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California Exposition & State Fair

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The California Exposition & State Fair (CE&SF) is an independent state agency established by law and governed primarily by the California Department of Food and Agriculture codes. Governed by an appointed Board of Directors, daily operations are managed by a permanent staff of 100. During the State Fair more than 2,000 temporary employees are hired for the event's duration. The CE&SF is a self-sufficient operation receiving no government funding and yet has an estimated economic impact of more that $156.7 million on the region.

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    California Exposition & State Fair

    1600 Exposition Blvd.
    Sacramento, CA 95815

    Phone: (916) 263-FAIR   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    05/24/12- 05/28/12

    76th Annual Sacramento County Fair Cal Expo 76th Annual Sacramento County Fair Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo May 24-May 28, 2012 The 2012 Sacramento County Fair celebrates 76 years of fair memories and magic at Cal Expo! Carnival, food, barn animals, music, shopping, bull riding, and the popular demolition derby will entertain you, your friends, and your family for hours.

  • Upcoming Events

    07/04/12

    Sacramento Independence Day Celebration 2012 Cal Expo Sacramento Independence Day Celebration 2012 Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 4, 2012 Cal Expo annually joins the City and County of Sacramento to produce the largest-scale pyrotechnics display in the area’s history. The Independence Day Celebration is a family oriented collection of activities focused around our Nation’s birthday. The celebration begins with music provided by 107.9 The End, followed by a spectacular live performance by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. Poppy, the State Fair Mascot, is always on hand to entertain the...

    07/12/12- 07/29/12

    159th Annual California State Fair Cal Expo 159th Annual California State Fair Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 12-July 29, 2012 BIG FUN for Everyone: In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world. The 159th California State Fair theme is FUN that Moves You! It's all about BIG FUN, and this year’s entertainment, exhibits, and coming attractions are predicted to get you out of your chair and to the State Fair for an exciting summer...

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/24/12- 05/28/12

    76th Annual Sacramento County Fair Cal Expo 76th Annual Sacramento County Fair Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo May 24-May 28, 2012 The 2012 Sacramento County Fair celebrates 76 years of fair memories and magic at Cal Expo! Carnival, food, barn animals, music, shopping, bull riding, and the popular demolition derby will entertain you, your friends, and your family for hours.

  • Upcoming Events

    07/04/12

    Sacramento Independence Day Celebration 2012 Cal Expo Sacramento Independence Day Celebration 2012 Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 4, 2012 Cal Expo annually joins the City and County of Sacramento to produce the largest-scale pyrotechnics display in the area’s history. The Independence Day Celebration is a family oriented collection of activities focused around our Nation’s birthday. The celebration begins with music provided by 107.9 The End, followed by a spectacular live performance by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. Poppy, the State Fair Mascot, is always on hand to entertain the...

    07/12/12- 07/29/12

    159th Annual California State Fair Cal Expo 159th Annual California State Fair Presented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 12-July 29, 2012 BIG FUN for Everyone: In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world. The 159th California State Fair theme is FUN that Moves You! It's all about BIG FUN, and this year’s entertainment, exhibits, and coming attractions are predicted to get you out of your chair and to the State Fair for an exciting summer...

