El Dorado County Fair June 14-17

There’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!

The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.

Thursday, June 14 - Senior and Kids' Day. Kid's Day (12 & Under Free until 6:30) | Senior Day (60 & Over – Free until 6:30). Fair Hours: Noon – Midnight | Exhibit and Commercial Building Hours: Noon – 10:00 pm | Carnival Hours: Noon – Midnight

Friday, June 15 - Teen Day. Teens (13-19) get in FREE from noon until 4:00 pm and stay until midnight! | Teens get $5 OFF carnival wristbands | Ride noon to midnight (Get coupon at gate with School ID) | Must purchase by 4:00 pm.
Fair Hours: Noon – Midnight | Exhibit and Commercial Building Hours: Noon – 10:00 pm | Carnival Hours: Noon – Midnight

Saturday, June 16 - Livestock Auction, John M. Studebaker Wheelbarrow Races | Included with Fair Admission | 7:00 pm in the Grandstands. Fair Hours: 10:00 am – Midnight | Commercial Building and Exhibit Building Hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Carnival Hours: Noon – Midnight

Sunday, June 17 - Father's Day. Father's Day Special: pre-sale only - One general admission ticket, one youth, one unlimited ride wristband and one Dad's Day T-shirt - $40 ($43 for XXL and $45 for XXXL). Bonus: Dad's wearing 2018 Dad's Day T-shirt get in free - Sunday only. Buy in Fair office or online (click buy ticket button below). Rubicon Jeep Jamboree Challenge | Included with Fair Admission | 2:00 pm in the Grandstands. Fair Hours: Noon – 10:00 pm | Exhibits and Commercial Building Hours: Noon – 10:00 pm | Carnival Hours: Noon – 10:00 pm

Daily Events

1880s Pioneer Variety Show includes comedy for all ages, audience participation, Folkmanis puppets, and original old-fashioned fun – Main Lawn
Davis’ Muttley Crew – The Clown with All the Dogs – Henningsen Arena
Funnel Cake Eating Contest – Clifton and Warren Kids’ Corral
Kids Big Wheel Races – sponsored by Gold Country Ace Hardware in the Plaza
Kids Contests – Clifton and Warren Kids’ Corral
Movies – Theater
Finance Seminars brought to you by Wells Fargo Bank – Theater
Museum

Ongoing Events

Interactive Family Fun Zone including Hands on Activities with Marshall Gold Discovery Park, California State Parks, Rubicon Trail Experience, EDC Library and more – near Home Arts Building
Home Depot Free Workshop for Kids – Kid’s Corral
Flo the Clown roaming the fair with her friends
Jeremy the Juggler – Juggling, unicycling, giant transforming origami and more! Bilingual – roving
Special Head – Magician and street artist from America’s Got Talent – roving
Buck Trout driving around in his little truck, his zany antics and comical stories bring smiles and laughter to children of all ages – roving
1880s Pioneer Experience hands-on activities – Main Lawn
Free Train Ride — Willamette Express trackless train
Carnival with Paul Maurer Shows including a special “kiddie” area
Master Gardeners Information Booth Bring your gardening questions or just stop by and say hello. Daily until 9pm – Flowers and Plants Building
FIRST 5 Baby Corner – feeding area and changing station in the Baby Corner Log Cabin
Sheep to Shawl Demonstrations – Wool and Industrial Arts Building
Master Food Preservers Free Tastings – Home Arts Building
How to Pan for Gold – Uncle Fuzzy Mason and Friends – Museum yard
Photography and Art Exhibition – Fine Arts Building
Minerals and Gems Display – Fine Arts Building
Quilt Showcase – Home Arts Building
Handicrafts, Needlework & Sewing, Baked Goods Displays – Home Arts Building
People’s Choice Best Photo voting in the Fine Arts Building
California State Blacksmiths Association Demos – near Home Arts Building

Pre-sale tickets are available until June 14 for$8- $7 to $9, after that date they are $8 to $10 (see HERE for more info). Attendees with active duty military ID get in FREE.

Carnival ride wristbands are $25 pre-sale, $30 during the fair, or tickets are 20 for $10 pre-sale, $20 during the fair.

Parking $6 per car or take the free shuttle which picks up those who part at Library & Government Center or WalMart Park & Ride Lot (schedule HERE).