The 2008 Stanislaus County Fair dates are Friday, July 25th thru Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 Download the Arena events schedule here Buy tickets NOW!

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Tuff Trucks
Friday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by The Hawk 104.1

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $8
General admission – adult: $6
General admission – child (12 and under): $4

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            It’s a race against time for more than 50 “stump jumpers” on an obstacle course filled with bumps and jumps – with two rotations around the track! Three classes will compete for quickest time: (1) Local Tuff Trucks, (2) Pro-Arena Trucks and (3) Quads (four-wheel motorcycles).

            Local Tuff Trucks often have the suspension system changed out to provide for longer travel, have bigger wheels and tires and have been stripped to lighten the weight of the vehicle. Pro-Arena Trucks have been highly modified for ultimate performance.

            Special appearances by roaring monster trucks, Tropical Thunder and The Patriot!

            Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

www.johnshipmanmotorsports.com

Truck and Tractor Pulls
Saturday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KAT Country 103

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $10
General admission – adult: $8
General admission – child (12 and under): $6

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            The Valley Tractor Pullers Association and John Shipman Motorsports join together once again at one of the Fair’s favorite family attractions. Close to 150 “pullers” will test engines and power in as many as 15 different weight classes for tractors and four different weight classes for trucks.

            “Sleds” is the word used in the sport to describe the weight transfer machines that are built on truck-like frames, with axles and a sled pan on the front. The movable weight box on the back of the sled propels forward, creating friction for the puller that eventually brings him or her to a complete halt!

            Special appearances by roaring monster trucks, Tropical Thunder and The Patriot!

            Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

www.johnshipmanmotorsports.com

NEW!!! Humpz and Hornz Bull Riding
Sunday, July 27, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KAT Country 103

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $8
General admission – adult: $6
General admission – child (12 and under): $4

Event results: Contact the Media Center

These animals don’t take any bull; they were “born to buck.” This will be a show of thrilling bull riding, cowboys and clowns. The fearless bull riders will compete to stay on the bull for at least eight seconds. Two judges score the rider and the bull. When the rider stays on the bull for eight seconds he/she receives a score from both judges, which are added together, then divided by two for the total. The bull rider that scores the highest, up to 100 points, wins the competition.

The rider sits directly on the bull and holds on tight as the bull bucks into action trying to buck the rider off. There is no saddle and the bull rider must ride holding with one hand. The rider is disqualified if he/she touches his/her body or the bull during the eight seconds.

The Humpz and Hornz Rodeo Company is based in Le Grand, California.  Organizers Wes and Stacey Ibrahimi have been producing bull riding events for county fairs for the past 12 years.

Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

Destruction Derby I Traditional Turmoil
Monday, July 28, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Co-Hosted by KAT Country 103 and The Hawk 104.1

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $12
General admission – adult: $10
General admission – child (12 and under): $8

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            The Turlock Lions Club Destruction Derby I Traditional Turmoil can be equated to real-life bumper cars!

            The derby consists of three preliminary rounds and one consolation round.

Drivers are judged simply on the number of hits made to other vehicles. The top five scoring contenders in each heat qualify for The Main Event. The prizes are a sweet reward after a tough competition. The total purse for Derby I is $4,100 and nine trophies.

Ticket info: Reserved seating for this show sold out in less than 20 minutes. However, 1,200 general admission seats (bleacher seating) will go on sale at 5 p.m. the day of the event available only at the FoodMaxx Arena ticket booths.

Destruction Derby II Metal Mayhem
Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by The Bear 92.5

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $10
General admission – adult: $8
General admission – child (12 and under): $6

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            Derby II consists of four separate “one-shot” classes including subcompacts, powder puff (females only), lightweight (1980 and newer) and ’60s and ’70s heavyweights. It also includes some of the drivers and cars that survived Derby I Traditional Turmoil. In addition, this year’s derby may also include a “School Boys” heat (subject to participant registration) featuring 16-year-old drivers with cars built in the ’80s.

The total purse for Derby II Metal Mayhem is $4,100 and nine trophies.

         Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

Quad Drags and Motorcycle Jumpers
Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KHOP 95-1

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $8
General admission – adult: $6
General admission – child (12 and under): $4

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            Get ready to race! The quad drags competition will feature daring riders of all ages. This Stanislaus County Fair event features plenty of different classes to accommodate the age and skill level of a variety of riders.

Two quad racers will compete at a time. They pair up in a lane and at the sound of “go” each racer will drag as fast as they can on a 200' long track. The first to cross the finish line will move up to the next round of competition.

