Author: Alfredo Casuso

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Day 3 — Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair:

WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017
Where Tradition Meets Innovation at San Mateo County Fair:
WHAT: Day 3 — Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair:
PARCA and Youth Day at the Fair

WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

WHEN: Monday, June 12: 12pm – 10pm

Youth and Parca Day at the Fair Kids 12 and younger receive free admission!

Parca’s mission is to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our programs are designed to create a feeling of extended family to help people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible and enjoy all that life has to offer. We offer a wide range of programs and services including independent living skills training, family support and advocacy, respite care, child care and afterschool programs.

Were you there? Woodstock? The Beatles at Shea Stadium? Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival in the “Summer of Love”? Now, add to those classic one-moment-in-history concerts The Family Stone in a special collaboration with The Oakland Symphony: Monday, June 12 at The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). One of the foremost creators of “The San Francisco Sound”, The Family Stone revisits that storied time of tie-die and groovy tunes in a special collaboration with one of the Bay Area’s most esteemed orchestras, The Oakland Symphony. Plus, in what has become a first-Monday-of-the-Fair tradition, VIP tickets to the concert ($50) include table seating with a gourmet appetizers and wine. Regular seating, as always, is free with fair admission. The concert goes from 7:30pm – 10pm.

7:30pm (6:30pm doors open): The Family Stone and The Oakland Symphony

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Day 2 Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair

WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017
Where Tradition Meets Innovation at San Mateo County Fair:
WHAT: Day 2 Highlights at the San Mateo County Fair:
FREE Activities for Youth & Kids!

WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

WHEN: Sunday, June 11: 11am – 10pm

“The Price Is Right” for most activities at the San Mateo County Fair: FREE!

New this year is the Rainforest Exhibit in Sequoia Hall recreating a tropical paradise to walk through and at which to marvel. The Rainforest Adventure exhibit will feature mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates totaling more than 35species including a spider monkey, sloth, binturong, forest hawk, pythons, huge tarantulas, and exotic frogs. Exhibit will also have two shows daily.

Returning favorites include Butterfly Adventures, where kids can feed butterflies, Captain Jack Spareribs, a fun filled pirate adventure, and of course, Dennis Forel as the Voice of the Fair

Science, Technology, DIY Science Exhibits are back – Young people get hands on experience with innovative new concepts and devices such as 3-D printers. See how much fun a Do-It-Yourself environment can be for kids! In addition, livestock shows, painting, fine art, cooking, literary arts, cooking and healthy eating are just part of the fun.

“The Drone Zone” and Robots! The FAA-certified “Quadcopter King”, Beto “Mooncricket” Lopez returns to amaze kids of all ages with his aerial and video wizardry and shows you how to do the same! Plus – learn how to build and operate robotos!

Free Grounds Acts – Fairgoers will see traditional pony rides, costumed “Hippy and Summer of Love” characters strolling throughout the grounds, and much more. After a popular debut last year, hypnotist Kellie Karl-Hypnotist returns joined by Celebrity Chef David George Gordon, the Great American Petting Zoo and AgVenture, San Francisco street performers and The Great American Pig Race.

7:30pm (6:30pm doors open): Summer of Love Tribute Band

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WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017
Where Tradition Meets Innovation at San Mateo County Fair:

WHAT: Opening Day Schedule – 1st Annual San Mateo Kick-Off Parade!

WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 10am: “Parade!” with 40 contingents!

Literary Events:
3:30pm-4:30pm
Contestant panel: Crafting Your Experiences, moderated by
Michele Jessen

4:30pm-5:30pm
Bardi Rosman Koodrin Book Launch  “Novelmania!

7:30pm (6:30pm doors open): War! Concert

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Everyone loves a parade. On Saturday, June 10th at 10am, one of the largest and most family-friendly events on the West Coast will occur– The City of San Mateo (www.cityofsanmateo.org) and the San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com) – will kick-off a mile-long procession of bands, floats and balloons.

“This parade is a long-standing dream, and it’s a wonderful and timely opportunity to bring our community together, to celebrate our amazing diversity, showcase our cultural richness and share our pride in San Mateo,” said Maureen Freschet, City Councilwoman of San Mateo.

