Friday at the Stanislaus County Fair (07/17/15)

It’s Modesto Nuts Night at the fair. Gifts to the 1,000 guests.

WHAT TO DO: Check out the K9 Kings Flying Dog Show with JD Platt, 5:30 and 7 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS: It’s Master Showmanship Day, with horses at 2 p.m.; small animals at 3 p.m.; and beef, dairy, goats, sheep and swine at 5 p.m.

VARIETY FREE STAGE: Jerrod Niemann, 8:30 p.m.

ARENA: Monster Truck, Tuff Truck Racing and Lawn Mower Races, 6:30 p.m.

CENTER STAGE: Kelly McDonald Band, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Snake Bite, 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 Stanislaus State (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 16, 2015 at 2:44 PM with the headline "Friday at the Stanislaus County Fair (07/17/15)."