Arts & Entertainment
Alameda County Fair 2017 Concert Series Lineup
Open seating is free with admission to the fair.

PLEASANTON, CA — The Alameda County Fair has announced the full lineup for its popular concert series this summer. Open seating is free with fair admission, and diehard fans can reserve Premium Floor seats in advance to see their favorite performers up close.
The 2017 Big O Tires Concert Series continues to live up to its name with an exciting lineup:
- 6/16 – Sugar Ray
- 6/17 – Con Funk Shun
- 6/18 – Plain White T’s
- 6/21 – Jana Kramer
- 6/22 – Tower of Power
- 6/23 – John Michael Montgomery
- 6/24 – Asia
- 6/25 – Rose Royce
- 6/28 – Clint Black
- 6/29 – Ann Wilson of Heart
- 6/30 – Super Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute)
- 7/1 – Sheila E
- 7/2 – America
- 7/3 – Queen Nation (Queen tribute)
- 7/4 – Red, White & Blues Festival
- 7/5 – Wynonna & the Big Noise
- 7/6 – Journey Revisited (Journey tribute)
- 7/7 – Foreverland (Michael Jackson tribute)
- 7/8 – Jody Watley featuring Shalamar Reloaded
- 7/9 – Night Ranger
2017 Alameda County Fair Information
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Dates: June 16-July 9 (Closed June 19, 20, 26, 27)
Hours: 11AM-11PM daily
Carnival Hours: Wed-Thurs 12PM to closing, Fri-Sun 11AM to closing, July 3 & 4 11AM to closing
Horse Racing: June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 4 & July 7-9
Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8PM-9:15PM nightly. Fireworks show immediately following at Concert Lawn.
Tuesday, July 4th: Blues Festival, 1-9PM, Fireworks Spectacular featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony, 9:30PM 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):
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- 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 5PM
- $2 Taste of the Fair: June 22 & 29, July 6 — $2 samples of select Fair treats, UNTIL 5PM
- Seniors FREE Thursdays (62+): June 22 & 29, July 6, UNTIL 5PM
- Kids FREE Fridays (12 and under): June 16, 23, 30 & July 7, UNTIL 5PM
- Clothing Drive for Foster Kids presented by Mattress Firm: June 21, UNTIL 5PM — Bring a brand new clothing item and receive FREE admission & $1 rides
- Feed the Need Food Drive benefitting Alameda County Community Food Bank: June 28, UNTIL 5PM — 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 5PM
For more information visit the Fair’s website at www.alamedacountyfair.com.
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