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About Alameda County Fairgrounds
Welcome to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. This versatile venue hosts the annual Alameda County Fair, the Pleasanton Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, and a range of racetrack and community events. With multiple seating configurations across arena, amphitheater, and the Michelob Ultra Grandstand, the site accommodates large crowds and intimate performances alike. We’ve laid out practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and navigate parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining.
Whether you’re attending a high-energy concert in the arena, a summer concert in the outdoor amphitheater, or a race-day experience from the Grandstand, you’ll find accessible seating and ADA accommodations across all sections. For a smooth trip, consider our trusted partner recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants. And remember, if you’re looking for tickets, we’re here to help make the process simple and reliable.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and gates: 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 and Gate 12, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Administrative offices at 4501 Pleasanton Ave).
- Venue types and capacities: Arena (indoor) up to 5,500 stage seating/3,000 floor; Amphitheater (outdoor) up to 3,000; The Michelob Ultra Grandstand around the racetrack has lower/upper seating totaling about 2,784 + 3,304.
- Seating/chart details: Arena offers stage seating and floor options; Amphitheater is bleacher/seating with ADA accommodations; Grandstand provides stadium seating with multiple levels.
- Parking and access: Multiple parking gates with online pre-purchased parking; ADA parking available across lots; rideshare drop-off at 4501 Pleasanton Avenue.
- Transit options: Accessible by BART (Dublin/Pleasanton Station) with Wheels shuttle service (Route 52) during the fair; last-mile stops near Owens Dr and Hopyard Rd; Yellow Gate pickup/drop-off for Wheels buses.
- Nearby hotels: The Rose Hotel (near 2005 Valley Ave), HYATT House Pleasanton, AC Hotel Pleasanton (nearby), Motel 6 Pleasanton, among others.
- Notable hosted events: Annual Alameda County Fair; Pleasanton Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (Labor Day weekend) at the Fairgrounds; racetrack-related grandstands and horse racing historically on site.
- Renaming/demolition: No renovation or demolition of the Fairgrounds is indicated; it continues to be marketed as Alameda County Fairgrounds.