Fair fun: 12 NorCal county fairs, plus the big State Fair ...Middle East

The San Mateo County and Alameda County fairs are behind us but lovers of ferris wheels and food on a stick have plenty to look forward to.

Here’s a roundup of upcoming county fairs, plus the big California State Fair:

Stanislaus County Fair: July 11-20, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Enjoy carnival rides, animals, live entertainment, local exhibits and beloved events including the tractor pulls, motocross and destruction derby events. Rock bands Jefferson Starship and Taking Back Sunday will join country music stars Drake Milligan and Hunter Hayes, among others performing live concerts, which are free with a paid general admission ticket. $0 to $15 admission, $32 to $45 carnival wristbands. stancofair.com/

California State Fair: July 11-27, Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. Join this showcase of California’s industries, agriculture and diversity. The state fair features blue-ribbon animal displays, culinary delights, pie-eating and corn-dog-eating competitions, live music, a carnival, monster trucks, fireworks and other family fun. Ludacris, Bret Michaels, Air Supply and O.A.R. are among those scheduled to perform. Concerts are free with fair admission. $0 to $16 admission, carnival rides priced separately. calexpostatefair.com/

Amador County Fair: July 31-Aug. 3, Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth. Returning this year with an all-new theme, “The Happiest Place on Dirt,” this annual fair celebrates California’s living history and also offers food, entertainment and carnival rides. The Miss Amador and the Amador Rodeo Queen competitions are among the highlights. Additional tickets are needed for the Destruction Derby, CCPRA Rodeo and Hot Rod Truck & Tractor Pull ($22 to $32). $9.50 to $15.50 fair admission, $42 carnival wristbands. amadorcountyfair.com/

Santa Clara County Fair: July 30 – Aug. 3, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Celebrate 81 years of innovation at the 2025 “Still Hare and Kickin’ ” Santa Clara County Fair, which includes live music, food and drinks, circus acts, carnival rides, a petting zoo, water acrobatics, motorcycle stunt performances and the stampede and livestock shows. $10 to $17.50 admission, rides priced separately, $35-$55 carnival wristbands. thefair.org/

Sonoma County Fair: Aug. 1-10, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” is the theme, as the fair will feature several canine shows, including one where dogs race down a 40-foot track to leap into a 40-foot pool while competing for the longest jump. Enjoy typical fair favorites including a rodeo, monster trucks and art exhibits, including ‘the largest flower show on the West Coast.” $0 to $20 admission, $30 to $50 carnival wristbands. sonomacountyfair.com/

Napa Town and Country Fair: Aug. 7-10, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. At this annual festival, visitors can expect typical fair food and drinks, live entertainment, carnival rides, a livestock exhibit, a makers market and unique activities. Find updated ticket information at napafair.org/

Yolo County Fair: Aug. 13-17, Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 Gum Ave., Woodland. This annual fair includes familiar fair fun, food, activities and crowd favorites such as the demolition derby, livestock shows and bodybuilding contests. Free admission, events priced separately. yolocountyfair.net/

Butte County Fair: Aug. 21-24, Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St., Gridley. The Butte County Fair says its been creating “feel-good family memories” for the last 77 years. Enjoy fair food, entertainment, carnival rides, livestock shows, tractor pulls, motocross, children’s activities and plenty of competitions, including the Miss Butte County and Memorial Roping contests. Find updated ticket information at buttecountyfair.org/

Lake County Fair: Aug. 28-31, Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport. This year’s theme is “A Blast from the Past” at an annual county fair that features all carnival rides, food and live entertainment, plus a destruction derby, Mexican rodeo and a junior bull riders event. Find updated ticket information at lakecountyfair.com/

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Monterey County Fair: Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. This year’s fair theme is “Surfin’ Safari” and will feature carnival rides, fair food, live entertainment, local exhibits and a rodeo. $0-$14 admission, rodeo and rides priced separately. $35 to $55 carnival wristbands. montereycountyfair.com/monterey-county-fair/

Mariposa County Fair: Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, Mariposa Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa. First started in 1939, this year’s Mariposa County Fair will feature agricultural events, dachshund racing, baby crawling races, watermelon seed spitting contests, live entertainment and carnival rides. $5 to $10 gate admission, $12 to $20 grandstand admission. Tickets are box office or telephone only, no online sales. mariposafair.com/fair

Gold Country Fair: Sept. 4-7, Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn. This annual fair features traditional festivities with food and drink stalls, live music, carnival rides and games, livestock barns, plus competitive exhibits and displays. $0 to $14 admission. goldcountryfair.com/

Santa Cruz County Fair: Sept. 10-14, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. Fairgoers can enjoy carnival rides, livestock exhibits, food booths, live music, children’s activities, nightly drone shows, pro wrestling events and monster truck shows at the 2025 “Haybales, Piggytales & Ewe” Santa Cruz County Fair. Find updated ticket information at santacruzcountyfair.com

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