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The Fair this Week: Kissing Contest; Fireworks; Canned Food Gets Free Admission
Here are the highlights at the Alameda County Fair for the week of June 24.

Thinking of checking out the Alameda County Fair this week? Patch has the information you need to plan your visit. The fair is closed on Mondays. The weather for the week in Pleasanton can be found here.
Fair Specials and Promotions:
- $2 Tuesdays
- Seniors Free on June 27
- Kids Free Fridays
- On June 26, bring 4 non-perishable food items and get into the fair free for Feed the Need Food Drive. The food will be donated to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. All rides on June 26 are $1.
Concerts:
- Evolution June 25
- Francesca Battistelli June 26
- Air Supply June 27
- Pablo Cruise June 28
- Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds June 29
- Los Caminantes June 30
Contests:
June 28: Battle of the Bands Concert: Teens Rock
June 29: 101 Second Kissing Contest
June 29: Samosa Contest
June 28-30: Hippity Hop Contest
Love horse racing? Don't forget to check out our daily race picks from horse racing blogger Dennis Miller's Alameda County Horse Racing Blog.
Answers to your fair questions can be found at the fair's website. Follow the Alameda County Fair on Facebook.
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