Now in its 162nd year, the California State Fair returns to Sacramento for a fun- and sun-filled 17 days. Starting this Friday, July 10 and running through Sunday, July 26, the fair promises all the exhibits, animals, carnival games, rides and, of course, delicious food you’ve come to expect.
Special to this year’s fair are the nightly Toyota Concert Series and other live entertainment, the Best of California Brewfest, wine tasting, horse racing and other sporting events. Ticket prices start at $12 for adults, $8 for children over 4. For the full range of ticket prices, concert admission and ride wristbands, as well as all other fair information go to: