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Times Like These at the 2025 California State Fair!

Times Like These at the 2025 California State Fair!

171 Years of California State Fair! We are celebrating 171 Years of the California State Fair. Each year, for 17 days of summer, the CA State Fair brings together the best of what the Golden State has to offer agriculture, technology, entertainment, and family fun. With the theme: 'Times Like These', we pay homage to a nostalgic past that has brought us a prosperous present which leads to a promising future. Important dates and info: NEW HOURS: Monday-Thursday Gates open at 4 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Media Day: Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Opening Day: Friday, July 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Closing Day: Sunday, July 27, Gates close at 8 p.m. No re-entry after 6 p.m. Ways to Save! • Costco 'Times Like These' Packs • Kids' Day/$2 Rides- Kids 12 and under get in FREE and rides are only $2 for everyone! • NEW – 'Family Discount Day' Mondays - For the two hours of the Fair (4-6 p.m.), tickets are $2 for everyone! • NEW – 'Ride and Save Day' Wednesdays - Butler Amusement will provide a $10 discount on ride passes. • Save Mart – Discount Admission Tickets & Carnival Ride Wristbands • Senior Day Friday • SMUD Giving Fridays (July 11, 18 & 25) – Bring 5 non-perishable food items and receive a FREE Ticket to the Fair New This Year: • Butler Amusement- NEW RIDE! The Invader- Imported from the Netherlands and standing an impressive 45 feet tall, The Invader is not for the faint of heart. This ride will have you gripping your seat as six, four-passenger pods of a total of 24 seats spinning at a breathtaking 24 RPM, generating intense centrifugal forces that will leave you breathless. • The Budweiser Clydesdales (July 11-13 and 17-20, 6-8pm) • 'CaLOWfornia Love' The Lowrider Culture Exhibit - Immerse yourself in California car culture with a showcase of vibrant lowriders, custom paint jobs, and hydraulic-powered rides. • DJ Diesel (July 11) - "Shaq's BASS ALL-STARS". • SMUD Giving Fridays (NEW DAY!) • CA State Fair BBQ Competition (July 12) – Last year was just a taste-test! The 2025 California State Fair BBQ Competition turns up the heat as top pit masters battle for the Golden Bear trophy! Guests get to taste and vote in the People's Choice judging. • 2025 Series Daily CA State Fair Themed Cancellation Stamps – Collect Fair memories by sending an official California State Fair Station cancellation stamp. There is a new design each day. • CA State Fair Inaugural Film Festival (July 11) - The film festival was open to California residents 18 and older, this new festival showcases original short films and animations. Entries were judged on storytelling, cinematography, directing, acting, editing, and artistic impact. Discover bold new voices in California filmmaking! • Commercial Craft Beer Awards Luncheon at Rock and Brews (NEW LOCATION!) • POPnology - Explore the intersection of pop culture and technology with hands-on exhibits inspired by science fiction, innovation, and imagination. • Truck and Tractor Pulls– (July 19) Watch raw power in action as roaring engines and heavy-duty machines battle in a high-powered showdown as trucks and tractors compete in a thrilling test of strength and horsepower. • Water Wonders Fountain and Light Show - Enjoy a spectacular light and water show. • Wild Science - Discover the wild side of science with exciting, interactive experiments and jaw-dropping demonstrations for all ages. All About the Kiddos! • Butler Amusement Kids' Park • Captain Jack Spareribs • California Fresh Exhibit • CA Junior Chef Cooking Challenge (July 22) • CA State Fair Farm • Incredible Me • Life's Big Ag-Venture • Wild Science • Wild World Adventure • Youth Mariachi Competition sponsored by T-Mobile, California Lottery & Cricket • Tree Circus Time for Adult fun! • CA Cannabis Exhibit • Estrella Jalisco Cantina 1854 • Don Julio Outlaw Country & Western Bar • Michelob Ultra Sports Bar • Crown Royal SacTown Social Bar • Save Mart Wine Garden • Twists and Hops - Pretzels and beer New Food • Boba King – Boba and spam fries • Chando's Tacos • Dubai Chocolate Cups • Island Fin Poke • Rescafe Coffee • Woodfired Flatbreads featuring CA sourced ingredients • Fire Roasted Artichoke with Lemon-Chive Aioli & Garlic Butter • "Celebration of Sourdough!"-Fire Roasted with Dipping Sauces & Accompaniments • "The Best of the Wurst"-Silva Sausages from Northern California with Homemade Warm German Potato Salad-Bratwurst, Sweet Chile Mango, Beef Hot Link & Chicken Apple • Golden Fry House-"House of Sauced & Tossed!" Fries & Tenders-Fried in 100% Beef Tallow-Garlic-Parmesan, Buffalo-Blue with Celery, Honey Sriracha BBQ, Korean Gojuchang, Carolina Gold BBQ, Chile-Lime, Thai Street Fries.
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