California State Fair Honey Show

Honey Fair · Jul 13–27, 2026 · Sacramento, California

When and where

Dates: Monday, July 13, 2026 to Monday, July 27, 2026 (15 days)
Venue: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, California
Type: Honey Fair

About this event

California's premier honey competition at Cal Expo, showcasing hundreds of entries from beekeepers across the Golden State. Categories include varietal honeys, cut comb, chunk honey, and beeswax products.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check castatefair.org for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: castatefair.org

Plan your visit

• Add all 15 days to Google Calendar
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• Directions to Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd
• Check castatefair.org for session times and any change before you travel
• Local honey in Sacramento: beekeepers, farmers markets and regional varieties near the venue
• California honey sourcing guide
• Buying honey there? Read how to read honey labels first.

Honey fairs usually include honey judging, vendor exhibits and a chance to taste regional honey.

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