Thrill-seekers are in for a treat this summer at the El Dorado County Fair in Placerville. If you love to spin, tilt, and twirl you can do so to your heart’s content for just $25 any day and all day of the fair’s four-day run June 17-20.

Entrance Fees & Parking

Entrance fees for the Fair, which have not increased since 2003, will remain the same. Regular admission tickets for persons 13 years and older are $8, ages 7 to 12 years are $6, seniors 60 years and older are $6, children 6 and younger and military personnel in uniform are free every day.

Free parking and free shuttle service is available from the Library/Government Center, Missouri Flat Road Park & Ride, and the Walmart Park & Ride. On grounds parking is $5 per vehicle.

Pre-Sale Tickets and Packages

In addition to the $25 pre-sale carnival wristband, you can save $1 off admission by purchasing tickets in advance. A season pass purchased in advance will gain you entrance to the fair each day, Thursday through Sunday for a cost of $18 regular admission or $15 for those 7 to 12 years, and seniors ages 60 and older. Families and other groups may want to consider the Gold Discovery package. This $40 pre-sale package includes four one-day tickets (valid any day) and 20 coupons for carnival rides — that’s a 50 percent savings compared to the cost of purchasing ride coupons during the fari.

Special Admission Days

June 17

Kid’s Day

12 and younger free until 6:30pm

Senior Day

60 and older free until 4pm plus free carnival rides for seniors

Gates open noon–11pm • Carnival open noon-midnight

Buildings and exhibits close at 10pm

June 18

Teen Day

Ages 13-19 free until 4pm

Gate Opens noon–11pm • Carnival open noon-midnight

Buildings and exhibits close at midnight

June 19

Gates Open 10am–11pm • Carnival open noon-midnight

Buildings and Exhibits close at midnight

Livestock Auction

Free to buyers (between 8-10am)

Destruction Derby

$15 adults and $9 children (includes fair admission)

June 20

Gates open 10am-10pm • Carnival open noon – 10pm

Buildings and exhibits close at 10pm

Father’s Day

$35 – two general admission tickets, one youth admission ticket, and one unlimited ride wristband valid noon-10pm (pre-sale only, must be picked up at fair office)

How to Purchase

Pre-sale tickets, wristbands, and packages may be purchased in person at the fair office, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm at 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville or online at www.eldoradocountyfair.org.