Kids and Seniors admitted free to Sacramento County Fair

Kids and Seniors get free admission to this weekend’s Sacramento County Fair at Cal Expo. Multiple activities are on tap for the five day event including a Shoppers Expo, a Jr. Livestock Show, a Livestock Auction, the Wild About Monkeys Show, Harness Racing, Safari Adventure Live, a Wheelbarrow Garden, exhibits with a Demonstration Kitchen, the…

Celebrate Festival de la Familia on Sunday

Festival de la Familia from Marie Feldman on Vimeo. The 19th Annual Festival de la Familia (Festival of the Family) comes to Cal Expo this Sunday, April 25, 2010. The festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures with beautiful colors, cuisine, arts, dance, and music. Festival de la Familia runs from 10:00am – 6:00pm.

Sacramento Autorama makes its 60th run this weekend

The Sacramento Autorama makes its 60th run this weekend at Cal Expo, featuring over 450 custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from around Sacramento County. The Autorama will stretch the entire Expo fairgrounds, taking up Buildings A-D, the Expo Center, and surrounding areas. Show times are 12pm – 10pm on Friday, 10am…

Get ideas for home projects

The Home & Landscape Expo starts today, bringing the largest gathering of home and landscape professionals to Cal Expo. The exposition start today and runs until Sunday. Hours are Friday 12pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission is $7.00 (Children 12 and under free with paid adult), and $10.00 to park.

Well, we’d still be close to the Fair

The seven arena proposals were unveiled last night, with one already getting support from the the NBA and the Kings. The plan, called “The Sacramento Convergence” would essentially move the State Fair to Natomas, moving the arena to the Downtown Railyards, leaving Cal Expo to be sold to private ownership to be developed into a…

Classic cars at Cal Expo

The Golden State Nationals open tomorrow at Cal Expo and runs until Sunday, October 4, 2009. The event will feature the spectacular vehicles and their owners, commercial exhibitors, and exhibitors with items that will interest both men, women, and children alike. Admission is free for children 5 and under when accompanied by an adult, $5.00…

Make your gameplan for the State Fair

The State Fair has arrived along with the usual heat, packed crowds, and good food. Not to mention the rides from Neverland. Set up your day at the fair by looking at the Official Program and the RT Shuttle timetable from the Arden/Del Paso Light Rail Station to Cal Expo. Click here to see Jonathan…

Sacramento Law Enforcement Memorial Run

Tomorrow is the 16th Annual Sacramento Law Enforcement Memorial Run, a celebration to remember the lives of fallen heroes. The event begins at 9am with a memorial service at the Sacramento Police and Sheriff’s Memorial (Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd, adjacent to the old firehouse). A run follows the memorial, starting at 11am at…

Where to catch the fireworks

The Fourth of July is this Saturday and that means it’s time for fireworks. There are many fireworks to choose from, so the Bee rated ten on how they look and sound. Just remember to keep things safe. Also taking place is the annual Sacramento Independence Day Celebration at Cal Expo. Gates open at 4:30pm…

Sac County Fair

The 73rd Annual Sacramento County Fair kicks off tomorrow, May 21, 2009 at Cal Expo. The fair plans to start the summer with music, recreation, and rides. Kids and Seniors get free admission, and it’s $3 dollars for individuals ages 13-60. Various deals are available for Carnival Tickets and the Demolition Derby. To get to…