About this event
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · San Jose · Aug 19–23, 2026
Unlimited Ride Wristbands
Ride all day for one price. Buy online now and skip the ticket line at the gate.
Unlimited Ride
$45
One person · one day
Unlimited Ride + WoW Xpress
$65
Unlimited rides plus front-of-line access
Valid for one person, one day. Must be worn. Prices are higher at the gate.
Thursday, August 20 Only
BOGO
Buy One, Get One Free
Unlimited Ride ($45) and Unlimited Ride + WoW Xpress ($65) wristbands. Applies to admission as well.
ON SITE
Buy one wristbands Thursday at the fair. The second one will be given to you by an ambassador.
Bought Presale Online
Bring presale ticket today and redeem for one wristband and a second one will be given to you by an ambassador.
*Thursday, August 20 only. Unlimited Ride and Unlimited Ride + WoW Xpress wristbands. Applies to admission as well.
Tickets & Admission
What’s On Each Day
Thu–Sun · Aug 20–23
General Admission Days
Adult
$17
Youth 6–13
$12
Senior 65+
$12
Family Pack
$48 · 2 adults + 2 youth
Unlimited Ride wristbands and WoW Xpress upgrades are also available on these days.
• Discounts on Saturday, for First Responders, County Employees, and Union Members at the Ticket Box at the fair entrance.
• Kids and Veterans free admission is not valid on Wacky Wednesday.
Fast & Easy
How It Works
01
Buy online in about a minute
02
Tickets emailed instantly
03
Scan your QR code at the gate
Rides · Games · Fair Food
About This Event
Join us for the 2026 Santa Clara County Fair, August 19–23 at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose — five days of carnival rides, midway games, and fair food.
Fair Hours · August 19–23
Wed – Thu
4 PM – 10 PM
Fri – Sat
1 PM – 11 PM
Sunday
1 PM – 10 PM
Ride safety: carnival ride height requirements apply. Certain rides do not allow single riders or open-toed footwear. No refunds.
Booking safely: only purchase tickets through this official page. Magic Money never asks for your card details by phone or email. All payments are processed securely.
Questions?
Need Help?
Fair & event questions · info@helmandsons.com
Ticket support · team@magicmoney.com
Full schedule · thefair.org
Midway proudly presented by Helm & Sons Amusements · helmandsons.com
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Dates
Aug 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2026Location
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA, USA
HOURS
- Sun. (08/23): 01:00pm - 10:00pm