California State Fair Box Office Now Open!

Buy Discounted State Fair Tickets & Gold Circle Concert Tickets
Surcharge Free!
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
To help balance the high cost of gas and other rising expenses,
the California State Fair has created a range of discount offers so
families and friends can enjoy the California State Fair without
breaking the bank. Discount State Fair tickets are now available
online at www.bigfun.org and surcharge free at the Cal Expo Box
Office, which opens Friday, August 1.

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Discount Ticket Prices - Available Now thru Wednesday, August 13

General $8 Poppy Pak
Admission (save 20%) (4 general admissions, 1 29.95 (save 37%)
parking pass)
NEW! Fun Fair Combo Pass $49.99 (save 45%)
Seniors $6 (get a season pass to
(ages 62+) (save 25%) Raging Waters Sacramento
& the State Fair for 1
low price)
Children $5
(ages 5-12) (save 17%)
Children FREE
(ages 0-4)
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Discounts, Special Days & Promotions

In addition to providing discounts, the State Fair has announced
the following special days and promotions that will allow Fairgoers to
save even more money!

Free Parking

Anyone who comes to the State Fair on Mondays or Thursdays will be
allowed free parking at Cal Expo if they arrive before 4pm.

Kids Day Tuesdays

Kids Day is every Tuesday at the Fair; all kids 12 and under
receive FREE admission all day. The RCS Carnival is offering $1
carnival rides for everyone until 11 p.m. (Minimum height and safety
requirements apply to all rides).

Senior Fridays

On Fridays, admission is just $6 for seniors 62+, before 6 p.m. In
addition, seniors ride FREE on any of the three Ferris Wheels and the
Carousel, courtesy of RCS.

Wristband Days

Unlimited ride Wristbands can be purchased Fridays and Labor Day
for $30. Buy til 8pm, ride til 11pm. All height and safety
requirements apply.

Every Day Wristbands - NEW!

NEW! You can buy an unlimited ride wristband good any day at the
State Fair. Just get a coupon from special displays of Coca-Cola
12-packs after August 8. Redeem the coupon at the Fair and you can buy
unlimited ride wristbands for just $30 on weekdays and $35 on
weekends. On Weekdays (M-Fr & Labor Day) the cost is $30 (Purchase
Wristband by 8 p.m. and Ride Until 11 p.m.). On Weekends (Sat & Sun)
the cost is $35 (Purchase Wristband by 4 p.m. and Ride Until 7 p.m.).

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State Fair FREE Concert Series
All State Fair concerts are FREE with Fair admission, but Gold Circle
reserved seats can be purchased to guarantee your spot near the
stage.
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SMASH MOUTH

Friday, August 15 - $20

THE DOODLEBOPS LIVE!

Saturday, August 16 - $10 - Two Matinee Shows!

Please note: Children aged 2 or younger are not required to have
their own Gold Circle seat if they are accompanied by a parent or
guardian with a paid Gold Circle seat.

'WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC

Monday, August 18 - $20

THE FAB FOUR

Tuesday, August 19 - FREE

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

Wednesday, August 20 - $30

AIR SUPPLY

Thursday, August 21 - $10

VANESSA HUDGENS

Friday, August 22 - $20

GARY ALLAN

Saturday, August 23 - $30

JESSICA SIMPSON

Monday, August 25 - $40

THE LOW RIDER BAND

Tuesday, August 26 - FREE

CHICAGO

Wednesday, August 27 - $40

AL JARREAU

Thursday, August 28 - $20

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

Friday, August 29 - $15

CRISTIAN CASTRO

Sunday, August 31 - $20

All shows will be performed on the Golden1 Stage. All show times
are 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. All dates, times and prices are
subject to change. For a complete listing of all prices and
attractions, including concert info, please visit www.bigfun.org.

For more information, media may contact the California State Fair
Media Center at (916) 263-3108 or MediaCenter@calexpo.com.

California State Fair Media Center
916-263-3108 or 916-416-0796
MediaCenter@calexpo.com

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