Big fair discounts available online through july 15

Turlock – Get instant savings on Stanislaus County Fair fun without even having to clip a coupon.

            Discounted fair admission tickets and carnival pay-one-price unlimited ride wristbands are available online now at the Stanislaus County Fair’s website – www.stancofair.com! But do not delay, be sure and buy today because discounted ticket sales are only available online through July 15.

            Discounted fair tickets offer more fun at this summer’s biggest event without a big price. Fair guests can save up to 32 percent on admission and unlimited rides by buying in advance. Save $2 on adult admission, just $6 online ($8 at the gate). Save $7 when you buy your pay-one-price unlimited ride wristbands online for just $17 a piece ($25 when purchased during fair time). This discounted price of $17 is good for any one day during the fair’s 10-day run!

            Online sales are convenient and pajama-friendly. Just log on to www.stancofair.com to purchase $6 adult admission tickets, $3 child admission tickets and $17 pay-one-price unlimited ride wristbands with your Visa or Mastercard. A $2 processing fee, per complete order, will be added at checkout.

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

            Included with your fair admission are free concerts on the Budweiser Variety Free Stage:

• Pablo Cruise: Friday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.

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

• Neal McCoy: Sunday, July 30 at 8:30 p.m.

• 4Him (Finale Tour): Monday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m.

• The Diamonds and The Coasters: Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 8:30 p.m.

• John Kay & Steppenwolf: Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 p.m.

• SHeDAISY: Thursday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 p.m.

• Bobby Vinton: Friday, Aug. 4 at 8:30 p.m.

• The Charlie Daniels Band: Saturday, Aug. 5 at 8:30 p.m.

• Graciela Beltran: Sunday, Aug. 6 at 8:30 p.m.

In addition to the 10 free concerts included with fair admission, there are also three celebrity headliner concerts in the FoodMaxx Arena. 

·        An Evening with Michael Bolton, Sunday, July 30 at 8 p.m.

·        Lee Ann Womack with special guest Ronnie Milsap: Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m.

·        Huey Lewis and The News with special guest Paul Thorn: Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the three celebrity headliner concerts are just $19 for grandstand seating and $23 for arena floor seating—in addition to fair admission.  These may be purchased at the fair office in Turlock or through tickets.com.

The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 95^th 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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