California Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
7 upcoming California events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 114 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- CCPRA Finals Rodeo
Season-ending finals of the CCPRA circuit in Red Bluff, November 27-28, 2026.
Red Bluff, CA | Organizer: California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association Official event details
December 2026
- San Joaquin County Fair
Winter holiday-season fair at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, scheduled December 3-20, 2026. Family entertainment and local exhibits.
1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA Official event details - NYE Kick-Off CCPRA Rodeo
New Year's Eve rodeo in Red Bluff, December 31, 2026, that starts the next CCPRA season.
Red Bluff, CA | Organizer: California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association Official event details
February 2027
- World Ag Expo
World's largest annual agricultural show, February 9-11, 2027, with more than 1,200 exhibitors on 2.6 million sq ft and about 100,000 visitors from over 70 countries.
March 2027
- California FFA State Leadership Conference
Statewide FFA leadership conference in Ontario drawing thousands of high school members and advisors. The 2026 conference ran Mar 21-24; the next is March 20-23, 2027.
May 2027
- Redding Rodeo
79th Redding Rodeo, billed 'Buckin' by the River,' with bull riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and a Saturday fireworks show, May 12-15, 2027.
715 Auditorium Dr, Redding, CA | Organizer: Redding Rodeo Association Official event details - Glenn County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
In-person sale with a 9 a.m. kickoff and 1 p.m. Sale of Champions, moving from swine, goats and sheep to beef, then rabbits and poultry. Held each year; the next date shown is May 22, 2027.
221 E. Yolo St., Orland, CA 95963 | 530-865-1168 | Organizer: Glenn County Fair Official event details
Expected California Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
December 2026 (estimated)
- Almond Conference
The Almond Conference is a December trade conference and exhibit for almond growers and handlers in downtown Sacramento. Held each year; the most recent dates were Dec 10-12, 2025.
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA Official event details
January 2027 (estimated)
- Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale
Major West Coast bull sale at the Tehama fairgrounds, January 28-31, 2026, with bulls, geldings and horses, plus a stock dog sale.
February 2027 (estimated)
- Colusa Farm Show
Free-admission 61st annual show with tractors, irrigation and orchard equipment, crop seminars and a keynote breakfast. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 3 to 5, 2026.
- Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Held each winter in the Coachella Valley date-growing region; the most recent dates were February 12 to March 1, 2026. Celebrates dates with farm exhibits, livestock and the Arabian Nights theme.
- Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Winter citrus fair at the Cloverdale fairgrounds over Presidents' Day weekend, February 13-16, 2026.
1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA Official event details - California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta
Three-weekend winter fair in the Imperial Valley with a junior livestock program whose 2025 auction averaged $3,682 an animal. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 27 to March 15, 2026.
200 East Second Street, Imperial, CA Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- Colorado River Fair
Colorado River Fair in Blythe, Riverside County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Mar 12-15, 2026. The fair serves the Palo Verde Valley on the Colorado River.
Blythe, CA Official event details - La Grange Rodeo
Spring rodeo in the foothill town of La Grange on March 29, 2026, on the CCPRA schedule.
La Grange, CA Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Laton Lions Club Rodeo
Laton Lions Club Rodeo in Laton, Fresno County, on the California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association schedule. Held each year; the most recent dates were Apr 11, 2026. A service-club rodeo in a small Fresno County farm town.
Laton, CA | Organizer: California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association Official event details - Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition
Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Apr 23 to May 3, 2026. Held over two weekends at Earl Warren Showgrounds.
Santa Barbara, CA Official event details - Antelope Valley Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Spring sale that closes a week of swine, lamb, goat, beef and poultry shows at the Marvin Crist and Ron Emard Arena. Held each year; the most recent date was April 22, 2026.
2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, CA | Organizer: Antelope Valley Fair Association Official event details - Merced County Spring Fair
Merced County Spring Fair in Los Banos, Merced County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Apr 29 to May 3, 2026. The west-side companion to the Merced fair, held in Los Banos.
Los Banos, CA Official event details - Clovis Rodeo
Clovis Rodeo runs five days at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, with shuttles from the Sierra Vista Mall. Held each year; the most recent dates were Apr 22-26, 2026.
