San Joaquin County Fair returns with rides, food and live entertainment this weekend

Carnival rides, fair food and live entertainment will return to Stockton this weekend for the San Joaquin County Fair.

The three-day event runs Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1, at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way in Stockton.

“Get ready for a one-of-a-kind fair experience that blends daytime traditions with vibrant nighttime fun. During the day, enjoy all your fair favorites—classic rides, delicious food, and exciting exhibits,” the

San Joaquin County Fair website states

. “But when the sun sets, the fairgrounds come alive with neon lights, lively entertainment, and an electric atmosphere that’s fun for all ages.”

This year’s theme is “Sunny Days, Neon Nights.” Three deals will be offered each day.

Sunny Days, Neon Nights deals:

Friday, May 30

3 p.m. to midnight — Kids Day (children 12 years old and under free)

Saturday, May 31

Noon to midnight — Grad Night ($10 with cap and gown)

Sunday, June 1

Noon to midnight — Jaripeo

Entertainment at the county fair

Entertainment this weekend will take place at the concert hall and the main stage. The lineup includes the musical group Malo and special guest rapper LaRussell, a Vallejo native.

Friday, May 30

6 to 9 p.m. — Malo with special guest (concert ticket required)
Donavan Bryant (free concert)

Saturday, May 31

5:30 to 8 p.m. — Khmer1Jivit and SreyPin (concert ticket required)
7:30 to 9 p.m. — LaRussell (concert ticket required)
Dev (free concert)
Arius (free concert)
Out ion Front (free concert)
December Pilots (free concert)

Sunday, June 1

3 p.m. — Latin Magic (free concert)
1 p.m. (jaripeo), 7 p.m. (concert) — Jaripeo y Baile (event ticket required)

Other entertainment around the fair includes Flo the Clown, Jeremy the Juggler, The Drumheads and more. For a full entertainment lineup, visit

sanjoaquinfair.com

.

Ticket information

Fair gates open at 3 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday and Sunday.

Presale general admission tickets to the fair online start at $11 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at

sanjoaquinfair.com/p/tickets

or at the box office at gate prices.

Parking is $11 per vehicle, including motorcycles, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, the fair’s website states.

Other fair tickets include:

$36 — SJC 2025 Carnival Wristband (admission not included)
$16 — 2025 American Legion Beer and Wine Walk (admission not included)
$62.67 — 2025 SJCF All Access Saturday Concert Pass

RTD offering free rides to the county fair

This year, the Regional Transit District is offering a free park-and-ride shuttle to the San Joaquin County Fair from UEI College at 4994 Claremont Ave. in Stockton.

Starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 30, the shuttle arrives every 30 minutes. On Saturday and Sunday, the shuttle will begin service at 11 a.m. and run every 30 minutes, according to an RTD Facebook post.

To learn more about this service, visit

facebook.com/sanjoaquinrtd

.

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