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UPDATE: Our final batch of winners: Andy (Family Stone), Sandy (Roshon Fegan), Jadeline24 (Uncle Kracker), Abel (Godsmack) and Pakou (Sick Puppies).

Thanks to everyone who participated. Have fun at the fair! The contest is now closed.

ORIGINAL POST: Can you believe it? It’s already October and it’s already time for The Big Fresno Fair. The fair opens its gates on Wednesday, so it’s probably time we start giving away some concert tickets, don’tcha think?

Here’s how this is going to work: We have a pair of tickets to every concert this year and some of them could be yours. To enter, just comment below and tell us the three shows you’d like to see (in order). If you don’t include a wish list, your entry won’t be valid. We’ll pick four random winners each day, starting today at 3:30 p.m., until all the tickets are gone. So get in quick for the most chances.

The first winners will have first choice of tickets. If you win and the tickets you want are already gone, I’ll e-mail you and see what’s next on your want list. So be sure to include a valid e-mail address. All the official rules are on the jump, as is the list of concerts. Good luck!

If you need some fair reading, check out this preview story from Sunday’s Bee, which also lists the five hottest concert tickets.

2011 BIG FRESNO FAIR CONCERT TICKETS

• Oct. 5: ZZ Top ($35-$40)
• Oct. 6: Merle Haggard ($20-$25)
• Oct. 7: Sick Puppies ($10-$15)
• Oct. 8: Big Time Rush, 1 p.m. show ($20-$25)
• Oct. 8: Miguel, 7 p.m. show ($12-$17)
• Oct. 10: The Family Stone ($10-$15)
• Oct. 11: Little Anthony & The Imperials ($10-$15)
• Oct. 12: Third Day ($15-$22)
• Oct. 13: Billy Idol ($40-$45)
• Oct. 14: Uncle Kracker ($10-$15)
• Oct. 15: Roshon Fegan aka Yo Boy Ro, 1 p.m. show ($30-$36)
• Oct. 15: Godsmack, 7 p.m. show ($20-$25)

One note:

All winners also get a pair of fair tickets.

MONDAY WINNERS: Lorena (Third Day), Beckie (Billy Idol), Kendra (ZZ Top) and Ms. Joey (Merle Haggard).

TUESDAY WINNERS: Sandra Marlow (Little Anthony), Jonell (Big Time Rush), Maricela Puente (Uncle Kracker) and Sylvia (Miguel).

GIVEAWAY RULES
Only readers who submit a comment on this post are eligible. Winners will be picked at random. Recipients will be notified by e-mail at the end of each giveaway period. No substitutions or transfer of winners/prizes. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Some prizes may have due dates for redemption/use. Employees and immediate family of The Fresno Bee, fresnobee.com and any/all of the participating giveaway sponsors, are not eligible to win. By accepting a giveaway, recipient consents to allow the use of his/her name and/or photograph for advertising or similar promotions without further compensation. Winner releases all sponsors of liability regarding use and enjoyment of the prizes. Tax liabilities and insurance, if any, are sole responsibility of the winner. No purchase necessary to win.