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Back to the 80s theme sets the stage
for the 2026 California Mid-State Fair
Get ready! It’s almost fair time!
This year the California Mid-
State Fair is celebrating its 80th
year of all age, family fun from
July 15-26. Recently nominated
for the 2026 Academy of Country
Music Awards Best Fair/Rodeo, the
California Mid-State Fair continues
to earn national recognition for its
standout entertainment and overall
guest experience.
From the moment the gates
open to the final encore each night,
the Fair is designed to be a full-day
experience, giving visitors every
reason to arrive early, stay late, and
soak it all in.
Each year, the California Mid-
State Fair brings a new theme to life
across the entire experience—from
immersive décor and photo-worthy
moments to community exhibits
and interactive activities. In 2026,
the fair goes “Back to the 80s,” with
throwback energy, bold visuals,
nostalgic fun around every corner,
and a few surprise interactive
80s-inspired elements for guests to
discover throughout their visit.
Top-tier entertainment, all day
and all night
The 2026 Chumash Grandstand
Arena lineup delivers major star
power across genres, including:
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson,
Eric Church, Old Dominion, Treaty
Oak Revival, MEGADETH, plus
Howard Jones: Things Can Only
Get Better Tour and An Evening
of Music & Wine with Three Dog
Night, Ambrosia, and John Ford
Coley.
From high-energy concerts to
edge-of-your-seat action, guests
can experience the Country Rodeo
Finals, Tractor Pull, and the fast-
growing, crowd-favorite Farm
Olympics, showcasing the exciting
side of agriculture through compe-
tition, horsepower, and can’t-miss
moments for spectators.
Guests can also enjoy six free
stages featuring national, regional,
and local acts.
Explore, taste, and experience
it all
Stroll through award-winning
community exhibits, explore livestock
barns filled with animals, and enjoy
hands-on agricultural experiences
perfect for kids and families.
Discover unique shopping
throughout the grounds, from local
goods and specialty vendors to one-
of-a-kind finds inside Mission Market
Place, a curated collection of local
and artisan vendors—and the perfect
place to find a truly unique souvenir.
Keep an eye out for roving enter-
tainers popping up throughout the
day, bringing surprise moments of
music, comedy, and crowd interac-
tion across the fairgrounds.
The carnival delivers excitement
for all ages with rides, games, and
classic fair food.
Celebrating 80
years of nonstop
entertainment,
incredible food, and
high-energy fun
Every day offers new experiences at the 2026 California Mid-State Fair.