fair offers saturday TICKET office hours beginning july 12

It’s time to set the TiVo for your favorite Saturday morning cartoons and make that coffee to go; the Stanislaus County Fair office will be extending its ticket office hours to the weekend. 

Beginning Saturday, July 12, the Stanislaus County Fair ticket office will be open extended hours for all of your Fair ticket needs as follows:

-          Saturday (July 12): 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-          Monday through Thursday (July 14 – 17): 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-          Friday (July 18):  8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

-          Saturday (July 19): 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-          Sunday (July 20): 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-          Monday (July 21) through the end of Fair (August 3): 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday.

 The extended ticket office hours will make purchasing discounted tickets even more convenient. Discount pricing on adult Fair admission and unlimited ride wristbands is available through Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m., the day before the Fair opens. Discount adult Fair admission is just $8 (regular $10) and unlimited ride wristbands are discounted to the low price of $20 (regular $28).

Tickets are available at the Fair office, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, at Valley First Credit Union branches in Modesto, Turlock and Oakdale, as well as from the convenience of your own home computer at www.stancofair.com. While discounts conclude the day before the Fair opens, Fair guests can still save time at the admission gate by purchasing tickets online all the way through closing day of the Fair. 

“This year we’re focusing on making the Fair experience even more convenient,” said Pennie Rorex, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair. “With the eTickets online system and the addition of Valley First Credit Union as ticket outlets, it is easier for families to save both time and money.”

The 2008 Stanislaus County Fair opens Friday, July 25 for a 10-day run. Discounted Fair admission tickets, arena event tickets and unlimited ride wristbands are now on sale. Visit www.stancofair.com for complete ticket sale details.

This year’s Stanislaus County Fair is themed “Nuts are DINO-mite,” a salute to the valley’s robust nut industry. The Almond Board of California, a major sponsor of the Fair’s themed tribute, will be offering free samples of almonds each day of the Fair.

New to the 2008 Fair will be Jurassic Journey, an 8,000 square foot life-size dinosaur replica exhibit. The dinosaur exhibit is sponsored by Sky Trek Aviation and is making its California debut at the Stanislaus County Fair.

In 2008, the Stanislaus County Fair was awarded a first place award for the best Overall Children’s Program by the Western Fairs Association. The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, education, entertainment and technology.