Stay updated with the latest news about and from the Mid State Fair here... http://www.midstatefair.com http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=492 The “2-Fer Tuesday” promotion the California Mid-State Fair conducted in May was a roaring success.  Each Tuesday in May patrons were allowed to buy one Season Pass at regular price and receive a second Season Pass for free.  Over 2,000 Season Passes were issued during the month of May, eclipsing the entire total of 2008. CEO Vivian Robertson said, “In these tough economic times, we wanted to give the public a great value.  It’s obvious by the number of Season Passes sold that the public appreciated the opportunity, and we’re very grateful.  Our county Fair has always been a place for kids and families to come together, and we’re very excited about this summer.” Patrons can still find a great value with the Season Passes, as corporate partner Food-4-Less is currently offering their annual “Discount Coupon” promotion.  Stop by Food-4-Less in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero or Paso Robles and pick up a “Discount Coupon” which can be redeemed for $10 off an adult Season Pass or $3 off a child’s Season Pass. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=492 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=491 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that the all-female Mariachi Divas have been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Sunday, August 2nd at 6:30 & 8:30p.m.  The Mariachi Divas’ performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Founded and directed by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are making big waves on the national music scene. In 2009, the group won the American Grammy award for Regional Mexican Album for their latest CD, Canciones De Amor. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural ensemble imbued with the true flavor of Los Angeles and have been represented by women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Colombian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian, Tongan and Anglo descents. Cindy Shea states, "Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds.” Mariachi Divas have appeared at Southern California venues such as Arrowhead Pond, Universal Amphitheater, Staples Center, the Greek Theatre, the Santa Barbara Bowl, the House of Blues, the LA Forum for the 2005 Premio La Gente live TV awards show and the Shrine Auditorium for the 2006 Alma Awards. They have also accompanied Grammy- winning artists such as Joan Sebastian, Jenny Rivera, Marco Antonio Solis, Pablo Montero, Graciela Beltran and Paulina Rubio. The Divas have performed dozens of shows with the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas. This year’s Fair theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=491 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=478 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that The Outlaws have been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Saturday, August 1st at 6:30 & 8:30p.m.  The Outlaws’ performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. In 1981 The Outlaws most commercially successful album Ghost Riders was released.  It became the band’s third gold album with a top charting single Ghost Riders in the Sky.  In 2005 all of the surviving members of The Outlaws got together over dinner and decided it was time for a 30th year reunion tour.  The Outlaws began their tour in May 2005 and toured with The Charlie Daniels Band extensively through 2007. Then last year, lead vocalist Henry Paul rejoined the band, along with another founding member, Monte Yoho… the two added Chris Anderson, Billy Crain, Randy Threet and Jon Coleman… and now, The Outlaws ride again. This year’s Fair theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=478 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=477 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that The Wailers have been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30 & 8:30p.m.  The Wailers’ performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries.  Outside of their groundbreaking work with Marley, the Wailers have also played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Alpha Blondy, as well as reggae legends such as Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Burning Spear. As the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, the Wailers have completed innumerable other tours, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. They have also been the first reggae band to tour new territories on many occasions, including Africa and the Far East. This year’s Fair theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=477 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=476 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Super Diamond has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Tuesday, July 28th at 6:30 & 8:30p.m.  