First California State Fair
Site of
First California State Fair
California's first state fair was held on this site
on October 4, 1854. Sponsored by the California
State Agricultural Society, the exhibition of
"horses, cattle, mules, and other stock, and
agricultural, mechanical, and domestic manufacture
and productions" promoted the new state's growing
agricultural industry. A different city held the
fair each year, until Sacramento became the
permanent location in 1861.
California Registered
Historical Landmark No. 861
Plaque placed by State Department of Parks
and Recreation in cooperation with the Grand
Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West. August 18, 1973.
Submitted by @Wolfkenn.