National City declares June 12 as San Diego County Fair Day

Rhea Caoile
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DEL MAR, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — June 12 has been declared as San Diego County Fair Day in National City, officials announced Tuesday.

National City Mayor Ron Morrison and councilmembers recently presented the 22nd District Agricultural Association with an official proclamation. The district owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds and produces the county fair each year.

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National City was the first place to host the San Diego County in 1880 and the first to declare June 12 as San Diego County Fair Day. So far, 11 other cities along with the County of San Diego have confirmed plans to make similar proclamations, the release said.

Those other cities include:

  • Apr. 9 – Vista

  • Apr. 10 – Encinitas

  • Apr. 17 – Imperial Beach

  • Apr. 23 – Chula Vista

  • Apr. 24 – Solana Beach

  • May 7 – Lemon Grove

  • May 14 – El Cajon

  • May 14 – San Marcos

  • May 20 – Del Mar

  • May 21 – Coronado

  • May 22 – Oceanside

The theme for this year’s fair is “Let’s Go Retro,” a nod to music and trends throughout the decades. The 20-day season runs June 12 through July 7, with closures on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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