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    3.4 (55 reviews)
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    Julie L.

    Sacramento county fair............. Eh? It's almost like, what's the point?! I understand that towns like to have a local fair, of course, but you have a STATE Fair that's like months apart. Really, really close together. Let's start with fees $10 parking. $12 for adults We went ON Memorial Day so military wife got in free AND, they tell my mom there's no senior discount. Really? Really? That right there was reason to not go. This doesn't even have the flair and fun of the state fair. No fancy exhibits. Just.... One SMALL vendor shopping place. Nothing of interest. Yes, they had fair food. And rides for the kids. Monorail doesn't even run! Save your money, save your time, and save me an eye roll that I even went for a few hours. Visit the Sacramento STATE Fair, only.

    Long lines!!!
    Omari D.

    Let's just say I'm looking forward to the State Fair... bigger food selections, rides & more spaciousness. Still a fun event with the weather permitting. Prices are high, but what Fair isn't, so don't come thinking it's an inexpensive event. It's all about the memories you make.. .Enjoyed the fair activities inside and the outdoor activities such as the Pig races & dog pool jumping. Entertaining but not really worth the price of admission for a large family. Suggest this as a date night!!

    2019 Sac County Fair.
    Nando V.

    This 2019 County Fair was whack as hell! They really didnt have much this year it seemed half the size of the fair last year. The only koo thing about this years county fair was the Rodeo bull ridding, just like any fair its always expensive, i paid 10 dollars for parking, the wife and i were hungry so we had paid 26 bucks for one bacon wrapped hotdog and a hot link with some chili cheese fries. We were waiting for our fries and were asked if we wanted tots instead because the fryers had broke down and they weren't able to make more chili fries. I passed on the tots and just wanted my money back. Honestly i was just disappointed that the fair was so small this year. The rodeo was pretty koo i had never seen bull ridding in person and it wad pretty awesome, other than the rodeo was the highlight of the whole fair. I dont think i'll come back next year i'll just wait for the state fair instead.

    This is Joey the goat.
    Bridget W.

    Honestly it did not occur to me that we had any local fair besides the giant State one. This wasn't half bad, and I can see the appeal. By far less crowds. Cheaper entrance fee ($5). Same batch of carnival rides for the kiddos. Large selection of animals in the livestock area. Goats, sheep, pigs, cows, rabbits and birds. It's definitely a tiny version of the State Fair tho. $10 parking, but a lot less parking lot trekking since it's such a smaller area of Cal Expo. No giant exhibit rooms, one mediocre shopping building and a lot less food. Bonus - virtually no lines anywhere. This seems like a much more family friendly mini fair. If it weren't for my niece showing her goat for FFA I personally wouldn't drag myself there for the cost. I am told there are Groupon deals though.

    Live Country music - get yer groove on!
    Anson W.

    For Californians, what better way to celebrate Memorial Day than at the fair in our state's capital? Every year for Memorial Day weekend, the Sacramento County Fair takes over the parking lot at Raging Waters for some good ol' country fun. DETAILS: ------------------------ Parking: $10, entrance at Challenge Way and Exposition Blvd Admission: Free for children 12 and under, $5 for everyone else THINGS TO SEE: ------------------------ * Demolition derby, the other favorite American pastime * Hypnotist show (free) * Variety shows like knife and torch juggling (free) * Live country music, cuz that's what we listen to 'round here (free) * Art and horticulture exhibits made by students from local schools (free) THINGS TO DO: ------------------------ * Mechanical bull riding * Lots of carnival rides and games * Livestock auction * Tons of shopping and food from local vendors * Zip line, rock climbing, water balls * Test driving Dodge trucks and Hummers The carnival rides are a bit pricey. $5 for a Ferris Wheel ride?? I remember back when I could ride one of those for two bucks. I'm sure showing my age... But fun is fun. And this fair has no shortage of it. So if you're within driving distance of Sac, get your cowboy hat on and head down to the fair before it's gone for another year!

    Wheelbarrow Garden Competition
    Kristian D.

