2009 San Diego County Fair Grandstand Lineup:
American Idol makes its way back to San Diego in a big way. 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.
The 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 July 3.
Listed below is the current list of performers scheduled to appear at the San Diego County Fair. 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.
- June 12: 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.
June 13: Melissa Etheridge: Paid show with dinner package available.
June 14: Los Tucanes de Tijuana: Free show with Fair admission.
June 16: Phil Vassar: Free show with Fair admission.
June 17: Bret Michaels: Free show with Fair admission.
June 18: David Cook: Paid show with dinner package available.
June 19: Loretta Lynn: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner package available.
June 20: David Archuleta: Paid show.
June 21: La Arrolladora Banda El Limón with Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense: Free show with Fair admission.
June 23: The Guess Who with Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner package available.
June 24: Bill Engvall: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner package available.
June 25: The B-52s: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner package available.
June 26: Switchfoot: Free show with Fair admission.
June 27: 5th Annual Gospel Festival: Israel & New Breed with Tonex & more: Free show with Fair admission.
June 28: Intocable with Patrulla 81: Free show with Fair admission.
June 29: Clint Black: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner package available.
June 30: Creedence Clearwater Revisited: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner packages available.
July 1: KC and the Sunshine Band: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner packages available.
July 2: The Music of ABBA: Free show with Fair admission. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dinner package available for evening performance.
July 3: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts with Musicpalooza winners: Free show with Fair admission.
July 4: Smokey Robinson: Free show with Fair admission. Dinner package available.
July 5: Kelly Clarkson: Paid show. Dinner package available.
Check the San Diego Fair Website for details on ticket and dinner package prices.
Other Concert Acts at the Fair:
Chevrolet Paddock Concert Series:
These concerts begin at 9:00PM on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage. They are free with Fair admission, and there is no reserved seating.
June 16: Eve 6
June 17: Foghat
June 18: Super Diamond
June 23: Original “P” Parliament Funkadelic
June 24: Patty Smyth and Scandal
June 25: Poco
June 30: Marshall Tucker Band
July 1: Iron Butterfly
July 2: Pure Prairie League
