California State Fair to Shift to Fall Schedule in 2027 After Successful Summer Run
The California State Fair concluded its final summer event in Sacramento, attracting over 650,000 visitors during its 17-day run. The fair will transition to a fall schedule starting in 2027.

Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 3, 2026 —
The California State Fair wrapped up its most recent summer event in Sacramento, drawing a crowd of over 650,000 attendees throughout its 17-day duration. This marks the conclusion of the fair’s traditional summer schedule.
A significant transition is planned, as the California State Fair is set to move to a fall schedule beginning in 2027. The specific dates for the inaugural fall fair have not yet been announced.
The summer event, which recently concluded, saw substantial visitor numbers, underscoring its popularity. Further details regarding the reasons for the schedule change or the specific impacts of this shift were not provided.
The transition to a fall schedule in 2027 is a notable change for the long-standing event. Information regarding the fair’s programming, attractions, or operational adjustments related to the new seasonal timing was not available.
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