San Diego County's historic fairgrounds may have to close its doors if they don't receive emergency funding. The facility, while owned by the state of California is entirely self-funded, and with Covid-19 restrictions cancelling the San Diego County Fair and likely impacting Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season, their revenue streams are vastly depleted. The fairgrounds is imploring San Diego residents to contact their elected officials and urge them to approve funding.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds which has been a prominent landmark in San Diego County since 1936, released the following statement on Wednesday.
Be a hero and help save the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
A few short months ago, planning for the best San Diego County Fair yet was well underway. Now, the community's beloved Fairgrounds faces potential closure without the emergency funding it desperately needs to survive this crisis. From creating cherished family memories and generating $680 million in economic impact, to serving as an essential evacuation site during wildfires and providing nearly 4,000 full-time-equivalent jobs, losing the Fairgrounds would leave a giant void in San Diego as we know it.
Although the Fairgrounds is owned by the State of California, its operations are entirely self-funded, meaning it relies solely on event revenues to operate, and its revenue streams have been severely depleted. Without relief aid from the State of California, the Fairgrounds will potentially have to close its doors.
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