KPBS Kids: The San Diego County Fair with Clifford!
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Theme Exhibit, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Free with Fair admission, https://www.sdfair.com
Join KPBS Kids at the San Diego County Fair with special guest, Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Once Upon a Fair, a celebration of stories where books are larger than life and words and artwork leap off the pages. The 2026 San Diego County Fair invites fairgoers of all ages to explore the world of books through educational exhibits, hands-on exploration, and community engagement. Visit the KPBS exhibit to explore the One Book, One San Diego program, San Diego Book Festival, and celebrate KPBS' commitment to storytelling in San Diego for 65 years. Plus, enjoy a special meet-and-greet with PBS Kids' beloved character, Clifford the Big Red Dog, as well as story times and a book giveaway!*
Based on the beloved book series by Norman Bridwell first released in 1963, Clifford the Big Red Dog follows Emily Elizabeth, Clifford and friends as they explore Birdwell Island. Clifford the Big Red Dog uses storytelling to present universal social and emotional messages to young children. Clifford and friends’ adventures will inspire imaginative play, kindness, empathy and other life lessons among preschoolers.
Enjoy enriching educational content for children on KPBS and KPBS Kids:
KPBS 15.1, Cox 11, Spectrum 1221, KPBS Kids 15.4, Cox 809, Spectrum 1276
Learn more about KPBS Kids events in San Diego. For more information on PBS Kids programming, visit the PBS Kids site. And also check out the PBS Kids for Parents site for articles, activities, games, and more.
*Photo opportunities with the costume character are subject to availability.
Scholastic, Clifford the Big Red Dog and logos are trademarks of Scholastic Inc. © Scholastic Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
The 22nd District Agricultural Association (22nd DAA) manages and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds; its nearby equestrian facility, the Horsepark; and the Del Mar Golf Center, on behalf of the State of California. No tax monies are used in the operation of these facilities. The Del Mar Fairgrounds supports its budget through admission, parking and facility rental fees. The Fairgrounds, including its parking lots, is approximately 340 acres; Horsepark is approximately 65 acres. The Fairgrounds and Horsepark are the sites of nearly 350 events each year. They include weddings, receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, equestrian and other animal shows, concerts, craft shows, home shows and other social and consumer events.View the event calendar for a day-to-day view of the latest events. Location The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, in the city of Del Mar, California. From Interstate 5, take the Via de la Valle exit and head west (a left turn from the freeway exit if you are northbound; a right turn if you are southbound). Take Via De La Valle to Jimmy Durante Boulevard and turn left. The Fairgrounds will be on your right. Del Mar Horsepark is about two miles east of the Fairgrounds at the corner of Via de la Valle and El Camino Real, at 14550 El Camino Real. Facilities Fairgrounds facilities feature 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, ranging from the Grandstand luxury suites, perfect for an intimate gathering of 10-20 people, to O’Brien Hall, which can hold up to 6,800 people. Also, the Fairgrounds has several outdoor venues, including the Grandstand and the Del Mar Arena, which can seat as many as 7,000 people. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is a permanent venue location to such seasonal attractions as: - Del Mar National Horse Show - San Diego County Fair - The Scream Zone - Surfside Race Place - PBR: Professional Bull Riding - Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
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