California Mid-State Fair

July 17-28, 2024

Carnival rides at the fair

The California Mid-State Fair runs for 12 days at the end of July. Enjoy concerts, music, food, carnival rides, animals and MORE this summer in Paso Robles at "The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere!"

The Fair opened in 1946 and was first known as the San Luis Obispo County Fair. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry. Artists such as Aerosmith, Garth Brooks, Tom Petty, George Strait, Journey, Miranda Lambert, Rod Stewart, Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean, Cardi B, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood have all performed on the Main Grandstand Arena stage. 

Free Shuttles to the Fair

The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to offer patrons the opportunity to park off-site and then catch a FREE ride to the Fair! Look for the SLO Safe Ride shuttles, operating each day of the Fair. The Paso Robles Event Center has very limited on-site parking options, and the free shuttle program is a great way to save time and money!

Hours of operation:
• Mondays – Thursdays: 4:00 pm to Midnight
• Fridays – Sundays: Noon to Midnight

Shuttle locations for pick-up and drop-off:
• Albertsons Parking Lot @ City Bus Stop
• City Hall @ 10th/Spring
• Lowe's Hardware @ Main Parking Lot

The 2024 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17 through July 28 and this year’s theme is “Wide Open Spaces!”

Memories From The Midstate Fair