The SD County Fair is Back! Get Your Fair Facts Here

Is your tummy ready for deep-fried chocolate chip cookie batter? You can get that and more at the annual San Diego County Fair that will open Saturday morning and run through July 4.

What do you need to know about one of the region's favorite summer jaunts, not just for junk food, but for rides, exhibits and many, many contests? Here you go:

What's it cost? Adult fair admission is $14, with an $8 rate for seniors 62 and over and children ages 6-12. Children under 6 get in free. Watch for discount days.

What's the other stomach-challenging cuisine offered this year? Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joes, bacon cotton candy and lobster nachos.

What are the grandstand and entertainment highlights? There are lots:

• The Beach Boys for the fair's opening night; 
• Switchfoot, Friday; 
• the Steve Miller Band, June 15; 
• Martina McBride, June 20; 
• Train, June 27
• Adam Lambert, July 2.
• Dave Davies of The Kinks, Tuesday; 
• David Cassidy, Wednesday; 
• Little Anthony & The Imperials, Thursday; 
• Berlin, June 18; 
• Chubby Checker, June 20; 
• The Motels, July 4.

What are the best parking options? Fair lots are usually full by late morning. Organizers suggest using public transportation or off-site lots where there are free shuttles.

They are located at:

• The Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real
• the MiraCosta College campus in Cardiff by the Sea, 3333 Manchester Ave.
• Torrey Pines High School, 3710 Del Mar Heights Road.

Buses leave the off-site lots every 15-20 minutes.

Want more? Also read: Game On: Your Ultimate Guide to the San Diego County Fair

And Food Reviews: 

• San Diego County Fair Food Review: Bacon Cotton Candy
• San Diego County Fair Food Review: Strawberry Cheesecake
• San Diego County Fair Food Review: Bacon Beer

• San Diego County Fair Food Review: Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Melt