Saturday at the Stanislaus County Fair (7/18/15)

It’s Valley First Credit Union Day at the Stanislaus County Fair. Also, it’s Senior Free Day – admission is free for those 65 and older.

WHAT TO DO: Check out the exhibits, from the award-winning quilts to the horticulture competitors.

HIGHLIGHTS: The junior livestock auction is set for 8 a.m.

VARIETY FREE STAGE: Grand Funk Railroad, 8:30 p.m.

ARENA: Quad cross, peewee bikes and motocross, 6:30 p.m..

CENTER STAGE: Snake Bite, 7 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 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 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 17, 2015 at 2:29 PM with the headline "Saturday at the Stanislaus County Fair (7/18/15)."