Stanislaus County Fair's blog

WE are already planning for 2009 Fair!

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:51:47 -0500

Can you see it thru the fog? I think it’s there- in the distance… it’s the 2009 Stanislaus County Fair! Can you believe we are already in the planning stages of the 2009 Fair? I’m staying on-board for another year to bring you ‘the scoop’ about the 2009 Fair. Our theme is “Renewable Fun�? and we are taking steps to be greener: recycling, alternative fuel, planting trees are all just some of the things we will be promoting as part of our Fair fun! We are taking steps to make our Fair more Eco-friendly with recycle bins, fun educational activities for kids and adults alike, new exhibits and competitive categories, all promoting a healthier earth! Stay up to date by checking out this blog, our myspace page, and website at www.stancofair.com!

Volunteers Needed

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:44:04 -0400

Seeking Dino-mazing Volunteers
Stanislaus County Fair
July 25 – Aug. 3, 2008
with training on July 23 or 24 at 7 p.m.

Volunteers needed:
New! Jurassic Journey & Brad’s World Reptiles
- Jurassic Journey, an 8,000 square foot dinosaur replica exhibit which features 40 individual, full-size, museum quality replicas of dinosaurs, ice-age mammals and fossils.

Mariachi Vargas at the Stanislaus County Fair

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:08:57 -0400

Mariachi Vargas
Sunday, Aug 3, 2008, at 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Hosted by Radio LOBO 98.7

I think it is so important to know about your heritage and as much as I like change I think traditions should be respected and not forgotten. The band Mariachi Vargas started over 110 years ago and is still going strong. They have appeared in over 200 movies in their career! You can guess that the members have changed over the years, but their big brass sound withstands the test of time. I think it all goes back to staying true to your roots. Despite the changing times Mariachi Vargas has not drastically altered their sound and that is what makes them unique.

Sawyer Brown at the Stanislaus County Fair

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:34:49 -0400

Sawyer Brown
Sunday, July 27, 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Hosted by KAT Country 103

I love great country music. Once I connected the name Sawyer Brown to familiar songs that I love I was more than excited that they were coming to our Fair! I love their version of “Keep Your Hands to Yourself;�? it makes me want to get up and dance! They have such a wide range of music ranging from the inspirational “They Don’t Understand�? to the fun loving “Some Girls Do.�? This is going to be such a good down home night; grab a corn-on-the-cob, sit in the shade and listen to some great country music- what could be better?

Tickets go on Sale Saturday.... and I rode a mechanical bull!!!!

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:41:59 -0400

In the spirit of the Stanislaus County Fair’s motorsports and bull riding tickets going on sale this Saturday, we visited opening day of the Spring Fair in Los Banos yesterday.
As we were strolling their beautiful fairgrounds, there he was—a mechanical bull in my midst.

Raven-Symone / Stanislaus County Fair

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:34:23 -0400

Kid’s Free Night at the Stanislaus County Fair is going to be “so Raven.�?

Raven-Symoné
in concert
Stanislaus County Fair
Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Monster Energy

NEW Humpz and Hornz Bull Riding event at the Fair!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:21:41 -0400

Humpz and Hornz Bull Riding

Sunday July 27, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KAT Country 103

I am so stoked to have this new event at the Stanislaus County Fair! I have never seen bull riding, except for in the movies so I had my co-worker explain it to me. There are two judges that score the rider and the bull. When/ if the rider stays on the bull for 8 seconds he/she receives a score from both judges, added together then divided by two for the total. The bull rider that scores the highest, up to 100 points, wins the competition. There is no saddle and the bull rider must ride holding on to a bull rope with one hand. The rider is disqualified if he/she touches his/her body or the bull during the 8 seconds.

Clay Walker

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:07:17 -0400

Clay Walker
is opening up the 10 days of the Fair!

Friday, July 25, 2008, at 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Band Against MS
Hosted by KAT Country 103

In the process of sending out these concert announcements I have read some information on each of the artists and I was personally inspired by the story of Clay Walker. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 10 years ago and is still touring and living his successful career.

The Temptations

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:55:40 -0400

Are you ready for The Temptations?

Great because they’re comin’ to the Fair!!!!
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Bud Light
Hosted by Oldies 97.5 KABX

Building 429 and Matthew West at the Fair

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:44:45 -0400

Do you have those songs that when they come on the radio you slow down a little bit and just listen? There is just something about them that relaxes and inspires you. It gives you an extra boost for the day and you feel rejuvenated.

Beach Boys Surfin to the Fair!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:26:38 -0400

I grew up listening to The Beach Boys and even though I lived in the valley I wanted to be a ‘little surfer girl.’ I always think of my uncle Jimmy when I hear The Beach Boys. He took my sister and me to the beach once when he was visiting, and after a drive of blaring “Surfin Safari�? and “California Girls�? we were ready to hit the water. I started swimming, I could feel the swell of water- then all of a sudden I could feel something swim up next to me, but before I could move or kick or scream

I Don't Want to Grow Up- I'm a StanCoFair Kid!

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:39:48 -0400

There are days I wish I was a kid again, like today when I heard the news about the Kids Party Program at the Stanislaus County Fair.

Who wouldn’t want their own birthday party at the Fair? With food, rides, and life-size dinosaurs… what a day! I would be the coolest kid on the block, for sure.

Little Big Town is Coming to the Fair!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:06:43 -0400

Hi blogger buddies!

My name is Jenn and I am your inside scoop for what’s going on at the Stanislaus County Fair this year. I keep the MySpace page updated, write blogs and will let you know who, what, when, where and why ASAP- so keep checkin’ in to get the 411 on the Fair!