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Ticket Giveaways

Please note that ticket giveaways, of any kind - concert, admission, carnival - must be approved by the California Mid-State Fair and/or Artist Management and are only allowed to be executed by sponsors of the California Mid-State Fair with prior written consent. Any and all requests for ticket giveaways should be sent via email to sahvanna@midstatefair.com.

General Photography & Video

Photography and video are allowed on the Fairgrounds during the 12 days of the Fair as long as the following guidelines are adhered to:

• Personal cameras are allowed, but professional cameras are not. Standard Lenses (17-50mm, 18-55mm, etc.) are allowed and Telephoto Lenses (24-70mm, 70-200mm, etc.) are not.
• All individuals or crews taking still photographs or video footage must be self-contained and “mobile” with no free-standing equipment such as lights, backdrops, electrical cords, etc. 
• Individuals or crews cannot impede foot or vehicle traffic or interfere with any exhibit, vendor space, performance or fair guest experience (this includes a request to suspend operations of any of those listed above to accommodate a shoot)
• Video footage or photography of free entertainment and Main Grandstand shows, without prior permission, is strictly prohibited. Please contact the marketing & communications department at publicity@midstatefair.com to request permission.
• There is no unauthorized use of photo, video and sound equipment permitted on any of the rides or ticketed attractions. Please contact the marketing & communications department with any specific questions at publicity@midstatefair.com.
• The California Mid-State Fair prohibits unauthorized operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on or above the Paso Robles Event Center year-round. This includes all UAVs, commonly known as “drones,” regardless of commercial or recreational purpose. Any UAV(s) observed at or near the Paso Robles Event Center will be reported to local law enforcement and the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Individuals or crews taking photographs or gathering video footage cannot advertise or distribute any promotional materials or information (such as flyers, stickers, buttons, brochures, etc.) while on the fairgrounds.

Media Coverage Application

Media accreditation is reserved for reporters, writers, videographers, producers, and photographers who work for established media outlets, in the radio, newspaper, digital, magazine and television industries, who are specifically assigned to cover the California Mid-State Fair. In order to gain approval, THIS MEDIA COVERAGE APPLICATION FORM must be filled out no later than 24 hours before planned coverage. You will be notified within 12 hours whether or not your application has been granted, and if so, you will be sent detailed information on how to receive complimentary parking and admission.

Concert Photography

To be granted an official photography credential and thus have permission to take 'specific artist' photographs of acts appearing as part of the 2024 Michelob ULTRA Concert Series shall be granted/denied on a case-by-case basis, pending approval of California Mid-State Fair officials and artist management. Please fill out THIS FORM (CLOSED) no later than Friday, July 5, 2024 with your specific request(s). You will be notified via email of approval/denial no later than Friday, July 12, 2024.

Concert Review

For working members of the media only, to request complimentary tickets to one or more of the concerts of the 2024 Michelob ULTRA Concert Series. Tickets granted shall be for the purpose of 'concert review' only.  If approved, you will be required to email a digital link and/or air-check of your review to Tom Keffury at tk@midstatefair.com within one week after the date of the concert.  Please fill out THIS FORM (CLOSED) no later than Friday, July 5, 2024 with your specific request(s). You will be notified via email of approval/denial no later than Friday, July 12, 2024.