2026 Ticket Information!

Parking

Park at the Monterey Pines Golf Course behind the Fairgrounds – $25.00 per car

Fair Advanced Admission Tickets

All pricing includes fees.

  • Adults $16.95

    (Ages 13-61)

  • Seniors $9.04

    (Ages 62+)

  • Children $13.56

    (Ages 6-12)

  • Children FREE

    (Ages 5 & Under)

Military with valid ID receive pre-sale pricing all week.

  • Adults $12

    (Ages 13-61)

  • Children $6

    (Ages 6-12)

Pre-Sale Pricing Through August 28th

Special Fair Days

Children 5 and under are admitted free every day.

Thursday, September 3 is Seniors Day – Seniors 62 or better are admitted free all day.

Friday, September 4 is Military and Veterans Day – All Military, Veterans and their dependents are admitted free all day.

Monday, September 7th is Kids Day –  Kids 12 and under admitted free all day.

Helm and Sons

Carnival Ride Wristbands & More!

  • Pre-Sale Single Day Unlimited Ride Wristband $35

    Unlimited rides, for one person, on the day redeemed. Must be worn.

  • Pre-Sale Monterey County Fair Unlimited Ride Wristband with Front of the Line Access $55

    Unlimited rides with front of the line access, for one person, on the day redeemed. Must be worn.

  • Family Meal Deal Monterey County Fair Pre-Sale $55

    This meal deal includes 4 corn dogs, 4 fountain drinks, 1 cotton candy bucket and 1 large shareable popcorn. This fabulous deal is valued at $111. Bring your ticket to customer service to redeem.

  • GAME PASS Monterey County Fair Pre-Sale $55

    $100 worth of game credits for $50. Bring your ticket to customer service to redeem.

Arena Entertainment

Arena entertainment tickets do not include fair admission. You must purchase an admission ticket in addition to the arena event.

Child ticket is for children 12 and under.

All pricing includes fees.

Short Track Motorcycle Race

September 4 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Flying U Rodeo Saturday

Sept 05, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Fiesta del Charro

Sept 06, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Fiesta del Charro

Sept 06, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM