Merced County Fair (209) 722-1507 in Merced, California offers fairgrounds rental facilities for indoor or outdoor events, a June fair serving agricultural community features live performers, musicians, carnival, rides, rodeo, exhibitors, livestock, family fun

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121st Merced County Fair June 13-17, 2012

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Merced County Fair 2012: Cows Just Wanna Have Fun!

SPECIALS:

Thursday, June 14
is EECU Kids' Day

Children 12 & under get FREE admission to the Fair!

Free admission when you enter "Day Of" Cooking Contests during the Fair

No advance entry forms, simply enter that day and get free admission to the Fair with your entry!

• View our handy "Day Of" Contest summary PDF to view all cooking categories, dates, prizes, etc.

• The online Exhibitor's Handbook contains "Day Of" Cooking Contest instructions and rules for both senior (pages 18-19) and junior (pages 33-34) fair exhibitors.

• Print and fill out the online entry form

Win FREE Fair Passes in
Weekly Contests...

To enter visit the Fair on Facebook and go to the Contest Button/Link to fill out a quick Entry Form. Limit one entry per contest, but enter as many contests as you wish!

FAIR SWITCHES TO FIVE DAYS

In 2011 the Merced County Fair's Board of Directors decided to offer a five-day fair to save money, stretch budgets and avoid increasing admission – starting the fair on Wednesday instead of Tuesday – which continues in 2012.

2012 FAIR HOURS:

Wednesday through Friday, June 13-14, 5pm to 12:30am.

Saturday & Sunday, June 16-17, Fair Opens at 3:00pm to 12:30am.

FAIRTIME GROUNDS MAP:

For a quick view open JPEG – For printing open PDF

BUY ADVANCE CARNIVAL OR
ADMISSION TICKETS & SAVE:

Click to purchase tickets online from Admit One, our ticketing outlet. It's easy and convenient!

Advance Deadline is Tuesday, June 12th (purchase at Fairgrounds office by 5p.m. or online by midnight):

SAVE $9.00 – General Admission 5-Pack

New! Purchase a general admission 5-PACK of tickets for $16

(valued at $25)

After 6/12/12 regular general admission price is $5 each.

Children 5 and under get FREE admission.

SAVE $7.00 each

All-Day-Ride Carnival Coupon for $23

Exchange for Unlimited Ride Wrist Wrap, good any one day of the Fair. After 6/12/12 regular price is $30 each.

$5 Admission June 13-17 At the 2012 Merced County Fair, general admission is $5 – that's a 50% discount off the 2011 general admission. Kids 5 years and under will continue to get in free.

GRANDSTAND LINEUP

Presented by Table Mountain Casino and O'Reilly Auto Parts

All Grandstand events, except Sunday, are $5 per person, Children 5 and under are Free. Sunday Grandstand is advance $20/$25, or day of event $30.

• Auto & Boat Races

Wednesday, June 13 starts at 7:00pm

• Truck & Tractor Pulls

Thursday, June 14 starts at 7:00pm

• Demolition Derby

Friday, June 15 starts at 7:00pm

• La Arrolladora Banda El Limon Y Jaripeo

Sunday, June 17 starts at 4:00pm

2012 EXHIBITOR'S HANDBOOK and ENTRY FORMS ARE ONLINE

Enter your favorite talent, hobby, plant, craft, fine art, or photography in the Fair! Most entry forms are due May 10th so plan ahead to enter the Fair. See exceptions and rules in the online handbook.

Free printed books are available at the Fair office or view, download and print from the online handbook and entry forms.

PART OF G STREET WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC DURING THE FAIR

To keep pedestrians safe when walking to or from the Merced County Fair, the portion of G Street between Childs Avenue and West 11th Street will be closed to through traffic during the fair.

Should you need to contact Admit One here is their link:
E-Ticket Service Provided by Admit One Products