Turlock, CA (June 28, 2018) – The City of Turlock officials have approved free bus rides on Turlock Transit from July 9-22, 2018, to include the run of the Stanislaus County Fair.

Turlock Transit will allow all routes to be free of charge to patrons riding their busses during the run of the Fair.  Bus Route 2, as highlighted in the map provided, will run an additional bus and pick up from CSU Stanislaus on Monte Vista Ave with pickup times being every 15 minutes from that route.  Route 2 will also run through midnight when the Fair closes, as well as during Fair hours on Sundays. The closest drop-off to the Fair with Route 2 will be on Fulkerth Rd. at N. Soderquist Rd.  There are additional drop-off locations close to the Fairgrounds, as shown on the map. Stanislaus State is also providing free parking in parking lot 2 (see map) for guests using the Monte Vista Ave pick up.

“The city is proud to be home of the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds,” said Gary Soiseth, City of Turlock Mayor. “This new partnership for transportation will be the right welcome to all visitors that come to our great city to enjoy the fair and it will demonstrate the great bus services we have to offer.”

Turlock, CA (June 21, 2018) – Enroll your children in the educational kids club program at the Stanislaus County Fair for a chance to play and win a summer fun pack.

KAT Country 103 has once again partnered with the Stanislaus County Fair’s Kids Club program to give away a fun pack, including (4) Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets, (4) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk tickets, and (2) $40 Fandango Gift Cards, to one child who completes the interactive kids club passport.

“Fair is all about providing a fun experience for families to enjoy themselves in, as well as gain knowledge from,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “With the educational passport activity, we are ensuring that our youth is not only exposed to a variety of different topics but are being questioned about them in order to win a prize – a fun incentive to ensure they pay close attention and absorb the knowledge.”

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Kids Club Page (click here to sign up)

Turlock, CA (June 14, 2018) – Join the Stanislaus County Fair for some entertaining horse show events before Fair opens on July 13, 2018.

Pre-Fair horse events begin June 23, 2018 at 6:30 A.M. in the FoodMaxx Arena. Come by to see horsemanship and talent at its finest. Gymkhana will also be a part of this fantastic traditional event!

“Fair simply wouldn’t be the same without our horses,” said Carl Richter, Horse Department Superintendent. “They are a familiar symbol of the Stanislaus County Fair that keep families coming back year after year – it’s tradition!”

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Turlock, CA (June 5, 2018) – With today’s voting and if Prop 68 passes, Governor Brown will include $3.6 million for Fairgrounds.
In 2010, Governor Jerry Brown’s department of finance recommended that $32 million of all the California county fairs’ funding be eliminated. In 2011, the proposed elimination of funding went on to reduce the income stream and job creation by about 30 percent, resulting in a net loss to the state. This put many California fairs at risk of closure. Seven years later, such fairgrounds continue to serve their communities – however, their continued operation has forced the ridding of crucial maintenance to existing structures. With the help of Prop 68, this can be resolved.
Prop 68, a Parks, Environment, and Water Bond, which will provide California’s network of fairgrounds with $18 million in support for facility improvements. The Prop will represent a $4.1 billion investment in outdoor recreation, land conservation and water projects.

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Who Will Reign Champion of the Destruction Derby?

Turlock, CA (May 31, 2018) – The Turlock Lions Club is bringing their popular Derby back to this year’s Fair – but with a twist!
The Stanislaus County Fair will be the go-to place for this summer’s metal-on-metal destruction, which will be held Monday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the FoodMaxx Arena. Yet, Derby II on July 17 will have direct involvement from Stanislaus County’s younger members of the community. The Lions Club has asked high school students from their respective high schools to build their own vehicles and have their administrators drive the cars during the event.
“We want the younger generation involved with the Derby in order to keep our traditions going for the next few years,” said Buster Lucas, Turlock Lions Club’s Head of the Derby. “Putting together such a competition will generate interest from the younger demographic for future events.”

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Turlock, CA (May 24, 2018) – The Stanislaus County Fair is the place for young women to be this summer!

