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'Summer Fun Starts Here' at the Alameda County Fair

The 101st Alameda County Fair will kick-off with $1 admission and $1 rides on opening day on June 19.

From the Alameda County Fairgrounds:

Announcing the 101st year of the Alameda County Fair where families, food and
fun fill summer days and nights June 19 to July 7, 2013, closed on Mondays, featuring $1 admission and $1 rides on opening day!

This year’s theme, “Summer Fun Starts Here,” kicks off the slate of numerous popular traditions, among them: exhibits, animals, horse racing, and FREE nightly concerts along with special event days. Visit the website at www.alamedacountyfair.com for ALL details along with Facebook and Twitter @ACFair.

The Fair runs: Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 11:00am to 10:00pm
Fridays thru Sundays 10:00am to 10:00pm
Fourth of July 10:00am to 9:00pm
CLOSED on Mondays
Ticket sales close at 9:00pm

Admission: Adults (age 13-61) $8 by June 18, $10 at the Gate
Seniors (age 62+) $6 by June 18, $8 at the Gate
Kids (age 6-12) $4 by June 18, $6 at the Gate
Children under age 6 – FREE!

Special Pricing: Season Pass - $30 admission for all 17 days, Fun Pack - $30 for 4 general admission tickets, 1 general parking pass and 2 “Buy 1 Get 1 Free Drink” coupons
$1 Day on June 19, $1 admission & rides
$2 Tuesdays – June 25 & July 2, $2 admission
Seniors FREE Thursdays (ages 62 and over) – June 20, June 27 & July 4
Kids FREE Fridays (12 and under) - June 21, June 28 & July 5

Special Events: Fireworks Shows – Fridays June 21, June 28 & July 5

Military Appreciation Day – Friday, June 21, FREE Fair Admission plus 1 guest
with valid military ID. Veterans FREE with proof of service.
FEED THE NEED Fair Food Drive and $1 Rides – Wednesday, June 26

Concerts: Nightly 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., July 4th 12 noon – 8 p.m. See the concert line-up here for 2013.

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