The 2012 San Diego County Fair returns

By staff

Jun 11, 2012 • 389 views • 0 comments

Thrillseekers take a ride on the Windstorm roller coaster on opening day. Photo by Daniel Knighton

DEL MAR — With the San Diego County Fair opening June 8, its return is as good a signal of the start of summer as any.

Crowds turnout for the annual attraction. The fair will run through July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year’s theme, “Out of this World,” will explore outer space. The fair is closed each Monday except July 2.

: Each year for the past 25 years, Margaret Austin wakes at 3:30am to take the bus from her home in Escondido, arriving early enough to enjoy breakfast at Denny’s across the street from the fair before taking her place at the front of the line. Photo by Daniel Knighton

: “Roswell,” the 2012 San Diego County Fair mascot greets fans as they make their way in on opening day. Photo by Daniel Knighton

: The Coneheads greet fans as they enter the fair as part of this year’s theme “Out Of this World.” Photo by Daniel Knighton

: Fairgoers line up at the entrance on opening day. Photo by Daniel Knighton

: 15-year old San Diego resident Rebeca Guerra races down the giant slide. Photo by Daniel Knighton

: San Diego residents Tonya Sanchez and Adrian Zuniga ride the tea cups in The Infield. Photo by Daniel Knighton

: Pop group Cobra Starship performs on opening night in the Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Heineken Grandstand Stage at the fair. Photo by Daniel Knighton