Tulare County Fairgrounds

Tulare County Fairgrounds is a historic agricultural exhibition venue established in 1915 in Tulare, California, serving as one of the premier fairgrounds in the Central Valley. The fairgrounds began as a small sales ring during World War I era by local farmers interested in promoting better cattle...

Tulare County Fairgrounds is a historic agricultural exhibition venue established in 1915 in Tulare, California, serving as one of the premier fairgrounds in the Central Valley. The fairgrounds began as a small sales ring during World War I era by local farmers interested in promoting better cattle and hog sales, evolving from its origins as the Tulare Livestock Association. Located on 50 acres of open space with rich green lawns and large shade trees, the facility provides a park-like atmosphere for diverse events. The venue features eight barns specifically designed for livestock shows, a versatile grandstand arena for high-octane shows and motorsports, exhibit spaces for agricultural showcases and community festivals, and the renowned Thunderbowl Raceway offering year-round auto racing action. As a showcase for Tulare County's agricultural heritage, one of the richest agricultural counties in California and the nation, the fairgrounds hosts the annual Tulare County Fair each September, celebrating the region's dairy industry and farming traditions. The facility serves event organizers, livestock exhibitors, agricultural producers, and the local community with comprehensive event planning assistance, catering options, and audiovisual equipment rental. With more than 100,000 people visiting annually for interim events, the fairgrounds accommodates trade shows, conventions, corporate events, wedding receptions, private parties, concerts, sprint car racing, and community educational programs. The venue's central location near Highway 99 provides excellent accessibility with ample on-site parking, family-friendly amenities, shaded areas, and ADA-accessible facilities, making it a vital community gathering place that connects urban residents with rural heritage while preserving the foundational agricultural traditions of the Central Valley.