Longtime Del Mar Fairgrounds CEO Tim Fennell retires
DEL MAR — In the midst of a financial crisis that has pushed the Del Mar Fairgrounds onto the verge of collapse, the 22nd District...
Tim Fennell
Sweet things are happening at this year’s fair
The 2018 San Diego County Fair theme is “How Sweet It Is,” and fair foods and libations were revealed at a May 16 press conference...
Fair reveals plans for concert venue
The first renderings of an approximately 1,900-seat indoor concert venue aimed at increasing attendance at Surfside Race Place...
Council upset with Kaaboo planning process
DEL MAR— After receiving an update from the organizers of a three-day music event scheduled for September at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar City...
Auction company aiming for Del Mar
DEL MAR — Barretts Equine Limited, a thoroughbred sales company currently based in Pomona, is in negotiations to relocate its operations to the Del Mar...
2015 fair to celebrate 1915 Balboa Park expo
DEL MAR — To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Panama-California Exposition held in Balboa Park, the city of San Diego and Del Mar Fairgrounds...
Drones won’t fly at fairgrounds
DEL MAR — Told that drones and other radio-controlled devices present “major safety and security” issues, the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors unanimously...
Fairgrounds took in 1,100 animals during fire
DEL MAR — As the May 13 meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association began to wind down, activities at various locations throughout the Del...
Nostalgia and bacon to highlight 2014 fair
DEL MAR — The 2014 San Diego County Fair will offer all things fabulous, fried and 50 years ago during its 24-day run from June...
Security plans to address smoking at race concerts
DEL MAR — In response to ongoing complaints about smoking, especially marijuana, during concerts after the summer horse races, a report on security protocol was...
