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Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds at 2357 Fair Street has been at its current site since 1938 and is home to the annual Silver Dollar Fair and the Silver Dollar Speedway. It is run by the Third District Agricultural Association. Its grandstands seat 4,000 for auto racing, monster truck shows and rodeos. Checked October 29, 2026 on the operator’s own pages.

In Chico

4,000Grandstand seating
1938At this site since
14,000 sq ftCommercial Building
1950Fair named
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Key Facts

  • The fairgrounds has been at its current location since 1938, when the site was donated by the City of Chico.[3]
  • The Third District Agricultural Association was officially formed in 1935.[3]
  • In 1950 the fair ordered 50,000 silver dollars from the U.S. Mint, which gave the Silver Dollar Fair its name.[3]
  • Car racing was first included at the 1948 Spring Fair.[3]
  • A new grandstand was built in 1960.[3]
  • The fairgrounds is home to the county's largest annual event and the Silver Dollar Speedway.[4]
  • Facilities can host events from 50 people to outdoor celebrations of more than 3,000.[4]
  • The Commercial Building is 14,000 square feet with capacity of 1,000+.[4]
  • Ground has been broken on a new Resilience & Event Center; completion date is TBD.[4]
  • Information for the 2027 Annual Fair is listed as coming soon.[5]

Areas Inside Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

  • Grandstands

    Total seating of 4,000: 1,300 numbered seats in the main grandstand, 2,700 in bleachers and 108 box seats.[4]

  • Commercial Building

    100 x 140 feet (14,000 square feet) with kitchen, restrooms, bars and stage.[4]

  • Jack Vanella Hall

    80 x 140 feet (11,200 square feet) with prep kitchen, restrooms, bars and stage.[4]

  • Harvest Hall

    4,000 square feet with capacity of 250.[4]

  • Carnival Lot, Pavilion and Livestock Barns

    Outdoor spaces for carnivals, car shows, concerts, vendor events and agricultural shows.[4]

Plan Your Visit

WhatAs the operator states it
Run byThird District Agricultural Association
Address2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA 95928
Drive from ChicoIn Chico
HoursOffice Hours 9:00am – 3:30pm, closed 12:30pm to 1:00pm for lunch.[2]
ReservationsFacility rentals start with the online Event Rental Application.[4]
Phone530-895-4666[2]
Official pageThird District Agricultural Association

Not confirmedThe official pages we read do not publish fees, dogs, restrooms, accessibility for this place.

Map of Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

The pin is approximate, placed from the address or place name. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions

What We Could Not Verify

These items were not on an official page we could open on October 29, 2026, or two official pages disagree. Check with the operator before you rely on them.

  • Not confirmed2027 fair dates and ticket prices
  • Not confirmedParking fees
  • Not confirmedNote: the About page says the 1867 association held its fair October 2-5, 1887, a likely typo; dates not used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds?

2357 Fair Street, Chico, CA 95928.[2]

How did the Silver Dollar Fair get its name?

In 1950 the fair used 50,000 silver dollars from the U.S. Mint for premiums and business, and the name stuck.[3]

When is the 2027 fair?

The fair's site says 2027 information is coming soon.[5]

Sources

  1. Silver Dollar Fair (home), Silver Dollar Fair. Read October 29, 2026.
  2. Hours & Directions, Silver Dollar Fair. Read October 29, 2026.
  3. About Us, Silver Dollar Fair. Read October 29, 2026.
  4. Facility Rentals, Silver Dollar Fair. Read October 29, 2026.
  5. 2027 Annual Fair, Silver Dollar Fair. Read October 29, 2026.

Cite this page: “Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.” It’s Chico, checked October 29, 2026. https://itschico.com/chico/silver-dollar-fairgrounds/