Super Diamond’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Hailing from San Francisco, Super Diamond is unquestionably one of the most popular live shows at major venues, events and festivals all over the country and have long since transcended the label of "tribute band." Lead by front man "Surreal Neil" Super Diamond passionately immerse themselves in Neil Diamond's huge repertoire and deliver a high-octane show of unforgettable classics such as "Holly Holy", "Sweet Caroline", "Forever in Blue Jeans" and many others. Super Diamond have been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Spin, Playboy Magazine and on television on CNN, Fox, The Today Show and MSNBC. They were even the subject of a question on Jeopardy! In November 2008 millions saw Super Diamond when they were the musical guests on The Late Show with David Letterman. Super Diamond delivers a glittering, smoke-filled show performing Neil's power ballads and up-tempo hits with unrestrained enthusiasm. This year’s Fair theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=476 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=475 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Christian music sensation Natalie Grant has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Sunday, July 26th at 6:30 & 8:30p.m.  Grant’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Grant is the reigning Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year, having recently won the Dove Award for the fourth consecutive year.  Grant now joins Sandi Patty as the only other artist to have received the prestigious honor four or more consecutive years. Last year Grant was both the most-played female artist at Christian radio and the top-selling Adult Contemporary female solo artist in Christian music. One of the genre’s biggest names, Grant is among a select number of artists to have also achieved a formidable foothold at mainstream media and radio. In addition to her music, she is an outspoken advocate for victims of international human trafficking. The Home Foundation, which Grant created in 2005, has raised over a quarter of a million dollars to fight the trafficking of women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=475 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=474 The California Mid-State Fair plans to “Colour Your World” with their special tribute to the Legendary Rock Band Chicago.  For those of you who simply find Chicago’s great music a hard habit to break, The California Mid-State Fair sets the stage to make a generation of music fans smile, as they welcome California’s own Chicago Tribute Authority to their Frontier Stage Saturday, July 25th at 6:30 & 8:30p.m. The appearance of the Chicago Tribute Authority, an up-beat, spot-on tribute to the greatest hit-making band of the last 42 years, transports audiences of all ages on a non-stop musical journey that includes many of Chicago’s greatest hits and a few you may have missed. Since it’s “Beginnings” in 1967, (February 15th marked Chicago’s 42nd Anniversary) the band Chicago has become one of the best-loved and most successful rock groups of all time, due to their incredible sense of pop-savvy and innovative use of horns. Chicago also holds the undisputed honor of being the only American rock band to chart in the Top 40 throughout five consecutive decades. Chicago Tribute Authority performs the classic hits of Chicago and brings audiences to their feet screaming requests for an “Encore!”. While they make no pretense of being the original, Chicago Tribute Authority comes close enough in their performance to ask yourself “Does Anybody Really Know What Band It Is?” For more information contact 916.863.7625 or visit www.ChicagoTributeAuthority.com This year’s Fair theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=474 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=473 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce up-and-coming sensation Isaac Russell has been booked to perform on the Frontier Stage Friday, July 24th at 6:30 & 8:30p.m.  Russell’s performances will be free with your paid admission to the Fair. Russell is just 17 years old, but packs a sound reminiscent of John Mayer or David Grey.  His CD Elizabeth was released two years ago and has been called everything from mature to brilliant.  Born of the pain of the untimely passing of his mother in 2005, Elizabeth speaks to a teen-aged life experience that most cannot imagine. Previously recording under the name RuRu, Russell’s music is featured on iTunes and the young singer is currently being courted by major record and publishing companies.  Don’t miss your chance to say you saw Isaac Russell before he was a big star. This year’s Fair theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=473 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=459 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that REO Speedwagon and STYX will be bringing their “Can’t Stop Rockin’” tour to the 2009 Fair on Saturday, July 25th.  The classic rockers will be part of the CMSF’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p.m. Tickets for the show will be $50, $40 and $25, and go on sale Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 10:00a.m.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair Box Office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. STYX and REO Speedwagon recently teamed up to write and record "Can't Stop Rockin'," the brand new collaborative single between the two bands.  Already a hit at classic rock radio, “Can’t Stop Rockin’” is the theme of their current tour together and the song is available as a digital download via iTunes and other digital retailers.  The hit is also part of Rock Band’s newly released, seven song downloadable “REO Speedwagon / Styx Tour ’09 Pack.” Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter, keyboard player and founding member Neal Doughty, bass player Bruce Hall, lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon.  Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Keep On Loving You,” and “Time For Me To Fly,” timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Don't Let Him Go" and "Keep Pushin."  Their latest album, Find Your Own Way Home, featured the radio favorites “Needed To Fall” and “Smilin’ In The End.” REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date. STYX's latest release is 2006's "One With Everything," a live CD/DVD set that captures the band performing its hit songs with The Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland. The rockers' most recent collection of original studio material is 2003's "Cyclorama," and they also released 2005's "Big Bang Theory," which covers classic rock songs originally performed by artists including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Who.  The band’s biggest hits include “Come Sail Away”, “Lady” and “Renegade”. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. For more information on STYX and REO Speedwagon, visit www.styxworld.com and www.speedwagon.com. #### http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=459 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=460 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that the Professional Bull Riders will return to perform at the 2009 Fair on Sunday, August 2nd.  The PBR’s Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour will take place in the Main Grandstand Arena at 5:00p. Tickets for the show will be $29 and $23, and go on sale Thursday, June 11th at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. The PBR's Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour is comparable to baseball's minor league.  It offers up-and-coming bull riders the opportunity to compete in PBR sanctioned events while earning money to qualify them for the elite Built Ford Tough Series.  Once the season begins, the World's top 45 bull riders have five Built Ford Tough Series events at which they will compete to secure their positions. After the fifth event, the bottom five riders ranked based on points, are dropped from the Built Ford Tough Series. The top five Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour riders, based on Challenger, Enterprise and Discovery Tour money earned, are then allowed to move into those five positions. Worth an estimated $1.5 million in prize money, approximately 30 plus Copenhagen Bull Riding Tour events are anticipated for the 2009 season. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. ### http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=460 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=463 Come be a part of the Biggest Little Fair Anywhere by showcasing your talents! To participate at the California Mid-State Fair, submit your entries on-line or in person as entering is as easy as 1-2-3! For those of us who need a little extra help or maybe this is your first time, we are offering an “Exhibitor Boot Camp” on Saturday, June 13th from 9 am to 2 pm.  You can learn how to enter an exhibit online and also bring in non-perishable entries early!  Non-perishable entries close June 15. You can find our Competition Handbook at the Fair Office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, your local Chamber of Commerce or by downloading off of our website, www.midstatefair.com.   If you’re looking for another way to get involved, then why not become a volunteer?  Pack your lunch and meet us at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13th  from 9 am to 2pm for the Friends of the Fair Work Day. For more information please contact the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office at (805)239-0655.  The 2009 California Mid-State Fair will run July 22 – August 2, with the theme “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=463 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=461 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Nickelodeon television stars Nat & Alex Wolff have been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Monday, July 27th.  Nat & Alex Wolff’s performance will be part of the CMSF’s Kid’s Day celebration sponsored by Cal Portland Construction.  The two will be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p and the show will be FREE with your paid admission to the Fair. Nat & Alex are the founding members of the Naked Brothers Band.  Their unique styles and creative talent have made them a worldwide hit, with such songs as “Crazy Car”, “If That’s Not Love”, “L.A.” and “Yes We Can”.  The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie is where it all began, debuting in 2005.  Since then, a full-on comedy TV series has developed based around the life of Nat & Alex.  Nat is the lead singer while Alex handles the drumming duties for the band. This will be Nat & Alex Wolff’s first-ever appearance at the California Mid-State Fair.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, and Christina Aguilera having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009.     ### http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=461 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=462 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the creation of its very own iPhone Application that can be download FREE from the iTunes Store.  Download the app and keep up-to-date on all the concerts and events taking place at the 2009 California Mid-State Fair.  Plus, you’ll find maps, contact information and ticket pricing for all the shows and events. The California Mid-State Fair is the first Fair in the nation to have its own iPhone application.  