In what will be a first at the California State Fair, thoroughbred horse racing at Cal Expo has been suspended in 2025.

While Cal Expo described its choice as painful and “simply not feasible,” it is in line with a broader decline in the sport across the state.

Three tribute bands will perform at the California State Fair as part of a “high-energy lineup” in 2025, fair organizers announced Monday in a news release. The 17-day event will also feature food, ...

The crowd sings along to All-4-One’s performance on the Golden 1 Stage during the California State Fair at Cal Expo on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Sacramento. Irene Adeline Milanez imilanez@sacbee ...

Two local cheeses were named Best of Show at the California State Fair’s 2025 Commercial Cheese Competition on Monday, the ...

Cal Expo is home to the California State Fair and plays host to hundreds of other signature events each year. Featuring 350 beautifully landscaped acres, Cal Expo was initiated by Governor Pat ...

A “powerhouse lineup” of classic rock and pop bands will perform at the California State Fair in 2025, organizers said. Iconic pop-rockers The Turtles, legendary R&B band Tower of Power and other ...

After 170 years, fair goers can now buy and smoke cannabis on the fairgrounds. Organizers say its a step toward destigmatizing marijuana in the Golden State ... as the Cal Expo Board of Directors ...

"TESLA is a hometown favorite and they are going to light up the stage at the fair,” Tom Martinez, CEO of the Cal Expo & California State Fair, said in a statement. "It’s been a long time ...

“The dynamic pair is set to deliver an unforgettable and entertaining performance that will captivate audiences of all generations,” Tom Martinez, CEO of the Cal Expo & California State ...

Two local cheeses were named Best of Show at the California State Fair's 2025 Commercial Cheese Competition on Monday, the fair announced. Marin French Cheese won Best of Show cow's milk cheese for ...