By TONY LEO

This weekend is the Fourth of July, a time to celebrate freedom with time-held family traditions, food and fun.

There’s another occasion for traditional family-fun in the month of July - it’s the annual Stanislaus County Fair. The fair has evolved from one weekend in July 1911 to 10 fun-filled days of celebrity concerts, delicious summertime foods and thousands of exhibits of local talent.

To prepare for the 219,000 visitors who will pass through our turnstiles beginning Friday, July 25, we are currently upgrading facilities - a makeover of sorts. We have completely gutted and remodeled the restroom facilities in our two large exhibit buildings. We have refurbished the main entry in the north parking lot - now officially named the MOCSE Credit Union Entrance - and we are even re-roofing and painting a few buildings. In addition, we have installed an impressive, new digital display sign near the intersection of Fulkerth and Golden State to deliver all the latest fair news to motorists passing by.

It’s definitely fair time.

There is a certain amount of anticipation that hangs over the area as the fair staff awaits the arrival of the hundreds of pieces that will complete this 72-acre puzzle we most frequently call your Stanislaus County Fair. One of the most anticipated pieces, for me, is Jurassic Journey - an 8,000-square foot dinosaur exhibit with more than 40 life-size replicas. This amazing exhibit is making its California debut at our fair. You’ll certainly want to wander through the land of the dinosaurs, which provides not only entertainment and education, but a great way for both children and parents to connect. 

In just three short weeks, we’ll be open for business. More important than ever, your fair experience will provide incredible value for the nominal price of admission, plus you will only use a few gallons of gas to get here.

The fair is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your county. So after you finish celebrating your country, plan to celebrate at the Stanislaus County Fair.

Tony Leo is chief executive officer of the Stanislaus County Fair. He has worked in the fair industry for over 25 years.  This is his 11th Stanislaus County Fair.

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