CA State Fair Special Events

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CA Produce Trivia

California Produce Trivia

We challenge YOU to prove your produce prowess with CA Produce Trivia!
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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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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 better pay only $10 admission.
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Fair Fireworks

End your night at Fair with a spectacular display of fireworks that illuminate the skies!
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Horse Racing at Miller Lite Grandstand Simulcast Satellite Wagering Horse Racing

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Watch Thoroughbred Horse Racing during the Fair!
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Titan Monster Truck

Big O Tires Monster Truck Mayhem

Watch in awe as the mighty Titan, Hillbilly, Obsessed, and Wild Card trucks compete.
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Made in CA

Made in California

This fashion show proudly showcases the creativity and style that’s made in California!
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Out at the Fair

Come celebrate diversity at the annual Out at the Fair! Everyone is welcome.
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Save Mart Employee Cooking Challenge

Teams of 2 current employees of Save Mart compete in a live cooking challenge.
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Junior Livestock Awards Ceremony

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

Postal Service Cooking Challenge

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

Save Mart Pie Eating Contest

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

Watch the Judging happen before your eyes!
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Corndogs for corndog eating contest

Corn Dog Eating Contest

Participants will be given a set time to eat as many corn dogs as they can.
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CA Professional Chef Challenge

CA Professional Chef Challenge

California is bursting with rising star chefs who make our state’s bounty really shine!
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2 Destruction Derby Cars

Big O Tires Demolition Derby

If you’re looking for impacts, crashes, and twisted metal, you’re in the right place.
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Multicultural Gospel Celebration Flyer

Multicultural Gospel Celebration

A spiritually uplifting experience with choirs, groups, ensembles, and more!
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Two women holding glasses of beer at Brewfest

Best of California Brewfest

Savor and taste award-winning flavors of California's craft beer scene.
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SMUD Giving Monday at the Fair

Donate and get into the world-renowned CA State Fair & Food Festival FREE!
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Kevin Cooper Jr. being presented a scholarship grant check from Friends of the California state fair

Ag Heritage Club Awards Ceremony

Start your Fair day with a breakfast and celebrate California's farming legacy.
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Junior Chef Cooking Challenge

Junior Chefs will create and prepare an original recipe against each other!
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Poppy waving and standing near tables full of cupcakes

Poppy’s Birthday

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

Recognizing the talented winners of the Dairy Livestock Competitions.
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Military and Veterans standing in a group photo

Appreciation Day

A day revolved around immense appreciation for military, veteran & first responders.
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Man cooking

Dinner 911! Cooking Challenge

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

Lucha Xtreme

Hosting the best lucha libre and American styles of professional wrestling!