New tractor pull pit party added for California Mid-State Fair closing day

By Staff Report · Thu Jul 23 2026

PASO ROBLES — Tractor Pull fans will have the opportunity to meet competitors and get a closer look at the machines before the California Mid-State Fair’s Tractor Pull Presented by Slime on Sunday, July 26.

The fair will host a new Tractor Pull Pit Party from 5 to 6:30 p.m. inside the Chumash Grandstand Arena. The event is open to Tractor Pull ticket holders and will allow guests to meet drivers, take photos and walk through the pit area before the competition begins.

Once guests enter the pit party area, no re-entry will be permitted. The Tractor Pull begins at 7 p.m. with reserved seating.

The CMSF opens at noon on closing day, giving visitors time to enjoy exhibits, animals, food, shopping and entertainment before heading to the pit party and evening event.

The California Mid-State Fair runs through July 26 at the Paso Robles Event Center. For Tractor Pull tickets and more information, visit MidStateFair.com