Visitor Policies

2024

Information

Welcome to the Marin County Fair! Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone!

In light of the extreme heat forecast for the rest of this week, we are allowing water bottles filled with water &/or ice to come through security.
Your fair-time spirit.
Empty reusable water bottles (glass reusable bottles are acceptable)
Bags are not encouraged and must be no larger than 9” X 10” X 5” (subject to search)
Diaper Bags (subject to search)
Small snacks and juice for babies/toddlers
Small folding chair – no larger than 24″ x 32″ x 28″

What we Have at the Fair for You

Baby changing stations
Lost child center
Lost and found services
First aid services
Water stations
Recycling stations
And a great variety of fair food, vendor items, carnival rides, and entertainment!

Pets– only service animals are allowed
Outside Food & Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Large folding chairs, camping chairs, and chairs Larger than 24″ x 32″ x 28″
Cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vapes, cannabis
Hard-sided or soft-sided coolers
ANY & ALL Weapons (guns, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray, tear gas, knives, any other firearms, regardless of whether the guest holds a concealed weapons permit)
Toy guns, water pistols or imitation weapons
Narcotics or other illegal substances
Skateboards, in-line skates, or scooters
“Gang” colors and/or paraphernalia
Any item that can be used to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and property

*Confiscated items will NOT be returned*

The Marin County Fair strictly prohibits the operation of, any aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as “Drones,” on, from, or above premises, events, or venues without specific written permission from an official of the Marin County Fair. This includes all UAVs regardless of size, weight, or purpose. If you are found to be using or in the possession of a UAV or “Drone” while at the Marin County Fair, it will be confiscated by staff and held for the remainder of the event.

Bag Policy

Bags are not encouraged and must be no larger than 9” x 10” x 5” (subject to search)
Small Diaper Bags are allowed (subject to search)

Chair Policy

Allowed: small folding chair – no larger than 24″ x 32″ x 28″.
NOT Allowed: large folding chairs, camping chairs, and chairs larger than 24″ x 32″ x 28″

Outdoor Food & Drink Policy

In light of the extreme heat forecast for the rest of this week, we are allowing water bottles filled with water &/or ice to come through security.
NO Outside Food & Beverages
NO Alcoholic Beverages
NO Hard-sided or Soft-sided coolers

Weapon Policy

NO Weapons (guns, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray, tear gas, knives, any other firearms, regardless of whether the guest holds a concealed weapons permit)
NO Toy guns, water pistols or imitation weapons
NO Skateboards, in-line skates, or scooters
NO “Gang” colors and/or paraphernalia
NO items that can be used to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and property

*Confiscated items will NOT be returned*

Code Of Conduct at the Marin County Fair

We strictly enforce the following Rules of Conduct. Violation of these Rules of Conduct will constitute cause for removal of the violator from the Fair property.

Rules Of Conduct

Shoes and shirts are always required on Fairground property.
Possession of any article defined as a weapon is strictly prohibited. Security screenings are conducted at the entrance gates.
Alcoholic beverages and narcotics or illegal substances of any kind are prohibited, as is behavior indicative of alcohol or substance impairment.
Any act defined by federal, state, or local statute or ordinances as constituting a crime including damage, destruction, vandalism, or theft of any property is prohibited and may be prosecuted.
Disorderly or disruptive conduct or any activity that could result in physical harm to person or property will not be tolerated.
No bicycles, skateboards, Segways, Mopeds, skates/rollerblades are allowed on the Fairgrounds.
The only animals allowed on the grounds are service animals and animals on exhibit. We do not have daycare accommodations for pets.
Solicitation including the selling and/or distribution of materials of any kind is prohibited unless the seller is authorized as a Marin County Fair booth vendor.

Fair Time Smoking and Vaping Policy

The Marin County Fair is smoke, vape, cannabis and tobacco free to provide a healthy, family-friendly, and clean environment for visitors and staff.

No smoking and vaping are allowed on Marin County property including the Fairgrounds and parking lots.

Entry Conditions for Guests

The following additional conditions are for guests entering the Fairgrounds.

All guests and their belongings are subject to search.
Any prohibited item that is surrendered to security at search points will not be returned.
Allowed and Prohibited lists are subject to change.
Event and private security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final determination on allowed and prohibited items.