The 2013 Dixon May Fair Opens in Two Weeks

California's oldest fair is preparing for a return to Dixon.

The 138th-annual Dixon May Fair opens May 9, and will run through May 12. This year's fair adds bull riding, tractor pulls, a car show, an Extreme Canine Stunt Show and a concert from Dixon native Jon Pardi.

"We're getting a lot of comments on our Facebook page just about it being a great country fair," May Fair marketing director Karen Spencer said.

She said the fair focuses on delivering a fun experience that won't break the bank. The fair's opening day, May 9, will be "Thrifty Thursday"–tickets will be $5 instead of the usual $12. The following day, kids will get in for free.

"We want them to have an affordable time with their family and be able to come in and do a number of different things," Spencer said.

She said the fair will include the traditional attractions like fried food, carnival rides and a hog-calling contest, but has also kept up with the times and now boasts a robotics contest and a digital photography exhibit.

"Fairs represent the community and as a community changes, the fairs change," Spencer said.

Two stages will continually feature various musical acts. , will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 10.

This year's theme for the fair is "Delta Breeze," and the state-owned fair is led by CEO Patricia Conklin.

Ticket prices and a general schedule follows. Check back for more information on the fair.

Dixon May Fair May 9-12, 2013

Fair Admission:

Adults 13 & up - $12.00 - in advance $7.00

Seniors - $8.00

Children 12 & under - $7.00

Military - $8.00

4 & under free

Special Days:

Thrifty Thursday - $5 admission for all ages

Kids Day - Friday - all kids 12 & under free all day

Two-for-Two - Friday -  Bring 2 cans of food for Food Bank Solano County between 3:00 -5:00 for $2 off admission

Fair Hours:

Thursday, May 9 – open at 4:00 pm

Friday, May 10 – open at Noon

Saturday, May 11 - open at 11:00 am

Sunday, May 12 – open at Noon

Grandstand Events - all ages

Bull Riding (Grandstand) -$20 - 7:00 pm, Friday, May 10

Tractor & Truck Pulls (Grandstand) - $20 - 7:00 pm, Saturday, May 11

Demolition Derby (Grandstand) $22 - 6:00 pm, Sunday, May 12

Grandstand tickets purchased in advance include Fair admission

Carnival Tickets:

Advance Sale (Sold though May 8^th)

Unlimited Ride Wristbands $24.00

Ticket Books of 30 for $20

During Fair

Unlimited Ride Wristbands $29.00

Individual tickets $1 each, or 25 for $23, or 80 for $70

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