- Tehama District Fair
Tehama District Fair, April 30 to May 3, 2026, with a junior livestock auction at 9 a.m. and Sale of Champions at noon on its final day; steers must be owned and tagged by December 31.
650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080 Official event details - St Jude's Rodeo
St Jude's Rodeo in Red Bluff, Tehama County, on the California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association schedule. Held each year; the most recent dates were Apr 30, 2026. A Red Bluff rodeo that opens the Round-Up season.
Red Bluff, CA | Organizer: California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Los Angeles County Fair
May-long Pomona fair with livestock shows where Cal Poly Pomona students exhibit animals. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 7 to 31, 2026.
1101 W. McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA Official event details - Chowchilla-Madera County Fair
Mother Day weekend fair at Chowchilla on the south side of the Valley. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 7 to 10, 2026.
1000 S. Third Street, Chowchilla, CA Official event details - Dixon May Fair
Dixon May Fair, described as the oldest district fair and fairgrounds in California, runs May 7-10, 2026, with agriculture-themed activities for the surrounding communities.
655 South First St., Dixon, CA 95620 Official event details - Coarsegold Rodeo
Coarsegold Rodeo in Coarsegold, Madera County, on the California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association schedule. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 1-2, 2026. A two-day rodeo in the Sierra foothills near Yosemite.
Coarsegold, CA | Organizer: California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association Official event details - Cottonwood Mother's Day Rodeo
CCPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Cottonwood held Mother's Day weekend, May 9-10, 2026, part of the Northern California circuit alongside Red Bluff and Palo Cedro events.
Cottonwood, CA Official event details - Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
Mark Twain inspired fair with frog jumping, a children parade and a closing destruction derby. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 14 to 17, 2026.
- Contra Costa County Fair
Spring fair at the Antioch fairgrounds on the edge of the Delta farm belt. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 14 to 17, 2026.
1201 West 10th Street, Antioch, CA Official event details - Glenn County Fair
May Orland fair with market beef, swine, goat, sheep, rabbit and poultry classes. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 14 to 17, 2026.
221 E. Yolo St., Orland, CA 95963 | 530-865-1168 Official event details - Salinas Valley Fair
Salinas Valley Fair in King City, Monterey County. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 14-17, 2026. Held in King City in the southern Salinas Valley.
King City, CA Official event details - Calaveras County Fair Rodeo
Saturday rodeo that opens the Mother Lode rodeo season during the Angels Camp fair. Held each year; the most recent date was May 16, 2026.
Angels Camp, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - International Frog Jump Grand Finals
The top 50 frog jumps advance to a Sunday afternoon final, with qualifying jumps held on fair stages from Thursday. Held each year; the most recent final was May 17, 2026.
2465 Gunclub Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222 | 209-736-2561 | Organizer: Frogtown USA Official event details - Sacramento County Fair
Sacramento County Fair in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 21-25, 2026. A Memorial Day weekend fair in the state capital.
Sacramento, CA Official event details - Silver Dollar Fair
Silver Dollar Fair in Chico, Butte County. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 21-25, 2026. A Memorial Day weekend fair in Chico.
Chico, CA Official event details - Penn Valley Rodeo
Penn Valley Rodeo in Penn Valley, Nevada County, on the California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association schedule. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 15-16, 2026. A two-day rodeo in western Nevada County.
Penn Valley, CA | Organizer: California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association Official event details - San Bernardino County Fair
San Bernardino County Fair in Victorville, San Bernardino County. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 23-31, 2026. The fair is split across two Memorial Day period weekends (May 23-25 and May 29-31).
Victorville, CA Official event details - Potter Valley Rodeo
Potter Valley Rodeo in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, on the California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association schedule. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 24, 2026. A Memorial Day weekend rodeo north of Ukiah.
Potter Valley, CA | Organizer: California Circuit Pro Rodeo Association Official event details - Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Held each year during the county fair; the most recent auction was Sunday, May 24, 2026, with buyer check-in at 8 a.m. Terminal sale with custom or resale disposition and add-on donations.
