Press Room
2024 News Releases
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June 12, 2024
2024 Merced County Fair Draws Out Big Crowds During Its Five-Day Run
The Merced County Fair’s Board of Directors, Management and staff want to thank the community for coming out to support the 2024 Merced County Fair presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, which ran June 5 - 9. While Fair Management is still auditing final attendance numbers, big crowds of smiling Fairgoers showed up to enjoy a fun and safe 2024 Merced County Fair featuring everything from dynamic attractions and shows to delicious Fair food, exhibits, carnival rides and more!. Read Complete Release Here.
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May 16, 2024
Merced County Fair Announces 2024 Grandstand Line-Up
The Merced County Fair is thrilled to announce its action-packed line-up for the 2024 Grandstand Entertainment presented by Table Mountain Casino Resort, Coors Light, Save Mart and O'Reilly Auto Parts. Admission into the Grandstand is $5; children 5 years or younger can enter the Grandstand for free with a paid adult ticket. Fair admission must be purchased to attend the Grandstand shows. NEW this year, Fairgoers have the opportunity to save on their Grandstand entertainment by purchasing a "Buy One, Get One Free" Grandstand Event ticket at Merced or Atwater O'Reilly Auto Parts stores until June 4th. Read Complete Release Here.
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April 5, 2024
Merced County Fair Brings New Makers Marketplace Exclusively For Local Vendors
The Merced County Fair is thrilled to announce a new addition to the Merced County Fair, the Makers Marketplace that will exclusively feature Central Valley vendors! This storefront-like marketplace provides a venue for local vendors to showcase their handcrafted products (everything from food, jewelry, art and more!) to over 75,000 Fairgoers at the 2024 Merced County Fair, which is June 5 – 9. Read Complete Release Here.
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February 23, 2024
Merced County Fair Announces 2024 Free Concert Series Line-Up!
The Merced County Fair is thrilled to announce its line-up for the 2024 FREE Outdoor Theatre Concert Series presented by Coors Light! The 2024 Merced County Fair presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare will take place June 5-9. Tickets for the Fair will go on sale May 1st. Read Complete Release Here.
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February 21, 2024
Merced County Fair Board Officers Selected for 2024
The Merced County Fair is proud to announce the 2024 officer positions for the 35th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors, which was voted on at the December 20, 2024 Board meeting. Those positions are: Luis Lara, President; Mark Erreca, First Vice President; and Emily Haden, Second Vice President. Read Complete Release Here.
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2023 News Releases
January 30, 2023 | Merced County Fair Announces Terri O'Leary-Collins As Livestock Superintendent
March 16, 2023 | Merced County Fair Board Officers Selected for 2023
March 22, 2023 | Now Accepting Competitive Exhibits Entries
April 18, 2023 | Merced County Fair Announces 2023 Entertainment Line-up
June 19, 2023 | 2023 Merced County Fair Declared Big Success
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2022 News Releases
December 5, 2022 | Merced County Fair Announces Richard Sandoval As New Deputy Manager
June 28, 2022 | The 2022 Merced County Fair Returned In A Big And Safe Way Thanks To Community Support Of This Annual Tradition After A Two-Year Hiatus
April 12, 2022 | Merced County Fair Announces Its Return After a Two-Year Hiatus, Bringing Back Five Days of Fair Tradition and Fun This June
March 17, 2022 | Merced County Fair Board Officers Selected for 2022
January 26, 2022 | Merced County Fair Announces Dawn Stornetta as New Livestock Superintendent
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2021 News Releases
June 7, 2021 | The Merced County Fair's In-Person Livestock Sale Happens Saturday, June 12
May 19, 2021 | Merced County Fair is Seeking Sponsors & Buyers For Its Modified In-Person Livestock Sale, June 12
February 1, 2021 | Merced County Fair Welcomes New Board Member, Mark Pazin, and Announces 2021 Board Officer Positions
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2020 News Releases
August 27, 2020 | Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act Aims to Preserve These Vital Community Assets
May 7, 2020 | Work Continues on 2020 Merced County Fair Virtual Livestock Sale
May 5, 2020 | Merced County Fair Launches 'Fair Food Fridays' Drive-Thru Fair Food Event Series
April 21, 2020 | 2020 Merced County Fair Cancelled; Livestock Auction Goes Virtual!
February 4, 2020 | Merced County Fair Selected For Facility Improvement Project
January 22, 2020 | Merced County Fair Board Officers Selected for 2020
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2019 News Releases
November 20, 2019 | Merced County Fair Gets New Board Member, Luis Lara of Atwater
June 14, 2019 | 2019 Fair Brought Community Together for Five Days of Tradition, Fun & Education
June 3, 2019 | UC Merced to Debut New Mobile Makers Space at 2019 Merced County Fair
March 26, 2019 | Merced County Fair’s 2019 Entertainment Line-Up Announced
January 31, 2019 | Merced County Fair Board Officers Selected for 2019
2018 News Releases
June 14, 2018 | 2018 Merced County Fair a Success Filled with Tradition and Family Fun - June 14, 2018
May 24, 2018 | Opening Day Activities for the 2018 Merced County Fair - May 24, 2018
May 23, 2018 | Merced County Fair Food Drive Poised for Growth
April 28, 2018 | Fair Teams Up with City of Merced on Free Electronic Recycling Events
April 16, 2018 | Vicky Banaga and Kimber Rogina Reappointed to Board
April 9, 2018 | Now Accepting Competitive Entries for 2018 Fair; Entries Due May 3
January 24, 2018 | 2018 Merced County Fair Entertainment Line-Up Announced
January 9, 2018 | Merced County Fair Announces 2018 Board Officer Positions
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