STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR ADDS BOWLING—FOR SOUP
 

Rolling down Fair alley this summer onto the free concert stage will be the Grammy nominated band “Bowling for Soup”.
 

Stanislaus County Fair officials announced the second of ten free celebrity concerts that will be included with Fair admission at the 2008 Stanislaus County Fair. Bowling for Soup will take to the Budweiser Variety Free Stage on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be hosted by KHOP 95-1, the pop music channel.
 

 “Our Fair guests’ taste for music is as varied as the brands of soup on a grocery store’s shelf,” said Tony Leo, chief executive officer of the Stanislaus County Fair. “Bowling for Soup brings a pop-punk sound that is just the perfect mix for their longtime and new fans.”
 

            Bowling for Soup began in 1994 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Since then, their bowl has been flowing over with fame; in their career they have sold over a million records. With hits like “Almost,” “1958” and “High School Never Ends” it is no wonder this band is climbing the pop/ rock singles charts. Band members include:  Jaret Reddic - Vocals, Guitar; Chris Burney – Vocals, Guitar; Erik Chandler – Bass; and Gary Wiseman – Drums.
 

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

• Bowling for Soup – Saturday, July 26, 2008

• The Doobie Brothers – Wednesday, July 30, 2008 

The 2008 Stanislaus County Fair opens Friday, July 25 for a 10-day run. Discounted Fair admission tickets and unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased at www.stancofair.com beginning March 1, 2008.  Motorsports and bull riding event tickets go on sale on Saturday, May 3, 2008. 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.