Reticulated Python in the Rainforest at the Stanislaus County Fair. (Photo by Darrel McCurdy)
Tonight at the fair: Trailer Choir opened for Mark Chesnutt. Mark Chesnutt is on stage now wrapping up his performance to the Stanislaus Fair crowd. The Truck and Tractor Pulls filled the air with roars and smoke throughout the evening.
Tomorrow at the fair: Nickelodeon Nick Live! Show will begin at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Legends of Racing plus Transforming Robots and Monster Trucks will entertain a crowd in the arena. The FOUR TOPS, hosted by KABX 97.5, will take to the Budweiser Free Variety Stage.
The Rainforest Adventure has drawn in lots of people. Children and adults alike were sliding their way into the rainforest, designed locally and featuring live animals and reptiles. one handler showed people a large scorpion. He talked about how this particular type of scorpion is used in Hollywood because it isn’t particularly harmful to people. Because it has large claws, it doesn’t have as potent a venom as other scorpions. Other animals include a sloth, an alligator, as well as various frogs and snakes.
Parrots (Photo by Darrel McCurdy)
The Turlock Poker Room had a continuous poker game going in their usual spot in the Costco Commercial Exhibits Building. Nightengale Construction was on hand with waterfalls and samples of driveway designs they can do. The 4-H and FFA students have started to bring in their animals. Delhi’s students who have been raising swine will take them in early tomorrow morning. Swine judging will take place Tuesday morning.
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5059 is once again serving up delicious hamburgers. And remember that the mini-donuts are back! In the commercial building, Danny’s Donuts has the tasty treats for a reasonable price.
The 2009 Stanislaus County Fair runs now through Sunday, August 9. The theme Renewable Fun can be seen everywhere. There are recycling containers around, many booths offer re-usable bags (great for grocery shopping!) and we even saw bark made from old tires.
Tomorrow is Cancer Survivors Day, sponsored by Emanuel Regional Cancer Services and the first 1,000 guests will receive a gift.
Recycle Cycle (Photo by Rebekah R. McCurdy)
Waterfall (Photo by Darrel McCurdy)
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