As the fair annually brings in between 550,000 and 750,000 people, the local economy is expected to get a large boost next summer due to the large influx of visitors to the area from across the state. The Fair is expected to bring millions back to the fair and nearly 1,000 seasonal jobs. In addition, the grounds have also been used to help the homeless population of the city as a warming site during cold weather. While on hiatus for the last two years, Cal Expo has served as a mass COVID-19 testing site, with both the Sacramento County Public Health Department and Kaiser Permanente utilizing the grounds as a mass vaccination site.

“While Cal Expo has been honored to provide support and much-needed aid to Californians during this health crisis, our region and state have greatly missed the excitement of the State Fair.” “We are thrilled to announce that the California State Fair will come roaring back in 2022,” said Cal Expo Board Chairwoman Jess Durfee on Friday. Among the newer events includes a cannabis competition, which sparked controversy when it was first announced earlier this week.ĭespite that, Cal Expo officials noted their excitement at the state fair returning next year. All normally scheduled events are expected to return, with the addition of several new ones. Cal Expo and the California State Fair & Food Festival announced on Friday that the Fair would be returning next year following a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Īccording to the joint announcement, the 2022 fair will be held from July 15th – July 31st at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

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