It’s that time of year again with the sweltering heat and it’s a good time to take out your friends and family to the 2009 OC Super Fair. For those living in Orange County (or Southern California), consider yourselves lucky to have an eclectic lineup of musicians and performers. It starts off tomorrow and lasts for one month. I have listed some things that you can do at the fair and a complete lineup of famous musicians performing at the Pacific Amphitheatre (Date and Prices may change without notice).

When is it?

July 10, 2009 – August 9, 2009
Wednesday – Friday: noon – midnight
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – midnight
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

How much is it going to cost me?

General (13-59) $10
Seniors (60+) $7
Children (6-12) $5
Kids (5 & under) FREE every day

What should I be doing at the fair?

It’s mandatory when going to the fair that you get your grub on with the junkiest of junk food. You can get your fill of almost anything deep fried like Oreos, ice cream, Snickers and Twinkies. You can’t forget the funnel cakes, giant hot dogs, turkey legs, and more cholesterols than your heart can handle.

Shopping, petting animals, and the Wine Courtyard are also nice things to do at the fair.

But the OC Fair’s main attraction is Al’s Brain – a mind-bending exhibit and brand-new 3D movie starring “Weird Al” Yankovic, featuring an exclusive, never-before-seen 3D music video. Free with admission to the OC Super Fair.

But what if I’m a tough guy, what should I be doing?

If you’re a tough guy, than the Action Sports Arena is the spot for YOU!

You’ve got your pick of the litter with events like Skateboarding, Mexican Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, Demo Derby, Bull-Riding and other thrilling shows in the Action Sports Arena. Don’t worry, there’s a Radio Disney presents Savvy & Mandy in Concert for you sensitive types.

That’s great and all, but where’s my favorite tribute band?

Hold your horses, the Action Sports Arena also hosts your favorite tribute shows. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and U2 tribute shows are what you can expect at the fair.

All shows in the Action Sports Arena are free with Fair admission*. Seating is first come, first seated. Reserved seating is available for all Action Sports Arena Events.*

*except Maloof Money Cup (July 10-12). Check ticketmaster.com for pricing.

Ok, now give me the good stuff. I want to see my favorite bands and artists!

The OC Super Fair has over 20 special performances. Personally I’ll be looking forward to most of them, mainly the B52’s, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Kelly Clarkson, Pacific Symphony performs Disney Hits, KC & The Sunshine Band and Steve Miller Band and Rick Springfield.

Here’s the 411:

The Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre brings some of today’s brightest stars to Southern California.

Concerts (Gates open 60 minutes before showtime)

July 10, 2009 – Heart – Friday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50) Known for “Barricuda.”

July 11, 2009 – Duran Duran – Saturday, 7:30pm (Starts at $39.50) Known for “Girls on Film” and “Hungry Like the Wolf.”

July 12, 2009 – Rick Springfield – Sunday, 8pm (Starts at $12.50) Known for “Jessie’s Girl.”

July 15, 2009 – Smokey Robinson – Wednesday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50)

July 16, 2009 – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – Thursday, 8pm (Starts at $12.50) Known for “I Love Rock n’ Roll” and “Bad Reputation.”

July 17, 2009 – Tears for Fears – Friday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50) Known for “Shout” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”

July 18, 2009 – Anita Baker – Saturday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50) Known for “Sweet Love.”

July 19, 2009 – B52’s – Sunday, 7:30pm (Starts at $19.50) Known for “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster.”

July 22, 2009 – Moody Blues – Wednesday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50) Known for “Tuesday Afternoon”and “Knights in White Satin.”

July 23, 2009 – Kelly Clarkson – Thursday, 8pm (Starts at $45) Known for “Breakaway,” “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Since You’ve Gone.”

July 24, 2009 – X – Friday, 7:30pm (Starts at $19.99)

July 25, 2009 – Maldita Vecindad – Saturday, 8pm (Starts at $12.50) Known for “Pachuco,” “Kumbala,” “Mojado” and “Cocodrillo.”

July 29, 2009 – Pacific Symphony performs Disney Hits – Wednesday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50) Performances like “Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Lion King” and more.

July 30, 2009 – Huey Lewis & The News – Thursday, 8pm (Starts at $19.50) Known for “The Power of Love,” “The Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “I Want a New Drug,” and “Stuck With You.”

July 31, 2009 – KC & The Sunshine Band – Friday, 7:30pm (Starts at $12.50) Known for “Shake, Shake, Shake,” “I’m Your Boogie Man,” and “Get Down Tonight.”

Aug 01, 2009 – Steve Miller Band – Saturday, 8pm (Starts at $39.50) Known for “Fly Like An Eagle,” “The Joker,” “Rock n’ Me,” “Space Cowboy,” “Jet Airliner,” and “Livin’ in the U.S.A.”

Aug 02, 2009 – Mariachi Sol De Mexico – Sunday, 7:15pm (Reserved seats starts at $22.50)

Aug 05, 2009 – Judas Priest – Wednesday, 6:30pm (Starts at $39.50) Known for “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’.”

Aug 07, 2009 – Black Eyed Peas – Friday, 7:30pm (Starts at $39.50) Known for “Boom Boom Boom.”

Aug 08, 2009 – Melissa Etheridge – Saturday, 8pm (Starts at $39.50) Known for “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over” and “I Need to Wake Up.”

Aug 09, 2009 – Three Dog Night – Sunday, 8pm (Starts at $12.50) Known for “Eli’s Coming,” “One,” “Liar,” “Just an Old Fashioned Love Song,” and “Mama Told Me Not To Come.”

Tickets are on sale to the general public starting April 4 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (714) 740-2000 or (213) 480-3232 and at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre.

What are your favorite bands on the list? What will you be eating? Do you like animals? Hopefully all of the above when I’ll see you guys there.

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