The annual mix of down-home agricultural exhibits, belly-busting food, eye-catching entertainment and powerhouse musical lineups is set to return to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a month-long engagement on Saturday, June 8 with the opening of the 2013 San Diego County Fair. The fair runs through July 4. Touting a theme of “Game On!,” this year\u2019s fair is designed to spotlight classic and nostalgic games and show how these have evolved over the years \u2014 from board games and pinball to television, videos and computers \u2014 and to demonstrate how technology has enhanced the gaming culture beyond dreams. Of course, the fair has plenty of food and drink vendors spread across the fairway and the infield track area. And each year, Fair officials spice things up with some very unusual food offerings that, well, can test one\u2019s willingness to break the normal gastronomical barriers. This year, among other items, vendors will be selling Krispy Kreme sloppy Joes; deep-fried, bacon-wrapped pickles; chipotle BBQ beef chips;?bacon beer;?wild boar kabobs; and waffle dogs. Also new this year is a “Star Trek Exhibition,” an interactive, museum-style experience involving one of the largest collections of authentic Star Trek artifacts and information ever put on public display, according to Fair officials. For those who can\u2019t get enough of bacon, foodies will be in hog heaven come Sunday, June 16 during the “Big Bite Bacon Fest,” presented by Farmer John. Fair officials said the festival is a fun-filled, walk-around tasting event featuring creative bacon dishes from the best chefs and competitive cooks in the county. Each bacon booth will prepare and serve small plates of savory bacon delights ranging from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Adult fairgoers can quench their thirst with refreshing bacon-based and bacon-inspired cocktails and brews. Running throughout the course of the Fair this year will also be a new addition called “The Courage to Remember,” a traveling Holocaust exhibit produced by the Museum of Tolerance, the educational arm of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The exhibit features 200 exclusive photographs that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, offering unique insight into the Holocaust. The Fair is again boasting a huge slate of musical entertainment at various venues across the fairgrounds, featuring nationally known entertainers belting out cool tunes ranging from classic rock to country, Latin flavor to modern-day draws. Most entertainment is free with Fair admission. Many of the familiar sights and sounds will greet fairgoers, including the popular AgriFair, the livestock barn and exhibits of animals large and small, put on by members of the 4-H Club who are always available to answer questions. The popular “Turkey Stampede” show, featuring hilarious races pitting turkey against turkey for the prize at the finish line, also returns. Car shows, daily watermelon seed-spitting and corn-husking contests, a motorcycle ride and competition, a Fire Expo (including a demolition derby with firefighters at the wheel) and plenty more awaits fairgoers, with something on tap for all generations. For those who are a little more adventurous, there are plenty of rides and games to be discovered in the Fun Zone and thrill rides for those who want to push the adrenaline boundaries even further. Tickets are $14 for adults, and $8 for those 62 and older or between the ages of 6 to 12 (free on Tuesdays). Children 5 and under are admitted free. Albertson\u2019s will host $4 Fair Day on Tuesday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 18. The 2013 San Diego County Fair is open every day except Mondays (with the exception being Monday, July 1). The fairgrounds are located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. For more information, call (858) 755-1161, or visit www.sdfair.com. HOT NIGHTS, COOL SOUNDS<\/b> This year\u2019s San Diego County Fair will boast an impressive lineup of artists ranging from the seasoned veterans of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll and country to the zesty sounds of Latin performers and more modern-day artists who have burst on the scene. While it would be impossible to list each and every performer, here are some of the headliners: Toyota Summer Concert Series (Heineken Grandstand Stage)<\/b> \u2022 The Beach Boys \u2014 June 8 \u2022 Espinoza Paz \u2014 June 9 \u2022 REO Speedwagon \u2014 June 11 \u2022 Sail Rock 2013 (Christopher Cross, Orleans, Firefall and Player) \u2022 Emblem 3 \u2014 June 13 \u2022 Switchfoot \u2014 June 14 \u2022 Steve Miller Band \u2014 June 15 \u2022 La Arrolladora Banda El Limon \u2014 June 16 \u2022 Caifanes \u2014 June 18 \u2022 Third Day \u2014 June 19 \u2022 Martina McBride \u2014 June 20 \u2022 Colbie Caillat \u2014 June 21 \u2022 Grupo Intocable \u2014 June 23 \u2022 Bad Company \u2014 June 25 \u2022 Bridgit Mendler \u2014 June 26 \u2022 Train \u2014 June 27 \u2022 Kendrick Lamar \u2014 June 28 \u2022 Ninth annual Gospel Festival (Mary Mary, Dottie Peoples) \u2014 June 29 \u2022 Julion Alvarez \u2014 June 30 \u2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic \u2014 July 1 \u2022 Adam Lambert \u2014 July 2 \u2022 Joan Jett and The Blackhearts \u2014 July 3 \u2022 Happy Together Tour 2013 (The Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & The Raiders, Gary Lewis & The Playboys) The Navy Band Southwest also performs, followed by fireworks. Ford Dealers Paddock Concert Series<\/b> \u2022 David Davies of The Kinks \u2014 June 11 \u2022 David Cassidy of Partridge Family fame \u2014 June 12 \u2022 John Wait of The Babies \u2014 June 13 \u2022 Berlin, featuring Terri Nunn \u2014 June 18 \u2022 Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Shootout (tribute) \u2014 June 19 \u2022 Red \u2014 June 20 \u2022 Who\u2019s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band \u2014 June 25 \u2022 Little Texas \u2014 June 26 \u2022 Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles \u2014 June 27 \u2022 Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular (tribute) \u2014 July 2 \u2022 Great White \u2014 July 3 \u2022 The Motels \u2014 July 4 For a complete roundup of artists, venues, dates, times and prices, visit www.sdfair.com\/index.php?fuseaction=concerts.home<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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