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Family Fun at the Sacramento County Fair May 23-27

The Sacramento County Fair returns May 23-27, a yearly event that is fun, family-friendly, and kids under 12 enter free! Come out to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, time-honored county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, carnival, festival-style entertainment and specialty food. Don’t forget to come see traditional fair fun entertainment including local bands, hypnotists, petting zoos and rescued exotic animals.
Must-see attractions and events include Toughest Monster Truck Tour, Stars & Stripes bull riding, tractor pulls, Walk on the Wild Side jungle experience, Illusionists Murray Hatfield and Teresa, and a nightly lineup of great musical acts. Kids will have hours of enjoyment in the petting farm, duck races and the Mind Works exhibit – and of course, the carnival rides!
Sacramento County is a proud sponsor of the 2019 County Fair: “Let’s Eat, Have Fun and Celebrate Red, White and Blue!” Admission is only $8 (presale $7) and kids 12 and under are free! Cal Expo parking is $10 and wristbands for unlimited rides are $35 (presale $25). Monday, May 27 is Military Appreciation Day.
For a full list of entertainment, attractions and information, visit the Sacramento County Fair website.

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John Todd

Born and raised in Rio Linda, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, and a resident for most of the last 50 years. Co-Chair for the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association, announcer for Rio Linda Knights Football, Rio Linda Christmas Light Parade, and Rio Linda Little League Parade, Original keeper of the Archway Lights, and outspoken advocate for the Rio Linda Elverta community.