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