Today at the Fair (7/11/15)

It’s Boys and Girls Club of Stanislaus County Day at the fair.

WHAT TO DO: Check out the hand-milking contest, 4 p.m. in the dairy show ring.

HIGHLIGHTS: Junior rabbit showmanship finals are set at 8:30 a.m. in the rabbit and poultry barns, followed by 4-H and FFA registered dairy at 10 a.m. in the dairy show ring.

VARIETY FREE STAGE: Carrot Top, 8:30 p.m.

ARENA: California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association rodeo, 6:30 p.m.

CENTER STAGE: Second Tradition, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Kelly McDonald Band, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Greg Scudder and the Beer 30, 9 to 11 p.m.

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

PARK ’N’ RIDE: 11:30 a.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 fairgrounds 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 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM with the headline "Today at the Fair (7/11/15)."