Question 1

What is the admission cost?

Accepted Answer

FREE! We are the largest free-gate fair, meaning there is no entrance fee.

Question 2

What are the fair hours?

Accepted Answer

The fair opens on Wednesday, September 25th at 4:00 pm and is open until 11:00 pm

On Thursday September, 26th gates open at 4:00 and close at 11:00 pm

On Friday, September 27th gates open at 1:00 pm and close at 12:00 am

On Saturday, September 28th gates open at 11:00 am and close at 12:00 pm

Please see the Entertainment, Motorcycle, and Junior Livestock pages for their schedules

Question 3

When do the rides open?

Accepted Answer

Rides open Wed - Thurs at 4:00 pm and are open until 11 : 00 pm 
On Friday the rides open at 1:00 pm and are open until 12:00 am

Question 4

How much do rides cost?

Accepted Answer

Rides require from 1 ticket to 6 tickets to ride
If you purchase a wristband for each (or all days) day, then you do not need to use tickets for rides

Before the fair opens, wristbands are available for pre-sale purchase - find all the info at the Carnival page.

Question 5

What is there to do at the Caruthers Fair?

Accepted Answer

There is so much fun to be had at the Caruthers Fair! Food Booths, commercial exhibits, horticulture and floriculture exhibits, carnival rides and games, livestock, motorcycle races and more!

September 30th - October 3rd, 2026
Where America's Roots Run Deep

California's Largest and Longest-Running Free-Gate Fair

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission cost?

What are the fair hours?

When do the rides open?

How much do rides cost?

What is there to do at the Caruthers Fair?

Contact

September 30th - October 3rd, 2026 Where America's Roots Run Deep

California's Largest and Longest-Running Free-Gate Fair

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission cost?

What are the fair hours?

When do the rides open?

How much do rides cost?

What is there to do at the Caruthers Fair?

Contact

September 30th - October 3rd, 2026
Where America's Roots Run Deep