The party started before the gates opened for Fair. Live entertainment included the characters Hotel Translyvania 3, the cast from The Horse Arena's "Mane Event," and the drumline from Natomas High School.
American funk band WAR started the 2018 Toyota Concert Series right. Everyone at the Golden 1 Stage was dancing to their hits "Spill the Wine," "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Low Rider."
The Taste of California Education Classes are in full swing this weekend. Learn the basics of wine tasting during the Wine Without Pretense Class on Saturday. Try cheese tasting with certified cheese professional Trevor Thomas. Both Saturday and Sunday boast How to Taste Honey classes, and learning the what makes an olive oil "virgin."
Selection of CA State Fair Grand Champion Market Animals
The top livestock animals get their turn in the spotlight during the Junior Market Animal Champion Drive. See who will walk away a winner on Saturday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tractor Supply Co. Big Barn.
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Horse racing just like the Kentucky Derby continues at Fair on Saturday and Sunday at 2:15 p.m. at the Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand.
Toyota Concert Series Day 2
Have your breath taken away by the second band of the Toyota Concert Series - Berlin ft. Terri Nunn. The concert starts at 8:00 p.m. at the Golden 1 Stage. To purchase reserved seats, click the button.
