{"id":317549,"date":"2026-05-15T18:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/317549\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T18:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:07:46","slug":"five-county-fairs-to-keep-the-fun-going-all-summer-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/317549\/","title":{"rendered":"Five County Fairs to Keep the Fun Going All Summer Long"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWheelbarrow races, classic carnival rides, jumbo corn dogs, and more. Here are the five can\u2019t-miss county fairs bringing sunny festivities from May to August in 2026.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Sacramento<\/a><\/p>\n

Sacramento County Fair (Photo by Jose Rosas, courtesy of the Sacramento County Fair)<\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR<\/p>\n

May 21-25 This Cal Expo staple kick-starts the summer season with a mix of classic rides, eats and family-friendly exhibits, including Birds of Prey, which offers close encounters with hawks and falcons. Also look for new additions like a BMX and skateboarding showcase and comics like America\u2019s Got Talent alum Insane Wayne. sacfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n

EL DORADO COUNTY FAIR<\/p>\n

June 18-21 This year\u2019s fair in Placerville lives up to its theme, \u201cGood Ol\u2019 Fashioned Fun.\u201d Gear up to cheer on kids trying to ride sheep, get your hands dirty in the wheelbarrow races, take in the high-octane off-road action at the Rubicon Challenge, learn to line dance with hometown favorite DJ Grant Petersen, and more. edcfair.org<\/a><\/p>\n

PLACER COUNTY FAIR<\/p>\n

June 25-28 Part 250th birthday jubilee for America, part celebration of Placer County\u2019s own milestone anniversary\u2014its 175th\u2014this Roseville festival will honor the past, present and future. So expect exhibits showcasing county history and an inaugural tech expo alongside carnival rides, dance band favorites like the Wonder Bread 5 and the annual rib cookoff. placercountyfair.org<\/a><\/p>\n

YOLO COUNTY FAIR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aug. 7-16 So nice, the state\u2019s longest-running \u201cfree gate\u201d fair is happening twice. On Aug. 7-9, head out to the county grounds in Woodland for rides, music and eats, including new offerings like dumplings and a potato bar. Then head back out Aug. 12-16 for part two, which kicks off with The Bounty of the County Gala featuring provisions and libations from Father Paddy\u2019s Irish Pub, Full Belly Farm and other local favorites. yolocountyfair.net<\/a><\/p>\n

NEVADA COUNTY FAIR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Aug. 12-16 You\u2019ll be made in the shade beneath the canopy of towering pines, at this yearly Grass Valley gathering. The foothills will be alive with the sound of music from about 40 musical acts across three stages and your taste buds will be awoken as you make your way down Treat Street (don\u2019t forget to go early and grab a Job\u2019s Daughters corndog-as many as 10,000 of the craveable creations are sold each year). nevadacountyfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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