Food festivals in Sacramento

California State Fair

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

The California State Fair at Cal Expo ran 17 July to 2 August in 2026, its last summer edition; the fair board has voted to move it to the fall from 2027, away from the summer heat.

Hotels for these dates from USD 78/nightFood tours in Sacramento from USD 109Official site

Food tours in Sacramento: Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour · ★ 4.9 (135)

Dates and details checked October 10, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Where to eat nearby

Sacramento guide

Places from our Sacramento guide, nearest to the festival first.

Pho Saigon Bay 1.0 mi · Vietnamese · Arden★ 4.3 Chando's Tacos Arden Way 1.0 mi · Taqueria · Arden★ 4.4 King Cong Brewing Company 1.5 mi · Brewery★ 4.5 Estelle Bakery & Patisserie 1.7 mi · Bakery · Carmichael Fair Oaks★ 4.5 Temple Coffee Roasters H Street 1.8 mi · Café · East Sacramento★ 4.5 Tupelo Coffeehouse 1.9 mi · Café · East Sacramento★ 4.3

Eat your way around Sacramento while you are in town

California State Fair is expected Sep to Oct, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Sacramento to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Getting there and staying

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Where

1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815

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Hotels in Sacramento around September to October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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