Attractions & Exhibits

The 2010 California State Fair is 'Your Passport to Adventure'! Don’t miss these all new attractions & exhibits that celebrate travel, adventure & more! Even better, these are all free with fair admission!

Days of the Dinosaur Adventure

Embark on a prehistoric adventure... The world-renowned 'Days of the Dinosaur' Exhibit, in its first US appearance! This all-ages indoor attraction will feature more than a dozen life-sized dinosaur robots, skeleton replicas, interactive areas and photo opportunities! Bring the kids to explore hands-on activities like an archaeological dig site where they’ll have the opportunity to find their own fossils using authentic paleontology tools!

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Jungle & Reptile Experience

Our whimsical floriculture garden will be transformed into a lush jungle adventure with a host of birds, alligators and large tortoises. Come see, touch and learn about these wondrous creatures up close and personal!

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Magnificent Midway

The California State Fair comes alive brilliantly under the lights of the Magnificent Midway, where fairgoers of all ages will find their favorite rides for Big Fun.

Butler Amusements, Inc., the largest carnival company in the Western United States, is proud to be the official carnival operator at the State Fair. Fairgoers will find their favorite Kiddie rides and thrilling attractions at the Magnificent Midway! For more than 35 years, the company has served more fairs, celebrations, festivals and fund-raising events than any other carnival in the West.

Learn more about the company's safety policy and guidelines, or get more information about the family owned Butler Amusements, Inc. (2009 Rides & Height Requirements)

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Get Animated Pop Culture Exhibit

Come Get Animated in our new feature exhibit celebrating the unique and entertaining world of Animation. Well bring you everything from the classics of traditional hand drawn cell animation, to computer animation, as well as the advances with 3-D.

Don't Miss:

• Celebrity voice talent & artists;
• Licensed costumed characters;
• Interactive stations featuring the drawing, painting and layout of traditional animation;
• A sound effects area;
• Digital character construction workshops;
• Unique 3-D models and industry collectibles;
• Original artwork from the classics from pencil drawings and painted cells, to painted background.

All brought to you by the State Fair and Stage Nine Entertainment Company!

More to Come!

In addition to these new attractions, the 2010 State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world, so stay tuned! The California State Fair is Your Passport to Adventure!

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