MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 23, 2022) — Winners of the 2022 Monterey County Fair’s Coloring Contest for children in four age groups have been announced. The Fair received more than 200 entries in this year’s context. Winners in each category receive a $25 Fair Gift Card valid for fair admission tickets.

MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. xx, 2022) — The 2022 Monterey County Fair will introduce the El Jefe Tequila Cantina bar tent at this year’s Fair, set for Thursday through Monday, Sept. 1-5, 2022, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. El Jefe Tequila Cantina, which will be open every day

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

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

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

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

MONTEREY, CA. (February 2, 2022) — The Monterey County Fair has announced the theme for the 2022 Monterey County Fair: “Wool Meet Ewe at the Fair!” The 2022 edition of the fair will be held Sept. 1-5, 2022, with the Livestock Show scheduled for the previous weekend, Aug. 24-28, both

MONTEREY, CA. (Nov.24, 2021) — The Monterey County Fair has announced dates for the 2022 edition of the fair, Sept. 1-5, 2022, with the Livestock Show scheduled for the previous weekend, Aug. 24-28, both at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey, at 2004 Fairground Road. “We’re excited

MONTEREY, CA. (Dec. 12, 2021) — The Monterey County Fair is now taking applications for food vendor and non-food commercial vendors for the 2022 fair, which will run from Thursday, Sept. 1 to Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Prior year exhibitors will be given first opportunity to participate in this year’s

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

Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation Awards $2,500 Scholarship to 2021 Salinas High Graduate Karla Ahumada MONTEREY, CA. (Aug 23, 2021) — Salinas High School graduate Karla Ahumada has been named the winner of the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation’s $2,500 scholarship and exhibitor of the 2021 Heritage Hog, which will

Admission & Parking Tickets, Carnival Wristbands on Sale Now on Fair Website An exciting entertainment lineup of community acts has been announced for each day of the 2021 Monterey County Fair on Sept. 2-6. Here’s the day-by-day lineup of community acts performing at the Monterey County Fair. THURSDAY,

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

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

MONTEREY, CA. (July25, 2021) — The 85th annual Monterey County Fair, set for Sept. 3-6, 2021, is seeking volunteers to help with the fair. Volunteers can download a volunteer registration form at montereycountyfair.com, fill it out and return it to entry@montereycountyfair.com. Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18

Fair on Sept. 3-6 is taking shape and tickets for admission, parking and carnival wristbands are now on sale for the 85th annual event. The live music concert lineup has been finalized: Left of Center — 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 3, at the Payton Stage Journey Revisited — 7:30

MONTEREY, CA. (July 8, 2021) — Monterey County Fair is back for 2021 with the theme, “Fair Fun in 2021!” on Sept. 3-6, after cancelling the 2020 event because of the pandemic. The 85th annual Fair will be held at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, but

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Scholarship recipient of $2,500 and exhibitor of the 2021 Heritage Hog, Karla Ahumada from Salinas High School FFA. Karla has always had a passion for agriculture, especially horses and decided to join 4-H several years ago, then transitioned

MONTEREY, CA (May 16, 2021) — Annual memberships are now available to the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation, which offers passes to the 2021 Monterey County Fair, 2021 Livestock Show, parking passes, discounts and other benefits. Annual membership packages now available include: Annual Family Membership $350 (2 adults and 2

MONTEREY, CA. (June 29, 2020) — The 2020 Monterey County Fair set for Sept. 3-7, has been cancelled and rescheduled for 2021. “This is sad and disappointing, but absolutely necessary, given the emergency circumstances we are facing in our state now,” said Fair CEO Kelly Violini. “But we are looking

MONTEREY, CA. (June 26, 2020) — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center will host a Fair Food Drive-Thru on weekends so you can pick up and enjoy some of your favorite Monterey County Fair goodies without ever leaving your car! The Fair Food Drive Thru will be held from

A Special Thank You to 4th of July Weekend Sponsor  Premier Hyundai and Premier Chevrolet of Seaside MONTEREY, CA. (June 26, 2020) — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center will be hosting a Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Night every Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening from June 26 through Aug.

MONTEREY, CA. (June 22, 2020) — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center will be hosting a Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Night every Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening from June 26 through Aug. 29, complete with drive-through classic county fair grub.   Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 23, at

MONTEREY, CA. (June 19, 2020) — If you’re an artist, a photographer, love to bake or preserve food, make your own wine or beer, sew your own clothes, enjoy woodworking or raise livestock and always wanted to be part of a county fair, then the Monterey County Fair is inviting

MONTEREY, CA (April 21, 2020) — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center has announced the postponement or cancellation of events scheduled to occur at the center in the next few months due to the COVID-19 health emergency and the statewide Shelter-in-Place order.   The Home and Garden Expo of

MONTEREY, CA (April 6, 2020) — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center has announced the postponement or cancellation of events scheduled to occur at the center in the next few months due to the COVID-19 health emergency and the statewide Shelter-in-Place order. The Home and Garden Expo of Monterey,

MONTEREY, CA. (April 2, 2020) — Journey Revisited, a band celebrating the music of San Francisco’s iconic Journey, will be one of the headliners at the 84thannual Monterey County Fair, which will be held Sept. 3-7, 2020, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Journey Revisited will 7:30 p.m.

