Concerts & Entertainment

Payton Stage Concerts

Uncle Kracker

Uncle Kracker

Thursday, 7 PM 

Abba Fab

A Tribute To ABBA

Friday, 7:30 PM 

Ridin’ The Storm Out

A Tribute To REO Speedwagon

Saturday, 7:30 PM

Chicano All Star Band

Chicano All Star Band

Sunday, 7:30 PM

SAM'Z School of Rock

SAM’Z School of Rock

Monday, 2:00 PM

Nzuri Soul Band

Nzuri Soul Band

Monday, 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM 

Community Acts on Payton Stage

Performance times vary.

CJ Storm

CJ Storm

Controlled Chaos

Controlled Chaos

Cypressaires​

Cypressaires

Definitely Dead

Definitely Dead

Deja Vu

Déjà Vu

Dub/Rae

Dub/Rae

Jay Keyrose

Jay Keyrose

Jim Flowers

Jim Flowers

NCA Dance Studio

NCA Dance Studio

O & K

O & K

Pyrograph

Pryograph

Stellar Music Theater

Stellar Musical Theater

Tap Bananas

Tap Bananas

Bible Remnant Band

The Bible Remnant Band

The Harper Canyon Band

The Harper Canyon Band

The Wednesday Night Band

The Wednesday Night Band

Under The Canopy

Under The Canopy

Daily Entertainment

Performance times and locations vary.

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Tina Marie Hypnotist

Tina Marie is regarded as one of America’s favorite Master Hypnotists. Her dynamic personality, confidence, and charisma captivates audiences of all ages. Having performed thousands of shows as a headline performer since 2001 she has shared stages with some of the top names in music and comedy.

Fables of the West

Fables of The West

Get ready to meet the wildest, funniest, most mixed up outlaws on ‘horseback’ in the Old West. Get ready to ride with Slim & Curly, the biggest little cowboys on the Old West trail. If you’re coming to the fair in 2023, you’re sure to get a ‘kick’ from the Fables Of The West gang and their trusty steeds, as they head out on the trail.

The Wilder Show

The Wilder Show is a high-energy, family-friendly circus comedy show. Mark Wilder will wow audiences with jaw-dropping stunts and leave them laughing out loud – all to a classic 80s soundtrack. As seen on The Ellen Show, The Gong Show, ESPN SportsCenter, on NBA courts and nationwide commercials – don’t miss this mullet in action!

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All Alaskan Racing Pigs

Pork-belly laughs are a certain result when the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs pay a visit. You may not think of little porkers when sports is the conversation, but these fuzzy little racers will make you reconsider the meaning of “professional athlete.” And “fast food.”

Chef Ray - Produce Carver

World-renowned culinary artist, Chef Ray Duey is nothing short of amazing when it comes to food sculpting. Working his magic on fruits and vegetables, he travels around the country, teaching the culinary art of fruit and vegetable carvings and leaving spectators and culinary professionals spellbound.  His ability for putting the wow factor in food, has earned him outstanding reviews, pleasing audiences far and wide.  
To call him an artist is an understatement at best, for Chef Ray does things to food that is unsurpassed in beauty, skill and finesse.  In fact, Chef Ray is known for taking any fruit or vegetable and turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.

Frank Thurston

The Magic of Frank Thurston

Magician Frank Thurston presents Interactive, Fun-Filled, Laughter-Packed FAMILY COMEDY MAGIC Shows for ALL AGES to enjoy! Known as the Magician of “Family Fun”, Frank Entertains as well as Mystifies!

K9 Kings

Frisbee Dog Show with the world’s LARGEST meet greet & pet area, the ONLY Superrrman & Superrrdog, the FIRST ever daredevil dog agility, the FASTEST frisbee dog in the world and MULTIPLE trainers. Featuring THIRTEEN variety of breeds including one of the RAREST in the world. Self-contained, crowd participation and fun for ALL ages. As seen on Animal Planet, NBC Sports and the first ever dog reality show on CBS called Greatest American Dog.

Flying U

The Flying U Rodeo company is a family operated business that has been the heart and soul of Cotton Rosser and his family for over 60 years. Cotton has mastered the art of putting on a successful show and has created generations of rodeo fans that continue coming back for more. A Flying U Rodeo is more than just timed events or roughstock events, it is entertainment at its best. Cotton has made it his legacy to bring top-notch entertainers and specialty acts to his shows.

