![]() ![]() ![]() The regular price for the arena events will be $25 for those 4 years old and older. Special arena events will include Monster Truck Mayhem (May 25), 4×4 Truck Pull (May 26), Stars and Stripes Invitation Bull Riding (May 27) and Mayhem Destruction Derby (May 29). The lineup will begin with Fan Halen, a Van Halen tribute band, on May 25.Īlso hitting the stage will be the Lennon Award-winning hip-hop duo, Banded Future (May 26), The Fabulous Yachtsmen (May 27), the Maya Latin Roots Band (May 28) and Navy Band Northwest (May 29). ![]() “A Walk on the Wild Side is a wonderful organization, and we are proud to partner with them again this year, as the mission of the fair is to not only provide wholesome family-friendly fun to kids of all ages, but also provide our guests with unforgettable learning opportunities.”Īlso sure to draw a lot of attention will be the Sunflower Saddle Ranch, which will present youngsters, 4 to 12 years old, with various rural-life educational opportunities, including competing in a high-intensity, pedal-powered tractor pull.Īnother feature at this year’s fair will be free concerts. ![]() “Families will have a chance to interact with and learn from exotic animals that they might not otherwise have a chance to see,” he said. Animals will include reptiles and jungle cats.Ĭranford called A Walk on the Wild Side “an experience like no other.” Guests of the fair can also experience a jungle adventure at the exhibit, A Walk on the Wild Side, which will feature exotic wild animal-viewing opportunities. “Their shows are always a hit with our guests, and we can’t wait to see them in action.” “We are thrilled to have both the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs and All-American Duck Races at our fair this year,” he said. Sacramento County Fair CEO Matthew Cranford commented on these popular, crowd-pleasing races. These canine athletes have performed throughout the nation, including at major professional sporting event halftime shows, theme parks, performing arts venues, and festivals.Īlso coming to the fair will be the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs and the All-American Duck Races. This attraction, which is free with fair admission, will offer guests the opportunity to view an extreme sports production that is designed to “excite and amaze pet lovers from all walks of life.” One of the new midway rides will be the Ali Baba, a giant magic carpet, which will whisk riders 50 feet in the air, and give them a downward sensation similar to the feeling one receives while sky diving.Īmong the unique entertainers at this year’s fair will be the Extreme Dogs, which will present what is recognized as “North America’s Premier Stunt Dog Show.” This year’s fair promises to be bigger and better than ever, with the theme of “Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow.” Kalogridis said it was important to find an appropriate home for the iconic California letters.By Lance fun, food and many attractions of the Sacramento County Fair will return to Cal Expo for five days, beginning Thursday, May 25.Īs usual, the fair will feature midway rides, comfort foods, agricultural displays, the livestock show and auction, traditional competitions, and a variety of entertainment. The letters were removed from Disney California Adventure during a billion-dollar renovation at the time, which included the creation of Cars Land, according to Sactown Magazine.Īs California Adventure was near completion of its expansion, then-Disneyland Resort President George A. The massive letters, which stand at 11 feet, 8 inches tall each, were installed 11 days before the 2013 fair opened. The Disney addition was dedicated in a ceremony at the 160th annual State Fair in 2013. The iconic California letters were donated in 2012 to Cal Expo and California State Fair, a non-profit organization that supports the annual summer event. Those letters previously stood at the entrance of Disney California Adventure Park for nearly a decade. Over the years, Cal Expo has seen limited changes, but one of the area’s notable additions was the California letters at its main gate. Cal Expo has been a staple in Sacramento for over 50 years, serving as the home for the California State Fair and other events. ![]()
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