What to expect today: June 12, 2025

Good morning, fair fans! It's Thursday, June 12th, here at the San Diego County Fair, and today is another exciting "Summer Pet-tacular" day packed with family fun, amazing animals, and incredible entertainment!The gates open at 11 AM today. Gate entrances and buildings close at 10 p.m.Because it's a Thursday, you can take advantage of our "Pay-One-Price" wristband for unlimited rides from 11 AM to 8 PM! It's the perfect way to get your fill of thrills. Remember, the carnival is cashless, so be sure to purchase your ride and game tickets or the wristband online in advance!As part of our "Summer Pet-tacular" theme, you absolutely must experience our Pets Rock theme exhibit and the Great American Petting Farm!For those with a green thumb, today is the final day for African Violet Day, so be sure to check out those beautiful blooms and exhibits. And the Charity Fair Horse Show continues today, showcasing magnificent equine talent through June 13th. Your taste buds are in for a treat with the Fair-Tastic Food Competition still going strong! While the big winners will be announced tomorrow, you can still sample some of the most innovative and delicious fair foods around. Look for all your deep-fried favorites and exciting new culinary creations! And if you're looking to enjoy Fair food on a budget, check out our dozens of $15 value meals at SDFair.com/valuemeals.And when it comes to entertainment, we've got a jam-packed schedule for you! • Catch the unique sounds of the Steel Drummers at 11:30 a.m. kicking off a day of entertainment on the Michelob Ultra Avenue Stage. • Throughout the day, you can observe fascinating demonstrations and exhibits like Basket & Gourd, Beading, the Brewery of the Day, Chair Caning, Community Quilt, and Culinary Demonstrations. • Don't miss the adorable and action-packed Swifty Swine Racing Pigs at 1 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM, and 7:30 PM for some hilarious animal antics! • Don't miss the Euphoria Brass Band at Noon. • Irresponsibly Drawn and the Pet-Tacular Parrot Show are must-sees on the Funville Stage. • Catch the Swifty Swine Racing Pigs for some hilarious animal antics. • The gravity-defying Flying Royals will be dazzling audiences with their aerial stunts at 1:30 PM, 5 PM, and 8 PM. • Enjoy the lively rhythms of the High Tech Jazz band at 12 PM. • Don't miss The Perondis' All-Star Stunt Dog Show at 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5:30 PM! • As the evening approaches, experience the wonder of Taylor Shines – The Laser Spectacular! at 6 PM. • And get ready for an iconic rock performance as Foreigner takes the Corona Grandstand Stage at 7:30 PM! Remember, your concert ticket includes same-day fair admission! • Plus, later in the evening at the Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series, enjoy the sounds of Strait Country, a tribute to George Strait, at 9 PM!We look forward to sharing a Fair-Tastic Day with you. For more information and a full schedule, visit SDFair.com. See you at the Fair!