<P> In 1954 , the fair 's name was changed to the Southern California Exposition and San Diego County Fair . In 1970 , this was shortened to the Southern California Exposition . The fair was again renamed in 1984 to the Del Mar Fair , which lasted until 2002 when the name San Diego County Fair was reinstated . It is sometimes still referred to as the `` Del Mar Fair '' by locals . </P>
<P> In 1954 , the fair 's name was changed to the Southern California Exposition and San Diego County Fair . In 1970 , this was shortened to the Southern California Exposition . The fair was again renamed in 1984 to the Del Mar Fair , which lasted until 2002 when the name San Diego County Fair was reinstated . It is sometimes still referred to as the `` Del Mar Fair '' by locals . </P>
when did the del mar fair change its name
when did the del mar fair change its name
2002
2002