The Stanislaus County Fair has once again partnered with Vintage Faire Mall, Yonan’s Jewelers, Toni & Guy, Women’s Education and Leadership League (WELL) and KHOP @ 95.1 to bring guests a resourceful lounge that will help cultivate empowerment and confidence in young women. The empowHER Lounge is dedicated to inspiring girls 16 and older to not only empower themselves, but also those around them.

“The empowHER Lounge is a great source for young women in our community to be exposed to various life topics that may seem basic but can, in fact, determine what type of person they grow up to be,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “This lounge will make them aware of the importance of their online image, feeling confident, speaking up when necessary and finding one’s cause, among many other subjects.”

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Turlock, CA (May 17, 2018) –Pablo Montero bringing great looks and vocals to this year’s Fair!
The Stanislaus County Fair will finish strong this year with a performance by Pablo Montero on Sunday, July 22, 2018. The performance, hosted by Radio LOBO, will take place on the Bud Light Variety Free Stage at 8:30 p.m. and is free with the price of Fair admission.
“It’s rare when you come across someone who is extremely talented at both singing and acting,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “Pablo Montero is a gifted artist who will close this year’s Fair with his amazing vocals.”

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Turlock, CA (May 10, 2018) – Exhibitor deadlines are just around the corner!

Don’t miss out on entering the county’s largest display of talent exhibits. Thursday, May 17^th is the deadline for all Exhibits, 4H and FFA Horse, Small Animals and Livestock. Also, June 7^th is the deadline for Open Horse.

ENTER ONLINE AT STANCOFAIR.COM

“Deadlines are coming up fast and the first is only a week from today,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “We encourage members of the community to come join the Fair family and become involved in this year’s fun activities!”

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Turlock, CA (May 3, 2018) –La Séptima Banda will be heating up this summer at the Fair!
The Stanislaus County Fair welcomes La Séptima Banda on Sunday, July 15, 2018. The performance, hosted by La Favorita radio, will take place on the Bud Light Variety Free Stage at 8:30 p.m. and is free with the price of Fair admission.
“Anticipation for our concerts is always high,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “And bringing in a Latin Grammy-nominated, well-known band like La Séptima Banda will only make everyone that much more excited!”
The 17-piece group is one of the most influential bands in Regional Mexican Music and is considered to be “La Banda del Momento” (“The Band of the Moment”). La Séptima Banda plays a variety of regional Mexican music, from bandas and cumbias to rancheras and narcocorridos. The band is known for its amazing records, such as “Que Tonteria.” Recently, they launched a new album titled “Making Noise,” which has placed them as one of the favorites of the genre. This album demonstrates the musical style that has given much popularity to La Séptima Banda. In turn, such authenticity has allowed the band to be one of the Sinaloan groups with the most followers. On July 15, those who are part of that following will be able to experience firsthand what “The Band of the Moment” is all about!

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Turlock, CA (April 26, 2018) – The highly-demanded arena events are coming back in full force this year – which means, don’t forget to buy your Fair tickets starting this Saturday, April 28 at 9 a.m.!
The FoodMaxx Arena, sponsored by Modelo Especial, will be home for 10-days to this summer’s wildest shows. There will be destruction of motorhomes, extreme rodeo games, bucking bulls, nail-biting monster truck racing, high-energy supercross, and much more!
“Excitement is already filling the air as we finalize our arena list,” said Adrenna Alkhas, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “These 10-days of different, exhilarating events are what families look forward to every year – us included!”

The anticipated list of Food Maxx Arena events for 2018:
Friday, July 13 – WGAS Tractor Pull I (Smokers)
Saturday, July 14 – WGAS Tractor Pull II
(All Gas and Alcohol Trucks, Tractors & Mini Tractors)
Sunday, July 15 – Gold Coast Bucking Bulls
Monday, July 16 – Destruction and Motorhome Derby I, sponsored by Noah’s Water
Tuesday, July 17 – Destruction and Motorhome Derby II, sponsored by Noah’s Water
Wednesday, July 18 – Bad to the Bone Bullriding – Humpz & Horns
Thursday, July 19 – Extreme Rodeo Games – Humpz & Horns
Friday, July 20 – Monster Trucks and Jr. Outlaw Racing
Saturday, July 21 – Monster Trucks and Tuff Trucks Racing

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