150 Head Of Cattle Mooove Down Main Street In Pleasanton: WATCH

PLEASANTON, CA — More than 150 head of cattle made their way down Main Street in Pleasanton this morning as part of the opening day celebration for the 2017 Alameda County Fair. Hundreds from all over the East Bay lined the streets of downtown Pleasanton to watch the authentic cattle drive as it passed through the city center once known as the "the most desperate town in the West."

The drive started behind the fairgrounds and made its way down Main Street to Bernal Avenue, finally ending up back home at the fairgrounds. The cows were herded by a large group of cowboys and cowgirls and a couple of plucky cattle dogs. A small group of animal rights protesters followed along with the procession carrying signs and chanting.

The Alameda County Fair runs June 16 to July 9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

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2017 Alameda County Fair Information

Dates: June 16-July 9 (Closed June 19, 20, 26, 27)

Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Carnival Hours: Wed-Thurs 12 p.m. to closing, Fri-Sun 11 a.m. to closing, July 3 & 4 11 a.m. to closing
Horse Racing: June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 4 & July 7-9
Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. nightly. Fireworks show immediately following at Concert Lawn.
Tuesday, July 4th: Blues Festival, 1-9 p.m., Fireworks Spectacular featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony, 9:30 p.m. at Budweiser Grandstand.

Gate Admission*:

• Adults (13-61) -- $15
• Seniors (62+) -- $10
• Kids (6-12) -- $10
• Children under 6 -- FREE
• Carnival wristbands -- Wed-Thurs $30, Fri-Sun and July 3 & 4, $35

*Purchase in advance (before June 15) and save up to 33% Special Pre-Fair Pricing (until 6/15/17):

• Adults (13-61) -- $12
• Seniors (62+) -- $8
• Kids (6-12) -- $8
• Unlimited Carnival Wristbands -- $25
• Season Pass (admission for all 20 days) -- $40
• Fun Pack (4 general admission tickets and 1 parking pass) -- $50

Special Days (ALL SPECIAL PRICING ENDS AT 5PM):

• Military Appreciation — One FREE Fair admission with valid Military ID, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
• Opening Day: June 16 – Kids FREE Friday, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• $2 Taste of the Fair: June 22 & 29, July 6 — $2 samples of select Fair treats, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• Seniors FREE Thursdays (62+): June 22 & 29, July 6, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• Kids FREE Fridays (12 and under): June 16, 23, 30 & July 7, UNTIL 5 p.m.
• Clothing Drive for Foster Kids presented by Mattress Firm: June 21, UNTIL 5 p.m. — Bring a brand new clothing item and receive FREE admission & $1 rides
• Feed the Need Food Drive benefiting Alameda County Community Food Bank: June 28, UNTIL 5 p.m. — Bring 4 non-perishable food items and receive FREE admission & $1 rides)
• First Responders Day: July 4th – Free admission until 5PM, check website for details
• July 5 - $1 Admission & $1 Rides until 5 p.m.

Visit alamedacountyfair.com for schedule, map and event updates. The fairgrounds are located at 4501 Pleasanton Avenue.

See Also:

• Alameda County Fair 2017 Opening Day
  
• 9 To Compete During Alameda County Fair 'SNACKDOWN

Photo, video courtesy Autumn Johnson/ Patch