It's officially getting closer to summer and you want to get your family to an old-fashioned country fair with fun carnival rides, food, and live entertainment. The Bay Area hosts a number of great county fairs and I've compiled a list just for you. Tickets are on sale now at discounted prices. Check the websites for more details.

Contra Costa County Fair

• Date: May 28-31
• Tickets: Adults: $7, Seniors: $4, youth 6-12: $4, ride wristband: $18
• Parking: $
• Hours: 11:45am-10:30 Thurs, 12-11pm Fri, 9am-11 Sat, 10am-8pm Sun
• Location: 1201 West 10th St., Antioch, (925) 757-4400

Ways to save: 

• 5/28 Carnival Dollar Day-All ride tickets are $1 every ride will take only 1 ticket!
• 5/28 We Love Seniors Day-FREE admission for Seniors (62 & Better) & Red Hatters
• 5/28 Salute To Armed Forces Day—FREE admission for you & 1 guest with your military I.D.
• 5/29 Kids 12 & Under- FREE admission all day for kids 12 and under!
• 5/29Family Carnival Deal-Buy 1 Ride Wristband & Get 1 FREE until 6:00pm…$25 savings

San Mateo County Fair

• Date: June 6-14
• Tickets: Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, youth 6-12: $8, kids under 6: free
• Parking: $10/day
• Hours: 11am-10pm Sat-Sun, Tues, 12-10pm Mon, 12-10pm Wed-Fri
• Location: 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo

Ways to save: 

Early bird discounts on tickets if purchased before June 2nd.

Alameda County Fair

• Date: June 17-July 5
• Tickets: Adults: $12, Seniors: $8, youth 6-12: $6, kids under 6: free
• Parking: $
• Hours: 11am-11pm
• Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA (925) 426-7600

Ways to save: 

• Opening Day: June 17 -- $1 Admission & $1 Rides, UNTIL 5 P.M.
• $2 Tuesdays: June 23 & 30 -- $2 admission, UNTIL 5 P.M. 
• Seniors FREE Thursdays (62+) – June 18, June 25, & July 2, UNTIL 5 P.M.
• Kids FREE Fridays (12 and under) – June 19, June 26, & July 3, UNTIL 5P.M
• Feed the Need Food Drive & $1 Rides, benefitting Alameda County Food Bank. (Bring 4 non-perishable food items and receive FREE admission) – June 24, UNTIL 5
• Treats for Troops: July 1 (Bring 4 items from donation list and receive FREE admission) – UNTIL 5 P.M. 

Sonoma-Marin County Fair

• Date: June 24-28
• Tickets: Adults: $15, Seniors: $10, youth 4-12: $10
• Parking: $
• Hours: 1-11pm Wed-Thur, 12pm-12am Fri-Sat, 12-11pm Sun
• Location: 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, (707) 283-3247

Ways to save: 

• Everyone’s a Kid Day (Wednesday) $10 until 5:00 pm.
• Seniors Day (Thursday) $5 admission at the gate only

Marin County Fair

• Date: July 1-5
• Tickets: Adults: $20, Seniors: $15, youth 4-12: $15
• Parking: Limited street parking, $
• Hours: 11am-11pm
• Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, (415) 473-6400

Ways to save: 

• Early bird discounts on tickets if purchased before June 15th.
• 5-day Fair passes also available.

Napa County Fair

• Date: July 4th
• Tickets: 13+: $10, youth under 12: $5.
• Parking: $5/car
• Hours: 12-11pm
• Location: 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga

Fireworks, karaoke, pony rides, a 4th of July parade and an olive oil competition (this IS Napa after all) are all part of this wine country favorite fair. You won’t want to miss the BBQ competition and a myriad of kid-friendly activities, not to mention an awesome display of antique tractors.

Sonoma County Fair

• Date: July 24-August 9 (closed Mondays)
• Tickets: 13+: $11, youth 7-12: $5
• Parking: $7-$10
• Hours: 11am-11pm
• Location: 1350 Bennet Valley Road, Santa Rosa

Ways to save: 

• Early bird discounts on tickets if purchased before July 23rd.
• Season passes available.

Solano County Fair

• Date: July 29-August 2
• Tickets: Adults: $10, Seniors: $6, youth 6-12: $6, under 5: free, carnival wristband: $25
• Parking: $10
• Hours: 3-11pm Wed-Fri, 12-11pm Sat-Sun
• Location: 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo (707) 551-2006

Ways to save: 

• July 29 Seniors age 60+ ~ FREE admission all day
• July 30 Kids ages 12 & under ~ FREE admission all day
• July 31 Military personnel & dependents with active duty card ~ FREE admission all day

Santa Clara County Fair

• Date: July 30-August 2
• Tickets: Adults: $6, Seniors: $3, youth 5-11: $3
• Parking: $5
• Hours: 11am-11pm
• Location: 344 Tully Rd., San Jose, (408) 494-3100

Ways to save: 

• Early bird discounts on tickets if purchased before July 30th.
• Season passes and tickets to Demolition Derby, Wine Tasting, Carnival and Roller Derby available on website.

* All information was checked but subject to change. Check with event organizers for updated information.