Napa County Fair Announces Calistoga Cinco De Mayo Lineup

From Napa County Fairgrounds: Get ready for 3-days of boot stomping fun during FAIR & FIESTA @ The Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga, May 3-5. Enjoy unlimited carnival rides, headlining concerts, a sloth encounter, daily entertainment and more with online ticket prices starting at just $20 per person, kids ages 5 and under are free.

With a large array of rides, attractions, games and food concessions, Butler Amusements is sure to make this year’s fair one to remember. Whether you like to be twisted and turned or shaken and stirred, kids of all ages are invited to get their fill at the carnival. On the Butler midway join the fun with exciting games ranging from Water Races to Balloon Darts. There’s really something for everyone. Test your skill, grab a corndog and make a new memory.

This year’s music line-up is sure to rock as live bands take the stage every day of fair. Kicking off the party on Friday is Rick of Samvega with his psychedelic sound and electric guitar. Next up is guitarist Scott Forbes who is destined to light up the crowd with his upbeat jams. Touching on country, soul, & Americana, Sean Patrick Garvey’s Obsidian Son hits the stage followed by Jade Brodie and the Back-ups and Caitlin Jemma and the Goodness.

On Saturday, singer/songwriter Ryan Rushworth brings his acoustic guitar, dynamic vocals, and raw lyricism across multiple genres including indie, pop, folk, Americana and hip hop. Directly after are Chapeau Noir, ShOveELmAn, The Marshall House Project, and Down Dirty Shake with their soulful tunes and timeless sound.

New this year is Safari Encounters, an entertaining and educational adventure into the animal kingdom. Meet safari animals and learn interesting facts about their diets, enemies, and special adaptations that help them survive and thrive. Find Safari Encounters on FAIR & FIESTA’s second stage Friday, May 3 at 5 and 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 at 1 and 3 p.m.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday with the authentic sound of Mariachi Tecoman, the bright colors of Ballet Folklorico, and the excitement of the Jaripeo & Baile (Mexican bull-riding & dancing). An additional ticket for the Jaripeo is required and can be purchased in advance online, at local Mexican markets in Calistoga, and at the fairground entrance the day of.

After the Jaripeo on Sunday, there will be dancing to the lively beats Baile Grandes, MAR-K, Cuerda Elegante, and Banda Congora.

Join Calistoga for FAIR & FIESTA @ The Napa County Fairgrounds located at 1435 N Oak Street in Calistoga, May 3-5, 2019. Enjoy all the thrills of an exciting carnival, safari encounters, bull riding, live music, daily entertainment, delicious food and more. Visit CelebrateNapaValley.org/FairFiesta for all the details and tickets.