Theme of 2019 Monterey County Fair, ‘High Tides and Carnival Rides,’ and official poster unveiled
MONTEREY, CA. (Nov. 14 , 2018) — The Monterey County Fair announced that the theme for the Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2019, fair will be “High Tides and Carnival Rides.” The fair also unveiled its official poster for this year’s event, featuring critters from the fair’s popular livestock displays and auctions, including a cow, horse, goat, […]
Winners of 2018 Monterey County Fair Coloring Contest Announced – Three Grand-Prize Winners Receive a Family Fun Pack For Four
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. xx, 2018) — Three Grand Prize winners and 12 runners-up of the 2018 Monterey County Fair’s Coloring Contest have been announced. Grand Prize winners receive a Family Fun Pack for four to the Fair, which includes 2 adult tickets, 2 youth tickets and 36 ride coupons along with a complimentary parking pass. […]
Hop on Down to the 2018 Monterey County Fair for the Junior Rabbit Show 450 Rabbits from More than 60 Exhibitors
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 21, 2018) — Things will literally be hopping Saturday morning, Aug. 25th, at the 2018 Monterey County Fair when 450 rabbits will be on exhibit for the Junior Rabbit Show. More than 60 exhibitors from across the state of California will show off their prize rabbits at the show, which starts at 9 […]
Rodeo Action Heats Up Aug. 31-Sept. 2, at 2018 Monterey County Fair, Award-Winning Bobby Kerr Mustang Act Added to Lineup
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 14, 2018) — The Pattee Arena at the 2018 Monterey County Fair will go wild when the Flying U Rodeo & the Flying Cowboyz return for four shows August 31-September 2, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. And just added to the already-exciting lineup is Bobby Kerr Mustang Act, winners […]
Deadline Fast Approaching for 2018 Monterey County Fair Coloring Contest
Three Grand-Prize Winners Will Receive a Family Fun Pack For Four! MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 13, 2018) — Win a Family Fun Pack for four or two tickets to the 2018 Monterey County Fair by entering the Fair’s Coloring Contest. But don’t wait too long, the deadline for entry is Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. Winners in […]
2018 Monterey County Fair Taking All Safety Precautions to Prevent Cases of ‘Swine Flu’ at This Year’s Fair
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug.10, 2018) — The Monterey County Fair is making sure it’s hog heaven for animal lovers by taking all precautions against the so-called “swine flu” at this year’s fair, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Although swine influenza is rare in humans, infections may occur, so […]
Join us this Saturday, Aug. 11th and Sunday, Aug. 12th at 9 a.m. in the Wool Building at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center for Fleece Judging.
Join us this Saturday, Aug. 11th and Sunday, Aug. 12th at 9 a.m. in the Wool Building at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center for Fleece Judging. Fleeces will be judged on a variety of factors in preparation for an auction of hand-spinning quality fleeces, set for 11:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3rd in the Livestock Event Center as part […]
Monterey County Fair Is Seeking Volunteers From The Community
MONTEREY, CA. (August 1st, 2018) — The 82nd annual Monterey County Fair is coming up soon and needs your help! More than 200 local volunteers are needed for the 2018 Fair, set for August 30-September 3, 2018. Volunteers will receive free fair passes for donating their time and it is guaranteed to be lots of fair-filled […]
Livestock Barns Will Be Buzzing With Activity at 2018 Monterey County Fair, Coming Aug. 30-Sept. 3, in Monterey
MONTEREY, CA. (August 1st, 2018) — County fairs aren’t only about cotton candy and corn dogs, music and carnival games and thrilling rides, they’re also about the original reason county fairs got started in the first place — the animals raised by youths in 4H, FFA and Grange. And the 2018 Monterey County Fair, set […]
Local Children Able to Participate in Educational Activities at the 2018 Monterey County Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 1
MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 1, 2018) — Children can shake their tail feathers as well as participate in educational activities at the 2018 Monterey County Fair, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Children will be able to participate in many STEM-based activities, such as the Down on the Farm Exhibit, where […]