California State Fair Entertainment & Performers

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Toyota Concert Series

Join us for the free Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage!

I Can Go To College Promenade Stage

See all the communities come together to preform!

George Dickel Outlaw Bar & Stage

Grab a seat and enjoy some country music at this kicked back stage!

Farmers Brewing Craft Brew Stage

Grab a craft brew beer and relax to awesome live performances!
Hypnotist, Tina Marie, on PG&E Center Stage with a group of people sitting in a half circle in front of her

PG&E Center Stage

Amazing performance acts you won't want to miss!

Save Mart Wine Garden Stage

Wine Slushies and great music what more could you ask for!

Cantina 1854

Catch all the best vibes from cold cocktails with live Latino & Hispanic music!

805 Blues & Brew

Hear all the best blues while sipping some beer or whiskey!

Speakeasy Bar & Whiskey Lounge

Hear all the best blues while sipping some beer or whiskey!
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Building D Stage

So much to see! Don't miss these awesome performers on the way to Building D.
Beach Ball

Mad Science of Sacramento

Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!
Chef Cooking Challenge at Save Mart California's Kitchen

Save Mart California’s Kitchen

From amateurs to professionals, check out all of the cooking challenges.

California’s Kitchen Trivia

We challenge YOU to prove your produce prowess with CA Culinary Trivia!
Horse Racing at Miller Lite Grandstand Simulcast Satellite Wagering Horse Racing

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Watch Thoroughbred Horse Racing during the Fair!
July 13

CA State Fair BBQ Competition

Grill masters from across the state will ignite their grills and battle it out for the title of 2024 BBQ champion.
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Save Mart Employee Cooking Challenge

Teams of 2 current employees of Save Mart compete in a live cooking challenge.
July 19
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El Bus de Frida – Theatrical Play

Celebrate the life of a one-of-a-kind woman and artist, Frida Kahlo, who revolutionized the way women artists were recognized and accepted in society for their portrayal of their lives in the works of art they painted.

Junior Livestock Awards Ceremony

Recognizing the talented winners of the Junior Livestock Competitions.
Man mixing ingredients

Postal Service Cooking Challenge

Teams of two US Postal Service employees use mystery ingredients to prepare a meal.
July 23
Pie Eating Contest

Save Mart Pie Eating Contest

Participate in a good old fashioned pie eating contest.
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Food Competition

Watch the Judging happen before your eyes!
CA Professional Chef Challenge

CA Professional Chef Challenge

California is bursting with rising star chefs who make our state’s bounty really shine!
July 23
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Poppy’s Birthday

Come celebrate another year older and better with your favorite golden bear, Poppy!

Dairy Awards Ceremony

Recognizing the talented winners of the Dairy Livestock Competitions.
July 24
Man cooking

Dinner 911! Cooking Challenge

Military, Veterans, and First Responders face off in a live cooking challenge.

Jack Spareribs

Be swept away to a land of fun and pirate hijinks with Jack Spareribs.
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Cavalcade of Horses

Enjoy all the amazing shows at the Horse Arena!

Violin On Fire

Patrick Contreras ‘Violin On Fire’ is an electric violinist who performs today's hits and yesterday's favorites in a completely unique way.

Mango and Dango

The Flying Umbrella Ship, and Amplified Sound playing an energizing mix of world music.

Tanzanite African Acrobats

High energy acrobatics mingled with live music and dance.

Stilt Circus

Since the turn of the century, Stilt Circus has delighted audiences on multiple continents with its surreal blend of dazzling crowd interaction and feats of exceedingly Tall skills.

Salsa Steel Drum Band

Climb on board and take that Caribbean cruise with the rhythms of Salsa Steel!
Robocars

Robocars

Highly skilled operators, bring these brightly colored, unique, transforming and innovative ROBOCARS costumes to life, with their amazing driving skills and crowd interactions.
Balloon

Balloonacy

With a repertoire of over 100 different animals Dennis Forel is considered America’s foremost single-balloon specialist.

The Drumheads

The Drumheads have landed on planet earth! Get ready to dance, laugh, drum and party to the top hits of today.
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Master Hypnotist Tina Marie

Tina Marie's comedy hypnosis show is a unique blend of laughter, astonishment, and personal growth.
Magician leaning on table,

The Throw Zone

When the sun goes down, Jeremiah Johnston's illuminated juggling act will be hard to miss as he lights up the night!
Man juggling bread on a unicycle.

Magical MickeyO

Magical MickeyO has his own brand of high-energy, creative personality, and with antics loved by millions of kids!
Clown holding balls in a net.

Lanky the Clown

He’s whacky, he’s goofy, he’s straight up hilarious! Lanky will have your guests in stitches the moment they meet him.
Two sea lions on stage.

The Sea Lion Splash

The only traveling, self-contained Sea Lion Attraction!
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All-Alaskan Racing Pigs

The Famous All-Alaskan Racing Pigs are the fun you are looking for.
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O’Rielly’s FREESTYLE MOTO-STUNT SHOW

FLATOUT FREESTYLE Moto-Stunt Show is a high-energy adrenaline rushing experience.
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Breakshop

High-energy break-dancing with head-spinning acrobatics. Check out these amazing dancers daily at the California State Fair!

Twinkle Time

Twinkle, is the Multi Award-winning Bilingual Children's music phenomenon, presenting her bilingual pop/rock/hip-hop family concert Twinkle Time to audiences nationwide! Described as the “like Lady Gaga for Kids," by the New York Times Peruvian-American Twinkle breaks barriers with both her music and positive messages that teach kids to celebrate their uniqueness. Performing her empowering and

AMAZING AYDAR

Catch up with The Amazing Aydar as he juggles, plate spins, bike rides and stilt walks his way through the Fairgrounds.

Plant Guy

Plant Guy won't Beat About The Bush when he's interacting with you. His hilarious humor and plant related banter will have you laughing while being a little startled to be talking with a plant!