Madera County residents will Go Hog Wild this weekend. That’s the theme of the 70th annual Madera District Fair which opens today, September 6, and runs through Sunday, September 9, 2007. Admission is $7 at the gate, $4 for senior citizens (62 and older), $4 for children 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free. Parking at the fairgrounds is $3. Fair hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

You’ll find lots to see and do at this year’s fair. Clowns, a hypnotist, fantastic Wild Science, the Alphabet Soup puppets, a very cool Energy Machine, and amazing trained lions are just some of the things to watch for. And, of course, you’ll find lots of wonderful farm animals.

First class entertainment is on tap at the annual fair. General seating at concerts is free with your fair admission. Premium seating is available for some concerts at an additional cost. Click here for more information.

• Thursday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Los Lonely Boys
• Friday, September 7 at 8 p.m. Terri Clark & Kellie Pickler
• Saturday, September 8 at 8 p.m. Smash Mouth
• Sunday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. Los Rieleros Del Norte

If your kids love to ride all the rides, you can purchase a wristband for $20 that allows unlimited rides at the carnival, Midway of Fun and Kid’s Town. Wristbands will only be offered on Thursday and Friday. Discounted ticket packages will be available on all fair days. 

Special admission and rides discounts are being offered this year:

• Buddy Day is Thursday, September 6. Free fair admission for kids 12 and under and for seniors 62 and older. Buy one carnival wristband for $20 and receive a second one free.
• Early Bird special is on Sunday, September 9. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. all children 12 and under will be admitted free and carnival wristbands will be half price, just $10 per child to ride all the rides.

For more information, contact the Madera District Fair office at 559-674-8511 or visit the fair website. You’ll find a helpful map and directions on the website. See you at the fair!