Gold Country Fairgrounds

Gold Country Fairgrounds In the heart of Gold Country! We support many events here as well as host the annual Gold Country Fair!

About the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center in Auburn:

Our community enjoys our friendly atmosphere and wonderful events. We serve our community through supporting local youth programs and promoting local vendors. Our country fair has highlighted, promoted and financially supported over 22 schools, athletic and service programs/groups for the last 51 years. If you are planning a wedding,

a festival, a concert, a family reunion or other type of event, we are your site! Call our office to schedule a tour of our beautiful fairgrounds and the many building options we have to offer. Our Board of Directors and staff are dedicated to providing a facility for our communities to celebrate the agriculture, history and culture of our district. Whether you are interested in attending our fair or you are looking for a place to hold your next event, you’re here! The Gold Country Fair takes place during the first week of September every year in the beautiful Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds. The Gold Country Fair is located at 1273 High Street in Auburn, CA 95603. The parking lot is located at 209 Fairgate Road, Auburn, CA 95603.

*Any contests held by the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center are strictly for promotional purposes. Gold Country Fairgrounds team, staff, employees, volunteers, board members or relatives thereof are not eligible to win*

A special thanks to all of our generous sponsors of the Junior Livestock Awards Program! Your support means so much to o...
08/27/2026

A special thanks to all of our generous sponsors of the Junior Livestock Awards Program! Your support means so much to our young exhibitors and our community.⭐️🐽🎢

08/26/2026

Join us from 12:00 PM (opening) to 4:00 PM September 11th for FREE admission and enjoy an afternoon of fair food, exhibits, entertainment, rides, and family fun!

Fair Hours are 12:00PM to 11:00PM.

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and kick off your weekend at the fair. We can’t wait to see you! 🌞🎠

A huge thank you to Walker’s Supply Co. for their continued support of the Gold Country Fair! We’re so grateful to have ...
08/23/2026

A huge thank you to Walker’s Supply Co. for their continued support of the Gold Country Fair! We’re so grateful to have a partner we can always count on—and just a call away whenever we have a supply need. Your support helps make the fair possible year after year! 🤝🎡❤️

Shoutout to Butler Amusements for bringing the thrills, excitement, and fun to the Gold Country Fair! 🎢🎡 Thank you for being such a long-standing partner of our fair and for helping create unforgettable memories year after year. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Gold Country Fair family! ❤️🙌

A heartfelt shoutout to Carol’s Market & Deli for their unwavering commitment to our community! ❤️ Your continued support and dedication mean so much to the Gold Country Fair and the people we’re proud to serve. We appreciate you more than you know! 🙌🎡

A big thank you to Five Star Bank for their continued commitment to agriculture and the communities that make it thrive! 🌾❤️ We’re proud to have you as part of the Gold Country Fair team and truly appreciate your support of our fair and local agricultural community. 🎡🙌

A huge shoutout to Heidi Boynton of Edward Jones for supporting youth in agriculture year after year! 🌾❤️ Your continued commitment to our youth and our community makes a lasting impact. Thank you for being such a valued staple in our community and a proud supporter of the Gold Country Fair! 🎡🙌

A heartfelt thank you to the Placer County Board of Supervisors for your continued support, leadership, and commitment to our community! We’re proud to serve Placer County and grateful for the opportunity to carry on the traditions of the Gold Country Fair under your leadership. ❤️🎡🙌

A huge thank you to ScapeGoats – Targeted Grazing for your unwavering support of the Gold Country Fair! 🐐❤️ You’re a partner we can always count on, and we truly appreciate all you do for our fair and community. Thank you for being there year after year! 🎡🙌

The Junior Livestock Auction is so grateful for the incredible support of Keali’i Wolfgang Forsberg of Edward Jones! 🌾🐽 Your commitment to our youth and agricultural community makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for supporting our exhi

08/06/2026

🔥 The Demolition Derby is BACK! 🔥
Get ready for an afternoon of crunching metal, roaring engines, and nonstop excitement at the Gold Country Fair!

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
🚪 Gates Open: 12:00 PM
🏁 Derby Starts: 2:00 PM

🎟️ Covered seating is limited and expected to sell out—don’t wait! Secure your tickets today and be part of one of the fair’s most action-packed events.

Get your tickets here: www.goldcountryfair.com/ticket-info

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07/28/2026

🚨 There’s still time to enter your exhibits at the Gold Country Fair! 🎉
Whether you’re showcasing your talents in the exhibit hall or bringing your livestock to the fair, don’t miss these important deadlines:

🐄 Livestock Entries: Due August 1 at 11:59 PM
🎨 Still Exhibit Entries: Due August 8 at 11:59 PM

Submit your entries today:
🔗 Livestock: goldcountryfair.com/livestock-exhibitors
🔗 Still Exhibits: goldcountryfair.com/still-exhibitors

We can’t wait to see what you bring to this year’s fair! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome all the incredible horse and rider teams arriving in Auburn, CA — the Endurance Capital of the...
07/27/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome all the incredible horse and rider teams arriving in Auburn, CA — the Endurance Capital of the World — for the legendary Tevis Cup 100-Mile Ride! 🏇💪

Your grit, heart, and horsemanship are what make this tradition so inspiring. Whether you're here to ride, crew, volunteer, or cheer, we’re honored to have you in our town. 🐴❤️

Wishing you strong trails, steady hooves, and unforgettable memories.
Let the journey begin!

Help us recognize the hard work and dedication of our Junior Livestock Exhibitors by sponsoring an award at the Gold Cou...
07/26/2026

Help us recognize the hard work and dedication of our Junior Livestock Exhibitors by sponsoring an award at the Gold Country Fair! Your generosity helps celebrate these outstanding youth and their accomplishments.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for your continued support and investment in the future of agriculture! 💙🐽

Interested in becoming an award sponsor? We'd love to have you join us, please visit: https://www.goldcountryfair.com/jlap

Address

1273 High Street
Auburn, CA
95603

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15308234533

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