• Past
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  • Past Events

    04/29/12	21st Annual Festival de la Familia Cal Expo
    03/08/12- 03/11/12	Sacramento Boat Show & Offroad Extravaganza Cal Expo
    03/08/12- 03/11/12	Spring RV Show Cal Expo
    02/26/12	Dream Wedding Show Cal Expo
    02/25/12	Capital Beerfest and Sacramento Brewers Showcase Cal Expo
    02/17/12- 02/19/12	2012 Sacramento Autorama Cal Expo
    01/27/12- 01/29/12	Northern California Home & Landscape Expo Cal Expo
    01/08/12	Bridal Showcase Cal Expo
    01/07/12- 01/08/12	McMann's Roadrunner Gun Show Cal Expo
    11/28/11- 12/24/11	Foothill Farms Christmas Tree Lot Cal Expo
    11/24/11- 11/27/11	Sacramento Hmong New Year Celebration Cal Expo
    11/19/11- 11/20/11	Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show Cal Expo
    11/18/11- 11/20/11	Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show Cal Expo
    11/17/11	Taste of Home Cooking School Cal Expo
    11/11/11- 11/13/11	Sacramento International Auto Show Cal Expo
    11/04/11- 11/06/11	Woodworking Show Cal Expo
    10/29/11	Exotic Halloween Ball Cal Expo
    10/22/11	Sacramento Aloha Festival Cal Expo
    10/14/11- 10/16/11	Sacramento's Fall Home Show Cal Expo
    10/13/11- 11/02/11	Fright Planet: World of Fear Haunted House Cal Expo
    10/07/11- 10/09/11	Golden State Street Rod Nationals Cal Expo
    10/01/11- 10/02/11	Jazzy Cats: A Haunted Weekend Cal Expo
    09/23/11- 09/25/11	The Log & Timber Home Show Cal Expo
    09/17/11	Oktoberfest Cal Expo
    09/09/11- 09/10/11	Care Package Donation Drive Cal Expo
    07/29/11	California State Fair: Taste & Celebrate the Best Cal Expo
    07/23/11	I2W at California State Fair 2011 Cal Expo
    07/19/11- 07/26/11	Foster Farms Free Kids Days at the California State Fair Cal Expo
    07/14/11- 07/31/11	158th Annual California State Fair Cal Expo
    07/04/11	Sacramento Independence Day Celebration Cal Expo
    06/10/11- 06/12/11	Western States Horse Expo Cal Expo
    05/26/11- 05/30/11	Sacramento County Fair Cal Expo
    05/21/11	Chhankata 2011 Cal Expo
    05/20/11- 05/22/11	Carson and Barnes Circus Cal Expo
    05/13/11- 05/15/11	Gem Faire Cal Expo
    05/07/11	Race for the Cure Cal Expo
    05/07/11	Sacramento Saturday Market- Benefitting Susan G. Komen Cal Expo
    04/14/11- 04/17/11	Dog Extravaganza Cal Expo
    04/07/11- 04/10/11	California State Flower, Food, & Garden Show Cal Expo
    04/03/11	20th Annual Festival de la Familia Cal Expo
    04/02/11- 12/17/11	Sacramento Saturday Market Cal Expo
    03/25/11- 03/26/11	Defenders of Freedom: Care Package Donation Drive Cal Expo
    03/24/11- 03/26/11	Quilt, Craft, and Sewing Festival Cal Expo
    03/10/11- 03/13/11	Sacramento Boat Show Cal Expo
    03/10/11- 03/13/11	Spring RV Show Cal Expo
    03/05/11	Sacramento Beer Week: Capital Beerfest Cal Expo
    03/05/11- 03/06/11	McMann's Roadrunner Gun Show Cal Expo
    03/04/11- 03/06/11	Sacramento Home & Garden Show Cal Expo
    02/26/11	Naughty Gras! Cal Expo
    02/20/11	Dream Wedding Show Cal Expo
    02/11/11- 02/13/11	Sacramento Autorama Cal Expo
    01/28/11- 01/30/11	Northern California Home & Landscape Expo Cal Expo
    01/09/11	Bridal Showcase Cal Expo
    01/01/11- 01/29/11	Cal Expo Harness Racing Cal Expo
    11/12/10- 11/14/10	Sacramento International Auto Show Cal Expo
    10/30/10	Exotic Halloween Ball Cal Expo
    10/16/10	Oktobeerfest Cal Expo
    10/01/10- 10/03/10	Golden State Street Rod Nationals Cal Expo
    08/13/10- 12/18/10	Cal Expo Harness Racing Cal Expo
    07/14/10- 08/01/10	157th Annual California State Fair Cal Expo
    07/04/10	Sacramento 4th of July Celebration Cal Expo
    06/11/10- 06/13/10	Western States Horse Expo Cal Expo
    05/27/10- 05/31/10	Sacramento County Fair Cal Expo
    05/14/10- 05/16/10	Gem Faire Cal Expo
    05/08/10	Race for the Cure Cal Expo
    04/25/10	19th Annual Festival de la Familia Cal Expo
    04/24/10- 04/25/10	Sacramento Green Expo Cal Expo
    04/17/10- 04/18/10	Sacramento Dog Show Cal Expo
    04/08/10- 04/11/10	California State Flower & Garden Show Cal Expo
    04/01/10- 06/12/10	Cal Expo Harness Racing Cal Expo
    02/28/10	Dream Wedding Show Cal Expo
    02/19/10- 02/21/10	Sacramento Autorama- 60 Years! Cal Expo
    11/12/09- 11/15/09	Sacramento International Auto Show Cal Expo
    10/31/09	Exotic Zone Ball 2009 Cal Expo
    10/16/09- 10/18/09	Sacramento's Fall Home Show Cal Expo
    09/06/09	Tops in Blue Air Force Show Cal Expo
    09/05/09	Blake Shelton Cal Expo
    09/04/09	Three Dog Night Cal Expo
    09/03/09	MC Hammer Cal Expo
    09/02/09	Lou Gramm Cal Expo
    08/26/09	Hullabaloo Music Festival Cal Expo
    08/25/09	Salvador Cal Expo
    08/24/09	Tonic Cal Expo
    08/21/09- 09/07/09	California State Fair Cal Expo
    08/21/09	David Cook Cal Expo
    08/21/09- 09/07/09	Sacramento Children's Museum Exhibit Cal Expo
    07/09/09	California Grape & Gourmet Sacramento Convention Center
    07/04/09	Sacramento 4th of July Celebration featuring Mobility Cal Expo
    05/09/09	Susan G. Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure Cal Expo
    02/13/09- 02/16/09	Surf & Turf- Sports, Boat & RV Show Cal Expo
    02/06/09- 02/08/09	Sacramento Autorama Cal Expo
    01/11/09	Bridal Showcase Cal Expo
    01/10/09- 01/11/09	The Great Train Expo Cal Expo
    10/03/08- 10/05/08	Golden State Street Rod Nationals Cal Expo

