State Fair 2012

The California State Fair: Come Hungry by Kira O'Donnell We visited the California State Fair this week and marveled at the enormous selection of food available to visitors: from Cajun catfish and corn on the cob to smoked turkey legs and funnel cakes, there’s a dizzying array of goodies from which to choose. Overheated?...

Fairgoers take advantage of the fun offered at Toytopia 2.0, an exhibit at the California State Fair.Everybody has a toy story. Most of us have plenty of old toys to go with those memories, too. "They're our most cherished possessions," said...

Calling all corn dog eaters! The California State Fair will have a corn dog eating contest Friday and Saturday.

OMG! We conquered the big-*ss Rib Steak!! It was soooo good. We were able to order it right off the grill & medium rare without extra sauce! It costs about $16 and it feeds 2 people. It was perfect for the caveman and the cavegrrl… I am pretty sure we were the happiest couple...

By the Editors When it’s 105 degrees in the shade it can only mean one thing – time for the 159th California State Fair! As usual, there are hundreds of events and activities to enjoy. Oddly enough, there are even some kids’ rides from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Park. Overwhelmed by all of the choices? GOTG’s top picks...

The Grant Pacer Drum Line will perform at the State Fair tomorrow, July 15 at 5pm. The performance will take place at the Promenade Stage

The California State Fair opened Thursday and will run through July 29, as most everyone knows by now. What you may not know is this: For the 15th year, the Golden State's literary side will be on display, offering visitors a chance to chat ...

A pineapple grows in a greenhouse at the California State Fair, where temperature and other conditions are carefully controlled.It's a jungle in there. Next to the Wine Shed at the California State Fair, parrots, macaws and other exotic bird...

Let's face it. If you're going to the state fair, it's going to be hot, and you're going to need a cold, refreshing drink to make it through. This weekend only, Seattle’s Best Coffee will be on the Midway handing...

Editor’s note: Here are the winners of the Counties Exhibits at the California State Fair. Placer County won “Best Content Award” and “Best Design Award” and a “Gold Award.” Nevada County won a “Silver Award.” Sierra FoodWineArt magazine is being distributed at the Placer County exhibit. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 13) – Awards were presented...