WHAT
Cal Expo is pleased to invite the community to celebrate July 4th at Cal Expo at the Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand. Bring the family, enjoy live music, have a picnic, and see the best fireworks show in the city.
WHEN
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the event ends at 10:00 p.m.
Live entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m.
Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
WHERE
Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand at Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
Please enter through Blue Gate at Challenge Way and Exposition Blvd.
WHO
Food and beverage vendors that will be on-site:
- Cloud Nine – Shaved Ice
- Fiesta’s Mexican – Tacos, Burritos, Nachos
- Eddie’s Hot Doggin – Gourmet Hot Dogs, fresh Lemonade
- Get Juiced – Kettle corn, Funnel Cakes, fresh Lemonade
- Maui Wowie – Smoothies, coffee
- Sweet Valley Roasting Co – Roasted Veggies, Stuffed potatoes, Kettle Corn
- Baja Grill – Hamburgers, Sausages, Hot Dogs, Fries, Craft Beers,
- GA Bar – featuring craft cocktails, Craft Beers, Wines by the glass
Live Entertainment:
- 6:00 p.m. – 24K Magic Live Tribute Band & The Bruno Boys Dance Team
- 7:15 p.m. – Rachel Steele
- 8:30 p.m. – National Lines
- 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks Show by Pyro Engineering
Fireworks are courtesy of the City and County of Sacramento and Cal Expo.
COST
General Admission: FREE
Reserved Seats: $10
Parking: $15/car
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Fireworks, cans, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages, weapons and all animals (except service animals) are prohibited. This will be strictly enforced throughout the Fairgrounds and in the parking lot area.
Bags and ice chests will be searched at the gate.
Metal detectors will be in place as guests enter the fairgrounds. Please give yourself extra time to get through security.
Food vendors will be on-site with food to purchase.
Road closures will be in effect from 9:30 - 11 p.m.
- Business 80 - Eastbound and westbound Exposition Blvd. off-ramps
- Business 80 - Northbound and southbound Arden Way off-ramps
- Eastbound Highway 160 exit to eastbound Arden Way
Heavy vehicle traffic is expected, so please arrive early. The Cal Expo Police Department would also like to remind the public that it is a violation of the vehicle code to stop on the freeway, or any surface street to watch the fireworks.
FOR MEDIA ONLY
Photos or video of the fireworks rack construction is available starting Monday, July 2 at 2pm. Photo or video of the fireworks loading is available at 10am on Tuesday, July 3.
Live shots to preview the fireworks show are available the morning of Wednesday, July 4. Media can also cover the July 4th at Cal Expo festivities and fireworks show the evening of Wednesday, July 4.
To coordinate morning coverage please contact Sabrina Washington, Media Director at swashington@calexpo.com or (510)378-0822. To coordinate evening coverage please contact Darla Givens, Media Director at dgivens@calexpo.com or (916)247-2060.
