Acrobats of Hebei China to Perform at 2016 Alameda County Fair
Pleasanton, CA 94566 , June 6, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Prepare to be blown away by the Acrobats of Hebei China as make their debut at Alameda County Fair this year. The young troupe’s live stage performances bring Chinese tradition to life through incredible athleticism, spectacular costumes, props and music. The shows feature a variety of skills including Hoop Diving, Wushu (group gymnastics), Contortion, Plate Spinning, Martial Arts, Chair Stacking, Hat Juggling and Chinese Poles, plus interpretive performances such as the Lion Dance and “Diablo,” a traditional sport set to music.
Acrobats of Hebei China perform 3-4 shows daily through July 4th at the Fair’s new AgVenture Stage. For more information and full schedule, visit the Fair’s website at www.alamedacountyfair.com
ACROBATS OF HEBEI CHINA – SHOWTIMES
June 15 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 16 – 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
June 17 – 12pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm
June 18 – 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm
June 19 – 11:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5:30pm
June 21 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 22 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 23 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 24 – 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 25 – 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm
June 26 –11am, 12pm, 3:30pm, 5pm
June 28 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 29 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
June 30 – 1pm, 3pm, 6pm
July 1 – 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 6pm
July 2 – 12pm, 2pm, 5pm, 6pm
July 3 – 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
July 4 – 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm
2016 Alameda County Fair Information
Dates: June 15 – July 4 (Open Tuesday – Sunday, plus Monday, July 4th)
Hours: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily
Carnival Hours: Tues -Thurs, 12 p.m. to closing, Fri-Sun, 11 a.m. to closing
Horse Racing: June 16 - 19, June 23 --26, and July 1 - 4
Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., nightly. Special effects fireworks show with video celebrating local youth immediately following concerts.
Monday, July 4th: Blues Festival, 1-9 p.m., Fireworks Spectacular featuring Oakland Symphony, 9:30 p.m., Budweiser Grandstand.
Gate Admission*:
· Adults (13-61) -- $12
· Seniors (62+) -- $10
· Kids (6-12) -- $10
· Children under 6 – FREE
· Carnival Wristbands - $30 / Tues-Thurs, $35 / Fri-Sun
*Purchase in advance (before June 14) and save up to 33%.
Special Pre-Fair Pricing (until 6/14/15):
· Adults (13-61) --$10
· Seniors (62+) --$8
· Kids (6-12) --$8
· Carnival Wristbands --$25
· Season Pass (admission for all 18 days) - $36
· Fun Pack (4 general admission tickets and 1 parking pass) - $40
Special Days (ALL SPECIAL PRICING ENDS AT 5 P.M.):
· Military Appreciation, FREE Fair admission with valid Military ID – ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
· Opening Day: June 15 -- $1 Admission & $1 Rides, UNTIL 5 P.M.
· Sunday, June 19 – Dads get FREE admission until 12 P.M. NOON
· $2 Tuesdays: June 21 & 28 -- Enjoy $2 admission and $2 samples of select Fair treats, UNTIL 5 P.M.
· Seniors FREE Thursdays (62+) – June 16, June 23, & June 30, UNTIL 5 P.M.
· Kids FREE Fridays (12 and under) – June 17, June 24, & July 1, UNTIL 5 P.M
· Feed the Need Food Drive & $1 Rides, benefitting Alameda County Food Bank. (Bring 4 non-perishable food items and receive FREE admission) – June 22, UNTIL 5
· Drop Zone Drive & $1 Rides: June 29 (Support our troops: Bring 2 items from donation list and receive FREE admission) – UNTIL 5 P.M.
Big O Tires Presents 2016 Concert Series:
6/15 – Cinderella’s Tom Kiefer
6/16 – Tony! Toni! Tone!
6/17 – Queen Nation
6/18 – Con Funk Shun
6/19 – Eric Burdon & The Animals
6/21 – Paperback Writer – The Beatles Experience
6/22 – Joe Nichols
6/23 – Tower of Power
6/24 – Great White
6/25 – Smash Mouth
6/26 – LeAnn Rimes
6/28 – Journey Revisted
6/29 – BJ Thomas
6/30 – Kool & The Gang
7/1 – Expose
7/2 – The Guess Who
7/3 – Crystal Gayle
7/4 – Red, White & Blues Festival (1 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
The Alameda County Fair is operated by the non-profit Fair Association without any tax funding from the government. It is ranked one of the Top 50 North American Fairs and the 7th largest Fair in California. The Fairgrounds is home to the Oldest One-Mile Race Track in America.
Source: Alameda County FAir