Facilities Rental Rates & Info

The Fairgrounds is an ideal place for many types of events. People planning private parties such as wedding or anniversary receptions and Quinceaneras often choose our facilities because we offer everything needed in one package.

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Call (209) 722-1506 for a facilities packet or download our rental information with rates (includes all info shown here except no floor plans) in PDF format (requires free Adobe Reader). We have made every effort to assure the information on our web site is current, but it is your responsibility to contact our office by phone, email or regular mail to ensure you have the correct information and that any requirements have been met to book your date(s) for one of our facilities.

Use our handy online Rental Application PDF (requires free Adobe Reader). Fill it out and then fax/mail/deliver it to the Fairgrounds Office.

Public events may be charged the regular rental rate or a minimum of 10% of gross admission sales, whichever is greater. Renter is responsible for operation of a verifiable ticket system and will allow auditing of ticket sales by fair personnel as deemed necessary. All rates quoted are per day. All rates are subject to change.

Below is a partial listing of facilities and services. Call (209) 722-1507 for additional information or reservations.

HALF DOME HALL

• Size: 70’x174’ = 12,180 sq. ft. • Capacity: Dances & Meetings 1,500. Dinners 900. Dinner/Dances & Receptions 850. • Rates: Dances $750. Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Receptions, Meetings $650. [Click to see floor plan – open new window]

TIOGA HALL

• Size: 95.5’x47’ = 4,489 sq. ft. • Capacity: Dances & Meetings 400. Dinners 300. Dinner/Dances & Receptions 240. • Rates: Dances $450. Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Receptions, Meetings $400.

SAN JOAQUIN HALL

• Size: 50’x80’ = 4,000 sq. ft. • Capacity: Dances & Meetings 400. Dinners 250. Dinner/Dances & Receptions 200. • Rates: Dances $450. Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Receptions, Meetings $400. [Click to see floor plan – open new window]

YOSEMITE HALL

• Size: 80’x198’ = 15,840 sq. ft. • Capacity: Dances & Meetings 2,100. Dinners 1,200. Dinner/Dances & Receptions 1,000. • Rates: Dances $850. Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Receptions, Meetings $750. [Click to see floor plan – open new window]

SIERRA HALL

• Size: 72’x29’ = 2,088 sq. ft. • Capacity: Meetings 150. Dinners 140. • Rates: Meetings/Dinners $250.

MERCED PAVILION BUILDING

• Size: 100’x98.5’ = 9,850 sq. ft. • Capacity: Dances & Meetings 1,000. Dinners 750. Dinner/Dances & Receptions with Dance Floor 520. • Rates: Dances $850. Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Receptions, Meetings $750. [Click to see floor plan – opens new window]

MERCED PAVILION KITCHEN

• Rates: $250.

BEAR CREEK PLAZA

• Includes concession stand, cold box & bar, stage & dance slab area. • Rates: Dances $550. Dinners, Dinner/Dances, Receptions, Meetings $450.

EL CAPITAN LODGE

• Size: 25’x50’ = 1,250 sq. ft. • Capacity: Meetings 100 Dinner Meeting 80 • Rates: $100.00.

RENTAL RATES ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

• Outdoor Theater $250 • Carnival Lot $300 • Kitchen $200 • Concession Stand $200 ea. • 2-Keg Beer Box $30 • 3-Keg Beer Box $40 • 4-Keg Beer Box $50 • RV with hookups $20 ea. • RV without hookups $15 ea. • Portable PA Systems: Standard System (2 Speakers/ 1 Microphone) $100 Additional Speakers (2) $35 Additional Microphones $15 ea. • Round Tables 60”, $7 ea. • Banquet Tables 96” x 30”, $6 ea. • White Resin Chairs $1 ea. • Chairs 75¢ ea. • Portable Bars $15 ea. • Lattice $10 ea. • Dividers $10 ea. • Portable Bleachers (capacity 75) $75 ea. • Ticket Booths Large $40 ea. Small $20 ea. • Portable Stage One-piece unit (Wenger) measuring 16’x30”, $200 Sections Measuring: 8’x16’x2’, $35 ea. 4’x8’x4’, $25ea. 4’x8’x2 ’ $20 ea.

Free Online Publicity for Your Event...

When you reserve one of our facilities for a public event, ask us to include your event on our online calendar. Download our Calendar Listing Request in PDF format to include your Fairgrounds event details on the Fair website calendar (requires free Adobe Reader). Forms are also available at the Fairgrounds office.

Phone ASAP to Reserve Dates (209) 722-1507

Fairgrounds facilities rental dates are limited in May and June due to set up for the annual fair.