California State Fair 2023 Guide

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The California State Fair will be returning to Sacramento in mid-July.

People attending the fair from July 14 to July 30 will be able to see live performances, competitions, cooking challenges and eat their way through a food festival.

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your State Fair experience.

Location:

Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd Sacramento, CA 95815 United States

The Main Gate is located on Exposition Boulevard and Heritage Way.

Dates:

July 14– July 30

Box Office Hours

July 5 – July 7: 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
July 7 – July 9: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
July 10 – July 13: 10 a.m – 6 p.m.
July 14 – July 16: 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Opening weekend)
July 17 – July 20: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
July 21 – July 23: 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
July 24 – July 27: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
July 28 – July 30: 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Closing Night Hours:
- No handstamps after 6:30 p.m.
- No re-entry after 7:00 p.m.
- Parking gates close at 7 p.m.
- No automobile access at Main Gate Loop after 7 p.m.
- No admission after 8 p.m.
- Box office closes at 8 p.m.
- Uber & Lyft pick up at Lot B

Tickets:

Unlimited Ride Wristband: $37 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Unlimited Ride Wristband: $42 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays)
- Unlimited Ride wristbands include the sky ride
Adult Daily Admission: $14 for an advanced ticket and $16 for regular admission
Senior Daily Admission: $10 advanced ticket and $12 regular admission (Ages 62+)
Carnival Tickets $1 each ticket (Must be purchased in carnival)
Carnival Fast Pass $10 (Must be purchased in carnival)

Admission for children ages 4 and younger is free. Visit the Cal Expo admissions page for more information on booking tickets.

Parking:

State Fair Parking: $15
General Parking (events and shows): $10
Concert Parking: $15

Cash and credit cards are accepted forms of payment, according to the Cal Expo website.

Packages:

Fun Pack $49.99
- 4 single-day general admissions
- 4 ride tickets (each good for one ride in the Carnival or on the Monorail)
- 1 parking pass
State Fair Season Pass $35.99
- Daily State Fair admission
Three daily parking passes package $30
- 1 parking pass valid per day