Marin County Fair

Name: Marin County Fair
Start: 2026-07-01
End: 2026-07-05
Location: San Rafael, Marin County

The Marin County Fair is a five-day annual community fair held in San Rafael, California, running from July 1 to July 5, 2026 at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The 2026 edition celebrates the theme “Stars, Stripes & Stories,” marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the county’s 176th anniversary with concerts, fireworks, exhibits, and agricultural competitions.

Date: Jul 1-5, 2026
Location: San Rafael, Marin County

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Event summary

Highlights

2026 theme “Stars, Stripes & Stories” tied to the US 250th anniversary
Nightly fireworks shows throughout the fair
Live concerts featuring multiple musical acts
Livestock and agricultural competitions including poultry shows and animal displays

The Marin County Fair is an annual public fair taking place in San Rafael, California, at the Marin County Fairgrounds (10 Avenue of the Flags). The 2026 edition runs from July 1 through July 5 and is centered around the theme “Stars, Stripes & Stories,” which connects the event to the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 176th anniversary of Marin County.

Across its five-day program, the fair features a wide range of public attractions including nightly fireworks, live concerts, agricultural and livestock competitions, food and drink vendors, and community exhibitions. Activities also include interactive installations such as community art projects, scavenger hunts, and historical displays highlighting local heritage.

Programming highlights reported in sources include performances by multiple musical acts across different days, youth participation in agricultural shows such as poultry competitions, and family-oriented attractions like petting zoos, pig races, and sheep shearing demonstrations. The fair is positioned as a major summer cultural gathering in Marin County, drawing residents and visitors for entertainment, food, and community celebration.

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Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.