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The scent of smoky barbecue and the sweet aroma of powdered-sugar funnel cakes fill the air. Neon lights flash across whirling carnival rides and the California sun sets behind a skyline alive with music, laughter and the distant clang of game bells — the State Fair is back in Sacramento.
But beyond the agricultural exhibits and footlong corn dogs, this month’s events calendar across the City of Trees is stacked with experiences for the whole family. Hip-hop legends Cypress Hill bring the noise (and the smoke) to Cal Expo, while Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds drop their most personal album yet, “Afterimage,” with a killer release show at The Starlet Room. From pristine lowriders and delicious local eats at the Hella Good Market in West Sacramento to ghost hunts in the old city cemetery and open-mic storytelling at Old Soul at The Alley, summertime is in full swing.
Here are eight ways to fill your July with unforgettable moments and local flavor.