Who's the Priciest Musical Act at the Marin County Fair? The Answer May Surprise You

The Marin County Fair kicks off July 3. Tens of thousands are expected to turn out for an array of attractions, from rides and games to food, music and all sorts of exhibits, this year built around the "Schools Rule" theme and featuring a robotics competition, a spelling bee and a science fair.

But one of the fair's biggest draws each year is the live music, and this year's performances include some old favorites, some standout West Coast groups and even a teen pop singer and Disney Channel star.

So who commands the biggest pay day? With the Marin County Board of Supervisors approving contracts with each of the nine music acts, the artists' Marin County Fair earnings are public information. 

And the answer may surprise you. 

Tell us in the Comments below who you think deserves the biggest pay day and why, and we'll post the answer on Thursday morning.

Here's who performing this year (along with day/time of their set):

• Weird Al Yankovic – July 3, 7 p.m.
• The Kingston Trio – July 4, 3 p.m.
• Eddie Money – July 4, 7:30 p.m.
• Zendaya – July 5, 3 p.m.
• Ozomatli – July 5, 7:30 p.m.
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – July 6, 3 p.m.
• The Wailers – July 6, 7:30 p.m.
• Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Josè Hernandez – July 7, 3 p.m.
• Pointer Sisters – July 7, 7:30 p.m.

UPDATE: The Pointer Sisters command the biggest pay day among the 2013 Marin County Fair musical performers. Here's a breakdown of each artists' earnings:

• Weird Al Yankovic –  $35,000
• Eddie Money –  $26,000
• Zendaya –  $30,000
• Ozomatli –  $27,500
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band –  $30,000
• The Wailers –  $29,000
• Pointer Sisters –  $40,000