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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