What it was like
The San Diego County Fair brings K-pop to the Paddock stage on July 5, 2026 — the final day of the Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds. The K-Pop Festival runs 11 AM to 5 PM with live K-pop performances and fan community programming tied to the Fair's 2026 theme. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014. July 5 is the Fair's last day — a holiday weekend Sunday drawing some of the largest single-day crowds of the entire run. County Fair general admission covers entry to all entertainment stages including the K-pop programming. The San Diego K-pop community has been building steadily around acts like ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, and aespa — this stage puts that fandom in front of tens of thousands of attendees, creating discovery in both directions. Tickets at the gate or through the San Diego County Fair website. Fair hours 11 AM to 11 PM. Parking on-site or via Coaster train (stop adjacent to venue). The county fair also features carnival rides, food halls, livestock exhibits, and nightly entertainment across multiple stages.