by The Stanislaus County Fair is back for 2025 with an exciting lineup of attractions, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Set to take place over ten action-packed days, the fair will feature a full schedule of grandstand events, carnival rides, live music performances, livestock shows, and more.
Visitors can also enjoy a wide variety of food vendors, games, and interactive exhibits that celebrate the region’s agricultural roots and community spirit. Whether you’re coming for the concerts, competitions, or classic fair treats, this year’s fair promises something for everyone.
- Top Attendance Day:
Sunday, July 20 recorded the highest attendance of the entire fair. - Revenue Milestone:
July 15-16 became the highest revenue-generating Tuesday and Wednesday in the fair’s history. - Entertainment Highlights:
- Banda Renovacion and Taking Back Sunday drew the largest crowds to the Modelo Variety Free Stage.
- Other popular acts included Ozomatli, Hunter Hayes, and Jefferson Starship.
- Fairgrounds Vibe:
According to marketing assistant Maci Smith, “The midway was packed and everyone seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves.”
Butler Amusements surpassed its highest sales record at this fair. - New Food Favorites:
- Krepe Dog and The Dough Show cookies were standout new additions.
- $5 fair bites were introduced during select hours, attracting hungry guests.
- Family Fun Events:
- Stanley the Mascot’s 2nd Birthday Party on July 16 drew hundreds of kids and families.
- The celebration featured balloons, cookies, party hats, a mini parade, a dance party, Zippy the Clown, and stilt walkers.
- Weather Conditions:
- The fair opened with high temperatures: 103°F on opening day, high 90s through the weekend, and 100°F on Monday.
- Cooler temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s followed for the remainder of the event.
- Livestock Events Return:
- Despite restrictions due to a bird flu outbreak, California partially lifted its ban, allowing the Replacement Heifer Show and Sale to take place.
The 2025 Stanislaus County Fair welcomed approximately 246,000 visitors over its 10-day run, marking a 36% increase from last year.
