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Rental Rates & Information

Our 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 – see details and photos.

Call (209) 722-1506 for a facilities packet or download our rental information with rates (includes all info shown below except no floor plans) in PDF format. You need the free Adobe Reader program to view or print. 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.

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.

Fairgrounds facilities are not available for rent during June due to the annual Fair that takes place that month.

Here is a listing of most of our facilities and services:
 
 
MERCED PAVILION:
Size: 100' x 98.5' = 9,850 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Dances & Meetings...1,000
• Dinners...750
• Dinners/Receptions with
    Dance Floor...520

RENTAL RATES:
• Dances...$750.00
• Dinners, Dinner/Dances,
    Receptions, Meetings...$650.00
PAVILION KITCHEN:
 
RENTAL RATES:
• $250.00
 
 
Receptions, Parties and Quinceaneras are our specialty!
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HALF DOME HALL (formerly the Exhibit Building):
Size: 70' x 174' = 12,180 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Dances & Meetings...1,500
• Dinners...900
• Dinner/Dances, Receptions...850

RENTAL RATES:
• Dances...$650.00
• Dinners, Dinner/Dances,
    Receptions, Meetings...$550.00
 
 


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SAN JOAQUIN HALL (formerly the Junior Building):
Size: 50' x 80' = 4,000 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Dances & Meetings...400
• Dinners...250
• Dinner/Dances, Receptions...200

RENTAL RATES:
• Dances...$450.00
• Dinners, Dinner/Dances,
    Receptions, Meetings...$400.00
 
 


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YOSEMITE HALL (formerly the Commerced Building):
Size: 80' x 198' = 15,840 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Dances & Meetings...2,100
• Dinners...1,200
• Dinner/Dances, Receptions...1,000

RENTAL RATES:
• Dances...$750.00
• Dinners, Dinner/Dances,
    Receptions, Meetings...$650.00
 
 


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TIOGA HALL:
Size: 95.5' x 47' = 4,489 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Dances & Meetings...400
• Dinners...300
• Dinner/Receptions with
    Dance Floor...250

RENTAL RATES:
• Dances...$450.00
• Dinners, Dinner/Dances,
    Receptions, Meetings...$400.00
 
 
BRIDAL VEIL GARDENS:
Size: 93' 6" x 36' = 3,366 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Meetings...200
• Dinners...200

RENTAL RATES:
• Meetings/Dinners...$250.00
 
 
BEAR CREEK PLAZA:
Includes concession stand, cold box and bar, stage and dance slab area.
  

RENTAL RATES:
• Dances...$550.00
• Dinners, Dinner/Dances,
    Receptions, Meetings...$450.00
 
 
EL CAPITAN LODGE:
Size: 25' x 50' = 1,250 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Meetings...100

RENTAL RATES:
• Meetings...$75.00
 
 
SIERRA HALL (formerly the Cafeteria):
Size: 72' x 29' = 2,088 sq. ft.

CAPACITY:
• Meetings...150
• Dinners...140

RENTAL RATES:
• Meetings/Dinners...$250.00
 
 
OTHER RENTAL RATES:
• Outdoor Theater...$150.00
• Carnival Lot...$300.00
• Kitchen...$200.00
• Concession Stands...$200.00 ea.
• 2-Keg Beer Box...$25.00
• 3-Keg Beer Box...$37.50
• 4-Keg Beer Box...$50.00
• Horse Stalls (10' x 12')...$10.00
• RV with hookups...$20.00 ea.
• RV without hookups...$15.00 ea.
• Portable Dance Floor:
     15' x 20'...$200
     30' x 21'...$300
     30' x 30'...$400
     30' x 39'...$500
• Portable PA Systems:
     Standard System
         (2 Speakers/1 Microphone)...$100
     Additional Speakers (2)...$35
     Additional Microphones (each)
         (6 Maximum)...$15
• Round Tables
     (Round 60")...$7.00 ea.
• Banquet Tables
     (Rectangular 96" x 30")...$6.00 ea.
• Chairs...75¢ ea.
• Portable Bars...$10.00 ea.
• Lattice...$5.00 ea.
• Dividers...$5.00 ea.
• Portable Bleachers
     (capacity 75)...$45.00 ea.
• Ticket Booths - Large...$35.00 ea.
• Ticket Booths - Small...$15.00 ea.
• Portable Stage -
     One-piece unit (Wenger)
     measuring 16' x 20' x 30"...$100.00
• Portable Staging - Sections:
     measuring 8' x 16' x 2'...$30.00 ea.
• Portable Staging - Sections:
     measuring 4' x 8' x 4'...$20.00 ea.
• Portable Staging - Sections:
     measuring 4' x 8' x 2'...$10.00 ea.