The app was designed by Jacobs Media, a media consultant from Michigan (www.jacapps.com). CMSF CEO Vivian Robertson said, “The app turned out great… just fabulous.  We are very pleased to be on the cutting edge of technology and staying in touch with our fans.  This gives iPhone users another way to connect with us.” Fans can stay in touch with The 2009 California Mid-State Fair via the iPhone app, Facebook, Twitter, an email distribution list or via text – by texting FAIR to 366948.  For more information about all the ways to stay in touch, please go to the “Subscribe” button on the main page of the Fair’s website at www.midstatefair.com. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=462 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=454 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=454 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=446 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that legendary rock and roll band KISS has been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Tuesday, July 28th.  KISS will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $67, $52 and $42, and go on sale Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR.  In addition, a special phone number has been added to better serve ticket buyers… that number is 866-872-2007. KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time and their career milestones are staggering. KISS holds honors as one of America’s top gold record champions, recording 36 albums over 32 years selling over 75 million albums worldwide.  Popular songs include “Rock and Roll All Night”, “Detroit Rock City”, “Love Gun”, “Beth”, “Calling Dr. Love” and “I Was Made For Loving You.” Known for their stage costumes and make up, their live performance will feature full pyrotechnics, fire breathing, blood spitting and smoking guitars.  The band is made up of Gene Simmons (vocals/bass), Paul Stanley (vocals and rhythm guitar), Tommy Thayer (lead guitar) and Eric Singer (drums).  Gene Simmons is also the star of A&E's hit unscripted series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", which will kick off its fourth season on Sunday, June 7th. KISS has never performed at the California Mid-State Fair.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Journey and John Mellencamp having performed in the past. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=446 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=444 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that country superstar Carrie Underwood has been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Wednesday, July 22nd.  Underwood will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $67, $52 and $42, and go on sale Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR.  In addition, a special phone number has been added to better serve ticket buyers… that number is 866-872-2007. Underwood was most recently crowned the Academy of County Music’s Entertainer of the Year, and by winning the award, she became only the seventh female to ever do so.  She also took home "Female Vocalist of the Year", her third consecutive win in that category.  She rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, and has become a multi-platinum selling recording artist and a multiple Grammy Award winner. Carrie’s debut album, Some Hearts, is the biggest-selling American Idol album to date, selling more than 7 million records worldwide.  Some Hearts was the best-selling female country album of 2005, 2006 and 2007.  It included the hits “Inside Your Heaven”, “Jesus Take The Wheel”, Some Hearts”, “Don’t Forget To Remember Me”, Before He Cheats” and “Wasted”.  She has hit #1 with every single she has released to date, and has won two Grammys as well as a host of trophies from the AMA, ACM, CMA, People’s Choice and Billboard, among many others. Her second album, Carnival Ride, has sold over three million records and has produced the hits "So Small", "All-American Girl", "Last Name", and "Just a Dream".  Her current single is "I Told You So" – originally recorded by Randy Travis.  Underwood was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in May of 2008. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=444 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=441 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award winning artists The Black Eyed Peas have been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Thursday, July 30th.  The Black Eyed Peas will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $65, $50 and $40, and go on sale Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR.  In addition, a special phone number has been added to better serve ticket buyers… that number is 866-872-2007. The Black Eyed Peas vaulted into true superstar status the past few years with the albums Elephunk and Monkey Business.  Top-charting songs include “Let’s Get It Started”, “My Humps”, “Don’t Phunk With My Heart” and “Where Is The Love”.  They have been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards – winning three – and have sold over 27 million albums worldwide. The group continues to energize crowds world-wide with their sizzling live performances and now they’ve garnered their first-ever Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit with “Boom Boom Pow.”  Their 5th studio album The E.N.D. is set for world-wide release on June 9, 2009.  