California State Fair in Sacramento
| 22 June 2010
The California State fair is a 19-day event held every year in Sacramento at the Cal Expo. Travellers who really want to experience the true spirit of American living should not miss this opportunity. The fair is packed with events including exhibitions, competitions and contests, fireworks, horse racing, farm entertainment, music and food. There will be plenty of adrenaline for the more daring who may want to experience the bungee jump and gravity-defying eurobungy trampoline or a take a drive at full speed on the speed track, where you can hurtle round in a drag race car, going from 0-60 mph in less than 1.5 seconds. There is plenty of action for families and fun educational activities for kids of 12 and under.
Amongst the selection of workshops the fire prevention program stands out for its educational activities and games for children to learn all about preventing bush fire. The program is particularly appealing as children actually receive a stamp on their golden passport for each successfully completed task.
The interactive animal exhibit is a jungle adventure featuring birds, amphibians and reptiles including colonies of alligators and tortoises where you can touch and experience a close encounter with these species.
Finally a fair would not be complete without a full on fun fair and the Magnificent Midway definitely lives up to expectations; 64 rides of pure fun for all ages including 4 original rides from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch.
The California State Fair id on from July 14th to August 1st More detailed information of single events and a full calendar of events is available here.
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