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.
In what will be a first at the California State Fair, thoroughbred horse racing at Cal Expo has been suspended in 2025.
Kicking off the 2025 Toyota Concert Series for the California State Fair is Grammy winner Chris Bridges, better known as rapper Ludacris.
It may still be winter, but Cal Expo is already making plans for the state fair by changing a long-standing tradition.
On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days.
Sacramento's record-breaking heat could impact the start date of future state fairs. A recent survey shows that 69% of people favor moving the fair away from July, the hottest month of the year.
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For the first time, you can buy and use marijuana on the fairgrounds at the California State Fair.
The 2024 California State Fair opens up for its more than two-week run at Cal Expo on Friday.
It's the first day of the California State Fair.
For the first time in its history, the California State Fair will be offering attendees of legal age the choice to buy some weed.
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.
It was a record-breaking day of heat in Sacramento on Sunday, and it coincided with the opening weekend of the California State Fair.
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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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State fair organizers also want to make sure people are aware of new protocols designed to protect fair goers and staff.
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A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened near Hagginwood Park in North Sacramento earlier this year.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
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