The band is made up of will.i.am, apl.de.lp, Taboo and Fergie. This will be The Black Eyed Peas’ first-ever appearance at the California Mid-State Fair.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, and Christina Aguilera having performed in the past. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=441 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=431 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that for the first time ever, Season Passes will be offered on a “Buy One – Get One Free” basis.  The promotion is being called “2-Fer Tuesday”. During the month of May – on each Tuesday only – Season Passes to the 2009 California Mid-State Fair will be sold on a “Buy One – Get One Free” basis.  An Adult Season Pass is $45 each and a Child’s Season Pass is $18.  But on each Tuesday in May, for every one (1) regular-priced Season Pass you buy, you’ll receive a second Season Pass of equal or lesser value for free.  Season passes allow for entry into the 2009 Fair each of the twelve days. California Mid-State Fair CEO Vivian Robertson said, “We’re trying very hard to respond to the current economic climate and give our patrons a super-special deal this year.  We realize there’s no way to see all the new and exciting things at the Fair in one day, so we’re hoping this tremendous deal will allow people to come to the Fair more than once.” The Season passes can be purchased at either the California Mid-State Fair box office, at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, or on the phone by calling 800-909-FAIR.  Box Office hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm. The specific Tuesdays in May that the “2-Fer Tuesday” is being offered are May 5, 12, 19 and 26.  The promotion is not good in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. The “2-Fer Tuesday” promotion is being sponsored by the American General Media group of radio stations, KKJG 98.1 FM, KZOZ 93.3 FM, KIQO 104.5 FM and KKAL 92.5 FM. This year’s theme is “Take A Ride On The Wild Side”… the 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=431 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=417 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=417 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=432 On Friday-May 15 and Saturday-May 16 the Paso Robles Event Center will be accepting old and outdated electronic equipment FREE of charge.  This is your opportunity to finally get rid of all those unused: Televisions Computers Monitors Office Equipment Cell Phones VCR’s - DVD Players Stereo Equipment Fax Machines Microwaves Small Kitchen Appliances HOURS Friday, May 15 ~ 8:00a - 4:00p Saturday, May 16 ~ 8:00a - 2:00p Items not being accepted include large kitchen appliances (like refrigerators and ranges), batteries and smoke detectors.  For more information, call Colleen @ 239-0655.  The Paso Robles Event Center is located at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=432 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=414 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=414 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=415 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=415 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=371 The California Mid-State Fair has added the option of RSS Feeds to its website.  Now, users can subscribe to the feed and have all Fair announcements sent directly to their favorite RSS reader or email.  Once at the website www.midstatefair.com a person simply needs to click on the RSS icon located in the upper right-hand corner of the address bar.  By subscribing to the feed (free of charge) a person will be kept up-to-date on all the announcements surrounding the 2009 Budweiser Concert Series.  The 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs from July 22, 2009 through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=371 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=413 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=413 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=418 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=418 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=389 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=389 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=390 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=390 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=378 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that legendary rock icon Eddie Money has been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Thursday, July 23rd.  Money will be performing two shows, at 6:30p and 8:30p, on the Budweiser/Culligan Frontier Stage. Tickets for the show will be free with paid admission to the Fair.   Money has been making music and delivering it to fans since the mid-70’s.  With hits like “Two Tickets To Paradise”, “Baby Hold On”, “Walk On Water”, “Think I’m In Love” and “Shakin”, Eddie continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock n’ roll.  Money performs around 150 shows every year.  He has recorded over a dozen albums of his own and done numerous projects in television and film.  A prodigy of manager Bill Graham, Money was launched into stardom during the early years of MTV and music videos.  An accomplished musician, he sings, writes and plays the saxophone, harmonica and piano. The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, George Strait and Rascal Flatts having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=378 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=406 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that hard-rockers Judas Priest and Whitesnake have been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Wednesday, July 29th.  