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NEWS RELEASE: May 6, 2010
Contact: April Mitchell, Manager, Event Sales & Marketing 925-426-7565 april@alamedacountyfair.com Sandra Varner, Consultant, Varner PR 510-569-8855, varnerpr@sbcglobal.net
Announcing the 98th Annual Alameda County Fair Beginning June 23rd with New Activities and Returning Favorites
Hat Contest on Opening Day at the Races!
Pleasanton, CA -- Oh the joys of summer!!! Families are in store for fun, fantastic food and unique surprises when the annual Alameda County Fair tips its' hat on opening day, June 23.
A 17-day assortment of fair festivities have been thoughtfully crafted to satisfy the appetites of food lovers while providing a retail bonanza of items sold only at the Alameda County Fair.
Fully able to accommodate the average 30K daily visitors, the fair encompasses some 268 acres, making it one of the largest fairs in California, numbering 84, statewide. Nationally, the Alameda County Fair ranks 41 in attendance among all fairs in the US.
The 98th annual Alameda County Fair runs June 23 through July 11 (closed Tuesdays), at the Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. The theme, "Come Out And Play!" is a playful challenge to the residents of Alameda County, the Greater Bay Area, and beyond to visit the Fairgrounds and enjoy the best (and most fun!) Northern California has to offer. From fantastic food, exhibits, and entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Alameda County Fair. Families who are looking for a bargain will find fun, food, and folly at a fair price: right in their own back yard. Budget-conscious offerings are plentiful, from food-eating contests to pig races and all things fun in between.
Cost-Effective Pricing
Save time, gas, travel fatigue and most of all, money! This year's fair offers the most affordable admission price ever:
· Kids FREE Fridays · $3 Wacky Wednesdays · Seniors FREE Wednesdays · Fair Food Drive - June 28th bring just 4 non-perishable food items for FREE admission into the Fair. Food Drive to benefit Alameda County Food Bank. · Military Appreciation Day - July 2nd all those with a valid military I.D. receive FREE admission along with one guest. Veterans are welcome.
New Activities and Attractions include:
Puppy PartyPalooza! This hands-on, interactive and fun-filled learning exhibit brings families and Fidos together! Learn everything you need to know about dogs and view demonstrations on dog grooming and heath care. Check out the popular "Pup-E-Harmony" to help match your family with the perfect dog!
Mutton Bustin' World Championship Mutton Bustin' is "The Toughest Sport on Wool"®! Boys and girls, three to six years old, weighing less than 60 lbs try to ride a sheep for a full six seconds. If they make it six seconds they get a score just like a bull rider would! Don't miss the antics and fun from mascot "Buster Mutton" ® as he interacts with kids and adults alike!
Super Science Come join all the Fun with Physics testing your ability to solve brain racking challenges and mind bogglers. Use your imagination to solve puzzles with the Bernoulli principal and Newton's Laws of Motion.
New Foods at the Fair Check out the Worldest Largest Waffle Cone filled with yummy gelato and the all new sure to be a favorite Chocolate Covered Bacon!
Returning Favorites include Kid-Friendly/ Family-Friendly Fun such as:
· AgVenture Park - This interactive and educational area features fun for the farmer in all of us. Experience simulated cow milking, pony saddling and the kid's corn box play area. Don't forget to check out all the great attractions including the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Petting Zoo and so much more! · Kids Park - Families will enjoy this fun place with kid-sized rides and games and features the Balloon Samba, a ride from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch · Pig Races - The only place to see the ever popular pig races, they are a fair favorite and the most taken picture at the Fair! · Carnival Rides - Grand Carousel, Himalaya, Cyclone, Wacky Worm, Fun Mardi Gras, Orient Express are ridden over and over again by the thrill seekers · Live Horse Racing - With the view of the gorgeous golf course and palm trees waving in the wind, nothing beats the crowd cheering when a favorite wins at break neck speed on the Oldest One-Mile Race Track in America · Live Roller Derby - Rough, tough and tumble entertainment with crowd pleasing jabs, shoves and maybe even some hair pulling action! Free Concert Series: Two shows nightly at 6pm and 8pm in the Amphitheater 2010 CONCERTS JUNE 23 - JULY 11 (closed Tuesdays)
About the Fair Association
The non-profit Fair Association continues to provide a significant public benefit without receiving any tax support. The Fair Association's nonprofit Board of Directors seeks to operate the Fairgrounds in a professional business manner & maintain prudent cash reserves in the event of an emergency. In addition to maintaining & enhancing the existing facilities, the Fair Association originally purchased the 268-acre fairgrounds in the 1930's and deeded the property to the County of Alameda in the 1940's. With the "Oldest One-Mile Race Track in America," the Fair Association hopes to continually enhance its horse training and racing program in Pleasanton. The Fair Association remains committed to providing the highest quality Fairgrounds in Northern California & providing events at the lowest possible cost to the public. For more information, please visit www.AlamedaCountyFair.com, or call (925) 426-7600 Contact: April Mitchell, Manager, Event Sales & Marketing 925-426-7565 april@alamedacountyfair.com Sandra Varner, Consultant, Varner PR 510-569-8855, varnerpr@sbcglobal.net |