Special Events

Every Sunday: $5 Beers & $5 Hot Dogs

Oktoberfest

October 19, 1-4pm

Oktoberfest
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Kick off the opening day of Golden State Racing in Pleasanton with an Oktoberfest! Guests 21 years and older can taste from a selection of 5 pours included in their ticket with a take home beer stein. Plus, purchase German food and desserts like sausages and pretzels. It’s the perfect way to watch and wager on the Bart Heller Stakes with 75,000 in prize money! Post time is 12:45pm.

Admission:
General (must be ages 21+): $49.50 (with fees)

Entering the Stella Artois Grandstand is free so if you come anyone who isn’t a ticketed participant in the event they can still enjoy the live racing fun.

*Save 10% on tickets when you buy in advance with discount code OKTOBER24 (valid through 10/18)

Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only Online and at the Gate

Hours:
1pm – 4pm (check in begins at 12:30pm)

Location:

Enter Gate 12 off Valley Avenue
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Directions

Interested in group or corporate events, email groupsales@alamedacountyfair.com

Breeders’ Cup Wine Fest

November 2, 1-4pm

Breeders' Cup Wine Fest
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Celebrate Breeders’ Cup, the Superbowl of racing, with a Wine Fest at the Stella Artois Grandstand on November 2! Guests 21 years and older can taste from unlimited pours included in their admission ticket with a take home tasting glass. Plus, enjoy other fun Breeders’ themed food, drink and special activities. Races and wagering will begin early, post-time is 10:10am on one of the biggest races in horse racing besides the Kentucky Derby, right here in Pleasanton!

Admission:
General (must be ages 21+): $38.50 (with fees)  

Entering the Stella Artois Grandstand is free so if you come anyone who isn’t a ticketed participant in the event they can still enjoy the live racing fun.

*Save 10% on tickets when you buy in advance with discount code BREEDERS24 (Valid thru 11/1)

Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only Online and at the Gate

Hours:
1pm – 4pm (check in begins at 12:30pm)

Location:
Enter Gate 12 off Valley Avenue
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Directions

Interested in group or corporate events, email groupsales@alamedacountyfair.com

*Please note, some vendors may be CARD ONLY while others take cash, please come prepared. For the event admission policy, please visit their website.

Goodguys Autumn Get-Together

November 9 & 10

Goodguys Autumn Get-Together
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America’s Favorite Car Show returns to its roots for a celebration of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, on November 9 & 10 for the Goodguys 34th Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together! The penultimate show of the Goodguys 2024 season will bring over 2,500 American Made or Powered Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks of all years!

Don’t miss Goodguys Classic Performance Products AutoCross racing series action featuring the “Fall” Shootout, experience an earth-shaking Nitro Thunderfest, Veterans Day celebrations all weekend long, shop the huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music, Smash 4 Cash Demo Derby – Hayward Firefighters Local 1909 Charity Demolition Derby, and so much more!

Admission:
General (Age 13 and up): $28.00
Children (Ages 7-12): $11.00
Children (Ages 6 & under): FREE
* pricing does not include fees

Parking: $15 – Credit Card Only

Hours:
November 9: 8am – 4pm
November 10: 8am – 4pm

Location:
2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12
Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Directions

To learn more, please visit: Goodguys 34th Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together