Health & Safety Measures

The Merced County Fair Board, Management and Staff are committed to providing a healthy and safe, family-friendly event for the community to enjoy that aligns with all guidelines provided by Merced County and State health and safety officials. This extends from the annual Merced County Fair to the variety of events held at the fairgrounds throughout the year. 

 

For its annual event, the Sheriff’s Office along with Merced Police Department, Merced County Adult and Juvenile Probation, State Parole, Riggs Ambulance Service, CAL Fire, California Highway Patrol and Merced City Fire all work seamlessly to uphold the safety of its fairgoers. 

 

Each Fairgoer goes through a screening process to enter the grounds, which includes walk-through metal detectors to ensure none of the prohibit items are entering the fairgrounds. For a list of prohibited items click here.

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Flu & COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention

As a major event facility, Merced County Fairgrounds is continually takes extra precautions to protect guests against flu and COVID-19, which require action by our visitors to practice proper hygiene and frequent handwashing. 

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• Ample hand washing stations are provided throughout grounds.

• Janitorial cleaning schedule with heightened frequency in high-traffic areas.

• Encourage people who feel unwell (i.e. fever, cough, respiratory problems) to stay home (employees and event patrons.

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If you have questions, please contact us at info@mercedcountyfair.com.

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