SACRAMENTO, Calif — With a heatwave taking a brief break this week, it's the perfect time to enjoy everything from award-winning concert performers, corndogs and carnival rides at the 2023 California State Fair.
The state fair is in the middle of its 17-day run, and this year, the fair is bringing in some big names for its annual concert series. Still to come are performances from Ashanti, LeAnn Rimes, Kool & the Gang, Scotty McCreery and more.
If you're already set on going to the fair and just need a beeline to the ticket information page, you can click HERE.
For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Wednesday. Remember, the hours are subject to change.
Hours of operation: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Carnival hours: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Kids Park Hours: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.
LeAnn Rimes performs July 19
The Grammy Award-winning country singer takes the Golden 1 Stage Wednesday at 8 p.m. during the Toyota Concert Series. All shows are free with general admission, and reserved seats closer to the action are $25.
Check out the California State Fair Spotify playlist to hear all the bands and artists performing during the Toyota Concert Series.
Fair food
Food vendors are open daily, click here for the full list.
- The California State Fair and Food Festival has a pass that gives out four tickets for $34 that can be redeemed at vendors who are part of the food festival. Look for the purple flags to find participating vendors.
- 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Free Seasoning & Spice Rub sampling by Papwa Flavor of Roseville @ Taster's Road.
- 6 p.m.: Cooking With Beer @ Cooking Demonstration.
Fun for the Family
- 11 a.m.: Cavalcade of Horses Meet and Greet at the Kids Play Center @ Rodeo Arena
- 12 p.m.: California Produce Trivia @ the Save Mart California's Kitchen Cooking Theater in building B
- 12 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses (Novice Tricks Riders) @ Rodeo Arena
- 1 p.m.: Tanzanite African Acrobats @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 1 p.m.: Forever Dancerettes @ the Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 2 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses (Obstacle Course Demonstration) @ Rodeo Arena
- 3 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses (Mamas & Babies) @ Rodeo Arena
- 3 p.m.: Master Hypnotist Tina Marie @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 3:30 p.m.: Ohana O' Lokomaika'I Dancers @ the Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 4 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses (Tennessee Gliders) @ Rodeo Arena
- 4 p.m.: Tanzanite African Acrobats @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 5 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses (International Carousel of Breeds) @ the Rodeo Arena
- 6 p.m.: Master Hypnotist Tina Marie @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 6:30 p.m.- Cavalcade of Horses (El Centenario Drill Team & National Anthem) @ Rodeo Arena
- 6:30 p.m.: U-Jam Fitness @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 7 p.m.: Tanzanite African Acrobats @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 7 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses (Mane Event: Modern Musicals) @ Rodeo Arena
- 9 p.m.: Master Hypnotist Tina Marie @ the PG&E Center Stage
Concerts
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Jimmy Ashley @ the Save Mart Wine Garden
- 2 p.m., 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.: The Drum Heads @ The PG&E Center Stage
- 2 p.m.: Nevermind Sacramento (Nirvana tribute band) @ the Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Jimmy Becker and Jay Rin @ the Save Mart Wine Garden
- 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: More Plants @ the Coors Light Blues & Brew Stage
- 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Dave Badilla the One Man Band @ Langunitas Craft Beer Stage
- 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Sugarplum The Band @ the Coors Light Blues & Brew Stage
- 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Heirloom @ the Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
Maps
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