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The entertainment and — now — the most popular attractions have been finalized for next month’s Stanislaus County Fair.
After filling out its free-stage list of musical acts late last month, the crowd-drawing events for the Food Maxx Arena have been announced. And tickets are on sale.
The expo is set from July 10-19 at the fairgrounds in Turlock, 900 N. Broadway.
From booming and banging motor events to bouncing rodeos, the Arena always has been a popular nightly place to be during the fair’s 10-day run.
The shows come with separate tickets in addition to fair admission. Here’s a look at what’s revving up for the Arena, according to a press release:
July 10 –Truck & Tractor Pulls 1: 5:30 p.m. Deemed “Thunder in the Valley,” there will two nights of these pulls. Tickets are $13.56 general, $16.95 reserved.
July 11 – Truck & Tractor Pulls 2: The second night of events. 5:30 p.m. $13.56 general, $16.95 reserved.
July 12 – TPA Portuguese Bloodless Bullfights: 6:30 p.m. The culture and tradition of Portugal are featured with multiple bulls and teams of forcados, as well as cavalieros on horseback. DJ Brown Sugar will perform. $28.25.
July 13 – Destruction Derby 1: Summer Smash: 6:30 p.m. There will be three preliminary rounds, a consolidation round and a final champion heat. $20.34 general, $22.60 reserved.
July 14 – Destruction Derby 2: Mayhem & Motorhomes: 6:30 p.m. The evening consists of three preliminary rounds, a consolidation round and the final champion heat. $20.34 general, $22.60 reserved.
July 15 – Monster Madness 1: Arena Thunder: 6:30 p.m. Monster trucks and tough trucks including Survivor, Enforcer, Playin’ for Keeps, Wicked Strong and more. $20.34 general, $22.60 reserved.
July 16 – Monster Trucks 2: Steel Stampede: 6:30 p.m. A second night featuring the above. $20.34 general, $22.60 reserved.
July 17 – PRCA Rodeo: 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, there will be competitions in bull riding, bronc riding, team roping, women’s barrel racing and breakaway roping. Expect clown acts and more. $13.56 general, $16.95 reserved.
July 18 – Motocross: 6:30 p.m. The evening will include male, female and child riders with 50cc to +40 quads, rhinos and dirt bikes. $13.56 general, $16.95 reserved.
July 19 – Humpz ‘N Hornz – Hispanic Rodeo: 6:30 p.m. Planned are dancing horses, escaramuza, bull riding and live banda music. $11.30.
For more on this year’s expo, see www.stancofair.com.
