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Monterey County Fairgrounds

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Admission from $12. Open 9am to 4pm (closed 12pm-1pm).

About Monterey County Fairgrounds

Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey offers seasonal fair events featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, and animal exhibits. Visitors enjoy concerts on the Main Stage and Island Stage, grounds entertainment including racing pigs and pedal tractors, magic performances, and stilt circus acts. The fairgrounds hosts the Flying U Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro in the Pattee Arena, along with short track motorcycle races. Carnival wristbands provide unlimited ride access, with options for front-of-line privileges. The facility sits on 22 oak-studded acres and includes multiple outdoor concert venues and banquet rooms. Families, seniors, and military members can attend fair events, with admission tickets available for adults, seniors, and children. Kids 12 and under were admitted free on Kids Day through September 7, according to montereycountyfair.com.

Tickets and prices

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Admission

  • Adults
    Adult
    $17
  • Children
    Child
    $10
  • Children 5 and under
    Child
    Free
  • Seniors
    Senior
    $14
  • Monterey County Fair Unlimited Ride Wristband with Front of the Line Access
    $85
  • Single Day Unlimited Ride Wristband
    $55
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Tickets, prices & hours

Adults
$17
Seniors
$14
Children
$10
Children 5 and under
Free
Adults
$12
Children
$6
Single Day Unlimited Ride Wristband
$55
Monterey County Fair Unlimited Ride Wristband with Front of the Line Access
$85

Hours: 9am to 4pm (closed 12pm-1pm)

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What’s on at Monterey County Fairgrounds

One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

September 4, 2026News

What you need to know for the 2026 Monterey County Fair

The Monterey County Fair is happening at the Monterey County Fairgrounds with carnival rides, concerts, rodeo events, and fair food, according to KSBW.

“The Monterey County Fair returns Sept. 3-7 with carnival rides, concerts, rodeo events, fair food”

Reported by ksbw.com · September 4, 2026
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The saving

Kids Day - September 7

Free admission for kids 12 and under on Kids Day

Free $10

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

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