Since the mid-2000s, the fair's weekday start time had always been 11 a.m. But this year, Cal Expo's gates don't open until 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, which is often the hottest time of day.
"We did actually plan to try and come out earlier and beat the heat," fairgoer Shane Day said. "Unfortunately, we looked up the hours and found out they didn't open until 4."
"We like the nighttime because we like the lights and the excitement that comes with it," fairgoer Erin Fraker said.
Why is Cal Expo cutting back on state fair hours during weekdays?
Cal Expo has been struggling financially in past years and has been forced to lay off some permanent staff. The fewer hours help fair management and vendors save money on employee costs.
"We don't take that into consideration at all. No, absolutely not," said Alex Alcantar, a state fair spokesperson. "For us, we do expect a good crowd to show up. We're not anticipating a loss."
"When people do come in here, they're going to have a great time," Alcantar said.
The fair will open at 10 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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