THE BEACH BOYS ARE SURFING IN AT THE STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR

Good Vibrations are coming your way when the Beach Boys play at this year’s Stanislaus County Fair.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Beach Boys will perform at the Stanislaus County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at 8:30 p.m. on the Budweiser Variety Free Stage. This concert is hosted by Sunny 102.3 and is included with Fair admission.

“The Beach Boys bring back the endless summer nights of our youth,” said Pennie Rorex, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “Their timeless tunes still enchant audiences around the country. This will be quite a concert for Fair guests.”

Since their debut 40 years ago, the Beach Boys have had countless hits and albums which have changed the musical landscape profoundly for future rock and pop acts. Their hits include “Surfin,” “California Girls” and “Good Vibrations” which was voted by Rolling Stone as the number one song for the century. Their latest Capital Records release, “Sounds of Summer,” has sold over 2 million copies gaining the RIAA certified double platinum recognition, proving these surfer guys still have their groove.  

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

• Bowling for Soup – Saturday, July 26, 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.  Motor sports 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.