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Welcome to the 2010 San Benito County Fair

San Benito County is home to a genuine old-fashioned county fair. Thousands of people cross through the fair gates each year to experience its friendly, hometown fun atmosphere.

This year's Fair dates are October 1st - October 3rd.
Don't forget to clear your calendar so you can have a great time at at the San Benito County Fair! Lets Stirrup Some Fun!

9000 Airline Hwy., Tres Pinos, CA 95075
P.O. Box 790, Hollister, CA 95024

Horse Show Judging Schedule
Livestock Judging Schedule

The San Juan Pacific Model Railroaders have their layout open for the public during the fair. The building is located near Gate 3 on the south end of the fairgrounds.

Truck Pulls, Saturday, October 2nd @ 4:00 pm
Mud Racing, Sunday, October 3rd @ 3:00 pm

2010 FAIR & ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Friday October 1st
10:00 am County Fair Opens
12:00 noon Carnival Opens
12:00 - 6:00 pm Ballonacy Strolling
1:00 - 7:00 pm Fables of the West Strolling
3:30 - 4:00 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
4:00 - 5:00 pm Steve Bayner - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage
4:30 - 5:10 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
5:00 - 5:30 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
5:30 - 6:45 pm California Beach Party Main Lawn Stage
6:00 - 6:40 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
6:30 - 7:00 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
7:00 - 8:00 pm Steve Bayner - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage
7:00 - 9:00 pm Twilight Wine Tasting Patio
7:30 - 8:10 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
8:00 - 8:30 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
8:30 - 9:45 pm California Beach Party Main Lawn Stage
10:00 pm Carnival Closes
10:00 pm County Fair Closes
Saturday October 2nd
10:00 am County Fair Opens
10:00 am Junior Livestock Auction Large Show Ring
11:30 am Destination Dance Main Lawn Stage
12:00 noon Carnival Opens
12:00 - 6:00 pm Ballonacy Strolling
12:30 - 1:00 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
1:00 - 2:15 pm California Beach Party Main Lawn Stage
1:00 - 7:00 pm Fables of the West Strolling
1:30 - 2:00 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
1:30 - 2:00 pm Terrell & Takako Patio Stage
2:00 - 2:40 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
2:30 - 3:15 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage
2:30 - 3:30 pm Steve Bayner - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage
3:00 - 3:30 pm Terrell & Takako Patio Stage
3:30 - 4:00 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
4:00 - 8:00 pm Truck Pulls (separate admission) Grandstand
4:00 - 4:40 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
4:00 - 5:15 pm California Beach Party Main Lawn Stage
4:30 - 5:15 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage
5:00 - 5:30 pm Terrell & Takako Patio Stage
6:00 - 6:40 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
6:00 - 6:30 pm Our Boys Steel Drum Variety Stage
7:00 - 7:45 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage
7:00 - 7:45 pm The Shan Johnson Band Patio Stage
8:00 - 9:00 pm Steve Bayner - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage
9:00 - 10:00 pm Mighty Mites Main Lawn Stage
10:00 pm Carnival Closes
10:00 pm County Fair Closes
Sunday October 3rd
10:00 am County Fair Opens
12:00 noon Carnival Opens
12:00 - 2:00 pm Arm Wrestling Signups Variety Stage
12:00 - 6:00 pm Ballonacy Strolling
12:00 - 6:00 pm Fables of the West Strolling
1:00 - 2:15 pm California Beach Party Main Lawn Stage
1:30 - 2:00 pm Terrell & Takako Patio Stage
2:00 - 2:40 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
2:00 - 4:30 pm Arm Wrestling Variety Stage
2:30 - 3:30 pm Steve Bayner - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage
3:00 - 3:30 pm Terrell & Takako Patio Stage
3:00 - 5:00 pm Mud Races (separate admission) Grandstand
3:00 - 5:00 pm Mariachi California Strolling
3:30 - 4:10 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
4:00 - 5:15 pm California Beach Party Main Lawn Stage
4:00 - 5:30 pm Ag Produce Auction Patio Stage
5:00 - 5:40 pm Circus Imagination Barn Area
5:00 - 6:00 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage
5:30 - 6:00 pm Terrell & Takako Patio Stage
5:30 - 6:30 pm Steve Bayner - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage
7:00 pm Carnival Closes
7:00 pm County Fair Closes


HORSE SHOW JUDGING SCHEDULE
Friday September 24th
5:00 pm Cutting Grandstand
6:00 pm Stockhorse Grandstand
Saturday September 25th
9:00 am Junior Rodeo Grandstand
Sunday September 26th
9:00 am Ranch Rodeo Grandstand
Dummy Steer Roping
Wednesday September 29th
6:00 pm Jackpot Roping Grandstand
Thursday September 30th
4:00 pm 4-H/FFA Light Horse Grandstand
Friday October 1st
9:00 am Open Horseshow Grandstand
5:00 pm Open Cattle Sorting Grandstand

LIVESTOCK JUDGING SCHEDULE
Wednesday September 29th
9:00 am Swine Judging Main Show Ring
Thursday September 30th
9:00 am Sheep Judging Main Show Ring
following Goat Judging Small Show Ring
10:00 am Rabbit Judging Poultry Building
Friday October 1st
10:00 am Beef Judging Main Show Ring
10:00 am Poultry Judging Poultry Building
3:00 pm Jr Dairy Cattle Judging Main Show Ring
6:30 pm Lamb Lead Contest Main Show Ring
Saturday October 2nd
10:00 am Junior Livestock Auction Main Show Ring
Sunday October 3rd
8:00 am Pee Wee Showmanship Main Show Ring
9:00 am Round Robin & Jr Round Robin Main Show Ring
10:00 am Best Dressed Rabbit & Poultry Poultry Building
followed by Small Animal Round Robin Poultry Building
11:00 am Dog Obedience East Camping Area
11:00 am Cattlewomen Jr Livestock Judging Contest Main Show Ring
followed by 4-H/FFA Awards Presentation Main Show Ring

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Last updated August 30, 2010