SACRAMENTO, Calif — It's the last week of the 2023 California State Fair which means there's only a few days left to enjoy everything from award-winning concert performers to corndogs and carnival rides.
The state fair is finishing up 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 by Ashanti, Kool & the Gang 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.
Sacramento Republic FC Promo
On Wednesday at 8 p.m., Sacramento Republic FC is facing off against Phoenix Rising FC. Free admission to the California State Fair & Food Festival will be included in every ticket purchase to the game. Click here to check out the tickets.
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.: Free Seasoning & Spice Rub sampling by Pawpa Flavor of Roseville @ Taster's Row
- 11 a.m.: Free Raw California Honey sampling from Sola Bee Farms of Woodland
- 11 a.m.: Free California Olive Oil sampling with Grove 45 @ Taster's Row
Fun for the Family
- 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Cavalcade of Horses @ Rodeo Arena
- 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.: Camp Smokey Puppet Show
- 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Tree Circus Stage Show
- 12 p.m.: California Produce Trivia @ Save Mart California's Kitchen Cooking Theatre, Building B
- 12 p.m.: BollyX The Bollywood Workout @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Tanzanite African Acrobats @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Jack Spareribs Ventriloquist @ Building D
- 2:30 p.m., 4:30 pm. & 6:30 p.m.: JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show @ Grandstands
- 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.: Master Hypnotist Tina Marie @ the PG&E Center Stage
Concerts
- 11 - 2 p.m.: Jimmy Ashley @ the Save Mart Wine Garden
- 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.: Neil Nayyar @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 2, 5 & 8 p.m.: The Drumheads @ the PG&E Center Stage
- 2:30 - 3 p.m.: Spare Time Heroes @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 3 - 7 p.m.: Jimmy Becker and Jay Rin @ the Save Mart Wine Garden
- 4 - 7 p.m.: Dave Badilla the One Man Band @ Langunitas Craft Beer Stage
- 4 - 4:45 p.m.: Pop Boogie @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 6 - 7 p.m.: The Bare Minimum @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 7 - 9 p.m.: Rose's Pawn Shop @ the Jack Daniel's Honky Tonk Saloon
- 7 - 9 p.m.: Sunset River Band @ the Coors Light Blues & Brews Stage
- 8 - 10 p.m.: Ashanti @ the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage
- 8 - 10 p.m.: HipNosis @ Sky River Casino Promenade Stage
- 8 - 10:30 p.m.: Third Eye Blind @ Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage
Maps
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