Del Mar Fairgrounds

The Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack is a world-class, multi-use facility, located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, and operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association (22nd DAA) of the state of California. The Fairgrounds - including adjacent parking areas - encompasses approximately 340 acres, and our nearby equestrian facility, Horsepark, is an additional 65 acres. The Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack hosts more than 300 events each year. While our most notable events include two summertime favorites - the San Diego County Fair, and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's live horse racing, other notable events include the Del Mar National Horse Show, The Scream Zone haunted attraction and numerous equestrian events, animal shows, concerts, craft and home/garden shows, consumer events and expos, as well as personal celebrations like weddings, holiday parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs.OUR MISSION: To manage and promote a world-class, multi-use, public assembly facility with an emphasis on agriculture, education, entertainment and recreation in a fiscally sound and environmentally conscientious manner for the benefit of all.