Plumas-Sierra fair next week; but Lassen fair gets underway July 20
The Plumas-Sierra County Fair is back to back with the Lassen County Fair this year. While Plumas-Sierra runs July 28-31, the Lassen Fair runs July 20-24. For those who can’t wait one more week to get their cotton candy fix – here is a rundown of what’s happening in Lassen at the fairgrounds in Susanville.
Lassen County Fair
Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24
Theme — Cowboy Boots and Country Roots
Lassen County Fair Season Passes and Carnival Tickets on sale now at https://lassencountyfair.ticketspice.com/season-passes or by calling (530) 251-8900.
Season Passes
Adult Season Pass, $15; Child Season Pass (ages 6-12), $10; Senior Season Pass (age 62+) $10; Unlimited Week Ride Wristband, $100; and Unlimited One-Day Ride Wristband, $30.
Chad Bushnell added to Friday night show.
Here’s some new news: Friday night’s grandstand show with Aaron Watson and Matt Stell will also feature a special opening appearance by Chad Bushnell. The singer from Red Bluff has opened for Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Neil McCoy, Billy Currington, Mark Wills, Collin Raye, Mark Chesnutt, Jerrod Neimann, Exile and many others over the years, and he even appeared right here at the good old Lassen County Fair in 2017.
Fair Week Events
8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20
Miss Lassen County Pageant
Every year the fair hosts the annual Miss Lassen County Pageant the first day of fair on Wednesday night. Young women compete to earn the title and represent Lassen County for the entire year.
Thursday, July 21
Kiddie’s Day
Kiddie’s Day at the Lassen County Fair is where organizations come together and sponsor free activities for children of any age from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children under 12 are admitted free Thursday, July 21.
Micro Mania Midget Wrestling Tour
Tickets are $30 (Ringside) and $20 (General Admission).
Gates open at 6 p.m. Event begins at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 22
Aaron Watson with special guest Matt Stell and Chad Bushnell Concert
Gates open at 6 p.m. Event begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 23
Fair Parade
Tracy Lawrence concert
The fair reports festival tickets to see this 1990s country legend have already sold out. Avoid disappointment, and get your tickets now.
Gates open at 6 p.m. Event begins at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 24
Diamond Mountain Speedway Fair Race
Points Race No. 13
Little Tykes Derby
The Little Tyles Derby will be held during intermission of races. Any regular electric power wheel is allowed. Participants must provide their own power wheel. Four balloons will be attached to each power wheel. The last one left with a balloon wins. There will be two groups — ages 2-5 and ages 6-10. There will only be wo participants per group. Entry forms can be found at lassencountyfair.org. The entry fee is $25.
Mini Demolition Derby
(Following the Fair Race.)
For more information, call the Lassen County Fair at 251-8900.
