The 2026 edition of the California Mid-Winter Fair is set to open Friday.

The gates for the annual event will open at 3:00 p.m. Friday with special ceremonies. The Fair will once again run for 13 days, with 3 weekends and be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Helm and Sons Amusements will provide the carnival thrills and chills with games, rides, food and attractions. The entertainment lineup features a diverse group of tribute acts as well as local acts. Expect daily performances by acts wandering around the fairgrounds. The California Mid-Winter Fair Heritage Foundation will keep with tradition and provide six action-packed days and nights of racing including Kart racing, Sprints and Dwarfs and even a demolition derby. Pre-sale tickets are available online.