{"id":2336875,"date":"2026-03-19T14:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2336875"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:03:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:03:33","slug":"merced-county-spring-fair-other-fun-events-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/merced-county-spring-fair-other-fun-events-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Merced County Spring Fair, other fun events in April"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Now that spring has arrived, there are plenty of options to get outside before it gets too hot. But there also some fun events at indoor local venues.<\/p>\n

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Below are some of the noteworthy concerts and acts coming to Merced County in April.<\/p>\n

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You can see more events or add one you\u2019d like to promote on the Sun-Star\u2019s events calendar at mercedsunstar.com\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ride Captain Ride: A Live Tribute to Yacht Rock\u2019s Greatest Hits<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> Ride Captain Ride<\/a> is a Northern California-based yacht rock tribute band. It plays smooth, soft rock hits of the 1970s and 1980s.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 3, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Legend Zeppelin: A Tribute to the Legendary Led Zeppelin<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> Legend Zeppelin<\/a> is a Visalia-based tribute band that plays music from the catalog of legendary English rockers Led Zeppelin.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 10, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Mainzer Theater, 655 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> themainzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bhangra in the Pind<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> A high-energy celebration of traditional Punjabi music and dance, featuring lively bhangra performances with dhol drum rhythms.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 11, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> www.blakerbrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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ABRA Cadabra: ABBA tribute band<\/h2>\n

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WHAT:<\/b> ABRA Cadabra<\/a>, Vancouver\u2019s renowned ABBA tribute band, will be playing in Merced for the first time. Hear the magic of ABBA\u2019s greatest hits, including \u201cMamma Mia,\u201d \u201cDancing Queen,\u201d \u201cTake A Chance,\u201d \u201cSOS,\u201d \u201cWaterloo,\u201d \u201cFernando\u201d and more.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 15, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> www.mercedtheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Global Arts in Concert, presented by UC Merced<\/h2>\n

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WHAT<\/b>: The concert will feature performances by university faculty and guest artists.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 17, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> The Merced Theater, 301 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> www.mercedtheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Merced County Spring Fair<\/h2>\n

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WHAT<\/b>: There will be fair food, livestock exhibits, entertainment and more as the Merced County Spring Fair<\/a> kicks off in Los Banos.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 29 to May 3<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Los Banos Fairgrounds, 403 F St., Los Banos<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> www.countyofmerced.com\/3880\/Spring-Fair<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aggie Fest: Suds & Sausage Sampler<\/h2>\n

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WHAT<\/b>: The event features a variety of beers, cheeses, sausages, live music and a silent auction. It\u2019s an opportunity to connect with the community while supporting Merced College agriculture.<\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 17<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> Merced College AGIT Building, 3600 M St., Merced<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> shorturl.at\/aihz1<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jacked Up Country Music Festival<\/h2>\n

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WHAT<\/b>: The country music festival is an all-day-and-night music event with multiple solo artists and bands, including the popular Central Valley group Blue Line.<\/a><\/p>\n

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WHEN:<\/b> April 25<\/p>\n

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WHERE:<\/b> The Tarmac, 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater<\/p>\n

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ONLINE:<\/b> shorturl.at\/IA1OR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jim Silva<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Modesto Bee<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.mercedsunstar.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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