{"id":422340,"date":"2026-08-03T06:23:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/422340\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T06:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:23:10","slug":"sacramento-state-fair-ends-with-scorching-heat-plans-september-dates-for-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/422340\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento State Fair ends with scorching heat, plans September dates for next year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento State Fair ends with scorching heat, plans September dates for next year<\/p>\n

The Sacramento State Fair concluded its 17-day run with extreme heat over the final weekend, prompting organizers to move the event to September starting next year.<\/p>\n

\"EstebanSACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n

The Sacramento State Fair wrapped up its 17-day run Sunday night, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees during the final weekend and plans announced to shift the event to September next year. <\/p>\n

As the heat eased in the evening, crowds returned to enjoy the fair\u2019s attractions. Chrissy and Kyle Mattimoe, who attended every day of the fair, reflected on their experience. <\/p>\n

“This year was extra. We usually do around 10, but we did a little more this year,” they said. <\/p>\n

The couple, who purchased season passes, said they appreciated the occasional cloudy days that provided some relief from the heat. <\/p>\n

“This year had a little more relief with some cloudy days,” they said. <\/p>\n

Vendors noticed the impact of the heat on attendance. Victoria Candelaria, who runs a kettle corn stand, said fewer people ventured out during the day. <\/p>\n

“I think it’s been the heat getting to everybody. During the day, not too many people want to come out,” Candelaria said. <\/p>\n

Fairgoers sought shade, misting stations, and air-conditioned buildings to escape the heat. Despite the challenges, Candelaria said concerts helped draw crowds, particularly Friday night\u2019s Boyz II Men performance. <\/p>\n

“Friday night was the Boyz II Men concert. A lot of people wanted to come see them,” she said. <\/p>\n

Organizers announced that starting next year, the Sacramento State Fair will move to September to avoid the peak summer heat. Frequent fairgoer Terry Veiga shared their thoughts on the change. <\/p>\n

“As long as it works during the summer break for children. As long as they can accommodate them being in school, I think it’s okay,” Veiga said. <\/p>\n

Brian Goldberg, a first-time vendor at Big Rene\u2019s Hat Shop, also supported the new schedule. <\/p>\n

“Great weather this year, a little warm, but next year will be a little better, absolutely,” Goldberg said. <\/p>\n

Organizers are optimistic about continuing the fair\u2019s success with the new September dates, offering a more comfortable experience for attendees.<\/p>\n

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