Sacramento State Fair attendees find ways to stay cool in triple-digit heat
As temperatures soar at the Sacramento State Fair, visitors are using cool zones, air-conditioned buildings, and shaded areas to beat the heat during the event’s final July weekend.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Triple-digit temperatures at the Sacramento State Fair have fairgoers seeking relief through cool zones, shaded areas, and air-conditioned buildings as the event enters its final July weekend.
Bismeet, a fairgoer from Yuba City, was searching for popsicles to cool off.
“I don’t know, I’m trying to find them. I’m about to go to the cool zone,” he said.
Cool zones have been set up around the fairgrounds, and attendees of all ages were doing their best to stay comfortable, with some arriving early to avoid the peak heat.
“Got here like 11 a.m., in the morning when it was a little nicer. They have cool zones everywhere around the area where you can chill,” one fairgoer said.
Ulises Leos, who traveled from Modesto to enjoy the fair, praised the organizers for their efforts to keep visitors cool.
“I love the beer garden because you can have a drink and watch a cornhole tournament,” he said. “If you’re hot out here, go into one of these tents, they have AC in there, you can drink some water, eat some food.”
Beyond rides and refreshments, the fair offers eight air-conditioned buildings, including the California Crafts Exhibit, where visitors can enjoy cooler temperatures.
Darla Givens, spokesperson for the Sacramento State Fair, highlighted the variety of indoor activities available.
“You can go and watch cooking demonstrations all day long and get free snacks. You have places to go where you can stop and cool off,” Givens said.
She also suggested following the buildings by alphabet to minimize sun exposure.
“We went from one end of the fairgrounds to the other with minimum exposure to the sun,” she said.
As the fair enters its final weekend, organizers are encouraging attendees to bring sunscreen, water, and find shade to stay safe in the heat.
“We have our lagoon, that puts off cooler air, so there are several places where you can beat the heat,” Givens said.
Organizers also announced that this will be the last year the fair is held in July. Starting next year, the event will move to September, following feedback from fairgoers.
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