California State Fair opens Friday with new hours, classic traditions galore

The sights, sounds, and scents of summer will come alive again in Sacramento this week as the California State Fair returns to Cal Expo beginning Friday, July 11, and continuing through Sunday, July 27.

Celebrating 171 years of tradition, the 2025 California State Fair promises an expanded lineup of entertainment, culinary attractions, agricultural showcases, live music performances and action-packed Grandstand events. Organizers have themed this year’s celebration “Times Like These,” evoking a nostalgic look back at summer memories while also embracing new experiences for a modern audience.

Updated hours and expanded entertainment

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