SPOTLIGHT : Orange County Fair Schedule

Even if agriculture isn’t your thing, there’s plenty to do and see at the Orange County Fair. The menu includes a changing array of exhibits and demonstrations on everything from water sports to classic cars at the Arlington Theater and nightly concerts by well-known entertainers at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Below are a few highlights; stop by one of the fair information booths for a complete schedule. Unless otherwise noted, all activities are free with fair admission.

* FRIDAY

Theme: Kids’ Day (children under 12 admitted free), also Harley-Davidson Day (Arlington Theater).

9:30 a.m., outside main gate: opening ceremonies with live music.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Ricky Van Shelton (country).

* SATURDAY

Theme: Harley-Davidson Day (Arlington Theater).

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Stephen Stills (folk/blues/rock).

8 p.m., Grand Stand Arena: sidecar/quad racing.

* SUNDAY

Theme: Cars of the Past and Future (Arlington Theater).

3 p.m., Equestrian Center: Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Assn. Horse Show.

4 p.m., Centennial Stage: Babylon Mood (belly dance troupe).

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Shenandoah (country).

8 p.m., Grand Stand Arena: midget car races.

* MONDAY

Theme: Teens’ Day (ages 13-17 admitted for $3), also Water Sports Day (Arlington Theater).

1-6 p.m., Grand Stand Arena: Youth Motorized Olympics.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: All 4 One (R&B;/soul).

9:30 p.m., Arlington Theater: Revels Surf Band.

* TUESDAY

Theme: Water Sports Day (Arlington Theater).

6 p.m. Bijou Theater: Los Estrellas Ballet Folkorico.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Melissa Manchester (pop).

7:30 p.m., Arlington Theater: Zydeco Party Band.

* WEDNESDAY

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Richard Jeni (comedy).

* JULY 13

Theme: Seniors’ Day (ages 55 and over admitted for $3; free Ferris wheel and carousel rides).

11 a.m., Arlington Theater: Seniors’ Hat Parade.

Noon, Arlington Theater: USO Show honoring WWII veterans.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Paul Revere & the Raiders (oldies rock).

* JULY 14

Theme: Kids’ Day.

10:30 a.m., Grand Stand Arena: Southern California Firefighter Combat Challenge.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Jamie Walters (pop/rock).

* JULY 15

Theme: Fitness Day (Arlington Theater).

9 a.m., Grand Stand Arena: Team penning.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Little Richard (oldies rock).

* JULY 16

Theme: Pickup Truck Day (Arlington Theater).

9 a.m., Grand Stand Arena: Team penning.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Woody Lee (country).

* JULY 17

Theme: Teens’ Day, also Pickup Truck Day (Arlington Theater).

1:30 p.m., Fair Ring: K-9 Comets/Frisbee Dog Show.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Kool & the Gang (retro pop, dance tunes).

* JULY 18

Theme: Martial Arts Day (Arlington Theater).

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Jazz Night with Richard Elliot and Craig Chaquico.

* JULY 19

Theme: Youth Ag Day (4-H and FFA members admitted free with membership card), also Environmental Awareness Day (Arlington Theater).

6:30 p.m., Arlington Theater: hypnotist Mark Yuzuik.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: the Brian Setzer Orchestra (rockabilly).

* JULY 20

Theme: Seniors’ Day.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Marty Stuart (country).

8 p.m., Grand Stand Arena: Flying U Rodeo Classic.

* JULY 21

Theme: Kids’ Day.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: the Association (oldies pop).

8 p.m., Grand Stand Arena: Flying U Rodeo Classic.

* JULY 22

Theme: Pet Day (Arlington Theater).

4 and 8 p.m., Coors Light Arena: Flying U Rodeo Classic.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Firehouse (hard rock).

* JULY 23

Theme: Fiesta Del Mariachi Day.

4 p.m., Grand Stand Arena: Flying U Rodeo Classic with mariachis and Mexican rodeo events.

5 p.m., Arlington Theater: Mariachi Sol de Mexico.

7:30 p.m., Pacific Amphitheatre: Vikki Carr (pop tunes in English and Spanish).