What is the Monterey County Fair?
The Monterey County Fair & Event Center (MCFEC) is a twenty-two acre, state-owned venue located in the heart of Monterey, California. MCFEC boasts two outdoor performance stages, sprawling lawns, concessions kitchens, barns, seven rentable halls, a full service RV Park and an on-site Off Track Betting facility called Monterey Bay Race Place.
Built in 1936, the Monterey County Fair & Event Center has been home to many amazing events including the annual Monterey County Fair, the world renowned Monterey Jazz Festival and the 1967 Monterey International Pop Music Festival to name a few. Today the staff at MCFEC continues to work with the best promoters around and offer a full calendar of events each year.
The Fair will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2019, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey. The Fair’s theme this year is “High Tides and Carnival Rides.” Celebrate National Monterey County Fair Day, beginning on August 29.
Who created this day? This day was founded by the Monterey County Fair in 2019.
How should you celebrate? Make a trip to the Monterey County Fair and take part in the festivities!