Photos: San Mateo County Fair hosts big cultural events this weekend

The popular San Mateo County Fair will close out its annual run this Sunday after a weekend full of cultural events, thrill rides and music.

Pacific Islands Day will be celebrated all day Saturday, followed by the Dia de la Feria on Sunday. Both events will feature music and dance performances and other cultural highlights, and a drone show will cap off the festivities.

The fair was originally called the ‘Little Flower Show’ in 1926 and was held in various schools around San Mateo County and sponsored by the Burlingame Garden and Flower Club. According to their website, it’s primary mission is to promote and educate the community about culture, technology, the science of agriculture, horticulture, arts and sustainability.

This year, a foal was born on site and named “Mateo.” He and his mom can be seen in the barn area near Gate 8, along with Mademoiselle Crème de la Crème, an interactive milking cow which fairgoers can try their hand at.

Many musical acts are on tap, including the Bay-Area based Jefferson Starship, which played the main stage on Thursday evening. There is also a stage for local performers.

New food vendors this year are the Lobster Shack, Boba King, Brian’s Baked Potatoes, Rick’s Pizza and Wetzel’s Pretzels. Click here for more info on the fair.

Circus Luminescence members Eli March and Scramble James, from right, cruise through the San Mateo County Fair on one wheels in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

An overview of the San Mateo County Fair as seen from the ferris wheel in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

People dine at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Grilled chicken skewers are served at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

A train car cruises through the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Cathy Richardson performs with Jefferson Starship as they do their sound check at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Fairgoers try out the Rock Star ride at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Lobster fries are served at the Lobster Shack during the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Children ride on a caterpillar at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

The Bob King makes its debut at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Guitarist David Freiberg performs with Jefferson Starship as they do their sound check at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

People check out the sights at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Mateo, a one-week old colt, hangs out with his mom at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Fairgoers watch the pig races at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

A lobster roll is served at the Lobster Shack during the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Donny Baldwin performs with Jefferson Starship as they do their sound check at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

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