Judas Priest and Whitesnake will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $53, $43 and $27, and go on sale Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. For the past few years, Judas Priest has unquestionably ruled the U.S. summer concert scene, having been a part of both the top-grossing Ozzfest and Metal Masters tours. And this summer, Priest has done it again, by uniting with Whitesnake for a series of stateside shows. Priest will be celebrating the ‘30th Anniversary’ of the classic album ‘British Steel’ (it was originally issued in April 1980), by performing the album in its entirety for the very first time ever live on stage!!!  In addition they will be playing some old favorites. Along with 1982’s ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ and 1990’s ‘Painkiller,’ ‘British Steel’ has long been considered one of metal’s all-time classics. It was with this release that Priest truly broke through to the masses, with a pair of tracks that have become fixtures on rock radio - the enduring anthems “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight.” But like all classic albums, there is not a single weak track detected on ‘British Steel,’ as evidenced by such standouts as the perennial concert highlight, “Metal Gods,” as well as “Rapid Fire,” “Grinder,” “United,” and “The Rage,” among others. Judas Priest - singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis - remain as popular as ever to this day, confirmed once and for all upon the release of 2008’s ‘Nostradamus,’ which became their highest-ever charting album in the U.S. Two years earlier, the group was the inaugural inductees into the ‘VH1 Rock Honors.’ The forthcoming summer dates with Whitesnake are surely not to be missed by metal-heads from coast to coast, especially now that fans will be reintroduced up close and personal to the mighty ‘British Steel.’ Along with Priest, Whitesnake is certainly one of the most instantly identifiable names in all of hard rock. Priest and Whitesnake toured together in 2005 (in Mexico and South America), resulting in such a well-received and great package that since then, both groups have been planning to work together again. This summer, U.S. fans will finally get their wish.  Led by David Coverdale, the band has recorded 11 studio albums and put out 29 singles.  Their biggest commercial success in the United States came in the late 80’s with the songs “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love”.  Their video for the song “Here I Go Again” was a staple of MTV in 1987 and featured actress Tawny Kitaen, whom Coverdale latter married. Neither band has ever performed at the California Mid-State Fair.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Journey and Godsmack having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=406 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=416 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=416 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=411 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that classic rock legends Journey and Heart have been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Thursday, July 23rd.  Journey and Heart will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $57, $47 and $41, and go on sale Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. Journey continues to be one of the most successful rock bands of all-time.  Now with lead singer Arnel Pindea, the group features orignial members Neal Schon on guitar and Ross Valory on bass.  In addition, fans will recognize Jonathan Cain on keyboards and Deen Castronovo on drums.  The group has sold over 75 million records world-wide. The band’s hitlist reads like a chrocincle of rock music.  From late 70’s classics “Wheel In The Sky” and “Lights” to the career-defining “Don’t Stop Believing” and “Who’s Crying Now” and the power balads “Open Arms” and “Faithfully”, Journey continues to rock hard.  Their latest CD, Revelation, was released last summer and has been certified Platinum. As for Heart, Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women can rock in the '70s with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Straight On," "Even It Up," and "Kick It Out." They continued topping the charts through the ‘80s and into the ‘90s with hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "What About Love" and "Never," all of which showcased the sisters' enormous talents as both musicians and singers.  Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, has had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music. Both Journey and Heart have performed at the California Mid-State Fair in year’s past.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=411 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=412 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that multi-platinum selling group Little Texas has been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair. Little Texas will be performing at 7:00p on Saturday, August 1, 2009, as part of, and immediately following the Country Rodeo Finals.  