Monterey County Fairgrounds Launches Capital Campaign
For decades our beloved Fairgrounds has been the heartbeat of our community — hosting everything from major music festivals to intimate family gatherings. We’ve also served as an emergency center and staging area for first responders and a comfort and aid station for natural disaster victims. Today it is clear that we need to re-imagine […]
Employment Opportunities at Fair Exhibits Offered for 2023 Monterey County Fair
MONTEREY, CA. (Dec 17, 2022) — The Monterey County Fair is seeking applicants for positions at its exhibits for the Fair. Positions available include: Home Arts Superintendent — works on setting up the building, receiving and entry pick-up Fair time entries, sitting in the building during the Fair and answering questions, as well as […]
Monterey County Fair Unveils Dates and Theme of 2023 Fair
MONTEREY, CA. (November 28th, 2022) — After a highly successful 2022 event, The Monterey County Fair has announced the dates and theme for the 2023 edition: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2023, with the theme, “Buckaroos and Howdy Do’s!” In addition, the Livestock Show will be held Aug. 23-27, 2023, with the Junior Livestock Auction being […]
Anne’s Web Wool Spinning Group Selected by Monterey County Fair for Blue Ribbon Award from Western Fairs Association for Work on Fair’s Wool Auction
MONTEREY, CA. (July 25, 2022) — The Monterey County Fair Board of Directors has chosen the Central Coast wool spinning group Anne’s Web to receive the 2022 Blue Ribbon Award from the Western Fairs Association for its work on the Fair’s annual Wool Show and Auction. The award will be presented at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. […]
Monterey County Fair Seeking Volunteers for 2022 Fair on Sept. 1-5
MONTEREY, CA. (June 1, 2022) — The Monterey County Fair is looking for volunteers for its 2022 Fair, set for Thursday through Monday, Sept. 1-5, 2022, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Volunteer shifts are four hours and you can choose your areas of interest taken from the Volunteer Job Description List (if […]
MCFHF Board added a new director to its board – Andrew J. Williams from Salinas
At its March 16, 2022 Meeting, the MCFHF Board added a new director to its board – Andrew J. Williams from Salinas. Andrew has served on several non-profit boards in the area and is an active 4-H parent to three children who participate in the Salinas Valley, Monterey County, and San Benito County fairs. He […]
2022 Monterey County Fair Coloring Contest Now Open to Monterey County Kids Grades 1 – 6 AND Calling All Young Readers!
MONTEREY, CA. (March 4, 2022) — The Monterey County Fair Announces its Coloring Contest and a call for young readers. Entry forms for both contests can be found here Coloring Contest: The 2022 Monterey County Fair’s Coloring Contest is now open and the winner will receive a Family Fun Pack of 4 tickets for fair […]
MCFHF Board Names Corie Hill To The Board
At its September 29th meeting, the MCFHF Board added a new director to its board – Corie Hill from Salinas. Corie brings a wealth of community involvement and experience to our Board. She’s a proud mother of children who were exhibitors at the Monterey County Fair over the years and “would like to continue that […]
2021 Monterey County Fair Coloring Contest Now Open; Prizes Include 4 Tickets to Fair
MONTEREY, CA. (July 25, 2021) — The 2021 Monterey County Fair’s Coloring Contest for children in four age groups is now open, with winners in each age group able to win a Family Fun Pack of four tickets to the fair. In addition to the prizes, contest entries will be displayed in the Home Arts […]
Young Readers From First to Sixth Grades Can Win Tickets to the 2021 Monterey County Fair Just By Reading!
MONTEREY, CA. (July 26, 2021) — If your child likes to read, the 2021 Monterey County Fair is offering a special reward to Monterey County kids who read extra books during the months of July and August. The fair’s “Reading & Riding” program is a great opportunity to get that required summer reading done and […]