MONTEREY, CA. (March 23, 2020) — Chart-topping percussionist Sheila E, best known for playing with Prince and the hit single “The Glamorous Life,” will be one of the headliners at the 84th annual Monterey County Fair, which will be held Sept. 3-7, 2020, at the Monterey County Fair & Event

MONTEREY, CA (March 9, 2020) — Attention Monterey County! Show off your talents! Local performers and those who wish to showcase their talents for free are being sought to appear on the Community Stage at the 84th Annual Monterey County Fair, which will be held Sept. 3-7, 2020.   Are

MONTEREY, CA. (August 2019) — Rip snorting fighting bulls get to level the playing field when they go head to head with professional bullfighters at the Monterey Freestyle competition sanctioned by United States Bull Fighting (USBF) organization Aug. 30, at the 2019 Monterey County Fair. The event takes place at

MONTEREY, CA. (Aug. 2019) — Things will literally be hopping Saturday morning, Aug. 24th, at the 2019 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

MONTEREY, CA. (August 2019) — The 83rd annual Monterey County Fair is coming up soon and needs your help! More than 200 local volunteers are needed for the 2019 Fair, set for August 29-September 2, 2019. Volunteers will receive free fair passes for donating their time and it is guaranteed

MONTEREY, CA. (July 29, 2019) — The Monterey County Fair’s popular Carnival returns this year with 30 rides for the 83rd Annual Fair, set for Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2019. Come ride on the safe and exciting rides from Helm and Sons Amusements. There is a stellar line-up of action-packed rides

MONTEREY, CA. (June 28, 2019) — Advance Ticket Packages for two to the 2019 Monterey County Fair are now available online at Costco.com. The General Admission Package eVoucher is $49.99, features two adult admissions and two Carnival wristbands, is delivered by email and is valid during the run of the

MONTEREY, CA. (June 13, 2019) — Rising country music star Mitchell Tenpenny tops the entertainment lineup at the 2019 Monterey County Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2019, with advance tickets on sale online now. Country star Tenpenny, whose 2018 hit “Drunk Me” hit #2 on the U.S. country charts, will perform

Don’t Forget to Refer a Friend to for an Event Rental and Receive a $50 Visa Gift Card and 10% Off Your Referral! Finding and booking a venue for a Quinceañera, the celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday, has never been easier thanks to the Monterey County Fair & Event

MONTEREY, CA. (June 5, 2019) — The world’s foremost sand-sculpting company, Sandscapes, will create a giant sand sculpture reflecting the theme of this year’s Monterey County Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2019. The sand sculpture will feature sea otters on a roller coaster, reflecting the fair’s theme, “High Tides and Carnival

MONTEREY, CA. (June, 2019) — Patrons of the 2019 The Monterey County Fair can get free bus rides on Monterey Salinas Transit from anywhere in Monterey County during the run of the fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2019, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Patrons need only show a

MONTEREY, CA. (May 10, 2019) — Are you a creative amateur photographer, love to bake, are an accomplished gardener, make your own wine or beer, sew your own clothes, adept at arts and crafts or raise livestock? Then the Monterey County Fair is inviting you to enter your products or

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,

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

MONTEREY, CA (Nov. 27, 2017) — Tuesdays get even brighter at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center when event site rentals are all 10% off through Dec. 31, 2018. Book any site at the fairgrounds, including the Payton Garden Stage and four meeting rooms — Monterey, Salinas, King City

Monterey, CA. — Attention Monterey County! Show off your talents! Local performers and those who wish to showcase their talents for free are being sought to appear on the Community Stage at the 81st Annual Monterey County Fair, which will be held Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2017. Are you a dancer,

Monterey, CA  — The Monterey County Fair, celebrating its 81st year this year, is seeking sponsors for the fair, set for Aug. 31 through Sept. 4 at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. This year the fair will be paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the 1967’s “Summer

MONTEREY, CA (March 7, 2017) — The Monterey County Fair & Event Center RV Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with special promotions from April through June as well as a promotional code that will save participants $4 off their nightly rate. The RV Park, located at the north

Celebrated Carmel Artist Jo Mora’s Illustration Again Selected for Official Fair Poster MONTEREY, CA. (March 7, 2017)  — Paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the 1967’s “Summer of Love,” the Monterey County Fair announces that this year’s theme for the Aug. 31-Sept. 4 event will be “Fair Fun in