Get Ready for the San Benito County Fair!
I'm excited to share that the San Benito County Fair is happening this week, and it's a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and support our youth.
Support Our 4-H & FFA Members
I want to give a special shoutout to all the 4-H and FFA members who have been raising livestock to sell at the Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday morning. These are some of the brightest youth in our county, and I invite you all to come out and support them!
Along with the livestock auction, there are plenty of other events for you to enjoy, and I’ve included the full schedule below.
Fair Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
- 9:00 am - Lamb Show
- To Follow - Goat Show
- Dairy Goat Show
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
- 8:00 am - Hog Show
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Poultry Check-In
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th
- Senior Day & Kids Day
- 9:00 am - Beef Show
- To Follow - Dairy Cattle Show
- 12:00 PM - Fair Opens
- Daily Events:
- Puzzlemania (Daily in the Pavilion)
- Scramble James the Juggler (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Stilt Walker Rebecca Fireplug (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Slim and Curly (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Timmy Time Balloon Artist (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Barnyard Buddies (Adjacent to the Food Court)
- 12:00 - 7:00 PM - Grandma's Attic (Mother's Convenience Area)
- 1:00 PM - Carnival Opens
- 1:00 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 1:30 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 2:00 PM - Stereo Chickens (Patio Stage)
- 2:30 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 3:00 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 3:30 PM - Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 3:30 PM - The Junebugs (Patio Stage)
- 4:00 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 5:00 - 7:00 PM - Vegetable Judging (Patio)
- 5:00 PM - Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 5:30 PM - Canine Good Citizen Certification (Small Show Ring)
- 6:00 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 6:00 PM - Adult Livestock Showmanship (Main Show Ring)
- 7:00 PM - The June Bugs (Main Stage)
- 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Bucking Bash (Grandstand)
- 8:30 PM - The Josh Day Band (Main Stage)
- 10:00 PM - Fair Closes
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
- 9:30 AM - Junior Livestock Auction (Main Show Ring)
- 10:00 AM - Fair Opens
- Daily Events:
- Puzzlemania (Daily in the Pavilion)
- Scramble James the Juggler (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Stilt Walker Rebecca Fireplug (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Slim and Curly (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Timmy Time Balloon Artist (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- 10:00 AM - Antique and Classic Car Show (Front of Grandstand)
- 10:30 AM - San Benito Stage Company (Main Stage)
- 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Saddle Horse Museum Open (Front of South Grandstand)
- 11:15 AM - West Coast World Martial Arts (Main Stage)
- 11:30 AM - San Benito Stage Company (Community Stage)
- 12:00 PM - Carnival Opens
- 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Barnyard Buddies (Adjacent to the Food Court)
- 12:00 - 7:00 PM - Grandma's Attic (Mother's Convenience Area)
- 12:00 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 12:30 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 1:00 PM - Charisma Mexicano (Main Stage)
- 1:30 PM - West Coast World Martial Arts (Patio Stage)
- 1:30 PM - Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 2:00 PM - Classic and Antique Car Parade (Grandstand to Gate 2 exit)
- 2:30 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 2:30 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 3:00 PM - The Junebugs (Patio Stage)
- 3:30 PM - Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 4:00 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 4:30 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 5:00 PM - Stereo Chickens (Patio Stage)
- 5:30 PM - Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 6:00 PM - The June Bugs (Main Stage)
- 7:00 PM - Chili Pepper Eating Contest (Main Show Ring)
- 8:00 PM - Outlaw Mariachi (Main Stage)
- 10:00 PM - Fair Closes
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th
- Military Day
- 9:00 AM - Round Robin (Main Show Ring)
- 9:30 AM - Cowboy Church (Patio Stage)
- 10:00 AM - Fair Opens
- Daily Events:
- Puzzlemania (Daily in the Pavilion)
- Scramble James the Juggler (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Stilt Walker Rebecca Fireplug (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Slim and Curly (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- Timmy Time Balloon Artist (Strolling the Fairgrounds)
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Saddle Horse Show Museum Open (Front of South Grandstand)
- 10:30 AM - Quilts of Honor Presentation (Patio Stage)
- 11:00 AM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 11:30 AM - Folklorico Yolotty Los Banos (Patio Stage)
- 12:00 PM - JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 12:00 PM - Carnival Opens
- 12:00 - 4:00 PM - Truck Pulls (Additional Purchase - Grandstand)
- 12:00 - 6:00 PM - Barnyard Buddies (Adjacent to the Food Court)
- 12:00 - 7:00 PM - Grandma's Attic (Mother's Convenience Area)
- 12:30 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 1:00 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 1:00 PM - The Junebugs (Patio Stage)
- 2:00 PM - JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 2:00 PM - Wildlife Wendy (Taylor Farms Plaza)
- 2:30 PM - Twinkle Time & Friends (Main Stage)
- 2:30 PM - The Junebugs (Patio Stage)
- 4:00 PM - JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show (Main Stage Lawn)
- 4:00 PM - Produce Auction (Patio)
- 4:30 PM - Shake It Booty Band (Main Stage)
- 6:00 PM - Fair Closes
Admission Information
Buy Fair Tickets Locally:
- Ticket Prices:
- Adults: $12
- Seniors (62 and better): $7 every day
- Kids (6-12): $6
- Kids (5 and under): Free every day
- Parking: $6
Presale Carnival Tickets:
- Unlimited Carnival Ride: $35
- Family Fun Pack: $30
- Available until 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 3rd, at:
- Ace Hardware in Hollister
- Postal Graphics in Hollister
- True Value Hardware in Hollister
- Pizza Factory in San Juan Bautista
- Fair Office in Tres Pinos
Truck Pull Admission to Grandstand:
- Adults: $13.00
- Kids (6-12): $7.00
Join Me in Supporting the San Benito County Heritage Foundation
As a proud member of the San Benito County Heritage Foundation, I want to share some information about how this organization helps preserve and develop our beloved Bolado Park—the home of the San Benito County Fair, the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo, and many other events that promote and enrich the agricultural heritage of our county.
The Foundation was organized to support Bolado Park and its mission to enrich the heritage of San Benito County through ongoing development and improvements. Membership sign-ups for 2024 are now open, and it’s a fantastic way to contribute to these efforts while enjoying great benefits throughout the year.
Membership Packages:
If you’re interested in joining, you can sign up in person at McAbee Trucking (155 McCloskey Road), download the membership form from the Heritage Foundation website, or purchase directly online. It's a wonderful way to give back to the community and support the ongoing development of Bolado Park.
Let’s make the most of this week and enjoy everything our fair has to offer! I hope to see you all there!
