Blue
VELVET love songs at stanislaus county fair!
Turlock – Cupid
has set his sights on Turlock and he is sending
Ambassador of Love, Bobby Vinton to the Stanislaus
County Fair.
The man Billboard Magazine called
“the all-time most successful love singer of the
‘Rock Era’” will woo fans on the Budweiser
Variety Free Stage Friday, Friday, Aug. 4 at 8:30
p.m. All concerts on this stage are included with
the price of fair gate admission. Best known for
classic love songs like “Roses are Red” and “Blue
Velvet,” Bobby Vinton’s music speaks a language
everyone can understand – the language of love.
“Bobby Vinton is the genuine article,”
said Pennie Rorex, spokesperson for the Stanislaus
County Fair. “It is so exciting to have a Hollywood
walk-of-famer bring his talents to the stage at this
year’s fair.”
With over three decades of performances
under his belt, Bobby Vinton shows no signs of
slowing down. “Mr. Lonely,” one of his earliest hits
has reemerged on the charts with a fresh sound
thanks to up-and-coming rapper Akon whose sampling
of the classic shot up the Billboard charts in 2005.
Over the years Vinton has showcased his many talents
as a musician, singer, actor and television
personality.
Bobby Vinton is the third act to be
announced at the Stanislaus County Fair where again
this year, the entertainment roster truly has
something to offer everyone.
As of today, the lineup on the
Budweiser Variety Free Stage includes:
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Pablo Cruise:
Friday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.
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The Charlie
Daniels Band: Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
In addition to the Budweiser Variety
Free Stage entertainment included with fair gate
admission, tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 6
for major celebrity concerts and motor sports events
in the fair’s FoodMaxx Arena including:
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Tuff Truks:
Friday, July 28
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Truck and Tractor
Pulls: Saturday, July 29
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Destruction Derby
I: Traditional Turmoil: Wednesday, Aug. 2
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Destruction Derby
II: Metal Mayhem: Thursday, Aug. 3
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CCPRA Rodeo:
Friday, Aug. 4
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Motocross:
Saturday, Aug. 5
For ticket pricing
and event information check out
www.stancofair.com/entertainment for updates.
Discounted fair admission and carnival tickets will
also be available at the fair office and through the
website beginning May 6.
The Stanislaus County
Fair is now in its 95th year. The 2006
fair opens Friday, July 28 for a 10-day run. The
theme of this year’s fair, “Pig Out on Family Fun,”
is sure to provide a good time for kids and adults
alike. The fair has twice been honored with
Modesto Bee Reader’s Choice Awards for “Favorite
All-Around Event.”
The mission of the
Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and
community oriented experience promoting agriculture,
entertainment and technology. For more information
about the Stanislaus County Fair log onto its
website at
www.stancofair.com.
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