California Mid-State Fair

08/25/2026

Today, we join the world in remembering the incomparable Dolly Parton. 🤍

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Dolly to the California Mid-State Fair stage in 1986, and again in 1990 alongside Kenny Rogers.

A true country music icon, Dolly’s music, kindness, and larger-than-life spirit touched generations of fans around the world.

Thank you for the music, the memories and the magic, Dolly. Your legacy will live on forever. We will always love you 🪽

📸 Fair archives: Dolly Parton in 1986 + marquee from her 1990 appearance with Kenny Rogers

#1986

08/25/2026

We wish we could fit every single photo into one post. 🥹🤍 But for now, here are just a few of our favorite moments from the 2026 California Mid-State Fair!

From the big moments to the little ones in between, thank you to everyone who came out and made this year one to remember. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Already counting down the days until we get to do it all again. 🎡✨ See you next year!
July 14-25, 2027
📷 Brittany App x Visual Story Teller

08/24/2026

The party doesn’t stop!

Stick around after the Central Coast PBR Challenge Series for LIVE post-show music from Stephen Styles & Shane Dwight! 🔥

🚪Doors open at 4:00PM
🐂Bull Riding starts at 7:30PM
🎶Live music immediately after
📍 Paso Robles Event Center
📅 August 29

Make a night of it and don’t miss out! Get your tickets now! 🎟️

BullRiding

08/13/2026

Don't miss out!

🔥 ONE NIGHT ONLY 🔥

Central Coast PBR Challenge is taking over the Paso Robles Event Center on Saturday, August 29! 🐂

Get ready for a night of high-energy bull riding and edge-of-your-seat action as some of the toughest riders take on some even tougher bulls.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Paso Robles Event Center

🎟️ This is a ticketed event - get yours now:

https://visionquestevents.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/central-coast-challenge/2026/tickets

Tag who you’re bringing and we’ll see you at the PBR! 🔥🐂

08/12/2026

Turns out, the Fair is kinda chic too 🤠✨

From corn dogs and concerts to livestock shows, line dancing and saying “I’m only going one day” before somehow ending up here all 12… we get it. 😉

What’s kinda chic about the California Mid-State Fair to you? 👇

📸 Brittany App x Visual Story Teller

08/02/2026

July may be over, but we’ll be replaying these memories for a long time 🐴🎡

07/30/2026

✨ A huge THANK YOU to our incredible 2026 Corporate Sponsors! ✨

The California Mid-State Fair wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. Your partnership helps us create unforgettable experiences for our community year after year, and we’re truly grateful.

Please note that the sponsor logos featured in this post are in no particular order, each of your contributions is valued and appreciated.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 California Mid-State Fair such a success! 💙🎡

07/29/2026

We’re so lonely, we miss you already! 😭

If you don’t want to wait a year to see us follow Paso Robles Event Center for more information on upcoming events 🐴

07/28/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the champions of the 2026 California Mid-State Fair Country Rodeo Finals!

What an incredible night showcasing talent, and western tradition. Join us in celebrating this year’s champions:

🐑 Mutton Bustin’ Champion: Avie Jacobo-Anaya

🐂 Team Penning: Cody Mora, Tom Martinus & Janalee Johnsen

🛢️ Barrel Racing: Avery Ladesma

🐄 Ranch Rope & Brand: Colter Negranti, Jason Johe, Cody Mora & Clint Wiebe

🎗️ Mixed Ribbon Roping: Derrek Hee & Dakota Rodriguez

🤠 Match Roping: Tucker Robinson & Chad Wittstrom

🐂 Double Mugging: Edgar Machado & Cole Burt

🎀 Ladies Breakaway Roping: Maggie Usehr

⭐ All-Around Cowboy: Cody Mora

Congratulations to all of our competitors for an outstanding weekend of rodeo action, and a special congratulations to this year’s champions! 🐴
📷 Jessica Owens