The 2008 Stanislaus County Fair dates are
Friday, July 25th thru Sunday, August 3rd, 2008


 



 

Date Performer Music Format Time Price

Hosted By

Friday
July 25
Clay Walker Country 8:30 p.m. FREE
Saturday
July 26
Bowling for Soup Pop Music 8:30 p.m. FREE
Sunday
July 27
Sawyer Brown Country 8:30 p.m. FREE
Monday
July 28

Building 429
&
Matthew West

Christian Rock

Christian Rock/Pop
8:30 p.m. FREE
Tuesday
July 29
Little Big Town Country 8:30 p.m. FREE
Wednesday
July 30
The Doobie Brothers Rock N’ Roll 8:30 p.m. FREE
Thursday
July 31
Raven-Symoné R&B/Hip Hop 8:30 p.m. FREE
Friday
August 1
The Beach Boys Classic Rock 8:30 p.m. FREE
Saturday
August 2
The Temptations R&B/ Motown 8:30 p.m. FREE
Sunday
August 3
Mariachi Vargas Mariachis 8:30 p.m. FREE

 


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

Clay Walker has acquired in his career four platinum albums and two gold albums with songs such as: “What’s It to You,” “Live Until I Die” and “This Woman and This Man,” but he’s not stopping now. Walker has recently released what he feels to be his best hit yet: “Fall.”

In 2003, after a diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, Clay formed his non-profit charity entitled Band Against MS.  The non-profit organization is dedicated to funding research, raising awareness and providing education for others battling multiple sclerosis. To date, Band Against MS has raised over one million dollars for MS research to assist in finding a cure for this disease.

MS is the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in young people throughout the world. Clay Walker was recently named Ambassador by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the organization’s highest honor.
www.claywalker.com
www.bandagainstms.org

Bowling for Soup
Saturday, July 26, 2008
, 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage

Presented by Bud Light
Hosted by
 

Bowling for Soup began in 1994 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Since then, their bowl has been flowing over with fame; in their career they have sold over a million records. With nine albums under their belt and hits like “Almost,” “1985” and “High School Never Ends” it is no wonder this band is climbing the pop/rock singles charts. In 2003 Bowling for Soup was nominated for a Grammy Award as "Best Pop Performance by a Group or Duo" for their hit song “Girl all the Bad Guys Want.”
www.bowlingforsoup.com

Building 429
Monday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Monster Energy
Hosted by

Building 429, the incredible three man band, launched onto the music scene with their debut record-breaking single, “Glory Defined” which was declared BMI’s Christian Song of the Year. The band was also awarded the 2005 Dove Award for new artist of the year. The band has since inspired listeners with songs like “You Carried Me,” “I Believe” and “Fearless.” With their no distractions approach to writing, the band is going as strong as ever with their new record Iris to Iris.
www.building429.com

Matthew West
Monday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Monster Energy
Hosted by


Matthew West an awe-inspiring songwriter who has shined through adversity. Due to a vascular polyp and hemorrhaged blood vessels on his vocal chords, West lost his voice in 2007. After regaining his speech ability, West is a man who has “Something to Say.” This multi-Dove Award nominee has enchanted listeners with songs like: “Only Grace,” “More” and “History.”
www.matthewwest.com

Little Big Town
Tuesday, July 29, 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Bud Light

Hosted by


Little Big Town has garnered awards such as: 2006 Billboard Magazine’s Independent Artist of the Year and Independent Album of the Year. They were Grammy nominated in 2006 for Best Country Album and for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and in 2007 for their platinum album The Road to Here. It’s no wonder the band gains so many accolades with songs like “A Little More You,” “Good As Gone” and their current single “I’m With the Band.”
www.littlebigtown.com

The Doobie Brothers

Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 8:30 p.m.

Budweiser Variety Free Stage

Presented by Bud Light

Hosted by


The Doobie Brothers have captured the ear of America for decades. Members have garnered a treasure trove of awards and honors including multi-platinum albums, gold albums, the diamond award and multiple Grammy awards. Other recognitions include: 27 chart singles, 16 top 40 hits (including two number ones), and more. Some chart topping hits are: “Listen to the Music,” “Jesus is Just Alright,” “China Grove,” and “Rockin’ Down the Highway.”

www.doobiebrothers.net
 

Raven-Symoné
Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 8:30 p.m.

Variety Free Stage
Presented by: Monster Energy
Hosted by KHOP 95-1

Raven-Symoné is best known for her award-winning show “That’s So Raven,” which she also starred in.  But her first well-known role was as Olivia Kendall on the TV series “The Cosby Show.” Raven-Symoné’s recording career began at age 5 with the release of the single “That’s What Little Girls Are Made Of.”  She has also performed on the gold-certified soundtrack “That’s So Raven” and the double-platinum “The Cheetah Girls” soundtrack, which was the number two selling soundtrack in 2004.  Raven-Symoné has also enjoyed a successful solo career.  She released “Undeniable” in 1999, and in 2004 delivered “This is My Time.” Her self-titled CD features emotional ballads to hip-hop and rhythm and blues.

The Beach Boys
Friday, Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m.

Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Bud Light
Hosted by KJSN Sunny 102.3


Since their debut 40 years ago, The Beach Boys have had countless hits and albums which have changed the musical landscape profoundly for future rock and pop acts. Their hits include “Surfin,” “California Girls” and “Good Vibrations” which was voted by Rolling Stone as the number one song for the century. Their latest Capital Records release, “Sounds of Summer,” has sold over 2 million copies gaining RIAA certified double platinum recognition, proving these surfer guys still have their groove.
www.thebeachboys.com

 

The Temptations
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at 8:30 p.m.
Budweiser Variety Free Stage
Presented by Bud Light
Hosted by Oldies 97.5 KABX

After four decades, their timeless charm still enchants fans. “Get Ready” to catch a great show when The Temptations come to this year’s Stanislaus County Fair. The Temptations have a smooth, classic sound that everyone can enjoy.  With songs like, “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You” it’s no wonder The Temptations are Grammy winners and have turned their album, Phoenix Rising, into a Platinum-plus album.
www.thetemptations.com

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