    I finally had a chance to visit the Sacramento County Fair. Living in Sacramento means we have access to the California State Fair, making the county fair much less of an event. The county fair is located at the California Exposition grounds just like its much larger cousin. Parking is expensive and can be limited. The fair typically runs over Memorial Day Weekend for just a limited engagement. Most of the fair is on about half of the normal state fair area. On a positive note, the county fair is much cheaper and has a lot of the same food and shopping options. The weather can also be better. Mostly, the fair is constantly compared to the state fair. Attending a lesser event in the same location of the full state fair somehow makes it even worse. The exhibits are far smaller with a limited midway and ride selection. They do a decent job with limited resources though. I recommend just waiting for the full state fair instead of the Sacramento County Fair. It is a decent entertainment and option for the true farm competitions, but it just seems to be a tease for the full California State Fair later in the year.

    Watermelon Shaved Ice - Small
    Steph G.

    It's like the State Fair's sad step sibling... I didn't think I had any expectations, but I guess I did. For starters, parking is still $10 to park here, even though it isn't even half the size of the state fair. You have to enter at the entrance near the race track (but not by the miniature golfing spot, you've gone too far over there). It's only $5 to enter and and kids under 12 are free. What a steal, that seems so cheap these days, then you get inside and you realize why. Don't get me wrong, it's worth it for a couple hours of good ol cheap fun and people watching. Kinda like its cool older brother the State Fair, after you walk in to the right is all the food booths and some random little stalls selling randomness. Toward the left is the kid friendly ride area. Toward the back, just like at the State Fair, is all the animal exhibits. One of the regular tent buildings is open and cool inside, filled with random vendors selling even more random stuff. We let L ride a few rides and single tickets were $1.25 each, but if you pay with CC you had to spend over $10. They had unlimited wrist bands and ticket packages. Most rides were an average of 4 tickets. She enjoyed two rides and that seemed to adequately satisfy her for our day at the County Fair. They had a smaller version of a main stage, where you could sit under a shaded tarp on folding chairs, while also enjoying some entertainment -- which was really good actually, while your awesome BF waits in the long snow cone line for you and the troop! The snow cone/slush/shaved ice vendor is awesome! Wall got their shaved ice and we weren't just happy because it was almost 100 degrees. The flavor of their syrups and the texture of their shaved ice was good. Not Hawaii good, but really good for Sacramento! For a kids size it was $4 and for a small it was $5, both of which were perfect for sharing. Also, like most of these vendors, they charge $0.50 for using your CC. It seemed more so at this Fair, versus the State Fair, the 4H groups/kids are competing more with their animals. I could be completely wrong on this front, but it seemed that way when we walked through some of the hundreds of stalls of animals. They also have a petting zoo for $3 to enter and $1 for a cone filled with food to feed the animals. For any PETA loving people, sorry to report that they had to different set-ups to have pigs race each other and then ducks or some other animal/bird, I cannot remember at the moment. No race was happening when we were there, but we saw the area. If you plan it correctly, this could be a great time. Just don't go when it's sweltering hot, which is an obvious suggestion. Now I know why we don't go to the County Fair often...

    Waffle with Chicken!
    Stephanie W.

    Pretty small county fair, parking is $10. I think it would be better if it's little cheaper for parking since the county fair have few rides, shows & foods. It would be nice if they add more exhibitions so it is worth it to go and enjoy more than just short hours except the main shows.

    The 2017 fair map
    Joe R.

    Came here today spontaneously because my friend and I were driving by cal expo and saw signs! I came in with absolutely no expectations and I was happily surprised! Prices - make sure to bring CASH! a lot of the vendors were CASH ONLY. Parking was $10. Entrance was $6 and free entrance for children under 12. Then various other events like the tractor pull you can purchase tickets separately. Fair food is obviously overpriced so don't be surprised. I paid probably $8 bucks per food item, but the novelty and the experience of it makes it worth it! I didn't ride any rides so I cannot attest to the price of ride tickets. Food - I was really craving some fair food like fried Oreos and fried Twinkies and it did not disappoint! I got fried cheesecake and fried Nutella too! About $7-$8 bucks each. They also had elote on the cob or in a cup! Foot long corn dogs, tri tip sandwiches, cotton candy, ice cream, and even Thai food! There was plenty to choose from! They also had beer and wine for the adults who have small children! Needless to say, my belly was EXTREMELY satisfied. Atmosphere - there was a lot to do like rides, games, and shopping. The only reason im rating a 4/5 is because nothing, besides the food was really appealing to me. The vendors were a little disappointing, the rides looked cool but, again, I wasn't interested, and there seemed to be multiple of the same carnival games. There was entertainment that I did enjoy like dancing, a rock band, and a hypnotist...and JACK SPARERIBS! Overall it was a happy experience! I came for the food and did not leave disappointed !

