What's Happening at the Fair

The Contra Costa County Fair is in full swing! Be sure to check out these fun acts!




Kid Zone. A 10,000 square foot fun zone of FREE hands-on, kids’ activities all day. In and around Kid Zone, you will find Fables of the West - the cowboy comedy team (often referred to as ‘the little cowboys on the little horses’), Skip Banks -The Balloon Man, and the Clown of Many Faces.




Kids Korral. Kids of all ages can join in the fun. Check the online schedule to find out when you can participate in the Pie Eating Contest, Potato Sack Races and other great activities for kids like Potato Sack Races!




Pig Races. A Fair classic, Cook's Racing Pig Racing’s free betting allows each spectator to have a stake in the race. Everyone is offered a free numbered color ticket and after each race the Cook's have a drawing from the winning tickets for a Cook's Pig Racing t-shirt.




Wildlife of the Worl . This wildlife show will feature tropical birds, playful monkeys, massive reptiles, and several other multi legged creepy crawlers from around the world. You will be able to get up close and personal with the animals. After the show, the animal handler and one of the animal stars will be available for questions and answers. There will also be a Discovery Area loaded with hands-on animal artifacts. This show is filled with audience participation. Have your cameras ready and bring the entire family.




Wild About Monkeys. Fun, educational and entertaining for the whole family, “Wild about Monkeys” is the only traveling animal exhibition that features trained baboons. The Mandrill baboon is the only one of his kind to be safely and humanely handled on stage today.




There is so much to see and do at the Fair happening NOW until June 6th, you’ll need to check out the full schedule, admission prices and hours online at www.contracostafair.com!




And…. Don’t miss Hip-hop legend MC Hammer TONIGHT, June 4 at 7 pm. Skynnyn Lynnyrd Reloaded: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd starts at 8:30 pm also tonight. Tomorrow, platinum artists Great White will perform at 8 pm. The Great White and Skynnyn Lynnyrd shows are free with fair admission. MC Hammer tickets can be purchased on the Fair’s website at http://www.contracostafair.com/.