The Ventura County Fair means many things to many people.
Some folks crave the yummy Fair food, while others enjoy the thrilling rides and some like to see the farm animals on display. What most people have in common is that everybody loves the Grandstand Entertainments Series, where they can see their favorite musicals acts and rodeos FREE with paid admission to the Fair.
The Grandstand Entertainment begins on Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2 with Motor Sports and the Demolition Derby, which is always popular and a great way to get pumped up for the concerts to come.
Motor Sports events require a $5 admission in addition to paid fair admission. Children under 12 are admitted free with paid fair admission.
This year’s list of entertainers is a who’s who of popular musical groups from many different corners of the musical world:
Friday, August 3: Bret Michaels Get Your Rock On 2012
Saturday, August 4: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Sunday, August 5: Grupo Pesado, Lupillo Rivera, Banda Machos
Monday, August 6: Creed
Tuesday, August 7 (1:00 PM): Frankie Avalon
Tuesday, August 7 (7:30 PM): Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Wednesday, August 8: Cobra Starship with This is She
Thursday, August 9: Martina McBride
Friday, August 10: Boyz II Men and EnVogue
Saturday, August 11 and Sunday August 12 will close out the fair with rodeos, which are free with paid Fair admission and are a sure way to experience action and adventure with family and friends!
The annual Ventura County Fair, “Rides, Ribbons, & Rodeos”, begins Wednesday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 12. For more information, please call (805) 648-3376 or visit www.venturacountyfair.org.
