Public Events
Public Events
The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a twenty-two acre, state owned venue located in the City of Monterey, CA. Our venue offers 30,000 square feet of indoor building space, two outdoor concert venues, an on-site RV park and sprawling lawns. For more information please contact our Sales & Event Coordinator at (831) 372-5863.
Events We've Hosted
1967 Monterey International Pop Festival
Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Cali Roots Festival
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Bacon Fest
Monterey Beer Festival
Event Facilities
Pattee Arena
28,000 square foot outdoor arena ideal for large concerts, rodeos and horse shows. Elevated seating on both sides of the stage and three dressing rooms.
Seated capacity: 5,800 Standing Capacity: 10,000.
Jack Payton Stage
Ideal for small outdoor concerts and festivals. Rental includes 4 sets of bleachers, 30 benches, and 3 small dressing rooms.
Max capacity: 2,500
Manicured Lawns
Provide the ideal setting for festivals, picnics and car shows.
Permanent Food Booth
Seven permanent food booths each with different amenities including ovens, deep fryers, refrigerators and freezers.
Barns & Auction Ring
Ideal for livestock and animal shows.
Carnival Grounds
Ideal for Carnivals and Circuses. Can also be used for event parking.
Monterey Room
7,000 square feet, carpeted, permanent dance floor, P/A system & built-in bar.
Max. Capacity: 1,000
Salinas Room
7,000 square feet, non-carpeted, tall vaulted ceilings, electrical drop boxes and built-in P/A system.
Max. Capacity: 1,000
King City Room
7,000 square feet, non-carpeted, vaulted ceilings, electrical drop boxes and built-in P/A system.
Max. Capacity: 1,000
Seaside Room
7,000 square feet, carpeted, P/A system, built-in bar
Max. Capacity: 300
Events Management Building & Ticketing Windows
Small office space and 4 ticket windows located near Gate 5. Ideal for event management headquarters.
Ticket Booths
Located at gates 3 and 5.