“Playland” Fun and Games Aims to Take Sting Out of Vaccination Clinic for Children Ages 5 to 11

Appointments required; signup beginning today on state’s MyTurn   Redwood City – Superheroes and a red carpet are among the sights that will greet children this Saturday at the San Mateo County Event Center to help take the sting out of the County’s first vaccination clinic for those ages 5 to 11.   Now eligible for… Continue reading “Playland” Fun and Games Aims to Take Sting Out of Vaccination Clinic for Children Ages 5 to 11

San Mateo Event Center Expands Vaccination Site – Immediately Posts Job Opportunities

The San Mateo County Event Center is pleased to announce that they will continue to host and expand COVID-19 vaccinations for every person 12 and up and soon will begin vaccinating 5-12 year olds in alignment with federal guidelines.   The Event Center is hiring, and positions are available immediately.  If you want a well-paying… Continue reading San Mateo Event Center Expands Vaccination Site – Immediately Posts Job Opportunities

San Mateo County Event Center to Host Bay Area’s Largest In-Person Conference Since the Pandemic

5,000 people are expected to attend SaaStr Annual 2021 from September 27-29. ~ All attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result or submit to rapid testing for admission. SAN MATEO, CA – In effort to safely resume large scale, in-person events, the San Mateo County Event… Continue reading San Mateo County Event Center to Host Bay Area’s Largest In-Person Conference Since the Pandemic

Crisis. Community. Comeback. San Mateo County Confronts COVID-19 on a Landmark Anniversary

This Wednesday, March 17, 2021, marks the one-year anniversary of the first shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19 in San Mateo County. The pandemic has since altered the course of all of our lives.   We invite you to take a look at some of the challenges, emotional moments and breakthroughs we shared over the past… Continue reading Crisis. Community. Comeback. San Mateo County Confronts COVID-19 on a Landmark Anniversary

San Mateo Jockey Club Reopens March 12, 2021

San Mateo, CA – San Mateo County has moved into the Red Tier under the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, the San Mateo County Event Center is reopening operations at its Jockey Club Satellite Wagering Facility Friday, March 12.   The Jockey Club will be reopening Friday through Sunday for outdoor betting as allowed under… Continue reading San Mateo Jockey Club Reopens March 12, 2021

San Mateo County Event Center becomes vaccination host site

Please Do Not Visit the San Mateo County Event Center Unless You Have an Appointment Many critical and essential services are taking place at the San Mateo County Event Center. Increased traffic and nearby construction are expected so please avoid the area and only visit if you have an appointment.   The County of San… Continue reading San Mateo County Event Center becomes vaccination host site

On December 16, 2020, 4Cs of San Mateo County recognizes the San Mateo County Event Center with the 2020 Children’s Leadership Award

SAN MATEO, CA – DECEMBER 11, 2020 – The San Mateo County Event Center and Fairgrounds announced today that it is being honored with the 2020 Children’s Leadership Award presented by 4C’s of San Mateo County, to celebrate local champions of the early care and education field.   Event Center CEO Dana Stoehr, and Parking Operations… Continue reading On December 16, 2020, 4Cs of San Mateo County recognizes the San Mateo County Event Center with the 2020 Children’s Leadership Award

Fair Home Arts Department making and donating Face Coverings

San Mateo, CA – Members of the San Mateo County Fair family have been making and donating face coverings to the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services Operations, Event Center venue staff that are supporting San Mateo County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, hospitals and local nonprofit organizations.   Julie Curry, the fair’s… Continue reading Fair Home Arts Department making and donating Face Coverings

The San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association announce the cancellation of the June 13-21, 2020 San Mateo County Fair

San Mateo, Calif – It is with a heavy heart we announce the 2020 San Mateo County Fair will not be open this year. The County of San Mateo has activated the Event Center-Fairgrounds to serve as a vital resource in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency. Under this activation, the County of San… Continue reading The San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association announce the cancellation of the June 13-21, 2020 San Mateo County Fair

San Mateo Jockey Club closing until March 31st

San Mateo, CA – San Mateo County Event Center suspends operation at its Jockey Club Satellite Wagering Facility until March 31.   The San Mateo County Event Center is continuing to monitor evolving decisions surrounding Coronavirus (COVID19). Informed decision making is critical during these historic and unprecedented crises within our County.    On March 5,… Continue reading San Mateo Jockey Club closing until March 31st