The poster for the 2025 bug-themed Marin County Fair is designed by Lucy Arnold.
The Marin County Fair will be crawling in new directions next summer, as fair officials have announced the theme for the July 2025 event: bugs.
“Bugtastic,” as the event is being referred, will highlight insects, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes and more—using competitive exhibits, hands-on art projects, entertainment, education and fairground décor—in an effort to provide an opportunity for families to have a good time and develop a love of nature, according to a press release from the county.
The 2025 fair will also include such fair staples as the juried fine arts and photography exhibit, headline concerts, carnival rides, sheepdog trials, a petting zoo, pig races and more. The competitive exhibits contests will be expanded with special categories including bug-themed arts and crafts, decorated cakes and cookies, beer and wine making, jams, jellies, honey, hobby arts and more.
In other Marin County Fair news, Jennifer Olvera has been promoted to manager of the Marin County Fair. Since 2023, Olvera has served as the event rental manager for the Department of Cultural Services, which produces the annual fair. For the past two years, Olvera oversaw fair operations, logistics, safety, food vendors and zero waste efforts, county officials said in the announcement. This year, Olvera will lead in the planning and preparation for the annual event, including organizing and executing the competitive exhibits program, and overseeing the staging of the agricultural barnyard, the Global Marketplace and food services.
“I am extremely excited to take on the role of fair manager of this beloved County event and to continue the great spirit of the fair for generations to come,” Olvera said.
