(Getting Ready for the Fair)...2026 California Mid-Winter Fair begins February 27th.

Presale tickets for the Fair are on sale. The admission tickets went on sale Friday. For the presale tickets go to ivfairgrounds.com. Carnival wristbands are also available online. this year the Fair runs from February 27th through March 15, spanning three weekends of entertainment. The gates will be open for 13 action packed days. be aware, however, the fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Fair organizers say the theme is Celebration, for good reason. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 175th anniversary of California's statehood. CEO Alan Phillips says this year's theme is about more than the festivities; it is a tribute to the enduring legacy of the nation and our state.