Last Weekend of Fun at the 2018 California State Fair!

Senior Savings Friday
Friday, July 27

Discount admission for seniors ages 62 & up before 8 p.m.! Plus, seniors ride free on the Grand Carousel and the Giant Wheel. Come on out and enjoy the Fair for the last weekend! Senior Savings tickets are $10 per person.

Monster Trucks!
Friday, July 27
Rodeo Arena
Ready for rip-roaring, exhilarating fun? Take a ride on the Monster Trucks! Rides available throughout the day for just $10 per rider.

It's All About the Llamas and Alpacas!

Friday, July 26
Tractor Supply Co. Big Barn

If you haven't seen them already, Friday is the day these cool animals take over the Fair! Drop by the Tractor Supply Co. Big Barn all day for a chance to see and even interact with the llamas and alpacas! The Llama & Alpaca Halter Class kicks the day off at 10 a.m., and Pooh Corners (Walk-A-Llama/Alpaca) rounds out the day at 7 p.m. Check the schedule for more shows and activities featuring the lanky llamas and alpacas!
View Schedule

Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Friday - Sunday, July 27 - 29 starting at 2:15 p.m.
Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand
The last weekend of live horse racing is here. See one of the oldest sports in the country right here at the California State Fair. First post time begins at 2:15 p.m. Stop by early and learn how to place your bets, or Spin-To-Win at the wheel of cool prizes!

Fireworks Presented by Dish
Friday - Saturday at 10 p.m.
Stay 'til the end of the Fair and look up to see the fireworks show in the night sky! You can watch them from almost anywhere on the Fairgrounds, the show starts at 10 p.m. What a way to end the day!
Cool Events Ahead
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
Saturday, July 28

Little dogs with big dreams are coming to the California State Fair this Saturday! Witness the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at the Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand at 2:00 p.m. and root for your favorite Dachshund!
Súper Gran Jaripeo
Sunday, July 29

Located in the Rodeo Arena, watch the excitement of live bull riding and then dance the night away at the concert following the show! Catch all the excitement at 5 p.m. Click here to buy tickets for the show!
Out at the Fair
Sunday, July 29

Celebrate LGBTQ Pride at the Fair this Sunday! At 1:00 p.m. catch "Out at the Races" at the Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstand, at 6:00 p.m. jump into the group photo at the Main Gate, and then at 6:30 p.m. witness the Diva Drop at the Bungee Jump in the Carnival!

California State Fair Cornhole Championship

Sunday, July 29
Bring your own bags and get ready for the Cornhole Championship! Register as a junior (Ages 8 - 14) or as an adult in the Single or Doubles league. Click here to register for the Championship!
Guess What!

Did you spot ZZ Top?

Guitarist and lead vocalist, Billy Gibbons, loved the livestock and couldn't wait to go in the petting zoo! You never know who you're going to run into at the California State Fair!

Toyota Concert Series - The Greg Kihn Band
Friday, July 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Golden 1 Main Stage

The Greg Kihn Band takes the stage Friday night and will be serving up some good ol' American Rock! Belt out the lyrics to hits like "The Breakup Song" and "Jeopardy" and enjoy the night! This concert is free with your Fair admission, or you can buy tickets for reserved seating.
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