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA Official event details - Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
83rd annual PRCA rodeo at the Elks Event Center, May 27-31, 2026, opening with Xtreme Bulls, followed by four PRCA performances and a downtown parade on Broadway the Saturday morning.
4040 S. Hwy 101, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- San Mateo County Fair
Ten-day county fair at the San Mateo County Event Center in San Mateo, scheduled June 5-14, 2026, with agricultural exhibits and 4-H and FFA youth projects.
2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA Official event details - Merced County Fair
Merced County Fair in Merced, Merced County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jun 10-14, 2026. The main summer fair in Merced County.
Merced, CA Official event details - San Diego County Fair
San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, San Diego County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jun 10 to Jul 5, 2026. The Del Mar fair runs for nearly four weeks.
- Colusa County Fair
June fair on the Colusa fairgrounds in the heart of Sacramento Valley rice country. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 11 to 14, 2026.
1303 10th Street (Highway 20), Colusa, CA | Organizer: 44th District Agricultural Association Official event details - Solano County Fair
Solano County's fair at the Vallejo fairgrounds, June 11-14, 2026, with youth livestock, exhibits and entertainment.
900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA Official event details - Redwood Acres Fair
Eureka June fair where Humboldt 4-H youth show animals and crops raised over the year. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 17 to 21, 2026.
3750 Harris St., Eureka, CA Official event details - El Dorado County Fair
Early summer Placerville fair in the Sierra foothills apple and wine country. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 18 to 21, 2026.
100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA Official event details - Alameda County Fair
Pleasanton fair with a long summer run and a junior livestock program and auction. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 19 to July 12, 2026.
- Russian River Rodeo
CCPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Duncan Mills on the lower Russian River, June 20-21, 2026.
Duncan Mills, CA Official event details - Kings Fair
Late June Hanford fair in a county known for dairies and cotton. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 25 to 28, 2026.
801 S. 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230 Official event details - Yuba-Sutter Fair
Four-day Yuba-Sutter Fair at the Yuba City fairgrounds, June 25-28, 2026, one of California's oldest fairs, with livestock shows, a grand stage and carnival.
442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City, CA Official event details - Placer County Fair
Placer County Fair in Roseville, Placer County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jun 25-28, 2026. The fair is held at The Grounds in Roseville.
Roseville, CA Official event details - Siskiyou Golden Fair Rodeo
CCPRA rodeo held during the Siskiyou Golden Fair in Yreka on June 26, 2026.
Yreka, CA Official event details - Garberville Rodeo
One-day southern Humboldt rodeo on the CCPRA calendar. Held each year; the most recent date was June 27, 2026.
Garberville, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - Yuba-Sutter Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Junior livestock auction held on day three of the Yuba-Sutter Fair, a Saturday; steers have typically sold for $7,200 to $10,000 with young exhibitors keeping most of the sale price.
442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City, CA Official event details - San Diego County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Held each year during the fair; the most recent auction was June 27, 2026, noon to 5 p.m. 4-H, FFA, Grange and independent youth sell swine, lambs, goats, beef and meat pens.
Del Mar, CA Official event details - Siskiyou Golden Fair
Siskiyou County's fair at the Golden Fairgrounds in Yreka, scheduled June 24-28, 2026, with livestock exhibitions, a junior livestock auction and a rodeo shootout; the fair turned 100 in 2025.
1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- Mother Lode Fair
Mother Lode Fair in Sonora, July 2-5, 2026, featuring a junior livestock auction and heritage-themed activities.
220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA Official event details - Santa Barbara County Fair
Split into two weekends in 2026 (July 3-5 and July 8-12) around the Fourth of July at the Santa Maria Fairpark. 4-H, FFA and Grange members showed cows, pigs, sheep, goats and rabbits, and a Champion Drive picks Supreme Champions.
937 S. Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, CA Official event details - Mother Lode Fair Rodeo
CCPRA-sanctioned rodeo held during the Mother Lode Fair in Sonora on July 3, 2026, in the Gold Country foothills.
