THREE DOG NIGHT TO OPEN STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR THIS FRIDAY
 

          Turlock-Fair officials announced this afternoon that Three Dog Night will take to the Budweiser Variety Free Stage on Friday, July 27, 2007, at 8:30 p.m.  All concerts on this stage are included with the price of fair admission.  The concert will be hosted by Oldies 97.5 KABX.

          Smash Mouth, originally scheduled to appear on opening night, cancelled on Thursday afternoon due to illness of the lead singer.  "Three Dog Night put on a fantastic show at our fair in 2002," said Pennie Rorex, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair.  "We welcome their return on opening night."

          Legendary music icons Three Dog Night, enter their 4th decade, bringing with them some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music.  In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group had more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Their number one hits include Mama Told Me (Not To Come) and Joy to The World.  The complete Budweiser Variety Free Stage lineup includes:

* Three Dog Night: Friday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m.
* LeAnn Rimes: Saturday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.
* Tanya Tucker and The Bellamy Brothers: Sunday, July 29 at 8:30 p.m.
* Mark Shultz and Big Daddy Weave: Monday, July 30 at 8:30 p.m.
* Triple Threat Tour: Restless Heart, BlawkHawk and Little Texas:
Tuesday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m.
* Blake Shelton: Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 8:30 p.m.
* REO Speedwagon: Thursday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 p.m. (Note: Hootie & the
Blowfish will not appear as previously scheduled, due to illness of the lead
singer.)
* The Guess Who: Friday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 p.m.
* Adbacadabra - the ultimate ABBA concert: Saturday Aug. 4 at 8:30
p.m.
* Ana Bárbara: Sunday, Aug. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 96th year. The 2007 fair
opens Friday, July 27 for a 10-day run. The theme of this year's fair,
"Summer Safari," will provide a great adventure for kids and adults alike.
To buy and print eTickets for fair admission and unlimited ride wristbands
from the convenience of your own computer, or for the other methods of
purchase available, please visit www.stancofair.com. 
The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and
community oriented experience promoting agriculture, education,
entertainment and technology.
 

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