Rodeo Tickets:

Pre-Sale Pricing Through August 28th

Pre-Sale Rodeo Box Seat Admission:

Pre-Sale Rodeo General Admission

After August 28th:

Rodeo Box Seat Admission:
All Tickets $15

Rodeo General Admission:
Adults $12
Children $5

Special Acts

MAnu

Manu Lataste

Rodeo Clown

Matt Merritt, Rodeo Clown

Spencer Rose

Spenser Rose

Tomas Garcilazo

Mutton Bustin

Mutton Bustin

This event will be held during the MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR on:
Friday, September 2 at
6:00 PM, Saturday
September 3 at 6:00 PM
Sunday September 4
th at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM

It is open to any child in Monterey and surrounding counties between the ages of 4 & 7 and weighs 60 pounds or less. The entry fee is $10.00 per child. Must show proof of health insurance and a birth certificate to enter

Turf Stage Acts

(Buckaroos and Brews Saloon)

*All shows except Sunday are twice, once at 6 P.M. and 9:30 P.M.

Left of Centre

Left of Centre is Reno’s premier Country/Rock band. Left of Centre is based in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada. They were the official house band at Toby Keith’s (I Love This Bar and Grill in Las Vegas, NV) for 12 years until it closed. LOC plays everything from Waylon to Whitesnake with true conviction. They believe there are only two types of music, GOOD and BAD. They have been voted Entertainer of the year, Musicians of the year, Best Album and Best Band in multiple states and have shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Sammy Hagar, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toby Keith, Heart, Clay Walker, Lee Ann Rimes, Maroon 5, Joan Jett, Easton Corbin, Joe Nichols, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Cinderella, Jarrod Nienamm, Lee Brice, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Jake Owen, and the list goes on and on. The guys come from all over the country. Between the four of them there isn’t a state that they haven’t played. LOC is influenced by a wide variety of music! From the Beatles, Rush, and Joe Satriani to Bob Marley, Merle Haggard, and George Strait….

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Journey Revisited

Journey Revisited is a professional music group that accurately tributes the “Perry & Rolie” Journey era. They don’t play rare B-sides or fillers, providing an authentic live sound of Journey without tracks.

Chicano All Star Band

Chicano All Star Band

Out of Monterey County comes the Legendary Chicano All Stars Band. Well
known as an extremely talented, dynamic and energetic all pro-musician band. Awarded as Monterey Herald’s Readers’ Choice winner for Best Local
Band for 2019.

The Chicano All Stars Band boasts professional musicianship and stage presence which appeals to a wide variety of audiences and guarantees to keep you on the dance floor! Band founder, Sam Martinez, is a seasoned
performer well-known as a solid and highly polished vocalist, songwriter, as well as an experienced drummer and guitarist. This year the band is celebrating their 25th year since its inception. Chicano All Stars band has built a solid reputation as one of Monterey’s local legends, a favorite dance band and recognized as the top Latin Rock band in this area for their energized Latin Rock sound, Cumbias, Rhythm & Blues, Old School and danceable Reggae.

The band performs regularly at the most upscale local clubs including Sly McFly’s on Cannery Row in Monterey, The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, The District Theatre and The Granada Theatre in Gilroy, headlined First Night Monterey as well as many local Food & Wine Festivals, Monterey County Fair, San Benito County Fair. The band also performs for many corporate and private events as well.

Chicano All Stars has had the pleasure of performing and sharing the stage with such names as Los Lobos, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Eddie Money, Brenton Wood, Ron Ellison, Sista Monica, Ramon Ayala, Sonora Dynamita, Los Tucanes, and Tigeres Del Norte, Tierra, Malo, El Chicano, Tower of Power, WAR, Richard Bean & SAPO, The Delfonics, The Intruders, The Turtles, Jay & The Americans with Denny
Lane, as well as Jorge Santana.

Island Stage Acts

Kevin K

Kevin Smith

Kevin is a local Monterey musician performing Smooth Jazz on his keyboard.

Kevin plays instrumental music by Brian Culbertson, Peter White, Boney James and the like.

Come grab some refreshment at the Food Court while you relax to Kevin K’s Smooth Jazz grooves, 5-8pm at the Island Stage.