Sonora, CA Official event details - Marin County Fair and Exposition
Fourth of July week fair at the Marin Civic Center with a 4-H livestock barn. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 1 to 5, 2026.
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA Official event details - Trinity County Fair
Trinity County Fair in Hayfork, July 9-12, 2026, with a 4-H and FFA junior livestock auction.
6000 Highway 3, Hayfork, CA Official event details - Lake County Rodeo
Two-night summer rodeo in Lakeport on the CCPRA circuit. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10 and 11, 2026.
Lakeport, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - Stanislaus County Fair
Ten-day county fair in Turlock, July 10-19, 2026, with a junior livestock auction (JLA), a beef sale and a replacement heifer sale run through the fair office.
900 N Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380 | (209) 668-1333 | Organizer: 38th District Agricultural Association Official event details - Lassen County Fair Rodeo
Thursday rodeo performance within the Susanville fair week. Held each year; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
195 Russell Avenue, Susanville, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - California Rodeo Salinas
California Rodeo Salinas is a four-day professional rodeo at the Salinas Sports Complex. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 16-19, 2026.
- California State Fair
California State Fair in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 17 to Aug 2, 2026. California Exposition & State Fair is held at Cal Expo and includes junior and open livestock competitions.
- OC Fair
OC Fair in Costa Mesa, Orange County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 17 to Aug 16, 2026. A month-long summer fair at the OC Fair & Event Center.
- California State Fair Junior Livestock Show
Junior beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and goat divisions at Cal Expo, open to California residents. Held each year with the state fair; the most recent fair dates were Jul 17 to Aug 2, 2026.
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815 Official event details - Fortuna Rodeo
Two-day Eel River valley rodeo on the CCPRA schedule. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18 and 19, 2026.
Fortuna, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - Lassen County Junior Livestock Auction
The 2026 sale raised $382,155 on 157 entries, including 56 market hogs and 37 lambs. Held each year; the most recent sale was July 19, 2026.
195 Russell Avenue, Susanville, CA | Organizer: Lassen County Junior Livestock Auction committee Official event details - Lassen County Fair
Mid-July Susanville fair with a livestock pavilion and a rodeo night. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 15 to 19, 2026.
195 Russell Avenue, Susanville, CA Official event details - California Mid-State Fair
California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 15-26, 2026. Twelve-day Central Coast fair at the Paso Robles fairgrounds.
- Plumas-Sierra County Fair
Plumas-Sierra County Fair in Quincy, Plumas County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 23-26, 2026. A July fair serving both Plumas and Sierra counties.
Quincy, CA Official event details - Hoopa Rodeo
Single-day rodeo in the Hoopa Valley during the CCPRA summer circuit. Held each year; the most recent date was July 24, 2026.
Hoopa, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - South Valley Ag Fair
Family-organized junior livestock show for 4-H and FFA students (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, chickens) at Thorson's Arena in San Martin July 27-28, 2026, with an August 1 auction at Rancher's Choice Stockyard in Aromas.
San Martin, CA | Organizer: South County farm families, FFA chapters and 4-H clubs Official event details - Ventura County Fair
152nd Ventura County Fair at the seaside fairgrounds, July 29 to August 9, 2026, with large and small livestock departments including poultry, pygmy goats, rabbits and mini pigs.
10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001 | (805) 648-3376 Official event details - Amador County Fair
Gold Country fair at Plymouth where junior exhibitors must hold current YQCA certification to show livestock. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30 to August 2, 2026.
18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth, CA Official event details - California Youth Ag Expo
Statewide 4-H and FFA livestock and ag mechanics show at the International Agri-Center, held July 30 to August 2, 2026, drawing 900-plus youth from all 58 counties. The next one moves to Cal Expo.
August 2027 (estimated)
- Del Norte County Fair
Far north coast fair with livestock shows, a car show, concerts and monster trucks. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 6 to 9, 2026.
421 Highway 101 North, Crescent City, CA Official event details - Napa Town and Country Fair
Napa Town and Country Fair in Napa, Napa County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9, 2026. The fair is held at the Napa Valley Expo.
