Be sure to look at the Special Events Tab on the California State Fair website, there is a variety of events daily at the fair. There are FREE concerts and special performances. One of the events I attended yesterday was the Inaugural Youth Mariachi Competition on the PG&E Center Stage. What a treat! In attendance was Anthony Gonzalez who was the voice of 'Miguel' in Disney-Pixar's Coco. I'm excited to share the many pictures I took, I'm saving the best for last and placing them at the end of this post. For more than 160 years, the California State Fair has been the one constant setting for celebrating and showcasing the “Best of California.” the State Fair sought to bring the best young mariachis from throughout the state to compete for the title of “The Best” of California! There were 10 teams that showcased their talents before viewers from around the state, and contestants competed for cash prizes. All of the teams were amazing!!!
There are a lot of budget-friendly ways to visit the fair. On Monday's you can get in FREE if you donate 3 non-perishable food items (per person) between 11 AM and 3 PM. The food is collected and given to the Elk Grove Food Bank, which is in need of food donations during the summer months. The California State Fair's first ever SMUD Cares at the Fair Giving Monday last week was a resounding success! According to Elk Grove Food Bank, which received all of the donated food, a total of 12,572 lbs. of food was collected in only 4 hours. This event was part of the Fair's commitment to giving back to the community.
And if you love Fair food and want to try it all. Well, then you'll love Wednesdays and Thursdays! Each stand offers at least one item for $2 so that you can get the best of all the Fair has to offer!
It can be hot in this Sacramento heat, but there are plenty of things to do inside the buildings to stay cool or at least get a break from the heat. There are also 'Cool Spots' Misting stations throughout the fair. Some of our favorite things indoors were the Tree Circus show inside with the Whale of a Tale exhibit in Expo Building 2. My three older boys were able to participate in the Tree Circus Show and they loved it, you can check it out on my Insta Stories on Instagram @blogaboutitall. In this building, they have a Mommy Lounge/Nursing mothers room, as well as a table with blocks to keep toddlers busy and cool.
Our favorite spot this year at the California State Fair is the Silent Disco by Quiet Events in Expo Building 1. It is nice and cool and you get to jam to great tunes. When you go in they will give you headphones, and you can change the color/channel to hear different styles of music, team blue, green or red. It is a unique experience, without the headphones, it is so quiet and yet you see a DJ and people dancing. My boys loved doing this and so did I. You can check it out on my Insta Stories on Instagram @blogaboutitall.
Be sure to catch a FREE Jack in the Box Freestyle Motocross show presented daily at 3 PM, 5 PM and 7 PM. Visit the animals, we love the baby goats and piglets. You can also receive a FREE farm fresh fruit at the 'Farm' and check out cooking demos at the Save Mart California Kitchen.
Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
Tickets: http://www.castatefair.org/tickets18/
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As promised pictures I took at the Inaugural Youth Mariachi Competition, I am so grateful I was able to attend with my family. I take great joy in celebrating our beautiful culture and these talented Youth Mariachi's.
Anthony Gonzalez who plays Miguel in Disney-Pixar's Coco |
We love the California State Fair! This will be the first year since we've lived up here that we haven't made it.
ReplyDeleteI have loved the CA State Fair since I was a kid, it is so fun to go now with my kids and see the fair through their eyes.
DeleteHow fun! We try to make it out to our state fair each year when we can, too!
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