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Cal Expo & CA State Fair @CAStateFair

Featuring events at Cal Expo & the #CAStateFair! The Fair returns July 17 - Aug 2, 2026 & Sept 17 - Oct 3 2027 ✨🎑

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A heartfelt thank you to California’s dairy farm families for supporting the CA State Fair Commercial Cheese Competition! πŸ§€ We're proud to partner with the California Milk Advisory Board to celebrate the exceptional cheese and dairy products made with Real California Milk.πŸ₯›πŸ©΅
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Excellence starts in the show ring! πŸ†πŸ– With just 3 days left to enter, now is the time to join California's premier Junior Livestock Competition and showcase your Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Dairy Cattle, or Dairy Goats. Entries close June 16: bit.ly/JrLivestock
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#FairFriday Spotlight: Golden Bear Awards ✨🐻 Each year at the #CAStateFair, the Golden Bear Awards recognize outstanding submissions across our competitions. These prestigious awards showcase the excellence found throughout the state. 🌟 castatefair.com/admissions/
Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

ALT Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

ALT Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

ALT Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

Golden Bear Awards at the CA State Fair.

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The countdown is on! 🐐 Showcase the results of your hard work on California's biggest stage. Junior Livestock Competition entries close June 16 at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your chance to compete for top honors at the California State Fair. Enter here: bit.ly/JrLivestock
Entries for the 2026 CA State Fair Junior Livestock Competition close on June 16.

ALT Entries for the 2026 CA State Fair Junior Livestock Competition close on June 16.
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CALLING ALL PITMASTERS! The California State Fair BBQ Competition is back, Aug. 1, at The Farm! πŸ† One-Meat Rib Competition πŸ” NEW! "Just Wing It!" Chicken Wing Contest πŸ– People's Choice Competition ⏰ Apply by June 30: bit.ly/castatefairBBQ #BBQCompetition #KCBS #Pitmaster
The BBQ Competition at the CA State Fair is August 1, 2026 at The Farm.

ALT The BBQ Competition at the CA State Fair is August 1, 2026 at The Farm.
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Take a trip down memory lane with these vintage CA State Fair postcards from the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of our #WishYouWereHere theme. 🎑 Don't forget to grab your 2026 CA State Fair tickets before discounted advance pricing ends July 16. bit.ly/CSF26tickets
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πŸ“’ DNA REMINDER πŸ“’ All Crossbred Gilt, Wether Dam Doe, and Wether Dam/Sire Sheep DNA samples are due in our office no later than Tuesday, June 16. Please plan accordingly and ensure all samples are received by the deadline. 🧬
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πŸ”₯ The Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo is here at Cal Expo! πŸ“… Here until June 7! πŸ’¦ Huge savings on hot tubs & swim spas 🏑 Upgrade your backyard for less Don't miss the biggest spa sale of the season! More info: bit.ly/CalExpoHotTubs #HotTubExpo #SwimSpaExpo #CalExpo
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2 days left to score big at RV Show USA! πŸ’™ Join us June 4–7 at Cal Expo and explore incredible deals on new & pre-owned RVs, motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and adventure vans from leading brands. - FREE Admission & Parking - 9 AM – 7 PM bit.ly/CE-RVShowUSA
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⏳2 days left β€” entries close June 8! The CA State Fair Film Festival is your chance to screen your film in front of a live Sacramento audience and compete to win! 🎬 Youth Screening: July 24 @ 6pm 🎬 Main Festival: July 25 @ 6pm Comment "Film" for more info!
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#FairFriday highlight: Poppy’s Birthday Bash at the #CAStateFair packed with music, dancing, live entertainment, and family fun. πŸ₯³πŸŽΆβœ¨ Thank you to Save Mart for making Poppy’s birthday celebration even sweeter with goodies for our guests! 🎟️ castatefair.com/admissions/
Child holding hands with Poppy the bear during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

ALT Child holding hands with Poppy the bear during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

Performers in vibrant blue and green costumes dance energetically on a stage during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

ALT Performers in vibrant blue and green costumes dance energetically on a stage during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

Group of colorful mascots and performers posing on stairs with vibrant costumes and playful expressions during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

ALT Group of colorful mascots and performers posing on stairs with vibrant costumes and playful expressions during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

Colorful mascot with purple fur and yellow hair posing with a man during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.

