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Stanislaus County Fair opens with music, midway fun. Special admission Saturday

Saturday is Senior Day at the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock. Visitors over the age of 65 can attend the fair and take a ride on the Ferris Wheel for free.

Tractor Pull competitions start Saturday and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. An additional admission fee of $13.56-$16.95 is required for the events in the FoodMaxx Arena.

Music is scheduled starting at noon and runs all day on the Michelob Ultra Stage, singer Ash Ruder will perform at the Modelo Variety Free Stage Saturday at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday Los Nuevos Ilegales will be there.

The fair opens at noon and runs until midnight Saturday and Sunday, exhibit buildings close at 11 p.m.

The fairgrounds are at 900 N. Broadway in Turlock. For tickets and more information, see stancofair.com.

County music artist Drake Milligan performs during the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock, Friday, July 11, 2025.
County music artist Drake Milligan performs during the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock, Friday, July 11, 2025. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

This story was originally published July 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM.

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