There's an activity for everyone at this year's State Fair, from your lowrider-loving primo to your banda-loving tia.

A 1967 Chevy Impala Fastback lowrider owned by Adrianna Echeverria displayed in the California State Fair’s lowrider exhibit ...

Temperatures are in the 90s, making it perfect to head to the California State Fair.

From plates hitting all food groups and refreshing fried zucchini to a cheesy rainbow surprise, here’s what hit and what ...

Contestant Molly Schuyler of Maryland wins a semifinal of the corn dog eating contest at the California State Fair in Sacramento on July 18, 2025. Schuyler, who advanced to the final, won the contest ...

On Monday, new reduced operating hours went into effect at the California State Fair, with the gates not opening until the ...

Teo Torres explains how to get into the California State Fair for free.

The California Mid-State Fair is back for its 79th year, and for many on the Central Coast, it’s more than just a summer ...

While some traditions never change at the California State Fair, big crowds are cruising on over to a new attraction.

The California State Fair returns to Cal Expo in Sacramento from July 11–27 for its 171st year, with fireworks, entertainment ...

But the celebration comes amid new financial strain. California’s excise tax on legal cannabis recently increased from 15% to ...

Cal Expo and the State Fair enforce a clear bag policy with few exceptions. Clutches with wrist straps no larger than 5 inches by 8 inches, and clutches with shoulder straps within the same size limit ...