September 30th - October 3rd, 2026
Save The Dates!
California's Largest and Longest-Running Free-Gate Fair
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FREE! We are the largest free-gate fair, meaning there is no entrance fee.
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
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
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.
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!