Media Credential Application

Applications are now being accepted for media credentials! Thank you for your interest in providing media coverage of the 2024 California State Fair.

To apply for credentials, please follow the following instructions:

• Download and fill out the Megan’s Law form
• Provide a copy of a valid government issued ID
• Place the documents in an envelope with your name and “Media 106”
• Drop off the envelope to the Media Center on the west side of the Administration Building or mail the envelope to:

CA State Fair
Attn: Media 106
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

*NOTE: Once your Megan’s Law information has been processed and approved by the Cal Expo Police Department, your documents will be shredded.

In order to process your application expeditiously, please provide links to the stories you covered for the 2023 CA State Fair. You can send those links to media@calexpo.com. Include your name and media outlet. You will receive an email once your application is approved.

Credentials must be picked up no later than Friday, June 28, 2024. 

Reminder: Credentials are assigned to a media organization, not an individual person, and can be only used by approved members of your organization. When requesting a specific number of media credentials please refer to the guide below:

• Television – maximum of 12
• Radio – maximum of 8
• Print – maximum of 4
• Freelance Photography/Reporters – maximum of 2
• Social Media Influencers/Online Outlets- maximum of 2

Applications will not be processed after Wednesday, July 17, 2024.