Immediately after the Country Rodeo Finals, all people in attendance will be allowed to go onto the Arena floor and watch the Little Texas concert in a general admission seating fashion. Tickets for the rodeo and show will be $20 and $17 and go on sale Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. Little Texas is regarded as one of the “super groups” of the 1990’s, producing Top 10 hits like “My Love”, “God Blessed Texas”, “Some Guys Have All The Love”, “What Might Have Been”, “Kick A Little” and “Amy’s Back In Austin.” After disbanding in the late 90’s, four original members decided to put the band back together in 2004.  Porter Howell, Duane Propes, Del Gray and Dwayne O’Brien have since released two CD’s for new record label Montage Music.  In June of 2007 the CD ‘Missing Years’ hit record stores, with Howell as the lead vocalist. The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith and Keith Urban having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=412 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=399 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that pop superstar Kelly Clarkson has been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Friday, July 24th.  Clarkson will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $50, $40 and $34, and go on sale Thursday, April 9, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. Clarkson is best known for being the very first American Idol winner in 2002.  Since then she has sold over 20 million records world-wide, landed eight singles in the Top Ten, won Grammys, MTV Music Awards and American Music Awards. Clarkson shot to superstardom with the CD Breakaway in 2005. That album sold over ten million copies, spun off five Top Ten hits, and stayed on the charts for two full years.  Her current CD, All I Ever Wanted, is her fourth studio release, and has produced the mega-hit “My Life Would Suck Without You.” This will be Clarkson’s first-ever appearance at the California Mid-State Fair.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=399 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=400 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that smooth jazz superstars Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson and Peabo Bryson have been booked to perform at the 2009 Fair on Friday, July 31st.  An Evening of Music & Wine is sponsored by Mission Community Bank and will take place in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:00p.  The concert is being billed as “Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson – Side By Side with Special Guest Peabo Bryson.” Tickets for the show will be $55 for Golden Circle seats and $30 for Grandstand seats and go on sale Thursday, April 9, 2009, at 10:00a.  All table seating is currently sold-out but a waiting list is available by calling the box office.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. Koz is a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate.  He’s been nominated for six Grammy Awards and has produced nine Gold albums.  Koz can be credited with ushering in the smooth jazz sound to an entire new generation of fans.  From his self-titled debut album, best sellers include Lucky Man, Off The Beaten Path, The Dance, Saxophonic and At The Movies.  Also, Koz has masterfully played homage to holiday music with December Makes Me Feel This Way, Dave Koz & Friends – A Smooth Jazz Christmas and Memories Of A Winter’s Night.  In addition to a summer tour, holiday tour and Dave Koz-branded cruise via the Holland America Cruise Line, he hosts the Dave Koz Radio Show, airing in approximately 120 markets across the nation. Culbertson has been a fast and fierce study of music, gravitating to all styles of dynamic music ranging from Chicago, David Sanborn and Sting to The Brecker Brothers and Maynard Ferguson.  Since his 1994 debut Long Night Out, Brian has been credited with bringing a youthful energy to popular instrumental music with hit albums and singles.  His sixth album Nice & Slow topped Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart for six weeks straight.  And his latest album Bringing Back The Funk is a historic revisiting to the land of the sho' nuff uncut `70s-style funk of ages. Peabo Bryson is among the world’s most dynamic and gifted vocal talents.  Over the course of a career spanning five decades, the two-time Grammy winner has produced multiple gold albums and an avalanche of awards.  Chart-topping pop hits include “If You’re Ever In My Arms Again”, “Can You Stop The Rain”, “Beauty & The Beast” (with Celine Dion) and “Lovers After All” (with Melissa Manchester). An Evening of Music & Wine has featured some of the biggest names in the Smooth Jazz/R&B/Pop world with the likes of Boz Scaggs, Smokey Robinson, Michael Bolton, David Sandborn and Richard Elliot all appearing in year’s past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=400 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=376 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that country superstar Tim McGraw has been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Sunday, July 26th.  McGraw will be part of the California Mid-State Fair’s 2009 Budweiser Concert Series and be performing in the Main Grandstand Arena at 7:30p. Tickets for the show will be $75, $65 and $50, and go on sale Friday, March 13, 2009, at 10:00a.  Tickets will be available at the California Mid-State Fair box office, on-line at www.midstatefair.com, any Vallitix outlet, or charge by phone at 1-800-909-FAIR. Tim McGraw has spent the last decade in the upper reaches of the entertainment world.  