    Had the best CA burrito here!
    Rachelle P.

    This afternoon with my in-laws it was my first time going to the Sac County Fair and wow do they have a lot to offer and for only $6.00 admission? What a deal, can't beat that! The fair is going on until Memorial day, for those wanting to check it out and they have a free app you can download that lists food vendors as well as the schedule of events held each day! I tried the CA burrito at Noel's Mexican Food and it was honestly hands down the best one I have ever had, I couldn't help but say mm the whole time I was eating it and my daughter loved it as well! The fair had a lot of animals, a private breastfeeding area for moms, which I took advantage of, many vendors, art, shows, a life sized chess board, was fun watching people play, Checkers, battleship display, even a statue of Gumby, rides, games, etc. It brings back childhood memories for me! Excited to check it out hopefully next year!

    This truck fries all kinds of sweets...
    Billy P.

    This is the first time I have made it to the Sacramento County Fair. First of all, I really like the fact that its not in the summertime so like the state fair here at Cal Expo I wasnt getting too much sun and I didnt have to deal with the heat factor. What I liked: Lots of parking available, admission price was cheap, not so crowded, various events onstage, variety of rides for kids, local schools arts and crafts display, variety of food at the fair. Disliked: Price for parking could be a little cheaper, no pre-screen security check (just walk in after giving ticket), wristband for rides was $25, petting zoo was not free, zipline or hamster ball in water was a separate price. The corndog eating contest was classic, nothing better than a local eating contest to bring out the finest people stuffing corndogs in the pie hole. The hypnotist show was Awesome!!! I couldn't stop laughing at the poor people hypnotized hugging unknown strangers and making animal noises...the greatest... My daughter and I had a great time, great weather, and some great fried oreos. Definitely will come back to next years county fair, bring back the hypnotist please!!!

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    Small and over priced. There's a reason why entrance is only $6 because the rides and games will make you go broke.

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    Sacramento Harvest Festival

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    This is my second time attending the Harvest Festival and it's just not worth it. I will say the…read morefirst time I came, it was $10 to park and $10 to enter but this time it was $10 to park and $5 to enter. Even then it didn't seem worth it. The space wasn't even at capacity for vendors and a majority of the vendors seemed like food items. I've purchased wholesale items before for my small business and a vast majority of the clothing is white labeled and marked up at a huge increase, which I get but don't try and pass it off as homemade. There was a sign for a full bar and maybe 3 food truck vendors as well as a live singer for entertainment. There is also a large sign stating no video or photography of vendor items which is kind of a bummer. Took me about 40 minutes to make my around the entire thing and I ended up purchasing nothing. Side note - the fliers they sent out to their mailing list says you can purchase tickets online for $6.50 but you also have to pay a processing fee BUT buying at the door is a flat $5, makes no sense. And there is no benefits to doing so online because you still wait in the same line as regular at the door ticket purchasers.

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    We have attended the Buddhist church Japanese food & cultural bazaar so so many many times. This…read moreyear 2025 it was expected to be 100 degrees. Thank goodness the band we came for started playing at 11 AM. Even then it was toasty already that we decided to leave early like before 1 PM. A suggestion is they need misters to combat the heat! We were at another different kind of festival where there were fan misters! My wife loved it! We ran into old friends. This year we didn't bother getting food bc the lines were crazy busy but my wife is on a special diet so she can't eat much of the food anyway. Many people around us bought food & the sizes looked smaller. We were even tempted to buy Gunther's freezes! Now that was super smart to have for sale, very refreshing! The teriyaki beef sammy was huge I heard this year. Inside the church gym they sold sushi & udon. Outside the food was for sale & the lines forked for days. So you must be patient. This year like the last year it was only a 1 day event. I think since Covid it has changed considerably bc before it used to be a 2 days event. I'm sure we will try again if we aren't gone traveling & the weather is cooler! I know fat chance that happens! It's like the live band Eastwind always brings the HEAT!!! There has been an occasional time that it was cool that day. That's very rare though. Maybe next year! Heehee. Watch my wife book a trip! We shall see...

