Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center, Auburn

About Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center

Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center in Auburn hosts the Gold Country Fair, a four-day event featuring Butler Amusements Carnival with rides and games for all ages, plus Kids World with attractions designed for younger visitors. The fairgrounds feature livestock barns where families meet animals raised by Placer County 4-H, FFA, and independent exhibitors, including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, and poultry. Attractions include Brad's World Reptiles in the Sierra Building, live music across three stages, a Demo Derby stadium event, and the Auburn Trading Card Show. The Auburn Host Lions Building showcases still exhibits of local artwork, photography, baked goods, and textiles. The Armory Building offers an RV exhibit and remote-control car track. Vendors and food stands operate throughout the grounds. Admission is charged, and tickets are sold online through the venue's website. The fairgrounds also provide RV camping and host various community events beyond the annual fair.