$75K Horse Race, Blue Oyster Cult: Last Weekend At Alameda County Fair

PLEASANTON, CA — The Alameda County Fair is entering its final stretch, but there’s still plenty to see before it ends its 19-day run Sunday.

As is often the case with the fair, it’s almost impossible to list everything going on, but here are some of the highlights fans can look forward to:

• Nightly concerts at 8 p.m. from Blue Oyster Cult (July 7), ConFunkShun (July 8), AC/DC tribute band Bonfire (July 9), Banda Machos (July 10).
• Annual Junior Livestock Auction July 10 at 9 a.m. at the Amador Pavilion.
• Horse racing Friday through Saturday at the Stella Artois Grandstand. On Saturday, the fair will host the Everett Nevin stakes with a guaranteed purse of $75,000.
• Fiesta at the Fair on Sunday that will feature Latin food, music and culture.
• Movies every night at 6 p.m.

Visit alamedacountyfair.com for full schedules and pricing.

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