    This year was my first time coming to the Japanese & Cultural bazaar. I've always wanted to check…read moreit out, but my schedule has never allowed me to. I met up with friends and ran into friends I haven't seen in a while so this was a nice meet up. I arrived early as my friend has a table and we checked out the different food offerings and split up because the lines were going to be long so each person took on another order and got in line and bought the food to make the process faster. There was so much food to choose from I was so excited! We got Yakisoba noodles, Udon noodles, teriyaki grilled chicken, rice, and my favorite!! The beef sandwich it was huge! And Spicy tuna sushi rolls. They had desserts of all kinds for sell, but I didn't get any it looked amazing thought. It was a lot of people and long lines everywhere. I had a great time enjoying food with friends and just mingling. I will definitely come back next year it is well worth it and the food is fantastic! They also had a band performing ol'skool music. If you haven't been you have to check it out. You will not be disappointed.

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    4.1
    (42 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    This was the first year I attended the Farm to Fork Street Festival and I'm so sad I missed out on…read moreyears of fun. No worries though, this has become a must attend event for my family. The festival was Friday and Saturday for 2024 and we attended on the Friday. It's free to enter. We arrived on the earlier side, around 5pm and it wasn't too crowded and lines for food were short. We grabbed drink tickets, which were reasonably priced- $8 for beer, $12 for cocktails and I think $10 for wine (we didn't get any wine though). There was music, a silent disco, local vendors, and on Friday there was a private Grand Tasting event that costs extra and was sold out the day of the event. We ended up stopping for drinks with Midtown Spirits, grabbed some adobo bacon jerky with Baboy Boys, a chicken and rice plate with Sweet Mother 101 and a bucket of lumpia and chicharones from Lumpia Bucket. It seemed like prices were a bit more festival prices than everyday prices, but the food was good! We walked around for a while, visited some of the interactive booths/vendors and headed out after a few hours. As we were leaving the crowds were getting larger and the lines were getting longer. They had music going throughout the event, and it was fun to listen to. Next year we plan to come on Saturday and start early in the day again. We would also consider doing the Grand Tasting in the future.

    Just ok. Not very many vendors as last year. Very disappointed, no good food to get. Went home…read morehungry. Music is really loud near food court. It's to be expected. Still ok walking around . Love the fruit drinks at Estillo.

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    (7 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    After missing a few years of the Sacramento Arts Festival because of the pandemic, Joe K and I were…read moreexcited again to visit this once a year event! It only happens for three days in November. This time I felt like our lives were starting to have a semblance of routine and normalcy. We chose a Saturday to attend. Masks of course, were required and we were even asked to show our Covid-19 vaccine cards. I looked forward to seeing several of my favorite artists, but alas, they were not present this year, except for one. I did splurge on a lovely glass blown sea creature design by Shawn Tsai. But many wonderful artists did participate this year, making it an enjoyable day. We still made a point of visiting the regulars, seeing some new ones, and missing the ones that were not there this year.  But at least we had a full and enjoyable day making special purchases and conversing with some of the friendly people. It's nice to have more culture in our area and this show is one that makes you more aware of the beauty that people can create and inspire! The yearly tradition resumes!

    It is time again to dust off the murse and head to the Sacramento Arts Festival for a great day of…read morelooking at art while listening to some mellow music. Hopefully I will find some great Christmas presents for the family at the same time. After a stop for banana nut pancakes and Belgium beer we finally made our way into the convention center while a band played some smooth jazz in the background. The first thing I noticed was that the venders had their noses stuck to their cell phones, i-pads, and Kendalls. No one seemed to be paying attention to their potential customers. Is this what our world has come to? I wanted to yell at them; "put down your phones, the real world is out here". This baffling behavior continued until I finally came across a tie salesman from Berkeley by the name of Mitchel Rubin. You might think there is not much interesting about ties, but that would be because your eyes have not crossed paths with these whimsical artistic masterpieces. Mitchel not only had regular neckties but had pre tied bow ties and bow ties that you had to tie yourself for the bow tie purest and if that was not enough to get you all excited he had whimsical artistic suspender masterpieces as well. This guy was talented! He even had matching sets. Of course my girl friend had to check out all of the handcrafted jewelry and we both enjoyed the various pottery and hand blown goods. Then my girl friend found a comfortable pair of sandal that she could not pass up and I found a couple of hand thrown coffee mugs with frogs and dragonflies to buy my sister for Christmas. We stopped for a couple of frozen mochas (this has become an annual tradition) before continuing on. It was not long before my girl friend came across a ceramic masterpiece she had to get for a family member and I came across a hand blown glass Christmas ornament that looked kind of like a sparkling avocado (I buy my daughter some kind of handcrafted ornament every year). That is when I realized that I had not bought my annual Todd Borg suspense novel yet so we went in search of the Novelist from Tahoe. After purchasing the latest "Owen McKenna Mystery Thriller" and having Todd Borg personally sign it, we had just about conquered the show when my girl friend decided that we needed to get a present for a very special friend of hers so we spent at least another hour looking for the perfect present that would most clearly express our love for this friend. It was truly another successful year at the Sacramento Arts Festival.

