The Fair this Week: Weird Al Yankovic; Diaper Derby; Gumbo Contest

Thinking of checking out the Alameda County Fair this week? This is the last week of the fair and Patch has the information you need to plan your visit. The fair is closed on Mondays. The weather for the week in Pleasanton can be found here. 

Fair Specials and Promotions: 

• $2 Tuesdays
• Seniors Free on July 4
• Kids Free Fridays 

Buy fair tickets online before you go by clicking here.  Parking is $10.

Concerts: 

• The Fair is Closed July 1
• Caravanserai- Sanata Tribute Band July 2
• Zapparella- Led Zeppelin Tribute Band July 3
• Red, White and Blues Festival July 4
• Weird Al Yankovic July 5
• Zendaya July 6
• Clay Walker July 7

• Hippity Hop Contest is after the fourth race on July 5 and 6
• Gumbo Contest on July 5
• Diaper Derby on July 5 at 11 a.m.
• Hot Dog Eating Chili Relay on July 4 at 11:30 a.m.
• $10,000 Putting Contest on Thursday, after 5th race and Saturday and Sunday, after the 6th race

Fireworks are on July 5 at 9:30 p.m.

Love horse racing? Don't forget to check out our daily race picks from horse racing blogger Dennis Miller's Alameda County Horse Racing Blog.

Answers to your fair questions can be found at the fair's website. Follow the Alameda County Fair on Facebook.
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