“We are proud to celebrate our City and County!” said Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Events Center and Fair. “The San Mateo County Fair celebrates the best of our city and county. What better way to welcome in our Fair partners, participants and attendees than with a grand opening day celebration such as this.”

With the theme of “Spring into Summer” the parade will start on Franklin Parkway and culminate at the entrance to the Fair. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend along the one-mile route.

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Buy Now!

Pre-Sale Discount Pricing Ends at 10pm Tomorrow: Friday, June 9

Free with Fair Admission- Mega Concert Series Celebrates the Summer of Love’s 50th

Anniversary:
www.sanmateocountyfair.com

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8 June 2017 – San Mateo, CA: NOW is your Last Chance to buy DISCOUNTED earlypurchase
tickets for the The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). The
deadline will expire at 10pm tomorrow / Friday, June 9, so don’t wait!
“The San Mateo County Fair is always a great deal for families, come and bring the kids!” said
Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Events Center and Fair. “We understand every
penny counts when thinking of family entertainment, so don’t let the final discount deadline
pass! Call now, before 10pm, Friday, June 8 and get your Fair tickets, or go online!”
For the next nine days, June 10 – 18, Fairgoers will enjoy all typical fair activities, plus an
extraordinary concert series: such a deal! Headlined by two nights – June 14 – 15 – from the
creator of the “East Bay Sound” Tower of Power, this year’s concert series kicks off with the
iconic band War (June 10), a special tribute Summer of Love-Live! (June 11), the “psychedelic
soul” of The Family Stone with the Oakland Symphony- (June 12); and the amazing
Paramount’s Original Laser Spectacular, featuring the music of Pink Floyd (June 13). The
Fair’s final weekend culminates with the pioneers of street funk The Ohio Players (June 16);
the ultimate summer party band Smash Mouth (June 17) and traditional Latin Music focused
Día De La Feria (June 18).
The Fair also includes a lot of free kid’s activities after admission such as the Rain Forest
Exhibit, Family Fun Zone, Kids Culinary and so many more fun and educational activities.
The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s
premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 10 – 18, 2017. Visit
www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions,
and information.
San Mateo County Fair 2495 S. Delaware Street San Mateo, CA 94403 Tel: (650) 574-3247 Fax:
(650) 574-3985 Visit: www.sanmateocountyfair.com

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The Family Stone & The Oakland Symphony June 12
Historic Smash Up of Bay Area Classics for One Night Only!

“Summer of Love” Faves and Classic Rock Stirs Up San Mateo County Fair

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7 June 2017 – San Mateo, CA: Were you there? Woodstock? The Beatles at Shea Stadium? Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival in the “Summer of Love”? Now, add to those classic one-moment-in-history concerts The Family Stone in a special collaboration with The Oakland Symphony: Monday, June 12 at The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). One of the foremost creators of “The San Francisco Sound”, The Family Stone revisits that storied time of tie-die and groovy tunes in a special collaboration with one of the Bay Area’s most esteemed orchestras, The Oakland Symphony. Plus, in what has become a first-Monday-of-the-Fair tradition, VIP tickets to the concert ($50) include table seating with a gourmet appetizers and wine. Regular seating, as always, is free with fair admission. The concert goes from 7:30pm – 10pm.

“This is musical history in the making” said Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Events Center and Fair, noting that the tradition of the Bay Area as a hotbed of music from 50 years ago lives on today. “50 years after Sly and the Family Stone first wowed us during the Summer of Love, the Family Stone returns with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Greg Errico and Jerry Martini who helped pioneer the “psychedelic soul” sound of the era. It doesn’t get much hipper or groovier than this.”

For nine days, June 10 – 18, fairgoers can dance and groove to the Summer of Love beats that made history. In addition to The Family Stone / Oakland Symphony collaboration, the Fair concert series will feature the “East Bay Sounds” of Tower of Power (June 14 & 15), War (June 10), a special tribute Summer of Love-Live! (June 11) and the amazing Paramount’s Original Laser Spectacular, featuring the music of Pink Floyd (June 13). The Fair’s final weekend culminates with the pioneers of street funk The Ohio Players (June 16); the ultimate summer party band Smash Mouth (June 17) and traditional Latin Music focused Día De La Feria (June 18). For a full schedule and ticket prices, go to www.sanmateocountyfair.com