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2015 SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR FREE CONCERTS!
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2015 SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR FREE CONCERTS!
Entertainment Lineup
Jefferson Starship*
Saturday, 06 June 2015
Tony! Toni! Toné!*
Sunday, 07 June 2015
Jefferson Starship are celebrated musicians
that play from the rich songbook of its
legendary forefathers Jefferson Airplane
and the original incarnation of Jefferson
Starship.
Tony! Toni! Toné!, the American soul and
R&B group from Oakland, California is
as popular now as they were in the late
1980s and early to mid-1990s.
The Long Run
(Eagles Tribute Band)
Tower of Power*
Tuesday, 09 and Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Monday, 08 June 2015
The Long Run is a group of well-rounded
professional musicians with a love of
harmony and respect for one of the
greatest rock bands of all time.
Back for Two Shows! Tower of Power has
been creating their own kind of soul music
with a dynamic new singer, Ray Greene
and their sound is better than ever.
Fair Admission Includes FREE Concert Admission. A Season Pass Includes all 9 FREE Concerts!
2015 SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR FREE CONCERTS!
The Charlie Daniels Band*
Thursday, 11 June 2015
This country music superstar has recorded
sessions with artists as diverse as Bob
Dylan, Flatt & Scruggs, Pete Seeger,
Mark O’Connor, Leonard Cohen and
Ringo Starr.
Hollywood Stones
(Rolling Stones Tribute)
Friday, 12 June 2015
The ultra-cool Rolling Stones look and
sound. The Hollywood Stones are a
piece line-up has worked closely together
for over a dozen years.
Sheila E*
Saturday, 13 June 2015
Liberación
Sunday, 14 June 2015
World-class drummer and percussion-
Liberación became a top-selling band
when the group received three golden
records in 1992. They will be joined
by other artists to be announced for
Dia de la Feria.
onstage has made her a major concert
draw since the ‘90s.
*Gold Circle Seating Available for These Performances.
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
Making Memories at the Fair
It’s time to create memories at the Fair: Ride a
Ferris wheel, eat cotton candy, visit cute animals,
learn about the Rainforest and listen to amazing
FREE concerts. San Mateo Country Fair is a little
nostalgia mixed with technology, yummy food and
a whole lot of fun ways to spend quality time with
your family or special someone!
Pig Races
All Alaskan Racing Pigs. “Root” for
your favorite Pig racer. The pig races
are one of the most popular and possibly the cutest
attraction at the Fair. Their racing schedule is
available on the Fair website.
Carnival Rides
Butler Amusements, a family owned company
for over forty years returns with popular rides
including: The Zillerator Roller Coaster (the favorite
ride at the Fair), The 1001 Nights, The Giant
Gondola Wheel, Nitro, Zipper, Gravitron and more.
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FUN FOR THE
2015ENTIRE
SAN MATEO
FAMILY!
COUNTY FAIR FREE CONCERTS!
Food
Fair food is delicious, healthy, messy, and even
unusual. There is something for every taste. The
Healthy Food Faire initiative is back again this
year. But don’t worry, your Fair faves are still
available: fried Oreos, funnel cakes, Bubba’s
BBQ. The healthy options from our food vendors
are equally delicious.
Animals
From the livestock and agriculture department to
the baby and adult animals in the children’s petting
zoo, take advantage of this unique opportunity for
children and adults to see and learn more about
animals at the Fair.
Ground Acts
Chinese Acrobats of Hebei; Steve Bayner
Hypnotist; Balloonacy; Kids Train; Super
Science Company; All Alaskan Racing Pigs; The
Cutest Show on Earth (Kid’s Theater); Team
Sudsey; The Great American Petting Zoo;
Ag-Ventureland; Stiltwalkers and much more...
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SCIENCE, KIDS EDUCATION, CONTESTS & TECHNOLOGY
Washington helps share the wonders of the
gorgeous winged creatures for yourself and
they may even land on you! Learn how to feed
Wild World Tour
NEW! This is a wild and interactive exhibit featuring
amazing animals from the tropical, temperate, and
desert regions of our planet. Walk through a tropical
region with beautiful macaws and giant tortoises.
Meander into the temperate zone with alligators,
turtles and frogs.
Contests from Technology to Culinary Arts!
Visit the contest areas at the Fair. From Do It
Yourself Science and Technology to Traditional
Home Arts and Crafts such as Quilts, Fine Arts and
Literary Arts and more.
Daily Contests all 9 Days of the Fair
San Mateo County Fair has daily contests, like
pie eating and hula hooping, so be sure you
attend, participate, or watch the contests all 9 days
of the Fair!
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FAIR HISTORY AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT
About San Mateo County Fair
San Mateo County Fair consistently wins top awards from the Western Fair
Association and is governed by a Board of Directors. With the support of
sponsors and hundreds of volunteers and supporters, the event continues to
evolve to a world-class event each year.
Community Events at the Fair Include:
Disaster Preparedness Day, Senior Day, School Tours, and a Job Fair.
Prices
San Mateo County Fair is the best value for Summer entertainment and fun!
Fair Admission pricing
$10.00 Adult; $25 Season Pass (all 9 days of Fair)
Junior 6 to 12 $8.00; $20 Season Pass (all 9 days of Fair)
Seniors 62+ $8.00; $20 Season Pass (all 9 days of Fair)
5 and under – FREE
Parking is $10 Daily (per vehicle)
CARNIVAL
$30.00 Carnival Wrist Band (Pay one price. Valid for one day.)
Early Bird Discounts. Visit the website for details!
Download the Fair App on iTunes, Google Play or the Fair’s website.
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Media Contact:
Sandra Evans & Associates (SE&A)
(415) 887-9230
[email protected]
Visit: www.sanmateocountyfair.com
for more information
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