Stanislaus County Fair

The county's biggest annual fair, held each July at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock, with rides, livestock shows, concerts, and fair food. 2026 dates: July 10-19. As the biggest fair in the county, it draws crowds well beyond Riverbank and Turlock themselves, with a concert lineup that regularly features nationally known acts alongside the standard livestock and agricultural exhibits. Its ten-day run gives visitors real flexibility in choosing which day to attend.