magic carpet ride at stanislaus county fair
Turlock
– Get your motor runnin’ and head out on the
highway this July for Steppenwolf at the
Stanislaus County Fair.
Classic
rock icons John Kay and Steppenwolf need no
introduction. Counterculture anthems “Born to
Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride” continue to
rock fans of all ages today. Steppenwolf will
show the Stanislaus County Fair a howlin’ good
time on the
Budweiser Variety Free Stage on Wednesday, Aug.
2, at 8:30 p.m.
All concerts on
this stage are included with the price of fair
gate admission.
“The Stanislaus
County Fair is a great place to put away the
stresses and pressures of your work day and have
some outright fun,” said Pennie Rorex,
spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair.
“The music of John Kay and Steppenwolf makes the
summer days of fun truly possible.”
Steppenwolf,
lead by original front man John Kay, burst upon
an unsuspecting public in the summer of 1968,
creating timeless classics “Born to Be Wild,”
“Magic Carpet Ride,” “The Pusher,” and “Rock
Me.” Their popularity grew steadily as “Born to
be Wild” was immortalized as the backdrop to the
Dennis Hopper cult-classic
Easy Rider.
Steppenwolf’s loyal fans, the “Wolf Pack,”
ensure their tradition of rock and roll
rebellion lives on.
John Kay and
Steppenwolf are the fifth act to be announced at
the Stanislaus County Fair. With six stages
filled with entertainment each night of its
10-day run, the fair has something to offer
every member of the family.
As
of today, the lineup on the
Budweiser
Variety Free Stage includes:
-
Pablo
Cruise: Friday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.
-
Neal McCoy:
Sunday, July 30 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.
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:
-
Tuff Truks:
Friday, July 28
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Truck and
Tractor Pulls: Saturday, July 29
-
Destruction
Derby I: Traditional Turmoil: Wednesday,
Aug. 2
-
Destruction
Derby II: Metal Mayhem: Thursday, Aug. 3
-
CCPRA Rodeo:
Friday, Aug. 4
-
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.
