BUILDING 429 AND MATTHEW WEST TOGETHER AT THE STANISLAUS FAIR

The Stanislaus County Fair is bringing two inspirational Christian music performers to the stage in one great night.

The incredible three man band, Building 429, and awe-inspiring songwriter Matthew West, will perform on the Stanislaus County Fair Budweiser Variety Free Stage on Monday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m. This concert is included in Fair admission and is hosted by Celebration Radio 101.5 KAMB.

            “Building 429 is an exciting addition to this year’s concert line-up,” said Pennie Rorex, Fair spokesperson. “To include Matthew West on the same stage on the same night makes for an amazing night of Christian music.”

Building 429 launched onto the music scene with their debut record-breaking single, “Glory Defined” which was declared BMI’s Christian Song of the Year. The band was also awarded the 2005 Dove Award for new artist of the year. The band has since inspired listeners with songs like “You Carried Me,” “I Believe” and “Fearless.” With their no distractions approach to writing, the band is going as strong as ever with their new record Iris to Iris.

Matthew West is a songwriter who has shined through adversity. Due to a vascular polyp and hemorrhaged blood vessels on his vocal chords, West lost his voice in 2007. After regaining his speech ability, West is a man who has “Something to Say.” This multi-Dove Award nominee has enchanted listeners with songs like: “Only Grace,” “More” and “History.”

As of today, the lineup on the Budweiser Variety Free Stage includes:

• Bowling for Soup – Saturday, July 26, 2008

• Building 429 and Matthew West – Monday, July 28, 2008

• Little Big Town – Tuesday, July 29, 2008

• The Doobie Brothers – Wednesday, July 30, 2008

• The Beach Boys – Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

Visit the Stanislaus County Fair’s website at www.stancofair.com for more information on this summer’s concert lineup.

The 2008 Stanislaus County Fair opens Friday, July 25 for a 10-day run. Discounted Fair admission tickets and unlimited ride wristbands are now on sale at www.stancofair.com. Motorsports and bull riding event tickets go on sale on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10 a.m. Visit the Fair’s website for complete ticket sales details.

This year’s Stanislaus County Fair is themed “Nuts are DINO-mite,” a salute to the valley’s robust nut industry. The Almond Board of California, a major sponsor of the Fair’s themed tribute, will be offering free samples of almonds each day of the Fair.

New to the 2008 Fair will be Jurassic Journey, an 8,000 square foot life-size dinosaur replica exhibit. The dinosaur exhibit is sponsored by Sky Trek Aviation and is making its California debut at the Stanislaus County Fair.

In 2008, the Stanislaus County Fair was awarded a first place award for the best Overall Children’s Program by the Western Fairs Association. The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, education, entertainment and technology.