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Buckaroos and Howdy Do's Monterey County Fair August 31 - September 4, 2023 With a horse and rabbit in chaps and overalls, the horse is wearing a cowboy hat standing on 2 legs they are both whipping a lasso

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2023 Special Contests

Mutton Bustin'

This event will be held during the MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR on:

  • Friday, September 1st at 6:30 PM
  • Saturday September 2nd at 6:00 PM
  • Sunday September 3rd at 3:00 PM and 6:30 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

Mutton Bustin Sign-Up Form

Coloring Contest

Contest entry form details and coloring pages included in the download below.

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Read & Win

ATTENTION Monterey County Kids Grades 1 to 6!

The Monterey County Fair is offering a special reward to Monterey County kids who read books from now until July 14th! This is a great opportunity to get that required summer reading done and earn a reward at the same time

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Monterey County Fair & Event Center
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940

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