Summer blowouts abound in Modesto region with July Fourth celebrations and county fair
Celebrations of American independence highlight Modesto region entertainment this weekend. While several communities will have events, three are highlighted below.
Country singer Chris Young also comes to the Fruit Yard Amphitheatre, there’s a craft fair in Arnold and the Stanislaus County Fair is set to begin. Here’s a look at just some of what’s planned July 2-8.
Modesto celebrations
The city of Modesto and the Modesto Kiwanis Club present the “United We Stand” parade celebrating Independence Day in downtown. The parade begins at 10th and F streets, moves to J Street, then back to 11th Street to I Street, ending at 17th Street. Later in the evening, a fireworks show will follow the Modesto Nuts home game against the Stockton Ports.
Parade:
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. July 4
WHERE: Downtown Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.modestojulyparade.com
Fireworks:
WHEN: Game time 7:05 p.m. July 4
WHERE: John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive, Modesto
TICKETS: $8 to $14
ONLINE: www.modestonuts.com
Fireworks over the water
Watch the pyrotechnics go off over Woodward Reservoir. The waterside fireworks celebration is on Saturday rather than on the actual July Fourth holiday this year. The show also will have music simulcast on KRVR.
WHEN: Around 9:30 p.m. July 2
WHERE: 14528 26 Mile Road, Oakdale
ADMISSION: $25 per carload
ONLINE: www.stancountyparks.com
Turlock Fourth
Turlock also plans to celebrate the Fourth on Saturday. There will be a parade on Main Street with a car show following until 2 p.m. The Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association is partnering with the Turlock Certified Farmers Market to have market vendors on site. There also will be other vendors, face painting, music and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m. July 2
WHERE: Main Street, Turlock
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 985-507-6769
Arts and crafts fest
The Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival returns with more than 60 booths featuring handcrafted items, specialty food and antiques. In addition, the Ebbetts Pass Volunteer Fire Department will sell local ales.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 2-3
WHERE: Bristol’s Ranch House Café parking lot, 961 Highway 4, Arnold
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.brotherspromotions.com
Chris Young
Country singer Chris Young brings his hits to the Fruit Yard Amphitheatre in Modesto. He will appear with guest Craig Morgan. Only limited tickets were available at press time.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 8
WHERE: Fruit Yard Amphitheater, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
TICKETS: $55-$140
ONLINE: www.thefruityardevents.com
County fair
The Stanislaus County Fair kicks off its 10-day run on July 8. There will be entertainment featuring national artists. Arena events include a destruction derby, rodeo, motorsports and a bloodless bullfight. There also will be the traditional offerings such as a carnival, livestock and other exhibits, along with an array of food vendors.
WHEN: July 8-17. 5 p.m. weekdays; noon Saturdays and Sundays. Buildings close 11 p.m., carnival and grounds close at midnight.
WHERE: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock
TICKETS: $5-$15, free ages 6 and under
ONLINE: stancofair.com
