The Valley Fair is offering free admission to youth organizations from Los Angeles and Ventura counties on opening day, Thursday, June 26. The fair is at the Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon, Santa Clarita.

Fair hours are 4 to 10 p.m. June 26; 1 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 27; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 28 and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 29.

The fair's Family Fun Zone includes an exotic animal exhibit, Bengal tiger show, Wild About Monkeys and MTV "Pimp My Ride" cars. Other activities are kids go-kart races and home, arts and livestock exhibits. Entertainers will include Ambrosia and Juice Newton.

Youth groups wishing to attend may call the fair office at (818) 557-1600. For more information about the fair or concert schedule, visit www.thevalleyfair.org.