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Welcome to the 2008 San Benito County Fair!

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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 3rd - October 5th. Don't forget to clear your calendar so you can Celebrate 85 years of Family, Friends and Fun at the San Benito County Fair! 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. For more information click here. Hollister Pro Bull Riding, Thursday, October 2nd @ 7:00 pm Truck Pulls, Saturday, October 4th @ 3:00 pm Mud Racing, Sunday, October 5th @ 3:00 pm 2008 FAIR & ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Thursday October 2nd 7:00 pm Pro Bull Riding (separate admission) Grandstand Friday October 3rd 10:00 am County Fair Opens 12:00 noon Carnival Opens 2:00 - 7:00 pm Fables of the West Strolling 3:00 - 8:00 pm Ballonacy Strolling 4:00 - 5:00 pm Tina Marie - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage 4:30 - 5:00 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 5:30 - 6:45 pm Audioboxx Main Lawn Stage 6:00 - 6:30 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 7:00 - 8:00 pm Tina Marie - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage 7:00 - 9:00 pm Twilight Wine Tasting Patio 7:30 - 8:00 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 8:30 - 9:45 pm Audioboxx Main Lawn Stage 10:00 pm Carnival Closes 10:00 pm County Fair Closes Saturday October 4th 10:00 am County Fair Opens 12:00 noon Carnival Opens 1:00 - 2:15 pm Audioboxx Main Lawn Stage 1:30 - 2:00 pm Scott & Trink Patio Stage 2:00 pm Junior Livestock Auction Large Show Ring 2:00 - 2:30 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 2:00 - 7:00 pm Fables of the West Strolling 2:30 - 3:15 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage 2:30 - 3:30 pm Tina Marie - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage 3:00 - 3:30 pm Scott & Trink Patio Stage 3:00 - 8:00 pm Ballonacy Strolling 3:00 - 8:00 pm Truck Pulls (separate admission) Grandstand 4:00 - 4:30 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 4:00 - 5:15 pm Audioboxx Main Lawn Stage 5:00 - 5:30 pm Scott & Trink Patio Stage 6:00 - 6:30 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 6:00 - 6:45 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage 8:00 - 9:00 pm Tina Marie - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage 10:00 pm Carnival Closes 10:00 pm County Fair Closes Sunday October 5th 10:00 am County Fair Opens 12:00 noon Carnival Opens 12:00 NOON - 2:00 pm Arm Wrestling Signups Variety Stage 1:00 - 2:15 pm Audioboxx Main Lawn Stage 1:00 - 6:00 pm Fables of the West Strolling 1:00 - 6:00 pm Ballonacy Strolling 1:30 - 2:00 pm Scott & Trink Patio Stage 2:00 - 2:30 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 2:00 - 4:30 pm Arm Wrestling Variety Stage 2:30 - 3:30 pm Tina Marie - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage 3:00 - 3:30 pm Scott & Trink Patio Stage 3:00 - 5:00 pm Mud Races (separate admission) Grandstand 3:00 - 5:00 pm Mariachi California Strolling 3:30 - 4:00 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 4:00 - 5:15 pm Audioboxx Main Lawn Stage 4:00 - 5:30 pm Ag Produce Auction Patio Stage 5:00 - 5:30 pm Russell Brothers Circus Barn Area 5:00 - 6:00 pm Johnny Gi-Tar Variety Stage 5:30 - 6:00 pm Scott & Trink Patio Stage 5:30 - 6:30 pm Tina Marie - Hypnotist Main Lawn Stage 7:00 pm Carnival Closes 7:00 pm County Fair Closes HORSE SHOW JUDGING SCHEDULE Friday September 26th 5:00 pm Cutting Grandstand 6:00 pm Stockhorse Grandstand Saturday September 27th 8:00 am Junior Rodeo Grandstand 4:00 pm Open Horseshow Grandstand Sunday September 28th 9:00 am Ranch Rodeo Grandstand 1:00 pm Open Barrel Race Grandstand Friday October 3rd 5:00 pm 4-H/FFA Light Horse Grandstand LIVESTOCK JUDGING SCHEDULE Wednesday October 1st 9:00 am Swine Judging Large Show Ring Thursday October 2nd 9:00 am Sheep Judging Large Show Ring 10:00 am Rabbit Judging Poultry Building Friday October 3rd 9:00 am Beef Judging Large Show Ring 9:00 am Goat Judging Small Show Ring 10:00 am Poultry Judging Poultry Building 3:00 pm Jr Dairy Cattle Judging Large Show Ring 6:30 pm Lamb Lead Contest Large Show Ring 8:00 pm Pee Wee Showmanship Large Show Ring Saturday October 4th 8:00 am Cavy Judging Barn Yard followed by Cavy Show GSCBA Barn Yard 2:00 pm Junior Livestock Auction Large Show Ring Sunday October 5th 9:00 am Round Robin & Jr Round Robin Large Show Ring 10:00 am Best Dressed Rabbit & Poultry Poultry Building 1:00 pm Cattlewomen Jr Livestock Judging Contest Large Show Ring followed by 4-H/FFA Awards Presentation Large Show Ring