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    Garden Fairies
    Garden Fairies
    Adirondac Designs
    Adirondac Designs
    Natural Fire, Chris Efstratis

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    Natural Fire, Chris Efstratis
    Fair Oaks Chicken Festival

    Fair Oaks Chicken Festival

    4.3
    (13 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    What a fun annual events for all ages!…read more There is free parking in the nearby lot if you get their early or you can park in the neighborhoods and walk into the park. There is also paid parking ($13) that you have to pre-pay online. Follow the signs for "PRE-PAY" and scan the QR code with the person at the gate. Paying for parking was the way to go, it was a short walk into the event when some of my family members had to park far into the neighborhoods. There are some chicken themed vendors and a few chicken dishes can be found at the food trucks. We witnessed a chicken call contest on stage where the person with the best chicken cluck got a gift card for $25! There seemed to be some chicken themed activities for the kids as well. Country music and hay bales as seats. 2 Beer/Wine gardens to ease you from the heat. I bought a load of jalapeno cheese bread from the cutest bakery vendor. We brought our camp chairs and set up under the shade to hear the music and check out the vendors. Beer tickets were $7 and there was a pretty good variety. Fun time!

    The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is a must go to event for everyone. There is something for all ages…read more Lots of craft and business vendors, a few food trucks, music on multiple stages and a place for the kids to have fun & play. First time attending the festival, my 2 year old granddaughter and I went and had a blast. We walked around the different vendors, received some free items including a cool chicken hat, little chicken squish toys which she loved, and we learned a few things from the vendors. Had a Mango sorbert and Pink Lemonade from one of the food trucks that was the best I have ever had. Yum! Prices were good for the large size of the items. Parking wasn't too bad, we found some at a nearby business who offered their lot to festival patrons and didn't have to walk to far. There was lots of security walking around the festival, which made you feel safe. My granddaughter had so much fun coloring on the Kids Color Board, bouncing in the bounce houses and playing the mini carnival games. We will definitely will be back next year.

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    Fair Oaks Chicken Festival - Chickenstock!
    Fair Oaks Chicken Festival - Chickenstock!
    Lots of fun for the kids
    Lots of fun for the kids
    Fair Oaks Chicken Festival - Saturday 9/17/16

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    Fair Oaks Chicken Festival - Saturday 9/17/16
    East Sacramento's Fab 40s Christmas Lights

    East Sacramento's Fab 40s Christmas Lights

    4.5
    (111 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    This spot offers a delightful experience. We finally returned this year after not coming for a bit…read more You see lots of beautiful lights & original displays. On some streets, tree trunks wrapped in lights line the sidewalks. On other streets, strings cross from above. You can also admire the architecture of the neighborhood. Lots of walkers & cars visit, so be courteous & careful. You won't see too much in the way of over-the-top crazy displays of saturated decor or inflatables, but it's definitely worthwhile to enjoy a magical time here of lots of lights in one area.

    December 7, 2025, East Sacramento…read more This was my first visit to the Fab 40s Christmas Lights, and it did not disappoint. We went a little ahead of this year's December 14 start date, but many homes were already beautifully decorated and fully lit. One of the highlights of the evening was a young boy selling excellent hot chocolate to benefit the SPCA--such a sweet and memorable touch. We arrived around 6:00 pm, which turned out to be perfect timing. It was fairly uncrowded when we started, but as the evening went on, the number of people and cars steadily increased. My recommendation would be to go early, park nearby, and walk the neighborhood. It's the best way to take your time, enjoy the lights, and really soak in the festive atmosphere. Overall, it's a lovely way to celebrate the holiday season.

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    East Sacramento's Fab 40s Christmas Lights
    East Sacramento's Fab 40s Christmas Lights
    Christmas 2022

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    Christmas 2022

    Sacramento County Fair - festivals - Updated July 2026

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