4Him Farewell tour to stop at Turlock fair

Turlock – Eight-time Dove Award recipients 4Him will grace the Stanislaus County Fair with a stop on their 40-city farewell tour.

            The southern foursome will bring their pop-driven gospel to the Budweiser Variety Free Stage on Monday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be hosted by Celebration Radio, 101.5 KAMB.  All concerts on this stage are included with the price of fair gate admission.

            “4Him’s music has truly stood the test of time,” said Pennie Rorex, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “I’m sure their farewell tour will be bittersweet but it is a privilege and an honor to be able to bring fans one last opportunity to see such an awesome group.”

            The tour coincides with the release of their latest and final project, Encore…For Future Generations. Audiences first took notice of 4Him with the release of their No. 1 single “Where There Is Faith.” Over the course of the next 15 years, 4Him has taken home eight out of nine Dove Award nominations, released 22 number one singles and have shared their love of gospel with millions of dedicated fans.

4Him is the fifth concert to be announced for the 2006 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.

• 4Him: Monday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m.

• John Kay & Steppenwolf: Wednesday, Aug. 2 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

• 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 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.