Napa, CA Official event details - Redwood Empire Fair
Redwood Empire Fair in Ukiah, Mendocino County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 6-9, 2026. The Ukiah Valley fair, held in early August.
Ukiah, CA Official event details - Gilroy Rodeo
Three-day South County rodeo with a country concert, barrel race, junior rodeo and ranch rodeo, expected to draw about 20,000 people. Revived in 2018 after the original rodeo ended in 1956, with proceeds going to local nonprofits.
2365 Dunlap Avenue, Gilroy, CA | Organizer: Gilroy Rodeo Association Official event details - Sonoma County Fair
Ten-day county fair at the Sonoma County Event Center, August 7-16, 2026, anchored by the junior livestock auction where 4-H and FFA members sell market animals.
1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA Official event details - Sonoma County Fair Rodeo
Opening-night CCPRA rodeo for the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa on August 7, 2026.
Santa Rosa, CA Official event details - Amador County Fair Rodeo
One-day professional rodeo held during fair weekend in Plymouth on a CCPRA circuit calendar. Held each year; the most recent date was August 1, 2026.
Plymouth, CA | Organizer: CCPRA Official event details - Humboldt County Fair
Victorian village fair in Ferndale that hosts the county junior livestock auction each August. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 12 to 16, 2026.
1250 5th Street, Ferndale, CA Official event details - Yolo County Fair
Yolo County Fair in Woodland, August 12-16, 2026, with 4-H and FFA livestock shows.
1125 East Street, Woodland, CA Official event details - Nevada County Fair
Nevada County Fair in Grass Valley, Nevada County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 12-16, 2026. A mid-August fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.
Grass Valley, CA Official event details - Santa Clara County Fair
Santa Clara County's annual fair at the Tully Road fairgrounds in San Jose, August 18-23, 2026. The late-summer dates led South County 4-H and FFA families to start a separate livestock fair.
- Butte County Fair
Late-summer Gridley fair that anchors the 4-H and FFA market animal season in the northern Sacramento Valley. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 27 to 30, 2026.
199 East Hazel Street, Gridley, CA Official event details - Modoc District Fair
Modoc District Fair in Cedarville, Modoc County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug 27-30, 2026. A remote fair in the northeast corner of California.
Cedarville, CA Official event details - Butte County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Nearly 270 youth sold animals in 2026, with steers averaging $6.76 a pound and goats $22.77. Held each year; the most recent sale was in late August 2026.
Gridley, CA | Organizer: Butte County Fair Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair
Labor Day weekend fair at Bishop serving Inyo, Mono and Alpine ranch and 4-H families. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 3 to 6, 2026.
475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA Official event details - Lake County Fair
Labor Day weekend fair on the shore of Clear Lake in Lakeport. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 3 to 6, 2026.
401 Martin St., Lakeport, CA Official event details - Inter-Mountain Fair of Shasta
Small-town Labor Day fair in McArthur, September 3-7, 2026, known for local ranching, junior livestock and a fundraising tie to the Shasta Land Trust.
44218 A Street, McArthur, CA Official event details - Monterey County Fair
Monterey County Fair in Monterey, Monterey County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 3-7, 2026. A Labor Day weekend fair at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center.
Monterey, CA Official event details - Inter-Mountain Fair Rodeo
CCPRA rodeo during the Inter-Mountain Fair in McArthur on September 4, 2026, a Friday-night ranch-country event in northeastern Shasta County.
McArthur, CA Official event details - Mariposa County Fair & Homecoming
Held each year at the Mariposa fairgrounds over Labor Day weekend; the most recent dates were September 4-7, 2026. Livestock exhibits, homecoming events and entertainment.
5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA Official event details - Monterey County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Held each year at the end of the county fair livestock shows; the most recent auction was Saturday, September 5, 2026, after junior beef, swine, goat, sheep and dairy shows that week.
Monterey, CA Official event details - Madera District Fair
September Madera fair with an All American Party theme in 2026. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 10 to 13, 2026.
1850 West Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA Official event details - Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair
Fair at the Tulelake fairgrounds, September 10-13, 2026, with a Rotary-founded youth livestock auction, vocational skills exhibits, carnival rides and grandstand concerts; the fair began in 1952.
