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Labor Day Weekend - September 2-3, 2023
At the Alameda county Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA - See Fairgrounds Map
Gates open at 8:00am and will close following Games Closing Ceremonies around 6pm each Games day, admission gates will close promptly at 4:30pm
Tickets may be purchased online here. Please note that there will be no physical tickets to purchase on-site at the Fairgrounds. However, guests can scan via QR code to purchase a ticket at the gates (Credit card only for on-site transactions)
Yes, all entrants to the Fairgrounds require a valid entrance ticket - that includes FREE tickets for children aged 11 and under. Tickets may be purchased online here.
Yes, all entrants to the Fairgrounds require a valid entrance ticket - that includes FREE tickets for serving military with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online here.
No, tickets may be purchased online in advance or online on-site day of by one of the provided QR codes or gate staff (Credit card only for on-site transactions)
Entrance to the Fairgrounds will be via the YELLOW, GREEN and RED gates - - See Fairgrounds Map
Yes, with a valid hand stamp provided by security until 5:30pm
Yes, grandstand seating (including box seating) is available at no charge! The Kilted Mile race, afternoon heavy athletics and Games ceremonies (incl. Massed Bands) will take place on the Grandstand track.
Yes, but only for participants 21 and over with valid entrance ticket. Whisky Tasting tickets will be available for sale nearer Labor Day Weekend.
See the ‘Getting Here’ page on the Alameda County Fairgrounds website
Yes, there are ample parking facilities. Purchase your parking in advance to save time at the gates. (Credit card only for on-site transactions) - See Fairgrounds Event Parking
Yes, if prepared food contained in a soft cooler or insulated bag - See the Fairgrounds Safety and Rules
As per Fairgrounds Safety and Rules, no alcohol, or any drinks in glass containers, are permitted
Yes, there will be a variety of vendors with a choice of food and drinks (water, soft & alcohol) for sale throughout the Games
No, as per Fairgrounds Safety and Rules, only service dogs are permitted into the Fairgrounds
Yes. knives and swords - only as part of Scottish Highland dress - are permissible for entry the Games.
Yes, RV camping facilities (only) are available at the Fairgrounds' Fairpark RV site.
Oh yes! In keeping with Games tradition, the Massed Bands will prominently feature as part of the Closing Ceremonies which will start around 4:00pm each day in the main grandstand arena
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