THE “FUNTASTIC” VALLEY FAIR IN SANTA CLARITA TO OPEN JUNE 26

Big name entertainment and a host of new attractions highlight the 2008 Valley
Fair in Santa Clarita, opening June 26-29 at Saugus Speedway, presented by the
State of California 51 st District Agricultural Association.
 
Headlining weekend shows are 70-80’s music icons Ambrosia (“You’re the
Only Woman” )Saturday and country-pop singer Juice Newton (“Angel of The
Morning”) on Sunday. Fleetwood Mac and Queen tribute bands are featured
Friday and Lil Elmo & The Cosmos, Blowin’ Smoke R&B Horns and Journey
tribute band added attractions Saturday. Arlene Cole Band and a tribute to the
Eagles
are also featured on Sunday.

Special attractions include outrageous vehicles from MTV’s popular “Pimp
My Ride” presented by Galpin Auto Sports. Crew members will be at the
display on Saturday. Highlighting the new Family Fun Zone is the Bengal Tiger
Show and Amazing Rainforest exotic animals. The unique entertaining and
educational experience focuses on conservation and environmental awareness and
is presented by husband and wife team Robert and Christy Mullen.

 “Wild About Monkeys” hosted by animal trainer, Kevin Keith is also
featured at the Family Fun Zone. When movie and TV producers need a performing
baboon, chances are they will call Keith, who’s credits include such movies
as “Evan Almighty.” Training Baboons is Keith’s specialty who believes
baboons are by far the most socially intelligent primate.

Another fun zone attraction is the Russell Bros Family Circus headed by father
and son Edward Russell and Stephen Michael. Now in it’s 46th year, the
unique circus, features illusions, juggling, balancing, clowns, performing
birds, acrobats and hand balancing.

Non-stop activities for children include the Inflatable obstacle course,
electric go-cart races, tractor pulls, petting zoo and pony rides. Among
activities for all ages are bungee jumping, a batting cage and the Game World
Video Game Pavilion.  Visitor’s can also see the famed Budweiser Clydesdales
horses, go on thrill rides at the giant carnival and see livestock and home
arts exhibits,

Rounding out the fair are over 100 vendor booths and international food
courts. Special offers include free admission for children on Thursday and $5
for adults before 5pm Thursday and Friday, a $2 savings. Metrolink riders will
be admitted for $5 each day with a ticket stub or pass. Metrolink’s Saugus
station is located directly across from Saugus Speedway.

The Valley Fair opens 4-10pm Thursday, 4-11pm Friday and noon-11pm Saturday
and noon-10pm Sunday. Regular admission is $7 adults, $4 seniors and children
11 and under. Show times and other fair information is available on line at
www.thevalleyfair.org