PO Box 866, Tulelake, CA 96134 | 530.667.5312 | Organizer: 10-A District Agricultural Association Official event details - Gold Country Fair
Gold Country Fair in Auburn, Placer County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 10-13, 2026. Held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center in Auburn.
Auburn, CA Official event details - Madera District Fair Junior Livestock Auction
The 89th annual sale offers buyer breakfast at 9 a.m., the auction at 10 a.m. and bump bids for exhibitors. Held each year; the most recent date was September 12, 2026.
1850 West Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA | Organizer: Madera District Fair Official event details - Tulelake Butte Valley Fair Rodeo
CCPRA rodeo on Saturday, September 12, 2026, held alongside the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair in the Klamath Basin.
Tulelake, CA Official event details - Santa Cruz County Fair
Five-day county fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, September 16-20, 2026, celebrating Pajaro Valley agriculture with livestock and produce exhibits.
2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA Official event details - Tulare County Fair
Tulare County Fair, September 16-20, 2026, with a 4-H and FFA junior livestock show.
620 South K Street, Tulare, CA Official event details - Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair
Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair in Lodi, San Joaquin County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 17-20, 2026. The festival honors the Lodi wine grape harvest.
Lodi, CA Official event details - Antelope Valley Fair
Ten-day Lancaster fair in the high desert. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 18 to 27, 2026.
2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, CA Official event details - Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
Held each year in the Anderson Valley town of Boonville; the most recent dates were September 18-20, 2026. Combines county fair exhibits, livestock and the long-running apple show.
14400 Highway 128, Boonville, CA Official event details - Kern County Fair
Twelve-day Bakersfield fair with a large FFA and 4-H livestock program. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 23 to October 4, 2026.
- Palo Cedro CCPRA Rodeo
Late-September CCPRA rodeo in Palo Cedro east of Redding, scheduled for September 26, 2026.
Palo Cedro, CA Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- San Benito County Fair
San Benito County Fair in Tres Pinos, San Benito County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Oct 2-4, 2026. An October fair in the small town of Tres Pinos.
Tres Pinos, CA Official event details - Lambtown Festival
Sheep and lamb festival at the Dixon fairgrounds, October 3-4, 2026, which has been hosted there for more than twenty years.
655 S. First Street, Dixon, CA 95620 Official event details - Humboldt 4-H Deep Pit BBQ and Dessert Auction
Public barbecue and dessert auction that is the main county 4-H fundraiser, usually the first Sunday of October. Held each year; the date shown is the first Sunday of October 2026.
5630 South Broadway, Eureka, CA | 707-445-7351 | Organizer: Humboldt County 4-H Official event details - Big Fresno Fair
Twelve-day autumn fair run in two livestock weeks with stall charts, YQCA rules and a junior auction committee. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 7 to 18, 2026.
- Kern County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Three-day sale running dairy heifers, beef and ag mechanics on Thursday, swine and poultry on Friday, and goats and lambs on Saturday. Held each year; the most recent dates were October 1 to 3, 2026.
1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 | 661-529-6249 | Organizer: Kern County Fair Official event details - Grand National Jr. Livestock Show
Jackpot-style junior show for cattle, swine, sheep and goats (including dairy goats) at the Cow Palace, October 1-4, 2026. Judges give feedback, and champions are recognized during the Women of Rodeo performance.
- Grand National Rodeo
Long-running professional rodeo at the Cow Palace on the San Francisco peninsula, with performances October 9-10, 2026, and a stated mission of promoting agriculture. Also hosts a Miss Grand National Rodeo title.
2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014 | Organizer: Cow Palace Official event details - Southern California Fair
Southern California Fair in Perris, Riverside County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Oct 8-11, 2026. An October fair at the Southern California Fair & Event Center.
Perris, CA Official event details - Desert Empire Fair
Desert Empire Fair in Ridgecrest, Kern County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Oct 23-25, 2026. A three-day October fair in the Indian Wells Valley.
Ridgecrest, CA Official event details