85th annual county fair starts today
The 85th annual San Benito County Fair, which bills itself as
a
”
genuine old-fashioned
”
event, will run through the weekend at the county fairgrounds
south of Tres Pinos on Hwy. 25.
With the theme
”
Celebrate 85 years of Family, Friends and Fun,
”
the fair once again will feature a multitude of entertainment,
from a carnival on the main grassy area of the park to strolling
acts such as a balloonist and story tellers. Gates open at 10 a.m.
on Friday, Oct. 3, which is also Kids’ Day, when children 12 and
under can enjoy the fair for free.
85th annual county fair starts today
The 85th annual San Benito County Fair, which bills itself as a “genuine old-fashioned” event, will run through the weekend at the county fairgrounds south of Tres Pinos on Hwy. 25.
With the theme “Celebrate 85 years of Family, Friends and Fun,” the fair once again will feature a multitude of entertainment, from a carnival on the main grassy area of the park to strolling acts such as a balloonist and story tellers. Gates open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, which is also Kids’ Day, when children 12 and under can enjoy the fair for free.
The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 62 and over, $3 for children ages 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and under. Parking is $3.
Events kicked off Thursday, Oct. 2 with a pro bull riding event at the park’s grandstand. Animal judging began in the large show ring the previous day and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4, culminating when the Junior Livestock Auction takes center stage at 2 p.m. in the large show ring.
Twilight wine tasting will be offered at 7 p.m. Friday and seniors aged 62 and above will receive $1 off admission on Saturday.
The annual truck pulls will offer ear-splitting fun in the grandstands at 3 p.m. Saturday and mud races at 3 p.m. Sunday will replace the traditional demolition derby. Both events charge admission.
The carnival will be open at noon Friday through Sunday, and will close when the fair closes each day.
Main stage entertainment, which is included in the price of admission, includes the band Audioboxx, a cover band that plays a mix of songs from the 1960s through today’s hits. Hypnotist Tina Marie will perform at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday.
The act Scotty and Trink will combine comedy, juggling and unicycling at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday at Bolado’s patio stage. The Russell Brothers Family Fun Circus, which features acrobats, clowns, magic acts and performing animals will offer multiple performances in the barn area throughout the weekend.
Gilroy’s Johnny Gi-Tar will play a variety of songs on the Variety Stage and Mariachi California de Javier Vargas, an eight-piece band, will stroll the fairgrounds between 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday.
The annual arm wrestling championships take place on the Variety Stage starting at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Bolado Park’s Pavilion will again feature dozens of booths sponsored by local businesses and clubs and the San Juan Pacific Model Railroaders will have their layout open to the public near Gate 3 at the south end of the fairgrounds throughout the weekend.
For more information about the San Benito County Fair, call 628-3421 or go to www.sanbenitocountyfair.com.
