For more than 165 years, the California State Fair has showcased the Best of California and Cal Expo has been a venue for more than 200 events a year.

2025 California State Fair . Mark your calendars! CA State Fair returns on July 11-27, 2025 for another amazing 17 days of amazing Exhibits, Entertainment, Livestock and Food!

Northern California's largest reptile show returns to Sacramento the weekend of April...

Verified tickets are only sold by Cal Expo & CA State Fair through Etix and at the Box Office. We cannot guarantee tickets purchased from any third-party sellers. However, we have partnerships with Costco, Save Mart, and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.

2024 California State Fair Map; Hours. View Hours; Parking. Parking for the California State Fair: $15; General Parking for most interim events & shows: $10; Parking for concerts: $20; Parking for events at Heart Health Park: $15-20; Sacramento Republic RC Soccer Matches: $15; Cash and most major credit cards are accepted for parking payment.

Embark on an enchanting journey through this extraordinary exhibit, curated in the salon style, featuring meticulously selected masterpieces from the Fine Art and Photography competition. Discover the opulence of the gallery walls as you explore the kaleidoscopic universe of visual creativity crafted by California’s esteemed artists.

Brand SpecialAwards Award Score Vintage Wine Name Wine Type GrapeVariety Region Appellation; Sakura: Best Micro Other: Gold: 95: 2013: Aphelion: Late Harvest Tempranillo

California Exposition and State Fair will enforce a Clear Bag Policy to reduce security screening interactions and expedite entry to Fairgrounds. Guests can carry in blankets and jackets as long as they are readily available for screening at entry.

We are grateful that we can highlight performers from around the state, allowing Fair guests to discover and enjoy California talent. Entertainment Applications for Bands & Musicians and Dance & Other Performances will be available online beginning January 1, 2025.

The California State Fair values media coverage and encourages media to attend the California State Fair to gather story content. To accommodate the needs of the media, the Cal Expo Media Center opens 30 days prior to the start of the annual California State Fair.