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Getting to the Sacramento County Fair at Cal Expo
Our physical address is 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 Vehicle entry through Gate D at Exposition Blvd and Challenge Way. Gate admission is located at the entrance to the Cal Expo Rodeo Arena.

Fair Prices & Hours
The 2012 Sacramento County Fair runs May 24 - 28 (Memorial Day)

Fair Theme
Let's Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue

Fair Admission
Kids 0-12 FREE
Admission $5.00
   
Parking $10.00

Bike Parking: Limited bike parking is available near the Rodeo Gate Entrance.

Regional Transit NEW!
Take RT to the Fair! Routes 67 & 68 will drop off at the Cal Expo Main Gate Loop. To plan your trip to the fair go to www.sacrt.org/schedules/current/routes.stm

The Sacramento County Fair is a Smoke Free Fair!
Please smoke before entering the Fair. A designated smoking section is located prior to entry.

NEW! Mommy Lounge - Bldg C
A private place for nursing moms enjoying the Fair- read more info here.

Fair Hours
May 24 - 25, Thursday and Friday 10 am - 10 pm
May 26 - 27, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
May 28, Monday, Memorial Day 10 am - 7 pm

Carnival Hours
May 24 - 25, Thursday and Friday 12 noon - 10 pm
May 26 - 27, Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
May 28, Monday, Memorial Day 11 am - 7 pm

Building Hours
Building C: Local arts, crafts and demonstration
Building D: The Shoppers Expo with extraordinary products & services

Thursday & Friday Noon - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 9 pm
Monday, Memorial Day 10 am - 6 pm

Livestock Pavilion Hours
Thursday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
Auction, Sunday (click here for more information) 10 am - 6 pm
Monday, Memorial Day * 10 am - 5 pm
*Most animals leave the Fair early on Monday morning. To visit the most animals please plan to visit before Monday.

Carnival Rides
Midway of Fun provides 30 fun and thrilling carnival rides to make your County Fair experience memorable and magical! The Main Carnival features 20 exciting rides and our Kids' Carnival (especially for youngsters 3 - 7) has 10 rides especially for our littlest guests. Carnival pricing and promotions will be posted 120 days prior to the fair dates.