His is a career marked by superlatives – by record-breaking tours and multi-platinum albums, and more recently by an expanding presence in movies.  And yet, at bottom, McGraw's success is part and parcel of his Everyman status, of his ability to be known as husband and father as well as singer and actor, as citizen and friend as well as superstar. McGraw has now charted 30 career #1 singles and sold 40 million albums and singles worldwide.  He has won 3 Grammy’s, 11 Academy of Country Music awards, 11 Country Music Association awards, 9 American Music Awards and 3 People’s Choice awards. McGraw has performed at the California Mid-State Fair a handful of times in the past, with the last being 2004.  The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, George Strait and Rascal Flatts having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=376 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=379 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that rising country superstars Lady Antebellum have been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Monday, July 27th.  Lady Antebellum will be performing two shows, at 6:30p and 8:30p, on the Budweiser/Culligan Frontier Stage. Tickets for the show will be free with paid admission to the Fair.   The band was formed in the summer of 2006, and consists of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood.  The three have already been named “New Artist of the Year” by the Country Music Association and “Top New Group” by the Academy of Country Music.  And, the trio heads into this weekend’s Grammy Awards with two nominations – for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group and overall Best New Artist.  Their very first single, “Love Don’t Live Here”, became a Top 5 hit, followed by “Lookin’ For A Good Time”, which went to the Top 15.  Their current single, “I Run To You”, was just released to radio. They’ve performed on the legendary Grand Ole Opry, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Late Late Night with Craig Ferguson.  Throughout 2008, they served as the opening act on Martina McBride’s 2008 arena tour, and opened shows for Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift, and wrapped up the year on the CMT Tour with Jason Aldean. The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, George Strait and Rascal Flatts having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=379 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=377 The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that county-rockers Cross Canadian Ragweed have been signed to perform at the 2009 Fair on Thursday, July 30th.  CCR will be performing two shows, at 6:30p and 8:30p, on the Budweiser/Culligan Frontier Stage. Tickets for the show will be free with paid admission to the Fair.   The band consists of lead singer Cody Canada, rhythm guitarist Grady Cross, drummer Randy Ragsdale and bassist Jeremy Plato.  The four spent years developing their sound in Oklahoma, and then with a relentless tour schedule they became kings of the Red Dirt and Texas music scenes.  They grew their audience the old fashioned way – one fan at a time.  The four seamlessly blend the energy, sex appeal and theater of rock n’ roll with the direct honesty and working class themes of country music. The California Mid-State Fair is known for booking top-level entertainment, with the likes of Aerosmith, Tom Petty, George Strait and Rascal Flatts having performed in the past. The 2009 Fair will run from July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=377 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=380 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=380 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=373 Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant.  Contestants must be between the ages of 17-22 on opening day of the 2009 Fair, be a current resident of San Luis Obispo County, and never been married. Each contestant will compete in five categories, Interview, Platform, Talent, Swimsuit and Evening Wear.  In addition, each contestant will establish a platform of service for the Fair.  If selected as Queen or Princesses, they must be able to attend every day of the 2009 Fair, participating in numerous public events such as introducing performers, taking pictures and meeting with various dignitaries. Contestants will receive numerous goodies, with the Queen and Princesses receiving prizes from local businesses.  The pageant takes place on opening day of the Fair, July 22, 2009 on the Budweiser Fort Frontier Stage. In addition, this year is the 40th anniversary of the pageant, and we’re looking to honor any of the past 39 winners.  If you’re a past winner, or you know a past winner, please contact pageant director Patti Lucas. A no-obligation orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Paso Robles Event Center.  Applications are officially due April 3, 2009, and are available at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside, Paso Robles or on-line at www.midstatefair.com.  For more information, contact pageant coordinator Patti Lucas at 805-239-2360 or via email at plucas@tcsn.net. The 2009 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22, 2009, through August 2, 2009. http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=373 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=335 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=335 http://www.midstatefair.com/news-details.php?id=337 http://www.midstatefair.com/news_details.php?id=337