Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation Selects 2023 Scholarship Recipient
The Heritage Animal will be auctioned by 2023 Scholarship Recipient Anahi Lopez to fund MCFEC grounds improvements and local youth initiatives. MONTEREY, CA. – June 15, 2023 – The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation (MCFHF) is pleased to announce Anahi Lopez as this year’s MCFHF Animal Exhibitor and recipient of a $2,500 Scholarship. A recent […]
The Monterey County Fair & Event Center Welcomes New Employee to the Team
MONTEREY, CA. – March 16, 2023 – The Monterey County Fair & Event Center (MCFEC) is pleased to announce that Skylar Stamey has joined the MCFEC team as the new Events Coordinator, bringing a seasoned background in communications and event management. Skylar graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a B.S. in Communications, and […]
Monterey County Fair & Event Center Announces New Public Relations Partnership with Current Wave Media
The new partnership aims to enhance MCFEC’s brand recognition and reach new audiences through innovative PR campaigns and strategies. MONTEREY, CA. – February 13, 2023 – Monterey County Fair & Event Center (MCFEC) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Current Wave Media, a regional public relations and advertising firm specializing in brand development, […]
Monterey County Fair Is Recognized With Five First Place Industry Awards
MONTEREY, CA. – February 21, 2023 – The Monterey County Fair is proud to announce that it has been recognized with several industry awards for its outstanding achievements in fair operations and visual communications. The Western Fairs Association Achievement Awards recognize excellence within the industry, as well as the importance of sharing new successful ideas […]
Monterey County Fair 2022 Coloring Contest Winners Announced
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 23, 2022) — Winners of the 2022 Monterey County Fair’s Coloring Contest for children in four age groups have been announced. The Fair received more than 200 entries in this year’s context. Winners in each category receive a $25 Fair Gift Card valid for fair admission tickets. Ten runner-up winners in each […]
2022 Monterey County Fair Introduces El Jefe Tequila Cantina Bar Tent Featuring Locally Owned, Award-Winning El Jefe Tequila Cocktails
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. xx, 2022) — The 2022 Monterey County Fair will introduce the El Jefe Tequila Cantina bar tent at this year’s Fair, set for Thursday through Monday, Sept. 1-5, 2022, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. El Jefe Tequila Cantina, which will be open every day during the Fair during regular […]
Monterey County Fair Announces Official Theme, Poster Artist for 2022 Fair
MONTEREY, CA. (February 2, 2022) — The Monterey County Fair has announced the theme for the 2022 Monterey County Fair: “Wool Meet Ewe at the Fair!” The 2022 edition of the fair will be held Sept. 1-5, 2022, with the Livestock Show scheduled for the previous weekend, Aug. 24-28, both at the Monterey County Fair […]
Monterey County Fair Announces Dates of 2022 Fair: Sept. 1-5
MONTEREY, CA. (Nov.24, 2021) — The Monterey County Fair has announced dates for the 2022 edition of the fair, Sept. 1-5, 2022, with the Livestock Show scheduled for the previous weekend, Aug. 24-28, both at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey, at 2004 Fairground Road. “We’re excited to announce the dates of […]
Monterey County Fair Accepting Food and Commercial Vendor Applications for 2022 Fair Set for Sept. 1-5, 2022
MONTEREY, CA. (Dec. 12, 2021) — The Monterey County Fair is now taking applications for food vendor and non-food commercial vendors for the 2022 fair, which will run from Thursday, Sept. 1 to Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Prior year exhibitors will be given first opportunity to participate in this year’s fair. Application are due by […]
MC Fair 2021 Heritage Hog Release #2
Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation Awards $2,500 Scholarship to 2021 Salinas High Graduate Karla Ahumada MONTEREY, CA. (Aug 23, 2021) — Salinas High School graduate Karla Ahumada has been named the winner of the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation’s $2,500 scholarship and exhibitor of the 2021 Heritage Hog, which will be auctioned off at the […]