San Diego County Fair 2009 : Concerts and Entertainment Line Up
June 8th, 2009
June 12 – July 5, 2009: SD Fair Summer Concert Series Delivers Free Concerts & Great Entertainment
American Idol makes its way back to San Diego in a big way. San Diego County Fairgoers will have the chance to catch many of their Idol favorites during the 2009 San Diego County Fair’s Summer Concert Series. Winners Kelly Clarkson and David Cook, as well as last season’s runner-up, David Archuleta, will be taking the mic on three separate nights on the Heineken Grandstand Stage.
Kelly Clarkson, winner of the first season of American Idol, is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm. David Cook is scheduled to perform on Thursday, June 18, 2009 and David Archuleta will follow on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Editor’s Note: American Idols Live! Summer 2009 Tour – Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and more…catch the American Idol Season 8 Top Ten at the San Diego Sports Arena on Saturday, July 18, 2009!
The 2009 SD Fair Summer Concert Series will bring music of all types to this year’s Music Mania theme. The Heineken Grandstand Stage will have everything from country to rock ‘n roll, a little bit of soul and even rising stars! The winning band and soloist from this year’s Musicpalooza, the Fair’s own talent contest, will not only receive $25,000 each in cash prizes, but also have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the crowd as they open for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on Friday, July 3, 2009.
Listed below is the current list of performers scheduled to appear at the San Diego County Fair. Shows listed are free, unless otherwise noted. Tickets for paid shows, as well as reserved seating for other shows, are on sale now at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Box Office and online through Ticketmaster. Fair admission is included in ticket prices and reserved seating is available for purchase for all free-with-Fair-admission shows.
GRANDSTAND STAGE
Most shows begin at 7:30 pm; doors open about 90 minutes before the show.
JUNE 2009:
Friday, June 12, 2009 – Heroes of Woodstock starring Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, Melanie, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Tom Constanten of the Grateful Dead, hosted by Country Joe McDonald: Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Saturday, June 13, 2009 – Melissa Etheridge – Paid show with dinner package available
Sunday, June 14, 2009 – Los Tucanes de Tijuana – Free show with Fair admission
Monday, June 15, 2009 – FAIR CLOSED
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 – Phil Vassar – Free show with Fair admission
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 – Bret Michaels – Free show with Fair admission
Thursday, June 18, 2009 – David Cook – Paid show with dinner package available
Friday, June 19, 2009- Loretta Lynn - Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Saturday, June 20, 2009 – David Archuleta – Paid show
Sunday, June 21, 2009 – La Arrolladora Banda El Limon with Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense – Free show with Fair admission
Monday, June 22, 2009 – FAIR CLOSED
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 – The Guess Who with Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels – Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – Bill Engvall – Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Thursday, June 25, 2009 – The B-52s – Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Friday, June 26, 2009 – Switchfoot – Free show with Fair admission
Saturday, June 27, 2009 – 5th Annual Gospel Festival - Israel & New Breed with Tonex & more - Free show with Fair admission (Show begins at 7:00 pm)
Sunday, June 28, 2009 – Intocable with Patrulla 81 - Free show with Fair admission
Monday, June 29, 2009 – Clint Black – Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited - Free show with Fair admission; dinner packages available
JULY 2009:
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 – KC and the Sunshine Band - Free show with Fair admission; dinner packages available
Thursday, July 2, 2009 – The Music of ABBA - Free show with Fair admission. 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; dinner package available for evening performance
Friday, July 3, 2009 – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with Musicpalooza winners - Free show with Fair admission
Saturday, July 4, 2009 – FOURTH OF JULY – Smokey Robinson with Navy Band Southwest and Fireworks – Free show with Fair admission; dinner package available
Sunday, July 5, 2009 – Kelly Clarkson – Paid show; dinner package available
ROCK ON STAGE – All Shows are Free with Paid Fair Admission
Shows begin at 9:00pm Fridays and Saturdays; 8:30 pm all other nights
JUNE 2009:
Friday, June 12, 2009 – Led Zeppagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
Saturday, June 13, 2009 – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute)
Sunday, June 14, 2009 – So Long Davey (pop/rock original music)
Monday, June 15, 2009 – FAIR CLOSED
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 – Radio Star (’80s rock cover band)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 – Iron Maidens (All Female Iron Maiden Tribute)
Thursday, June 18, 2009 – Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash Tribute)
Friday, June 19, 2009 – Lee Rocker (from the Stray Cats)
Saturday, June 20, 2009 – Blasphemous Rumours (Depeche Mode Tribute)
Sunday, June 21, 2009 – Tommy and the High Pilots (pop/rock original music)
Monday, June 22, 2009 – FAIR CLOSED
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 – Colin Armstrong (pop/rock original music)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – Eileen Carey (country)
Thursday, June 25, 2009 – Nothing Ever Stays (pop/rock original music)
Friday, June 26, 2009 – Poltik (Coldplay Tribute)
Saturday, June 27, 2009 – No Duh (No Doubt Tribute)
Sunday, June 28, 2009 – Bayadera (rock/latin)
Monday, June 29, 2009 – Danielle Tucker (country)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – Pullman Standard (jazzy swing)
JULY 2009:
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 – Goodnight Caulfield (rock original songs)
Thursday, July 2, 2009 – The Bolts (rock)
Friday, July 3, 2009 – Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews Band Tribute)
Saturday, July 4, 2009 – FOURTH OF JULY – Mishavonna (country)
Sunday, July 5, 2009 – Wild Child (The Doors Tribute)
PADDOCK STAGE – All Shows are Free with Paid Fair Admission
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Shows begin at 9:00 pm.
JUNE 2009:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 – Eve 6
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 – Foghat
Thursday, June 18, 2009 – Super Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 – Original “P” Parliament Funkadelic
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – Patty Smyth and Scandal
Thursday, June 25, 2009 – POCO
Saturday, June 27, 2009 – Singer/Songwriter Day hosted by Tim Mudd
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – Marshall Tucker Band
JULY 2009:
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 – Iron Butterfly
Thursday, July 2, 2009 – Pure Prairie League
SOLID GOLD SERIES – All Shows are Free with Paid Fair Admission
One hour long show Thursdays at 2:00 pm
Thursday, June 18, 2009 – Super Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)
Thursday, June 25, 2009 – Tommy James and the Shondells
Thursday, July 2, 2009 – The Music of ABBA
Be sure to check the 2009 San Diego County Fair Summer Concert Series website for the most up to date information.
About the 2009 San Diego County Fair
The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors each year. The SD Fair will be open Friday, June 12, 2009 through to Sunday, July 5, 2009, and closed on the first two Mondays (Monday, June 15, 2009 and Monday, June 22, 2009). For more information, check out our post: San Diego County Fair 2009 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
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