            Opening the show will be a freestyle air stunt exhibition featuring the best of the best stunt jumpers in the area. Trained and experienced to perform the biggest stunts in the sport, the motorcycle jumpers will freestyle amazing tricks in midair that will keep fans applauding and cheering for more. The first round of quad competition will follow the freestyle exhibition,  with another freestyle exhibition just before the quad finals.

Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

www.johnshipmanmotorsports.com

Budweiser Clydesdales Arena Show
Thursday, July 31, 6:45 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KAT Country 103

Free with the price of Fair admission

The world-famous, eight-horse-hitch Budweiser Clydesdales are trotting at the Stanislaus County Fair from Tuesday, July 29, through closing day. Join us for scheduled Budweiser Clydesdales parades through the fairgrounds, and a special show in the FoodMaxx Arena on July 31, at 6 p.m.  See the map on page 18 for the parade route, and check the daily schedules for the parade and stable times.

            Standing at 18 hands high (about 6 feet) at the shoulder when fully mature, Budweiser Clydesdales weigh approximately 2,000 pounds.  They must be geldings, bay in color, have four white stockings and a blaze of white on the face, as well as a black mane and tail. A gentle temperament also is important, as hitch horses meet millions of people each year.

            Once a Clydesdale is selected to be among the chosen few to travel with one of the company’s five traveling eight-horse hitches, he can expect to spend many of his days on the road, performing at hundreds of events each year.

            The Clydesdales travel in a style befitting a king. In order to provide rest for each of the eight “first-string” horses, the Clydesdale hitch teams always travel with a total of 10 “gentle giants.”

www.anheuser-busch.com

CCPRA Rodeo
Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KAT Country 103

Free with the price of Fair admission

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            The California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA) returns to the Stanislaus County Fair to present the Fair’s annual rodeo. The awesome rodeo is included with the price of Fair admission.

Contestants at CCPRA rodeos vie for close to $5 million in prize money each year. The contestants will compete in the always-popular, crowd-pleasing bull riding, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, bareback, saddle bronc and

all-around. CCPRA is the leading rodeo organization in California. It was founded in 1960 and sanctions rodeos throughout California. The annual CCPRA rodeo is a family event. Let the fun begin!

www.ccpra.com

QuadCross and Pee Wee Bikes
Friday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by The Hawk 104.1

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $8
General admission – adult: $6
General admission – child (12 and under): $4

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            QuadCross is an intense competition with at least 150 riders all competing for that number one spot. There are over 10 classes racing, including beginners, intermediate and expert riders. Quad sizes, from 50 cubic centimeters up to 300 cc, will also be considered in each racing class accordingly.

Following the QuadCross event, the Pee Wee bike competitors will take to the track.  There will be at least 15 pee wee participants, all the age of 10 years or younger.  Motorcycles size will be 50 cc. Winners of each heat will go on to the next round until a winner is declared.

Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

www.ampracing.com

Motocross
Saturday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by The Hawk 104.1

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seats: $10
General admission – adult: $8
General admission – child (12 and under): $6

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            AMP Racing of Turlock coordinates this extreme stunt course where only the daring need apply! Close to 300 competitors will take to the track for a race to the finish.

            This night of motocross competition is divided into 20 classes based on age, bike size and rider ability. Motocross competitors will attempt five laps around the challenging track, which is filled with jumps, turns, bumps and even a “rhythm section,” which is a series of small jumps. The first rider to the finish line is deemed the winner!

Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

www.ampracing.com

Mud Bog
Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
FoodMaxx Arena
Hosted by KAT Country 103

Admission (in addition to Fair admission)
Reserved seating: $8
General admission – adult: $6
General admission – child (12 and under): $4

Event results: Contact the Media Center

            Are you afraid to get dirty? Time to get over those fears! Also known as mud racing, mud running and mud drags, the Mud Bog is guaranteed to be the dirtiest clean fun around. Mug boggers line up side by side and drive their vehicles as fast as they can into a mud pit that is 30' wide, at least 2' deep and at least 100' long!

            Participants compete in three different categories: stock, super stock and modified. The rider who takes on the mud pits with the fastest speed and longest distance, plus let’s not forget who makes the biggest splash, will prove to be victorious! Both four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive vehicles compete in the dirtiest family-friendly event in town.

Ticket info: Tickets may be purchased at tickets.com outlets (locally in Raley’s Supermarkets), online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 1-800-225-2277, or at the Fair office at 900 N. Broadway, Turlock.

www.johnshipmansports.com             

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