{"id":2450535,"date":"2026-06-08T20:56:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2450535"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:56:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:56:16","slug":"merced-county-fair-schedule-and-event-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/merced-county-fair-schedule-and-event-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Merced County fair schedule and event highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><!----><!----><\/p>\n<figure\/><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Merced County Fair, always a popular event for families, begins this week. . Located at 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, it begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday. The theme for the fair is \u201cRoots Run Deep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Tradition is a big deal at the fair. Except for a few years when money was tight, and during World War II, Merced County has had a fair since 1891, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedcountyfair.com\/history\">www.mercedcountyfair.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>As always, the fair will feature food, entertainment, carnival rides, livestock exhibits and more.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are some things to know about this year\u2019s fair:<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What are the hours and how much does it cost?<\/h2>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The fair is open from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It\u2019s open from 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The gates close at 11 p.m. and there is no re-entry after that.<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Admission is $15 at the gate for those 13 and older; $11 purchased in advance<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedcountyfair.com\/buyticketsnow\"> online<\/a>. Those 12 and under get in for free (must be accompanied by an adult). Parking is $10 for the lot at 11th and G streets. The Bus also provides <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedthebus.com\/267\/Free-Fare-To-The-Fair\">free shuttles.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What concerts are playing at Merced County Fair?<\/h2>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The live performances in the fair concert series are included with paid admission. Here\u2019s the lineup:<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What\u2019s happening in the grandstand at Merced County Fair?<\/h2>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Grandstand events require separate admission: $10 per person; kids 5 and under get in free. Here\u2019s the schedule for grandstand events.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wednesday, June 10:<\/b> Monsters of Destruction monster truck show, 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><b>Thursday, June 11:<\/b> Monsters of Destruction monster truck show, 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><b>Friday, June 12:<\/b> PRCA Rodeo, 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><b>Saturday, June 13<\/b>: PRCA Rodeo, 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sunday, June 14:<\/b> Jaripeo (traditional Mexican equestrian and bull-riding event), 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What\u2019s new at this year\u2019s Merced County Fair?<\/h2>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the fair website, among the new features are:<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2\">What about the food and carnival rides in Merced?<\/h2>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Merced County Fair offers a variety of food options, ranging from traditional fried favorites to barbecue and Mexican food. The three new vendors this year are: Wild Bill\u2019s, Papas Locas and Steamboat Mickey.<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The fair\u2019s carnival rides from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow\" href=\"https:\/\/butleramusements.com\/\">Butler Amusements<\/a> are available to those who have unlimited wristbands or carnival coupons (rides require 4-8 coupons). An unlimited-rides wristband is $37 Wednesday and Thursday, $42 Friday through Sunday. Save Mart and FoodMaxx sell discounted wristbands for $35. There are a main and kiddie carnival ride areas. All carnival ticket booths accept Debit, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.<\/p>\n<p><!----><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3174.2069979296803!2d-120.48317102418744!3d37.29022763992401!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x809142e2228af521%3A0x8e709ea0c5f8e884!2sMerced%20County%20Fair!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1778859285838!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!----><!----><!----><\/p>\n<div class=\"story-module\" wp_automatic_readability=\"25.853773584906\">\n<div class=\"author-card \" wp_automatic_readability=\"6.5660377358491\">\n<div class=\"thumb\">\n                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedsunstar.com\/profile\/218527825\/\"><br \/>\n                        <br \/>\n                    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"article-details\">\n<p>                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedsunstar.com\/profile\/218527825\/\">Jim Silva<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!-- Added as per FE-855 --><\/p>\n<p>                    <span class=\"credit\">The Modesto Bee<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!-- Added as per FE-855 --><\/p>\n<p>                     <!-- End of class=\"social-media\" --><\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <span>Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.<\/span>\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.mercedsunstar.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Merced County Fair, always a popular event for families, begins this week. . Located at 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, it begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday. The theme for the fair is \u201cRoots Run Deep.\u201d Tradition is a big deal at the fair. 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