California State Fair announces plan to move from summer to fall by 2027
A summer tradition in Sacramento will soon be moving to a slightly later, and hopefully cooler, date in the coming years.
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A summer tradition in Sacramento will soon be moving to a slightly later, and hopefully cooler, date in the coming years.
California State Fair officials say they saw another increase in attendance for this year's edition of the summer tradition.
On the final Friday night at the California State Fair, some people are worried it might actually be a little too chilly. It's a stark contrast to the past two years, when more than half the days reached triple digits.
A new exhibit at the California State Fair is trying to encourage more people to cultivate their own cannabis at home.
On Monday, new reduced operating hours went into effect at the California State Fair, with the gates not opening until the afternoon.
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The California State Fair saw its busiest closing weekend since before the pandemic.
The extremely hot temperatures over the past few weeks have fair officials considering making changes next year.
A new survey is saying that the California State Fair is one of the best family-friendly attractions in the country. The fair made a top 10 list of fun things to do this summer.
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Some rides are temporarily closed this weekend as the mercury spikes, but others are nice and shaded.
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