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    • Event Name: 158th Annual California State Fair
      "why so earlie"
      Comment posted by: loudema pickering from reno nv, Jul 05, 2011
      

      why would u move the fair to july? born and raised in sacramento ca. never have i know it to not start in aug and end in sept. why did it chance

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      why would u move the fair to july? born and raised in sacramento ca. never have i know it to not start in aug and end in sept. why did it chance

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    • Event Name: 158th Annual California State Fair
      "Be Mindful"
      Comment posted by: Alissa Taaca from Sacramento, CA, Apr 25, 2011
      

      The Fair Board is persistent on having the "Birthing" exhibits at this year's fair, despite the errant pregnant cow & her unborn calf being gunned down last year after escaping from the exhibit. The... Expand

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      The Fair Board is persistent on having the "Birthing" exhibits at this year's fair, despite the errant pregnant cow & her unborn calf being gunned down last year after escaping from the exhibit. The cow was referred to as a "nut job" & ordered security to shoot her and they did, 7 times! There must have been a dozen farmers, cowboys, stockhandlers nearby, and THIS was the best they could do? Unacceptable! People need to be able to make an informed decision on whether they feel they should support the CA State Fair or not. As for me.... NOT! Collapse

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    • Event Name: 158th Annual California State Fair
      "Change the treatment of animals at fair"
      Review posted by: Michelle Kunert from Sacramento Ca, Dec 27, 2010
      

