2024 California State Fair in Sacramento kicks off today: Info and Concert Schedule

Award-winning fair celebrates the best of California

Sacramento, Calif. – The 2024 California State Fair in Sacramento kicks off today, July 12th and will run for the next two weeks before concluding on July 28. Today's forecast is expected to reach a blistering 110 degrees with considerable relief expected this week as seasonal temperatures return to the 90's.

The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs worldwide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology, and the diversity of its people, traditions, and trends that shape the Golden State's future.

International acclaim

The State Fair will include a comprehensive list of competitions, including California's best- in-class wines, cheeses, craft beers, cannabis, olive oils, and fine arts, among others. For more information, please visit www.calexpostatefair.com

2024 California State Fair

July 12 – 28, 2024
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

Main Gate & Blue Gate Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm
Friday – Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm

Concert Lineup

  • Friday, July 12: Vanilla Ice with All-4-One
  • Saturday, July 13: Wilson Phillips
  • Sunday, July 14: Cole Swindell
  • Monday, July 15: Queen Nation
  • Tuesday, July 16: Zapp
  • Wednesday, July 17: WAR
  • Thursday, July 18: Chris Young
  • Friday, July 19: Tone Loc, C&C Music Factory, and Digital Underground
  • Saturday, July 20: Patti LaBelle
  • Sunday, July 21: Viva El Mariachi Fueled By Chevron
  • Monday, July 22: Kenny Cetera's Chicago Experience
  • Tuesday, July 23: Flo Rida
  • Wednesday, July 24: Bush
  • Thursday, July 25: Lukas Nelson
  • Friday, July 26: The Beach Boys
  • Saturday, July 27: Mickey Guyton
  • Sunday, July 28: UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell

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