good for two adult admissions and two unlimited ride wristbands (regular price $56): $44

Contra Costa County Fair Opening Hours

Gates Open
Thursday & Friday  12pm - 11pm
Saturday & Sunday  11am - 11pm

Ticket Sales
Thursday & Friday  12pm - 9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday  11am - 9:30pm

Are you going to the County Fair? What are you most excited about? Are you participating in the exhibitions? Let us know in the comments below.