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California State Fair Wraps Up 22 Days Of BIG FUN

Superstars and Superheroes a Big Hit at the State Fair

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Fair wrapped up its 153^rd year on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, in traditional State Fair style – with the nightly fireworks finale, corn dogs and BIG FUN.

“This year’s Fair was a tremendous hit with fairgoers,” said Norb Bartosik, General Manager of California Exposition & State Fair. “We celebrated 22 days of art, culture, and diverse entertainment. Plus we reminded people that there is a superstar and superhero in each of us.”

Fair officials report total attendance of 941,502 -- up more than 20,000 people from the previous year’s attendance of 920,768.  But, when it comes to California State Fair, success is not judged by attendance alone. 

Preliminary figures suggest that commercial, concessions and carnival revenue are all up from 2005. The exact figures will be available later in the week.

“The numbers show that families are coming to the Fair and enjoying the wide range of food and entertainment available here,” said Bartosik.