The California Midwinter Fair is officially open.

The gates opened at 3:00 p.m. Friday. Thousands of visitors took advantage of the mild temperatures and the Senior Citizens and Veteran's and Military Appreciation free entry. The fair gates open at Noon on Saturday with entertainment throughout the day. At 4:00 p.m. on the Mechanics Bank Stage there will be a Country Music Tribute Fest with salutes to Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Toby Keith. The Heritage Dirt Karts will be racing in front of the Grandstands when the flag drops at 5:00 p.m.