Activities

Cattle Drive

Grab a camera and a chair and head to Riverside Avenue on the morning of Wednesday, July 21, as the annual cattle drive will make its way through the streets of Paso Robles and into the fairgrounds to kick-off the 2010 Fair. About fifty head of cattle will be driven along the streets with the cattle scheduled to arrive at the fairgrounds between 11:00a and 11:30a.

Theme Days

Cattlemen & Farmer's Day - Thursday - July 22

Special BBQ lunch and dinner!

Kid's Day - Monday - July 26

Kids 12 and under receive free Fair admission!

Senior's Day - Tuesday - July 27

Seniors 62+ only $4 admission! Gates open at 10:00a!

Armed Forces Day - Saturday - July 31

Armed forces with a valid military ID receive free Fair admission!

Mutton Bustin'

For the first time ever, Tommy G Productions presents Mutton Bustin' at the 2010 Fair! Head to the south end of the Event Center and let your child have the ride of their life! Events happen every day at 1p, 3p, 5p and 7p.

KC Masterpiece "Real Deal" Recipe Contest

Come compete in the KC Masterpiece “Real Deal” Recipe Contest for the “best barbecue” and best “wild card” creation at the fair! Think authentic BBQ taste, think KC Masterpiece. The top three finishers at each fair win a pair of tickets to the fair’s 2010 Keith Urban concert! The first place winner in each of the two categories also wins a “Backstage Barbecue Experience,” a VIP pre-show event featuring an intimate acoustic performance by Keith Urban and a group photo opportunity!

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Pig Races

Don't miss the excitement of the annual Pig Races, happening each day of the 2010 Fair at 2p, 4p, 6p and 8p!

Home Arts Exhibits

The California Mid-State Fair invites you to visit the Home Arts Building for a wide variety of demonstrations and hands-on exhibits. From sewing and quilting demonstrations to cake decorating for kids, there is something for the entire family to enjoy! The California Mid-State Fair’s Home Arts Exhibits is a great way to get involved with the community and have some old-fashioned fun!

Horse Show Events

The California Mid-State Fair hosts a wide array of some of the most competitive horse shows in California. Lasting an unprecedented 12 days, the Horse Show events range from the San Luis Obispo County 4H & FFA Show to the Wrangler Junior Gymkhana. Whatever your preference, you will find it here, in our prestigious horse show facilities!

Junior Livestock Events

The Toyota Junior Livestock area is action packed throughout the Fair providing a great opportunity to see everything from poultry and rabbits to hogs and heifers. This year, over 900 exhibitors will be showing over 1000 animals! The California Mid-State Fair boasts one of the most competitive junior livestock shows in the state as well as being home to junior exhibitors who show their animals on a national level. In addition to the livestock shows, the Toyota Junior Livestock area features Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day, the Industrial Arts Project Auction, Ladies and Lads Lead, and the Livestock Judging Contest. The excitement concludes when the Junior Livestock Auction brings in over $1 million in sales, thanks to the support of the local community of buyers.

Junior Livestock Support Club

Established in 1975, the Junior Livestock Support Club was created for the purpose of bringing ranchers together who are interested in guaranteeing every single exhibitor a small profit for their livestock. There are more than twenty members who have dedicated their time and money to supporting our very own junior livestock participants.