The San Mateo County Fair | June 12-20th, 2010
Celebrity Concert Line-Up with Two Nights of Tower of Power. Rick
Springfield, En Vogue and Eddie Money Among Headliners
San Mateo County Fair announces the 2010 renowned free entertainment
series scheduled to perform nightly with a celebrity roster at the San
Mateo County Fair, June 12-20, 2010.
San Mateo, CA, February 12, 2010 –(PR.com)–
The San Mateo County Fair announces the 2010 renowned free
entertainment series scheduled to perform nightly with a celebrity
roster at the San Mateo County Fair, June 12-20, 2010.
A sure
favorite this year is Paramount Laser Spectacular’s Tribute to Michael
Jackson, an amazing multi-media experience spanning his forty-year
career, the show takes the audience on a visual journey highlighted
with a stunning live performance featured in a ghost-like atmosphere,
lasers and special effects. Through the use of animated laser graphics,
laser beams and aerials, the lights and lasers re-create images of
Jackson with 3-D holographic effects. The audience will be taken on a
sonic journey through Jackson’s greatest hits by confronting your
senses with an array of glowing visual displays and music. Performance
date and time: Saturday, June 12th at 7:30p.m.
A special
performance by one of the first Latin Kings of Comedy is actor and
comedian Paul Rodriquez who joins the free entertainment line-up. Spend
an evening belly laughing and snorting to Paul Rodriquez’s wit and
humor that keeps you on your toes – a performance that is sure to
entertain the whole family and every one of all cultures. Performance
date and time: Sunday, June 13th at 7:30p.m.
“Two Tickets to
Paradise” will get you a free performance by rockstar Eddie Money who
brings his trademark raspy husky voice to the San Mateo County Fair’s
main stage. Playing both classic songs from past albums and new beats
from Money’s most recent released album in 2008 Gimme Some Water, this
is will be a sing-a-long you won’t want to miss. Performance date and
time: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:30p.m.
Bay Area legends of soul
and R&B music, Tower of Power, return to the San Mateo County Fair
by popular demand to perform two nights back-to-back! Playing hits such
as “What Is Hip” and “You’re Still a Young Man,” the group keeps the
Bay Area coming back for more amazing tunes. An in concert mix of
brass, funk and harmony they’re a sure fire performance that will take
the night away. Performance date and time: Wednesday June 16th at
7:30p.m. and Thursday, June 17th at 7:30p.m.
Rock icon, Rick
Springfield, a Grammy-Award winner, singer, songwriter and actor, hits
the San Mateo County Fair stage to sweep you away to another decade.
Dance the night away with classic songs such as “Jessie’s Girl” and
“Love Somebody.” Performance date and time: Friday, June 18th at
7:30p.m.
One of the most popular and successful female groups of
all time, En Vogue, celebrates their 20th anniversary at the San Mateo
County Fair. This Grammy nominated group shares their milestone with a
reunion of all original members: Cindy Herron-Bragg, Terry Ellis, Dawn
Robinson and Maxine Jones. Come celebrate with iconic En Vogue for a
very special night of fan favorite songs. Performance date and time:
June 19th at 7:30p.m.
Closing the Fair is one of the most
popular events, Dia de la Feria, a day-long celebration of the Bay
Area’s Spanish influence, with special entertainment, dance
performances and music played throughout the grounds. Exceptional
appearances and performances from La Raza 93.3FM join the festivities
with an extraordinary line-up. All main stage entertainment is
complimentary with admission to the Fair. Date and time: Sunday June
20th all day events.
Main Stage Entertainment Schedule:
Saturday, June 12th – Michael Jackson Laser Spectacular
Sunday, June 13th – Paul Rodriguez
Monday, June 14th – TBD
Tuesday, June 15th – Eddie Money
Wednesday, June 16th – Tower Of Power
Thursday, June 17th – Tower of Power
Friday, June 18th – Rick Springfield
Saturday, June 19th – En Vogue
Sunday, June 20th – Dia de la Feria
*All shows start at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage *All shows are complimentary with admission
About San Mateo County Fair
The
San Mateo County Fair boasts a stunning variety of world class musical
entertainment, performances, festival foods, local and traditional
contests as well as a carnival. The fair lasts nine days and is
attended by 150,000 guests. Some of the new features include the
development of the “Useable Futures” pavilion dedicated to Sustainable
Living and New Technologies and are dedicated to running a more
sustainable event through greening initiatives. For more information
about the San Mateo County Fair, please visit: sanmateocountyfair DOT
com