This summer, the Stanislaus County Fair is set to take place from July 10-19 and will feature a wide variety of artists performing on their Modelo Variety Free Stage, including several Grammy award-winning artists.
On July 10, the first night of the fair will open with headline country artist and Hollywood Walk of Fame member Clint Black, at 8:30 p.m..
Black won “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals” at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005. Some of his hit songs include “Killin’ Time” and “A Better Man.”
July 11 has yet to have a performer announced, but the Stanislaus County Fair website says one will be revealed soon.
On July 12, Mi Banda El Mexicano de German Roman will take the stage.
On July 13, country based group Diamond Rio is set to headline. Their 1991 release of “Meet in the Middle” became the first debut single by a music group to reach No. 1 on the country charts.
The group has sold close to seven million albums worldwide, earned more than one billion digital streams and won a Grammy Award for “Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album” in 2011.
July 14th brings free admission for children aged 12 and under, and Sarah Jessica Rhodes will be hitting the stage.
Rhodes is known for her Taylor Swift tribute act, “Twist on Taylor.” The fair is encouraging fans to wear friendship bracelets and dress up in their favorite Taylor Swift era.
Those who are interested in the experience can also purchase a VIP crowd package that includes exclusive access to activities and experiences.
On July 15, emo-pop duo 3OH3, known for hit singles “DONTTRUSTME” and “My First Kiss (feat. Kesha),” is set to take the stage. Both songs have hundreds of millions of streams on Spotify.
On July 16, headliner Ashanti, winner of “Best Contemporary R&B Album” at the 2003 Grammy Awards will perform. She is known for hits such as “Foolish” and “Rain on Me,” as well as her features on Ja Rule’s “Always on Time” and Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?”
July 17 brings more 2000s nostalgia with rock band Mayday Parade headline the night.
They are best known for their 2015 album “Black Lines,” which charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Rock Albums chart, and their breakout 2007 hit “Jamie All Over,” which has more than 150 million streams on Spotify.
On July 18, the Ying Yang Twins will bring the “crunk” era of the 2000s back to the stage. The duo is best known for helping popularize the crunk movement with appearances on Lil Jon’s “Get Low,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts in 2002.
They are also known for their 2005 album “U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta),” which peaked at No. 5 and earned the group a Grammy nomination for the single “Wait (The Whisper Song).”
To close out the fair on July19, Banda Carnaval will be performing. The group is known for regional Mexican hits such as “Pude” and “Gente Batallosa.”
For more information about the upcoming Stanislaus County Fair, visitors can check the fair’s official website.