ALT Colorful mascot with purple fur and yellow hair posing with a man during Poppy's Birthday at the California State Fair.
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πŸ”₯ The Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo is coming to Cal Expo! πŸ“… June 5–7 πŸ’¦ Huge savings on hot tubs & swim spas 🏑 Upgrade your backyard for less Don't miss the biggest spa sale of the season! More info: bit.ly/CalExpoHotTubs #HotTubExpo #SwimSpaExpo #CalExpo
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#ThrowbackThursday to the 1940 California State Fair! This vintage fair program features colorful artwork and a map of the fairgrounds, giving us a glimpse into what fairgoers experienced more than 80 years ago. 😁
Vintage 1940 California State Fair poster featuring animals, horse racing, and a historic building in Sacramento.

ALT Vintage 1940 California State Fair poster featuring animals, horse racing, and a historic building in Sacramento.

Vintage poster showcasing various livestock, horse riding, and agricultural exhibits at California's 11-day State Fair in Sacramento.

ALT Vintage poster showcasing various livestock, horse riding, and agricultural exhibits at California's 11-day State Fair in Sacramento.

Colorful illustrated map of California's 86th Annual State Fair in Sacramento, showing fairgrounds layout and event locations from Aug 30 to Sept 9, 1940.

ALT Colorful illustrated map of California's 86th Annual State Fair in Sacramento, showing fairgrounds layout and event locations from Aug 30 to Sept 9, 1940.
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πŸ„πŸ–πŸ‘πŸ Meet the Junior Judges of our livestock shows at the California State Fair! πŸŽ‰ Join us Jul 17 – Aug 2 at Cal Expo! 🎑 #CAStateFair #JuniorJudges #TheFarm #Livestock #CalExpo
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πŸ„πŸπŸ‘ Meet the judges! We're proud to announce our Open Livestock Judges for the 2026 California State Fair (Jul 17–Aug 2). From beef & dairy to goats, sheep, llamas & alpacas β€” these experts are coming from across the country to crown California's best. πŸ† #CSF #CASTATEFAIR
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🎬 Your film deserves a California stage! Enter the CA State Fair Film Festival by June 8 for a chance at cash prizes, trophies & statewide recognition. Open to California residents. Don't just watch the films this summer β€” be IN them. Enter before Sunday!
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Only 96 hours to save at RV Show USA! June 4 - 7 at Cal Expo. 🚐 Shop huge savings on new & used RVs, motorhomes, travel trailers, and adventure vans from top brands. FREE admission FREE parking. Open daily 9 AM - 7 PM. bit.ly/CE-RVShowUSA #CalExpo #RV #SacramentoEvents
RV Show USA at Cal Expo June 4 - 7, 2026.

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🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us at Cal Expo! June is a time to celebrate love, identity, and the incredible community that makes Sacramento so special. We're proud to be a place where everyone is welcome β€” to gather, to celebrate, and to belong.πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆβœ¨ #PrideMonth #CalExpo
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✨ #WishYouWereHere Moment shared by amariliamoro on IG ✨ From unforgettable animal encounters to pure family excitement, moments like these are what the #CAStateFair is all about. πŸ’› Have a favorite Fair memory? Share it with us here:bit.ly/CSFMemories πŸ“Έ #CSF2026
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Happy #FairFriday! 🎑✨ Kids can dive into giant bubbles, science shows, arts & crafts, and more at the #CAStateFair! πŸ«§πŸ”¬πŸŽ¨ Fun, learning, and summer memories all in one place. Grab your tickets now! 🎟️ castatefair.com/admissions/
Children at the California State Fair captivated by a giant bubble demonstration inside a booth filled with colorful fair decorations.

ALT Children at the California State Fair captivated by a giant bubble demonstration inside a booth filled with colorful fair decorations.

A woman in a red shirt shows a tall glass with pink liquid to a young boy at the California State Fair.

ALT A woman in a red shirt shows a tall glass with pink liquid to a young boy at the California State Fair.

A woman and a young girl create a drawing at the California State Fair, surrounded by other visitors indoors.

ALT A woman and a young girl create a drawing at the California State Fair, surrounded by other visitors indoors.
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