Today at the Fair (7/10/15)

It’s opening day of the Stanislaus County Fair. It’s also Modesto Bee night; bring two canned food items for United Samaritans and receive $2 off adult admission.

WHAT TO DO: Check out the new Mind Works exhibit, open from 5 to 11 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS: Replacement heifer/buyer dinner, 5 p.m. in the dairy show ring.

VARIETY FREE STAGE: Colt Ford, 8:30 p.m.

ARENA: Super Pull Hot Rod and Tractor Pull, 6:30 p.m.

CENTER STAGE: Triston Michael, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Black Rose, 9 to 11 p.m.

HOURS: Gates open at 5 p.m.; exhibit buildings close at 11 p.m.; carnival closes at midnight

PARK ’N’ RIDE: 4:30 p.m. to midnight; park and ride free from CSU, Stanislaus (Crowell Road off Monte Vista Avenue) or Pitman High School (Christoffersen Parkway). Shuttles run every 15 to 20 minutes.

WHERE: From Highway 99, exit at Fulkerth Road in Turlock and head east. For fairground parking, turn right on Soderquist Road, or go past Soderquist for more parking; $5 per vehicle.

ADMISSION: $12 for adults; $5 for children 7 to 12 and seniors 65 and older; free for 6 and younger.

INFORMATION: www.stancofair.com, 209-668-1333.

This story was originally published July 9, 2015 at 3:18 PM with the headline "Today at the Fair (7/10/15)."