Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Friday, July 25
Don “Fingers” Felder, best known for his 27-year tenure with the Eagles and his role in crafting iconic tracks like “Hotel California” and “Victim of Love,” continues to build on his impressive legacy. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Felder has also forged a successful solo career with multiple albums and contributions to film scores, along with best-selling author status for his 2008 memoir Heaven and Hell. His highly anticipated new studio album, The Vault – Fifty Years of Music, arriving May 23, 2025, is a career-spanning collection featuring re-recorded demos and unreleased gems from his extensive musical journey, including tracks originally submitted for Eagles albums. Having taught Tom Petty guitar and learning slide guitar from Duane Allman, Felder’s rich musical history continues to shine as he hones his voice and leads his own band on tour.
An Evening of Music & Wine is sponsored by Pacific Premier Bank.
Mid-State Fair daily schedule
8 a.m.
- Beef Showmanship (4-H followed by FFA) @ Paso Robles Pavilion
- Country Rodeo Qualifiers – Team Roping @ Hearst Equestrian Center
Noon
- Fair Opens. Carnival, exhibits, food, drinks, and shopping open everywhere on the fairgrounds.
- Kids Day Non-Profit Expo @ Mulbeary Park
- Mosaic Art Craft for Kids @ Farm Alley
- Free Train Rides – Stops at Fire Safe House and near the CHP booth near Mulbeary Park
- The Wilder Show @ Fairgrounds
- Kid’s Day on the Farm Exhibit, sponsored by Rosemary Farm @ The Barn
- Central Coast Weavers Guild Demonstration @ Ponderosa Pavilion
- Pacific Animal Productions Exhibit @
- Fire Safe Education Corner @ Fire Safe House
12:30 p.m.
- Barnyard Racers @ South Gate
1 p.m.
- Pacific Animal Productions Show @ Headliner Stage
2 p.m.
- Barnyard Racers @ South Gate
- A Glimpse Into the Past with the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum @ Flower Building
2:30 p.m.
- Pedal Tractor Race @ Main Quad
3 p.m.
- Pacific Animal Productions Show @ Headliner Stage
3:30 p.m.
- Barnyard Racers @ South Gate
- Ras Danny & The Reggae All Stars @ Island Bar Stage
5 p.m.
- Pacific Animal Productions Show @ Headliner Stage
- Replacement Heifer Sale @ Paso Robles Pavilion
5:45 p.m.
- Watermelon Eating Contests @ Headliner Stage
6 p.m.
- Draft Horse Demo w/ Harris Stage Lines @ Equestrian Lane
- Joel y Su Halcon Dorado @ La Cantina
7 p.m.
- DNA @ Mission Square Stage
- Karaoke presented by Liquid Trends @ The Silo
- So You Want to Be a Beekeeper? @ Farm Alley
7:30 p.m.
- An Evening of Music & Wine with Don Felder, presented by Pacific Premier Bank @ Chumash Grandstand Arena
8 p.m.
- Taylor Shines Laser Spectacular @ 805 Beer Frontier Stage
8:30 p.m.
- Fiesta de Baile @ La Cantina
9 p.m.
- KJUG Barn Dance @ Jimmy’s Watering Hole
9:30 p.m.
- Groovin’ in Boots presented by Liquid Trends and DJ Glen Coco @ The Silo
