Hit the Road: Prehistoric creatures of Jurassic Quest inhabit fairgrounds
Dinosaurs with feathers? Giant sea snails? Toothless, airborne dinosaurs with hollow bones? Who knew? For one, the visitors around the country who have cruised the...
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar fair board discontinues equestrian shows at Horsepark in ’21
DEL MAR — The 22nd District Agricultural Association notified trainers and promoters earlier this week that it will pause equestrian activities, including horse shows and...
San Diego Opera to host drive-in presentation of ‘All Is Calm’ at Fairgrounds
DEL MAR — The San Diego Opera will resume its 2020-21 season tonight with a drive-in filmed encore presentation of its 2018 production of “All...
Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts Holidays in Your Car
DEL MAR — Despite the state’s Stay-At-Home order, the Del Mar Fairgrounds has found a way to share a little socially distanced cheer this holiday...
Hanukkah celebrations become socially distant due to coronavirus pandemic
REGION — Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day commemoration of the temple rededication that followed the Maccabees’ victory over a larger Syrian army, begins at sundown tonight, with...
Fairgrounds reeling from ‘obliterated’ business model, other challenges
DEL MAR — While its immediate outlook improved somewhat, the Del Mar Fairgrounds continues to face major financial difficulties, not only related to COVID-19, but...
Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts new form of entertainment: car concerts
DEL MAR — Internationally praised band Fitz and the Tantrums rocked local concertgoers at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 30, in what has...
Del Mar Fairgrounds money problems pre-date COVID-19
DEL MAR — The Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack faced structural financial warning signs for years, before event cancellations and the resultant collapse of revenues...
Longtime Del Mar Fairgrounds CEO Tim Fennell retires
DEL MAR — In the midst of a financial crisis that has pushed the Del Mar Fairgrounds onto the verge of collapse, the 22nd District...
Area residents resist temporary homeless shelter at fairgrounds
DEL MAR – After dozens – if not hundreds – of local residents protested against a concept to bring temporary homeless housing to the Del...
Del Mar Fairgrounds announces staffing reductions
DEL MAR — In response to heavy financial losses as a result of COVID-19 and a statewide ban on mass gatherings, the 22nd District Agricultural...
Del Mar Fairgrounds in dire financial straits
DEL MAR – For decades, the Del Mar Fairgrounds would typically be spending this time of year readying for its famous San Diego County Fair...
Fairgrounds, Crossroads settle gun show lawsuit
DEL MAR – A lawsuit between the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ governing board and Crossroads of the West Gun Shows ended in a settlement last week...
Jurassic Quest premiers Ancient Oceans at Del Mar Fairgrounds
DEL MAR — Jurassic Quest held the second premier of its new “Ancient Oceans” exhibit at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Jan. 10 through Jan. 12....
Gov. Newsom green lights gun and ammo ban at Del Mar Fairgrounds
DEL MAR – Come 2021, the sale of guns and ammunition will be prohibited at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The new law – authored by...