Earl Warren Showgrounds will present the full fair experience this year’s Santa Barbara Fair and Expo, Aprl 27-May 1, and this year’s theme, Meet Me at The Fair, is designed to bring back a bit of nostalgia.
The fair will feature some 30 carnival rides that twist, twirl and spin, For children, the fair offers a separate kiddie rides and games area. All-day entertainment, live music, farm animals, petting zoo, and fair food are all a part of the festivities.
Visitors can also view all the creative projects made by youth and adults of all ages and skill levels in the exhibit hall.
Pre-sale entry tickets and one-day unlimited carnival ride wristbands are on sale now until 10 p.m. April 26. Ticket prices are:
Pre-sale
Adult entry $6
Child 6 years old and older, entry $4
Child 5 years old and under entry free
One-day unlimited ride wristbands $25
During fair
Adult entry $8
Child 6 years old and older entry $5
Child 5 years old and under entry free
One-day unlimited ride wristbands $30
Fair hours:
4-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
4 p.m.-midnight Friday
11 a.m.-midnight Saturday
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
A free trolley to the fair will be available from parking lots at La Cumbre Middle School or Bishop Diego High School.
For more information, visit earlwarren.com/fair-and-expo or call 805-687-0766.