Turlock – Central Valley residents will spend the week on the edge of their seats in anticipation of this Friday, July 28, opening day of the 2006 Stanislaus County Fair.  

            The Stanislaus Fair opens on July 28 for a day run.  The 72-acre fairgrounds is located at 900 N. Broadway in Turlock.  Now in its 95^th year, fair officials have been working year round to plan for the annual family affair.

“With so many great free concerts, record numbers of exhibits and delicious fair foods, we truly understand the anticipation of opening day,” said Tony Leo, chief executive officer of the Stanislaus County Fair. “There is so much fun to be had at the 2006 fair, I’m not sure even the most seasoned fair guest can work it all in on just one fair visit.”

            Fair guests are encouraged to stop by the Century 21 M&M and Associates Home Arts/Ag Horticulture Building to see just how talented your Stanislaus County friends and neighbors really are. With a more than 30,000 exhibits entered at the 2006 fair, you won’t believe your eyes as you stroll through rows of homemade jams and jellies, monster veggies and mouth-watering baked goods.

While you enjoy the fruits of local talents, register to win a 7 night stay at the RCI Resort of your choice, courtesy of sponsor Century 21 M&M and Associates. With thousands of resorts worldwide, this promotion is the perfect opportunity to win your dream vacation whether it is in the Bahamas, on the Gold Coast or the Italian Alps, just to name a few.

With five stages of free entertainment, the addition of the new Monster Mural and kids pedal car races in the Sky Trek Kids Zone and the new two-story tall Backdraft Roller Coaster , this year’s fair truly has something to offer everyone.

Music buffs won’t want to miss this year’s celebrity headliners Michael Bolton,  Lee Ann Womack and Huey Lewis and The News as they dazzle the crowd in the FoodMaxx Arena.

This year’s lineup on the Budweiser Variety Free Stage gives you more bang for your buck with everything from pop oldies to star-studded country acts all included with the price of fair admission.

With six stages filled with entertainment each night of its 10-day run, the fair has something to offer every member of the family. 

            The Budweiser Variety Free Stage lineup includes:

·        The Spinners: Saturday, July 29 at 8:30 p.m.