      The last state fair a cow whom escaped the "birthing exhibit" got shot to death, which has led to public demand to stop such animal exhibits. The oher animals at the state fair are placed under just... Expand

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      The last state fair a cow whom escaped the "birthing exhibit" got shot to death, which has led to public demand to stop such animal exhibits. The oher animals at the state fair are placed under just as stressful and arid situations while staying at the outdated, unsubstantial and non-air conditioned buildings from when Governor Ronald Reagan decided to spend as cheaply as possible for Cal Expo's buildings. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Oktobeerfest
      "Don't waste your money !"
      Review posted by: Greatly Disappointed from Sacramento, CA, Oct 16, 2010
      

      This was a total disappointment. There were few beers that you couldn't just get in an average bar; the music was terrible and the entrance fee of $10 was WAY overpriced as was the beer. Go to a... Expand

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      This was a total disappointment. There were few beers that you couldn't just get in an average bar; the music was terrible and the entrance fee of $10 was WAY overpriced as was the beer. Go to a nice restaurant/bar/brewhouse and you can get much more for no entrance fee. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Oktobeerfest
      "Finally"
      Review posted by: Mark Johnson from Elk Grove, CA, Oct 11, 2010
      

      Finally, an Oktoberfest event in Sacramento. I'll be there!! Prosht!!

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      Finally, an Oktoberfest event in Sacramento. I'll be there!! Prosht!!

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    • Event Name: Oktobeerfest
      "First Beer Free!"
      Review posted by: PartyGirl from Sacramento, Oct 05, 2010
      

      I hear if you get advance tickets from Dimple Records, your first beer is free! Sounds fun Cal Expo!

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      I hear if you get advance tickets from Dimple Records, your first beer is free! Sounds fun Cal Expo!

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    • Event Name: Sacramento Autorama
      "autorama"
      Comment posted by: jason from sparks,nevada, Jan 14, 2010
      

      was wandering if the show is on this year and when

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      was wandering if the show is on this year and when

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    • Event Name: Hullabaloo Music Festival
      "Great Show!"
      Review posted by: Rocco from Magalia, California, Aug 28, 2009
      

      What a great show! Cannibal and the Headhunters were the first act and the excellent musicians for most of the acts and they rocked! Sonny Geraci was great! Merrilee Rush shined! And Jay and the... Expand

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      What a great show! Cannibal and the Headhunters were the first act and the excellent musicians for most of the acts and they rocked! Sonny Geraci was great! Merrilee Rush shined! And Jay and the Americans made it seem like everybody in attendance was singing along and clapping along with glee and fervor! It was awesome! My wife and I were singing all night! What a trip through time! It was like driving along the highway with your radio playing all your favorite oldies, only it was LIVE! And the bands were unique! We looked around to see everyone enjoying themselves immensely, and we had such a great time for only $20! Easily the steal of the year when it comes to concerts, so thank you Joey, Cannibal, Sonny, Americans, Merrilee, and Otis Day! You know it makes me wanna SHOUT! Thank you Hulabaloo! Thank you State Fair! Woo-Hoo! We are still singing two days later! Collapse

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    • Event Name: MC Hammer
      "Hammer, please don't hurt em!"
      Comment posted by: Sonya and Lil Man Jones from Sacramento, CA, Aug 12, 2009
      

      I love hammer! I'm glad he choose to do the state fair show for a reasonable price for those who haven't been able to venture out and seen him live. I'm glad he's making a comeback and I love his new... Expand

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      I love hammer! I'm glad he choose to do the state fair show for a reasonable price for those who haven't been able to venture out and seen him live. I'm glad he's making a comeback and I love his new TV show. It shows a lot of positivity to families and were one of them! Keep up the good work Hammer and please don't hurt em! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Sacramento 4th of July Celebration featuring Mobility
      "Mobility Air Force Band"
      Comment posted by: teerrhoi from Anchorage, AK, Jul 05, 2009
      

      This band is killer!

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      This band is killer!

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