Special Days at the 78th Annual San Mateo County Fair with plenty of Freebies and Fun

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The San Mateo County Fair, “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” announces the full line-up of 2012 Special Days for the Fair running June 9-17 where patrons can see new exhibits and returning favorites more often and for less.

From the heart-racing carnival rides to the pageantry of the pig races, the Fair is a time-honored summer tradition of the Peninsula that keeps getting better and better. When you first set foot at the lush, clean grounds of the San Mateo County Event Center, you are flooded with a seemingly endless choice of fun-filled activities: technology exhibits, games and rides along the Midway, agricultural and interactive culinary exhibits, horticulture, beer and winemaking contests, home crafts, and of course, rides just for kids.

    Following is the 2012 line-up:
              Saturday, June 9th Disaster
              Preparedness Day-Free Admission and
              Parking for First Hour onlyfor
              Disaster Preparedness Day (10am-11am)

              Sunday, June 10th Humane Society Pet
              Adoption-Adopt a pet at the Fair

              Monday, June 11th Kids Day presented by
              XFinity.Looking to save at the ticket
              booth? Help Sleep Train stuff the bus
              with new clothes for foster kids and
              get half off general admission with
              your donation at the San Mateo County
              Fair. Everyone 12 and under that go
              through the turnstiles are free.

              Tuesday, June 12th Seniors Day. If you
              are young-at-heart, yet over the
              hill, come celebrate Seniors Day where
              guests 62 and better are invited to
              attend a day filled with special
              events, music, awards and family fun
              FREE all day. Donate your used
              eyeglasses at the YP.com Information
              Booths.

              Wednesday, June 13th PAL (Police Action
              League) Day at the Fair and Free til 3
              p.m

              Thursday, June 14th Second Harvest Food
              Bank Canned Food Drive; $1 discount
              per can donated. (Limit one can per
              person.)

              Friday, June 15th Teens (13-19 years
              old) are admitted for only $5 from
              12pm-5pm.

The San Mateo County Fair recently announced its free entertainment Verizon Wireless Concert Series that is, perhaps, the finest lineup ever:

    The Pointer Sisters           Saturday June 9th
    Foghat                        Sunday June 10th
    Boyz II Men                   Tuesday, June 12th
    Tower of Power                Wednesday June 13th
                                  Thursday June 14th
    Evolution: Journey Tribute
     Band                         Friday June 15th
    Night Ranger                  Saturday June 16th
    Dia de la Feria               Sunday, June 17th

Concert doors will open at 6:30pm with music scheduled to start at 7:30pm. Concert admission general seating is free with a valid Fair ticket, but get there early as seats fill fast. Fairgoers are encouraged to purchase Season Ticket Passes which provide valuable savings and entrance to all concerts.

The San Mateo County Fair also offers its exclusive Season Pass, meaning that for only $17 (if purchased before 6/9), attendees get admission to all nine days of the fair, including all concerts, exhibits and attractions.

About The San Mateo County Fair
The San Mateo County Fair “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” boasts a stunning variety of world class musical entertainment, live performances, fun festival food, local and traditional contests, and a “Ferris Wheeling” carnival. The fair lasts nine days and will be attended by over 150,000 guests.

“We are excited to offer these headline acts and know that the line-up puts us at the top of the entertainment spectrum for the entire region,” says Chris Carpenter, San Mateo Event Center General Manager. “There is music for just about everyone at the Fair -Top 40, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues and much more.”

The San Mateo County Event Center is the host of the San Mateo County Fair, which will be held June 9-17, 2012. Visit the web site: www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, entertainment schedules, promotions, giveaways and sponsorship information.

SOURCE San Mateo County Fair