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Merced County Fair announces 2025 concert series
rodney atkins
Rodney Atkins

The Merced County Fair announced its line-up for the 2025 free Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light. The 2025 Merced County Fair presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare will take place June 4-8. Tickets for the Fair will go on sale April 21.

“We can’t wait to bring an incredible concert lineup to this year’s Merced County Fair, with five nights of free, live entertainment! Beyond the music, fairgoers will enjoy heart-pounding carnival rides, mouthwatering Fair food, and endless fun for the whole family. Join us June 4th through 8th and be part of the excitement!” said Teresa Burrola, CEO of the Merced County Fair. “Stay tuned for more Fair news, including big savings on fair tickets.”

Can’t make it to the Sphere in Las Vegas to see the Eagles? Don’t worry – come to the Merced County Fair to see the next best thing. Opening night of the 2025 Merced County Fair on June 4, will be filled with the music of The Eagles – performed by the incredible tribute band, TLR – Experience the Eagles. TLR is a hard-working tribute act from Los Angeles dedicated to faithfully recreating the timeless music of The Eagles. Marked by lush vocal harmonies and exceptional musical accuracy, every performance delivers a reverence for the beloved, Eagles recordings blended with TLR’s own live-concert personality.

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. The band will be taking the stage at the Merced County Fair on June 5.

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. Don’t miss your chance to see this award-winning artist set the summer vibe at this year’s Merced County Fair on June 6.

WAR, one of the most enduring soul/funk groups, will be performing at the Merced County Fair on June 7. WAR 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, co-founder member Lonnie Jordan, 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.

 

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 on June 8.

Concerts start at 8:30 p.m. and are free with paid fair admission. Guests can get their admission in advance for $10, price at the gate is $15. Children 12 and under are free. Be sure to check the website for ways to save before you head to the 2025 Merced County Fair: www.mercedcountyfair.com/discounts.

Fair Management expects big crowds for five nights of action-packed Grandstand shows, sponsored by Table Mountain Casino, Coors Light, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Save Mart and FoodMaxx. Grandstand shows begin at 7 p.m. and admission is $5. Children 5 years or younger are free with a paid adult Grandstand ticket.

 Merced Speedway Auto Racing will kickoff the Grandstand series on June 4 and June 5.

The Valley Tractor Pullers’ Tractor Pull is set for June 6.

The Destruction Derby is June 7.

Bull Riding, Dancing Horses, Banda Music will close out the Grandstand events on June 8.

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 Coors Light Stage and Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Stage (formerly Bear Creek Plaza). Fairgoers can also enjoy the daily Tractor Parade, 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 will be available on the fair’s website soon.