A San Diego tradition
The San Diego County Fair has been held for 146 years, starting as an agriculture fair to bring local farmers together, according to the fair site. It has since become a summer tradition that has taken place in National City and Balboa Park, and has been at the Del Mar Fairgrounds since 1936.
Each year features a different theme. Last year’s fair celebrated pets, while this year’s theme, “Once Upon a Fair,” invites visitors to celebrate the stories that connect communities.
The fair is a summer tradition for many San Diegans and visitors, known for rides, entertainment and classic fair food. But costs can add up quickly, including admission, ride and game credits and food prices…