Grounds Entertainment

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The Fun Is Everywhere

Come one, come all!

The fun isn’t limited to the stage or carnival rides; the Marin County Fair is alive with grounds entertainment at every turn. Jugglers, balloon artists, stilt walkers, and mini‑trains roaming the Fairgrounds bring bursts of whimsy and surprise throughout the day. From spontaneous performances to interactive moments that delight guests of all ages, there’s always something magical happening just around the corner. Prepare to be entertained!

Hillia Hula Hoop Extraordinaire

The hula hoop show is packed with jaw dropping tricks, comedy, and audience participation.
July 2nd 11:00am, 1:115pm and 3:15pm
July 3rd-6th 4:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:30pm

Balloonacy

One of America's foremost balloon sculptors with over 108 different animals. At 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm daily.

Stilt Circus

Stilt Circus will be gliding through the Marin County fairgrounds with festive Stilt Artistry, finding both the young and young-at-heart. Our talented stilt artists will showcase unique costumes and characters each day of the fair.

The Throw Zone with Jeremiah Johnston

Experience juggling in a new way! Through innovative talents and ninja like reflexes Jeremiah will keep you on your toes. At 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, & 8:40pm daily.

Roaming Railroad

The Roaming Railroad serves the entire Northeast with some of the best family entertainment available. Not just a kid’s ride, the Roaming Railroad was custom built to accommodate adults, making it a true family attraction.

Worlds Funnest Photo Booth

World's Funnest Photo Booth will bring laughter, it will create memories and it will give people a souvenir for them to remember the event for years to come. It will create a social media buzz by people posting fun pictures with your logo on them all over social media.

Balloon Guy

Jeremy Telford builds large balloon sculptures over the course of a fair. They keep getting bigger and more detailed as the fair go’s on.

All Smiles Entertainment Petting Zoo

The animals are back and ready to welcome fairgoers of all ages.

The Butterfly Encounter

Grab a feeding stick an explore this enclosure filled with over 200 hundred live butterflies of 6 different species! Learn about the butterfly life cycle and how to mend a broken wing. Open 11:00am to 8:00pm daily.

The Marin County Free Library’s Bookmobile and Learning Bus

Stocked with children’s books for every level of reader, adult books, books on CD, DVDs as well as a large Spanish collection for children and adults alike.

Roaming Railroad

Catch a break and enjoy a free ride around the fairgrounds on our all-electric train!

MCA Art Studio

The MCA Art Studio features interactive hands-on art activities for all ages. Build a bug and get creative with some of Marin’s most talented artists. From origami to Bug-Tastic mural making, there something for everyone!

Bug Land

Don’t miss BUG LAND where some of our favorite community partners will activate our BUG-TASTIC! theme with a live butterfly experience, hands-on learning, and bug activations. BUG LAND partners include UC Marin Master Gardeners, West Marin Monarch Sanctuary, Marin Monarch Working Group, Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District, and more. Get your photo taken in our Bug-Tastic photo booth!

And treat your taste buds with some tasty insect snacks like Chili Lime Crickets or Organic Toasted Mealworms by Don Bugito.

UC Marin Master Gardeners

This year’s Master Gardeners County Fair booth will focus on the amazing insects that live in our gardens. Meet the rock stars of the insect world and learn how to outsmart pests with an earth-friendly approach

Discover, Get Answers, Be Inspired
Join us to discover all the ways Marin Master Gardeners can help you garden. Get your gardening questions answered by trained and UC-certified Master Gardeners. Learn about insect pests and pollinators & how to take an earth-friendly approach to gardening with our Integrated Pest Management. Have some fun and take part in our Scavenger Hunt. Spin the Wheel to learn more about Good Bugs, Bad Bugs and those that are Both.
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Pedal Pullers

Come pedal your hearts out on a child-sized tractor! 3:30pm & 5:30pm daily. For ages 4-11.