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CA State Fair Programs & Exhibits
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Programs & Exhibits
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Participate
Join in the fun and participate in one of the Fair's special programs.
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Competitions
Show California your best and enter in a CA State Fair competition.
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Toyota Concert Series
Join us for the free Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage!
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Read to Ride Program
For every two books you read, receive two ride tickets! For K-8th graders.
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Save Mart California’s Kitchen
From amateurs to professionals, check out all of the cooking challenges.
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Poppy’s Schedule
Meet and greet with Poppy, the CA State Fair mascot!
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Food Vendors
Savory treats, sweet-tooth loving, and thirst-quenching food & drink vendors!
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Food Festival Pass
Eat your way through the CA State Fair with a Food Festival Pass!
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Cornhole Championship
Saturday, July 16 – CA State Fair’s Annual Cornhole Championship
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Multicultural Gospel Celebration
Saturday, July 16 – Enjoy choirs, groups, ensembles, dancers, and the MGC Youth Quire!
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Sacramento Republic FC vs Birmingham
Saturday, July 16 – Sacramento Republic FC faces off against Birmingham Legion FC
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Bandas and Beers
Leyendas De Guadalajara face off against Leyendas De Morelia in an epic soccer match!
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Livestock Awards Ceremony
Those individuals who exhibit the best market beef, sheep, swine will be recognized.
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Appreciation Day
A day revolved around immense appreciation for military, veteran & first responders.
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Corn Dog Eating Contest
Put your corn dog eating skills to the test and compete for a first place cash prize!
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Best of California Brewfest
Celebrate more than thirty of the most incredible breweries in California.
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Save Our Water
A statewide, water conservation program asking all Californians to conserve water!
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Save Mart Pie Eating Contest
Compete in the famous Save Mart Pie Eating Contest!
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Sacramento Republic vs Sporting KC
Sacramento Republic kicks off the semifinals against Sporting KC
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Anthrax & Black Label Society
Anthrax and Black Label Society will bring the finest thrash metal to Heart Health Park
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Out at the Fair
Join us in our celebration of diversity with Out at the Fair on Saturday, July 30.
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Made in California Fashion Show
A fashion show featuring work by your favorite California fashion designers!
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Ag Heritage Breakfast
Wednesday, July 20 – A special breakfast and award presentation!
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SMUD Giving Monday
Donate and get into the world-renowned CA State Fair & Food Festival for FREE!
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Tuesday Kids Free Day
Each Tuesday of the Fair, Kids 12 and under get free Fair admission!
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Tuesday $2 Rides for All
Each Tuesday of the Fair, all guests of all ages only pay $2 per Carnival ride.
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$2 Taste of the Fair
Everyone knows that Fair food is delicious, why not get a little of everything.
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Senior Savings Fridays
Each Friday of the Fair, seniors 62 and older pay only $10 admission.
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Rides
Experience rides for all ages during the CA State Fair & Food Festival!
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Taste of California Education
Partake in a variety of classes and tasting.
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Thoroughbred Racing
Watch Thoroughbred Horse Racing during the Fair!
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Save Mart Wine Garden
Taste your way through the rich diversity of California’s best wines.
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California Fresh Exhibit
Learn about the state’s diverse specialty crops with a fun interactive exhibit!
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Toytopia
Toytopia visitors learn about the origins of toys, who made them, and why.
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Candy Maze Selfie Experience
Bring some sweetness into your life at the Candy Maze Selfie Experience!
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Incredible Me Exhibit
Discover your Incredible inner Super Hero!
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California Authors Booth
Meet the authors who call California home.
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Cavalcade of Horses
Enjoy all the amazing shows at the Horse Arena!
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Silent Disco
Put on your headphones, tune in to 3 DJs, and dance the night away!
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Freestyle Motocross
Awesome Freestyle Motocross stunts for the whole family to enjoy!
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Camp Smokey
Learn how YOU can prevent wildfires!
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United States Postal Service Booth
Stop by to purchase a commemorative Fair post card!
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CA Cannabis Exhibit
Take a trip through the history of cannabis and its impact on the agriculture industry.
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Tree Circus
Climb vertical ropes and see climbing demonstrations from professional arborists!
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