Here’s your sneak peek for the 2026 San Diego County Fair
DEL MAR — There’s less than two weeks until the 2026 San Diego County Fair, with a 20-day run at the Del Mar Fairgrounds that...
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Complaints, lawsuits pile up against ex-Fairgrounds CEO
DEL MAR — Just two days after the 22nd District Agricultural Association board voted to fire Fairgrounds CEO Carlene Moore last week, a former seasonal...
Del Mar Fairgrounds board fires CEO Carlene Moore
DEL MAR — The 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors has fired CEO Carlene Moore after more than five years of leadership of the...
Newsom appoints two new members to Del Mar Fairgrounds board
DEL MAR — The Governor’s Office has appointed two new members to serve on the board of directors for the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which...
Fairgrounds, city amend housing study agreement as lease deadline looms
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council and the Del Mar Fairgrounds board have amended an agreement for the study of developing affordable housing...
San Diego County Fair announces Grandstand concerts lineup
DEL MAR — The San Diego County Fair has announced seven more Grandstand acts that will be performing at this summer’s Toyota Summer Concert Series...
Del Mar requests meeting with state AG after Seaside Ridge letter
DEL MAR — The city of Del Mar has requested to meet with California Department of Justice officials for further discussion about the proposed Seaside...
Fairgrounds board explores raising ticket prices after revenue shortfall
DEL MAR — Del Mar Fairgrounds leaders may consider raising fair admission prices within the next year after directing staff this month to budget $100,000...
Oregon tree farm returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for the holidays
DEL MAR — Less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean, families wander among tall Douglas firs and nobles fit for a winter forest, searching...
Fairgrounds housing studies continue despite hiccups
DEL MAR — Studies for a potential affordable housing development at the Del Mar Fairgrounds are progressing, despite ongoing debates among Fairgrounds board members that...
Del Mar plans $3.5M paving, restriping on Jimmy Durante Blvd
DEL MAR — Jimmy Durante Boulevard is slated for a $3.5 million facelift next year, with a major repaving and restriping project aimed at improving...
Boardroom Show returns to Del Mar next month
DEL MAR — The world’s biggest surf expo will return to the Del Mar Fairgrounds from Oct. 11-12 for its 19th year, featuring shaper Eric...
Fairgrounds executive’s lawsuit alleges retaliation, toxic workplace
DEL MAR — An executive at the Del Mar Fairgrounds faced retaliation from leadership after repeatedly raising concerns about alleged illegal conduct, racist remarks and...
Del Mar, Fairgrounds affordable housing talks hit another snag
DEL MAR — The 22nd District Agricultural Association board is once again questioning whether to continue discussions with city leaders about placing affordable housing on...