{"id":307811,"date":"2026-05-09T15:41:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T15:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/307811\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T15:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T15:41:20","slug":"ca-state-fair-in-sacramento-save-on-tickets-with-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/307811\/","title":{"rendered":"CA State Fair in Sacramento: Save on tickets with deals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to save money on California State Fair<\/a> tickets? Organizers are offering major discounts, just in time for Mother\u2019s Day weekend.<\/p>\n

On Friday, May 8, fair organizers announced the Mother\u2019s Day Pack<\/a>, which features six general admission tickets for $45. That\u2019s more than $50 off the regular price.<\/p>\n

The offer is good only until midnight on Sunday, May 10.<\/p>\n

To take advantage of the deal, you need to subscribe to the fair\u2019s newsletter or follow the fair on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n

The discount is limited to six tickets per order. Each ticket is good for one admission and is valid any day of the fair.<\/p>\n

\"Visitors Visitors take the Sky Ride at the California State Fair at Cal Expo on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. JOS\u00c9 LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com When is the California State Fair in 2026? Where?<\/p>\n

The California State Fair runs from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, Aug. 2.<\/p>\n

The fair is held at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento.<\/p>\n

Now in its 173rd year, the California State theme this year is Wish You Were Here.<\/p>\n

How much do Sacramento fair tickets cost?<\/p>\n

Tickets for the California State Fair<\/a>, which went on sale in March, cost $16 in advance or $18 at the gate.<\/p>\n

Tickets for seniors cost $12 to $14, while admission for children ages 5 to 12 costs $10 to $12. Kids 4 and under get in free.<\/p>\n

Parking at Cal Expo and carnival ride wristbands are sold separately.<\/p>\n

You can also buy a Price Fun Pack for $54.99 which includes four admission tickets, four ride tickets and a parking pass, according to the fair\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Future discount promotions will be coming, a fair spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

For ticket prices and a list of other discounts available until opening day, you can go online to the fair\u2019s website, subscribe to the online newsletter or follow the fair on social media.<\/p>\n

\"Fair-goers Fair-goers ride the chair swing ride at the California State Fair on July 11. MARIANA GARCIA magarcia@sacbee.com <\/p>\n

This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM.<\/p>\n

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