Del Mar Fairgrounds Email Format
Events ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Del Mar Fairgrounds is a mid-sized, multi-use events venue in Del Mar, California. It operates as a public assembly facility focused on agriculture, education, entertainment, and recreation, hosting events produced by the 22nd District Agricultural Association as well as activities staged by third-party promoters. The San Diego County Fair serves as its flagship event, and the on-site tenant with the largest footprint is the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, which leases space and operates two seasons of live horse racing. The site's history reflects its agricultural roots, with the county fair founded in 1880 and the 22nd DAA purchasing the property in 1936 to host the fair. Based in Del Mar, the organization maintains a workforce described as mid-sized and, in 2026, saw leadership change when the executive director left following a board decision.