The California State Fair is in its final stretch, and this weekend is your last chance to experience it. The fair wraps up on Saturday, Aug. 2, with the parking lots closing at 7 p.m. and gates shutting down at 8 p.m. Friday night features a film festival and fireworks, while Saturday promises a packed final day. Officials are recommending early arrival to beat the rush. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to go, this is it.
Beyond the fair, the Sacramento area is loaded with options. The Capital City Food Festival takes over the Ben Ali Shriners Event Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $10, but kids 12 and under get in free. If classic rock is more your speed, Rick Springfield performs at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. And for something totally different, Circus of Horror brings its spooky spectacle to Modesto Centre Plaza on Sunday with shows at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
If you want to keep it local and community-focused, Yolo County has two milestone celebrations Saturday morning. The Davis Farmers Market is celebrating 50 years in Central Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., a true testament to the farm-to-fork culture this region is known for. Meanwhile, the Woodland Train Depot is marking its 115th anniversary with cake and hot dogs from 9 a.m. to noon. Both are free and family-friendly. With so much happening, what are you planning to hit this weekend?
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