FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2019

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2019 California State Fair Success Continues:
Fairgoers Donate 10,551 Pounds of Non-Perishable Foods,
While Livestock Auction Reaches Highest Bids Ever

(Sacramento, CA) – After an incredibly successful opening of the California State Fair & Food Festival – which saw the first ever eSports competition expanded due to popularity and sales for the Food Festival Pass far beyond projections, as well as no arrests for the first time in a decade – there is even more good news to highlight.

On Monday, as part of the Fair’s “SMUD Giving Mondays,” fairgoers brought in 10,551 pounds of non-perishable items for the Elk Grove Food Bank. Fairgoers will have a chance to contribute again next Monday for SMUD Giving Monday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendees can bring in 3 non-expired, non-perishable food items and get in free before 3 p.m.

In addition, on Sunday, young members of the 4-H, FFA, and Grange clubs participated in the highest grossing Sale of Champions in more than 10 years. During the prestigious annual livestock auction, buyers were able to bid on the best steers, lambs, barrows, goats, and rabbits that California has to offer. The total gross of the sale this year was more than $274,000 – the highest since 2008 and the second highest ever.

The Sale of Champions is a long-time tradition of the California State Fair. The winners of the livestock competitions are auctioned off to raise money for the youth who have dedicated hours of effort into raising animals.

“The California State Fair always strives to build on the success of previous years, especially when it comes to contributing to charitable organizations and youth,” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager and CEO. “We are thrilled to see records like these being broken at the 2019 California State Fair, and we are looking forward to more highlights in the days ahead.”

For a full list of special events and programs, visit the Fair online at CAStateFair.org or download the CA State Fair app to help.

About the California State Fair
The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs world-wide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology and the diversity of its people, traditions and trends that shape the Golden State's future. We invite you to join us for the 166th California State Fair, July 12 - 28, 2019.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2019 California State Fair Success Continues: Fairgoers Donate 10,551 Pounds of Non-Perishable Foods, While Livestock Auction Reaches Highest Bids Ever

2019 California State Fair Success Continues:
Fairgoers Donate 10,551 Pounds of Non-Perishable Foods,
While Livestock Auction Reaches Highest Bids Ever