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California Mid-State Fair

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July 15 - 26, 2026

Each summer, The California Mid-State Fair becomes the place to be in San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL). For twelve days, fair attendees can enjoy everything from unique exhibits to unique eats. Kids of all ages will love the two separate carnival areas with traditional rides and the Cub Country, a carnival dedicated to toddlers and young children. Check out the tractor races, diaper dash, pig races and so much more. When the sun goes down and the air starts to cool, live music shines. The fair has hosted the music industry's greatest from Aerosmith and Tom Petty, Blake Shelton and Garth Brooks to Justin Bieber and The Chainsmokers.

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