Five Nights Of Family Entertainment

 

The 2025 Merced County Fair, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, will take place June 4 through June 8 at the fairgrounds in Merced. 

Beyond the carnival rides, fair food and exhibits, a great lineup of concerts will be presented by Coors Light in the Table Mountain Concert Series at the Outdoor Theatre, starting at 8:30 p.m. nightly. The concerts are Free with the admission price into the fair. There will also be great Grandstand events starting at 7 p.m. nightly, and local bands performing on community stages from 5:30 p.m. onward every night.  

Here’s a look at the weekend ahead:  

 

Thursday, June 5

• Journey Revisted 

Journey Revisited delivers an astonishingly accurate tribute to the “Perry & Rolie” era of Journey, recreating every hit note for note in the original keys with no backing tracks. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Frank House and backed by top-tier musicians, the band captures the signature harmonies and dynamic instrumentals that defined Journey’s classic sound. Fans can expect the same live, organic experience they remember from, leaving every show attendee eager to rock with Journey Revisited again. 

• Merced Speedway Auto Racing at the Grandstand. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE!

• Coors Light Stage: Scotty Rich (5:30 p.m.), Fired Up (7 p.m.), META 4 (9 p.m.). Free with admission.

•  Tina Marie, Master Hypnotist on the Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Stage, two shows, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

 

Friday, June 6

• Rodney Atkins 

Rodney Atkins has been a staple in Country Music for over three decades, consistently charting radio hits while remaining with Curb Records. With six No. 1 singles, over 4 billion global streams and 16.5 million RIAA-certified units, the ACM Award-winning artist continues to leave a multi-generational impact. Known for his powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling, Atkins’ hit “Watching You” was named Country Aircheck’s No. 1 Song of the Decade. As he prepares to release new music in early 2025, starting with his latest release “True South” in November 2024, Atkins remains dedicated to his fans and supporting the U.S. military.

• Valley Tractor Pullers’ Tractor Pull at the Grandstand. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE!

• Coors Light Stage: Scotty Rich (5:30 p.m.), Nerdy (7 p.m.), Danny G Band (9 p.m.). Free with admission.

• Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Stage: South Pacific Dance Co. (5:30 p.m.), Tina Marie, Master Hypnotist (6:30 p.m.), South Pacific Dance Co. (5:30 p.m.), Tina Marie, Master Hypnotist (9:30 p.m.).

 

Saturday, June 7

• WAR

WAR, one of the most enduring soul/funk groups, was founded in Long Beach in 1962. In 1970, producer Jerry Goldstein paired the seven-piece band with former Animals singer Eric Burdon, leading to the No. 1 hit “Spill the Wine.” Going solo in 1971, they fused R&B, rock, Latin, jazz and blues, reaching No. 1 in 1973 with The World is a Ghetto and its top-10 singles, the title track and “The Cisco Kid.” Over a long and glittering career, WAR has rung up more than 20 multi-platinum, platinum and gold albums and singles. More recently, the group celebrated 50 years of 1973’s No. 1 Billboard top-selling album, The World is a Ghetto, with a 50-date summer tour, remixes, new releases and more. 

• Destruction Derby at the Grandstand. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE!

• Coors Light Stage: Amazing Grace (5 p.m.), Richie Vans (7 p.m.), Sound Remedy (9 p.m.).

• Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Stage: Scotty Rich (4 p.m.), Moe’s Sidekicks Martial Arts (5 p.m.), Cen Cal Karate (5:30 p.m.), Tina Marie, Master Hypnotist (6:30 p.m.), Hemant Kulkarni Tabla Artist (8 p.m.), Tina Marie, Master Hypnotist (9:30 p.m.)

 

Sunday, June 8

• Selena Super Show

Selena Super Show brings the legendary Selena Quintanilla back to life, capturing her elegance, sympathy, talent with stunning authenticity. Featuring accurately designed costumes, flawless choreography and a powerful live band mirroring Selena’s own, the show has been hailed as “the most authentic and impressive of all” by audiences nationwide. Fans are taken on an emotional journey, from heartfelt ballads like “Dreaming of You” and “I Could Fall In Love” to high-energy cumbia hits like “Amor Prohibido” and “Como la Flor,” making every performance an unforgettable tribute to the Queen of Tex-Mex. Don’t miss this unforgettable tribute as it closes out the final day of the Fair! 

• Jaripeo Tremendo (Bull Riding, Dancing Horses, Banda Music & more!) at the Grandstand. Starts early at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Kids 5 and under are FREE!

• Coors Light Stage: Privado IV (5 p.m.), Grupo Next Mx (7 p.m.), Los Amigos Band (9 p.m.).

•  Tina Marie, Master Hypnotist on the Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Stage, two shows, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

There’s also plenty of other free entertainment for the family to enjoy once inside the gates of the Merced County Fair such as the daily Tractor Parade, a new Farm to Fair Exhibit, the Library Bookmobile as part of the Early Childhood Literacy Partnership, Petting Zoo and more.

More details on entertainment and attractions online at: MercedCountyFair.com.