General Fair Information
2026 Fair Dates & Hours
Thursday - June 254pm to 12 Midnight
Friday - June 26
4pm to 12 Midnight
Saturday - June 27
11am to 12 Midnight
Sunday - June 28
11am to 11pm
Tickets available online at ysfair.com and at the Fairground’s Office.
Daily Fair Admission Tickets
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICES* Ends June 24th
Adult: (12 to 64 years) Pre-Fair Discounted Price: $10.00
Seniors: (65 & Greater) Pre-Fair Discounted Price: $8.00
Juniors: (5-11 yrs.) Pre-Fair Discounted Price: $5.00
Children 4 & under are free everyday!
FAIR-TIME ADMISSION TICKETS PRICES STARTS JUNE 25th
Adult: (12 to 64 years) Pre-Fair Discounted Price: $12.00
Seniors: (65 & Greater) Pre-Fair Discounted Price: 10.00
Juniors: (5-11 yrs.) Pre-Fair Discounted Price: $7.00
Children 4 & under are free everyday!
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE ONLINE
OR AT THE FAIR OFFICE.
One Day of Unlimited Rides Ticket – Provides user unlimited rides on any one day of the fair.
Early Bird Discount Promotion – Ends June 24th, midnight
One Day Unlimited Ride Wristband $35.00
Early Bird Discount GOLDEN TICKET – Ends June 24th, midnight
ALL WEEK UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND $85.00
Good for all 4 Days of Fair
Not available for purchase during fair
Fair-time Prices - Starts on June 25th
One Day Unlimited Ride Wristband $45.00
Purchase of a Carnival Ticket does not include fair admission.
Onsite Individual Carnival Ticket Prices –
Sheet of (40) ride coupons $35 Ea.
Sheet of (24) ride coupons $25 Ea.
Single ride coupons $2 Ea.
Kiddie Rides:
Checkout the kiddie ride attractions offered by Paul Maurer Carnival and the minimum requirements for each ride. Paul Maurer Shows - California, Idaho, Oregon Carnivals
Major Rides:
Checkout the major ride attractions offered by Paul Maurer Carnival and the minimum requirements for each ride. Paul Maurer Shows - California, Idaho, Oregon Carnivals
Food Concessions:
Paul Maurer Shows owns and operates several food wagons selling carnival favorites such as Hand Dipped Corndogs, Cotton-Candy, Candy Apples, Popcorn, and other sweet and salty treats! All of the food concession stands are held the highest standards of quality and cleanlieness assuring your experience is a good one! Paul Maurer Shows - California, Idaho, Oregon Carnivals
Game Concessions:
The game concessions are designed with the player in mind. Many of the games are geared towards families with children who win a prize with every play! We have a large variety of midway games, all sporting brightly dressed canvases and the latest and greatest prizes on the market. Paul Maurer Shows - California, Idaho, Oregon Carnivals
Paul Maurer has personally been in the carnival and amusement business now for over 45 years and still going strong! In 1971 as a solo game operator, he got started with playing numerous fairs and festivals throughout the West, Mid-West and Central United States. During that time frame, formerly known as (Paul Maurer Concessions) was known as one of the largest game concessionaire / operators in California. In 1984, wanting to fulfill a lifelong dream, Paul took the “big step” and purchased his first amusement ride and then soon thereafter formed what is now known as “Paul Maurer Shows.”
Today, Paul Maurer Shows can now compliment a full size carnival with over 35 amusement rides, fun games and cotton candy food concessions.
Currently, Paul Maurer Shows produces and supports more than 90-100 events throughout the Western United States with our main focus on California, Oregon & Nevada. Our fair schedule includes the SISKIYOU GOLDEN FAIR, Yreka, CA., TULELAKE-BUTTE VALLEY FAIR, Tulelake, CA., DEL NORTE COUNTY FAIR, Crescent City, CA., LASSEN COUNTY FAIR, Susanville, CA., JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, Grants Pass, OR., LAKEVIEW COUNTY FAIR & ROUND-UP, Lakeview, OR., MOTHER LODE FAIR, Sonora, CA., CURRY COUNTY FAIR, Gold Beach, OR., and ELDORADO COUNTY FAIR, Placerville, CA. The fair’s listed above are in addition to numerous other State, City, County, Festivals and Fiestas we play throughout the year. The attendance for many of these events can range anywhere from 5,000 to 100,000 guest and visitors.
Paul Maurer Shows is known for its unique, brightly-painted rides, and their sparking lights (that work & shine brightly at night) including the newest ride, a thrill seekers favorite, the 55’ “Rock Star” or watching the spectacular light show on the 70’ “Giant Wheel or 60’ Zipper. Of course you wouldn’t want to miss the 100’ Super-Shot that is guaranteed to take your breath away either!
From the colorful, three toned canvass, aluminum framed family games, the food concession wagons selling those carnival favorites like Hand Dipped Corndogs, Cotton-Candy and Popcorn, Paul Maurer Shows continues to make the commitment in making your fair or event rank as one of the best!
Most importantly, having the newest and highest, state of the art amusement rides, our shows equipment, safety and employee policies reflects the strong and well-deserved reputation for always opening an event on time, never missing an opening deadline. Paul Maurer Shows never place undue pressure upon our employees to set-up their rides. We train our employees to remain conscious of the safety procedures, and inspections, which is the highest priority during the set-up, operating and tear down periods! We also take extra steps to ensure the continuous operation of all our rides during our fairs & events. Paul Maurer Shows maintain and service our rides as per manufacture’s requirements on a daily and weekly maintenance schedule. Should any ride undergo the unexpected break down, we generally have emergency spare parts on hand, ensuring a minimal down time. Our trained ride repair mechanics are solely dedicated to the ride maintenance and repair program of our show.
Their efforts and understanding for the need of rides to operate safely and continuously have contributed to the success of Paul Maurer Shows.
THRIFTY THURSDAY
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Fair will kickoff with an opening day special, Thrifty Thursday offering $5 admission to everyone 5 years and older! Children 4 and younger are FREE everyday! Look for additional Thrifty Thursday specials offered by food and merchandise vendors throughout the fair all day!
KIDS DAY
Friday, June 26, 2026
FREE Admission for all children ages 5 to 11 ALL day! Children 4 and younger are FREE everyday!
SENIORS DAY
Saturday, June 27, 2026
FREE Admission ALL day for Seniors ages 65 years & greater!
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Sunday, June 28, 2026
As a special thank you for their hard work and bravery, active members of law enforcement, firefighters, first responder units and health care doctors and nurses can enjoy FREE Fair admission on Sunday at the Yuba-Sutter Fair.
All fairgoers can enjoy a day of fun celebrating first responders complete with special exhibits, one-day-only entertainment and much more.
For free admission, active first responders must present ID at the Fair Entry Gate, showing first responder status. Offer does not include admission for family members,
dependents, or Administration personnel of first responders.
FIRST RESPONDER'S APPRECIATION DAY
Sunday, June 28, 2026
For a day revolved around immense appreciation, we invite active duty, reserve and veterans from all branches of the military to enjoy FREE Fair admission. The whole day is focused on paying gratitude and celebrating the individuals and organizations that keep our country safe.
For free admission, veterans or military personnel must present valid military ID or proof of service at the Fair Entry Gate. Free admission is expanded to include Active Duty Spouses and Dependents. (must show valid military ID).
