Cal Expo or California State Fairgrounds Racetrack
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Cal Expo or California State Fairgrounds Racetrack
California State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a horse-racing track in Sacramento, California, United States. It opened in 1906, at Exposition Blvd.
History of California State Fairgrounds Racetrack
1854 – The History of the California State Fairgrounds Racetrack dates back to 1854. Cal Expo premiered when the state sought to promote its farming and industry.
1859 – The Fair moved from city to city, beginning in San Francisco and eventually settling in Sacramento in 1859 – where it remains until today.
1906 – The two dirt oval racing tracks were established in 1906 for horse racing on the site of the California Exposition.
1907 to 1970 – The racetrack was active for auto racing in 1907, 1912, and 1946 until 1970.
1916 – The California State Fairgrounds were used as a mobilization camp during the 1916 Mexican Border Crisis and World War I. 1968 – The Exposition was moved to a new site north of Downtown Sacramento, while the old fairgrounds were closed and sold for development in 1970. 2010 – To attract visitors and take advantage of the annual peak summer vacation and travel periods, starting in 2010, the Fair changed its regular mid-August dates to reschedule in mid-July.
Track Details
Main Track
- The mile-long racetrack encircles a lake with fountains surrounded by a lush green lawn.
- It is a one-mile dirt track, oval with a 990ft homestretch.
- It has 6 furlongs and 1 ¼ mile chutes.
Other Facilities
Expo Center
- The clean lines and high ceilings are for car shows, trade and consumer shows, art exhibits, fundraisers, banquets, meetings, and conventions.
- Past events include bridal shows, cultural events, and career fairs.
- Special Features include House sound in individual buildings or entire complexes, air conditioning and heating in each building, brick outdoor plaza with stair-step seating.
- It is 58,870 square feet complex.
The Pavilion
- It has eight roll-up doors, eighteen-foot ceilings, and concrete floors.
- It is ideal for major trade and consumer shows, festivals, dances, and sporting events.
- Encompassing nearly 100,000 square feet.
The Cove
- It is for outdoor events.
- It has a shaded seating area, a covered stage, and proximity to restrooms and concessions.
- It could be for a concert, graduation, awards ceremony, or assembly-type meeting.
- It can accommodate up to 3,400 in any seating arrangement.
Miller Lite Grandstand
- It includes a sports bar, tele-theater, newly remodeled Clubhouse, and Turf Club.
- It can also be available for rent when not used by our racing department.
- These facilities offer a unique and convenient environment for concerts, meetings, and banquets.
- It can accommodate up to 18,000 people.
The Clubhouse
- The Clubhouse provides a spacious atmosphere for the event.
- It is a venue for private parties or business meetings and can be configured for groups of 40 to 300 guests.
Turf Club
- It is located at the south end of the Grandstand.
- It can accommodate parties from 40 to 200 guests.
- The guest should be 18 and over.
- Open Hours
- Doors open at 3:00 pm on race days during State Fair Horse Racing, the Sacramento Mile, and for special events.
Buildings A & B
- They share a lobby, concession stand, and three restroom locations.
- It is ideal for trade, and consumer shows such as home, garden, and RV shows.
- Each building can be utilized individually.
- It offers a show office with an incoming phone line in Building A, house sound, an elevator in Building A, ATMs, air conditioning, and heating.
- These identical buildings measure 27,700 square feet.
Building C
- Home to conventions, banquets, trade and consumer shows, dances, and sporting events.
- It measures 28,000 square feet.
- Past events include the Special Olympics, Golf Expo, and the California Grape & Gourmet Show.
- Building C can be used independently or in conjunction with Building D.
Building D
- Venue for trade and consumer shows, conventions, banquets, and recreational vehicle shows.
- A 20,000-square-foot permanent fabric structure can be used alone or in conjunction with Building C.
Show Arena
- Measures 120′ W by 260′ L and can seat up to 4,000 comfortably for rodeos, monster truck shows, concerts, dances, and other unique performances.
Multipurpose Stadium
- A premier sports and entertainment venue situated within the Cal Expo grounds.
- It has a seating capacity of approximately 12,000.
- Heart Health Park offers an atmosphere for graduations, brew fests, corporate outdoor events, festivals, and concerts.
Race Schedule and Major Events & Races
California State Fairgrounds Race Schedule
🐴 Live Racing Schedule
- Thoroughbred Horse Racing comes to the CA State Fair & Food Festival every Summer (July)
- The schedule for their live racing is on Fridays and Saturdays.
Major Races
- 🐴 Breeders’ Cup
- 🐴 Pegasus World Cup
- 🐴 Triple Crown
Location and Access to the Racecourse
- It is located at 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, California.
- The Cal Expo exit is just Northeast of the American River.
- The County Fair is held at Cal Expo on the corner of Exposition Blvd and Challenge Way.
- California State Fair admission prices usually run from $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors, and $8 for children.
Entering the Grounds
- All handbags, backpacks, and bags are subject to search.
- Guests are welcome to bring outside food and drink into the Fair.
- Ice chests will be searched at the entrances.
- No glass, aluminum cans, or outside alcohol are allowed. Paper and plastic containers of non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Parking
- Parking for the CA State Fair: $15
- Motorcycle parking for the CA State Fair: $5
- General Parking for most interim events & shows: $10
- Parking for concerts: $15
- Parking for events at Heart Health Park: $15
- Sacramento Republic RC Soccer Matches: $15
Contact
- 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
- Phone: +1 916-263-3000
- https://calexpostatefair.com/miller-lite-grandstand/thoroughbred-horse-racing/

Cal Expo or California State Fairgrounds Racetrack
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