It’s the opening weekend of the California State Fair: Here’s what’s happening
The California State Fair officially opened on Friday. If you’re planning on going to the State Fair anytime between Friday-Sunday, July 14-July 16, 2017, expect clear skies and temperatures to hover around the 100-degree mark.
Friday’s highlights
- Fireworks: 10-10:30 p.m.
- Sheila E. performs: 8-10 p.m.
Saturday’s highlights
- Fireworks: 10-10:30 p.m.
- Wiener dog races 1-5 p.m. (held in between the live thoroughbred horse races).
- John Michael Montgomery performs: 8-10 p.m.
- Tickets to Republic FC vs CF Pachuca at Papa Murphy’s Park, 8 p.m., include admission to the fair.
Sunday’s highlights
- Ozomatli performs: 8-10 p.m.
- Postal Service Chef Challenge final round: 6-8 p.m.
If you’re going
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento
- Cost: $8-$12 admission; parking $15
- Details: castatefair.org, (916) 263-FAIR
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This story was originally published July 14, 2017 at 10:36 AM with the headline "It’s the opening weekend of the California State Fair: Here’s what’s happening."