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Raise The Flag

The information below is from a previous Fair.

Raise The Flag

Help us raise the American and California flags each morning of the Fair at our opening ceremony. San Diego County Scout troops that have patch-earning capabilities may apply to do this, and after the ceremony, enjoy the day at the Fair!

Fair Postponement Info

2020 applicants will be contacted by our Special Events Department to arrange participation in this program for 2021.

New applications will be accepted beginning January 2021.

Questions? Contact specialevents@sdfair.com

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The General Information document has information that flag-raising groups will want to know.

Please note: Because of overwhelming interest in this program, all the dates have been filled and we are no longer accepting applications. Thank you for your interest!

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Scout troops in San Diego County who have patch-earning capabilities.

Scout troops help to raise the American and California flags at the O’Brien Gate (main gate) during the daily opening ceremony. Troops are expected to arrive at the Fairgrounds by 10:00am. The ceremony starts about a half hour after that, and the gates open to the public at 11:00am, a half hour after the ceremony.

Often, there are multiple troops participating in the same ceremony, but all groups will be a part of the ceremony.

The application deadline is in mid-March, unless we reach capacity earlier. The earlier you apply, the more likely you will get a date that works for you.

In 2020, we reached capacity for this program by late January.

No cost, in fact, we invite the troop members to stay and enjoy the Fair. We issue one credential per child, and provide parking passes for most, but not all, of the group. Please see the General Information document for details.

Friday, June 5 through Sunday, July 5, closed Mondays in June. See the Dates and Times page of the website for additional info.

Get in touch online or call us at (858) 792-4259.

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