Private Events
The Monterey County Fair & Event Center offers 15% all corporate event rentals Sunday – Friday.
Book any site at the fairgrounds, including the Payton Garden Stage and four meeting rooms — Monterey, Salinas, King City and Seaside rooms — for a Tuesday event and get the reduced rate. Kitchen use is a separate fee.
About
The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a twenty-two acre, state owned venue located in the City of Monterey. Our venue is ideal for large or small groups, private parties, corporate events, meetings and conferences. We offer flexible catering options and bar service. See below for details on each of our halls.
Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour.
Facilities
Monterey Room
Facility Information:
7,000 Square Feet
Max Seated Occupancy: 400
Max Occupancy: 1,000
Amenities:
Carpeted
Permanent Dance Floor
P/A System
Built-In Bar
Kitchen
Monterey Room Kitchen
Information:
Large Commercial Kitchen
Salinas Room
Facility Information:
7,000 Square Feet
Max Seated Occupancy: 400
Max Occupancy: 1,000
Amenities:
Non-Carpeted
Tall Vaulted Ceilings
P/A System
Electrical Drop Boxes
King City Room
Facility Information:
7,000 Square Feet
Max Seated Occupancy: 400
Max Occupancy: 1,000
Amenities:
Non-Carpeted
Tall Vaulted Ceilings
P/A System
Electrical Drop Boxes
Seaside Room
Facility Information:
7,000 Square Feet
Max Occupancy: 300
Amenities:
Carpeted
P/A System
Built-In Bar
Seaside Room Kitchen
Information:
Large Commercial Kitchen
Manicured Lawns
Information:
Provides the ideal setting for festivals, picnics and car shows.
Permanent Food Booths
Information:
7 permanent food booths each with different amenities including ovens, deep fryers, refrigerators and freezers.
Jack Payton Stage
Information:
Ideal for small outdoor concerts and festivals. Rental includes 4 sets of bleachers, 30 benches and 3 small dressing rooms.
Max Capacity: 2,500
