08.28.2010
Monterey County will bring some of its best wines together for Monterey County Fair’s very special Wine Tasting event. This not-to-be-missed event will be held on Thursday, September 2nd from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Turf Club featuring award winning wines from the Central Coast Wine Competition. Pre-sale tickets may be purchased on the website, www.montereycountyfair.com, or at the Fair Administration Office on Garden Road and Fairground Road for $20 and includes fair admission. We have a special ticket price of $15 for Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Members. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $25 the evening of the event. Come out and enjoy this very special evening which was created to celebrate the diversity and the world-class quality of varietals, wineries and vineyards that make Monterey County a premier wine destination.
The winners of the Central Coast Wine Competition were announced recently and several wineries from Monterey County received awards! A total of 527 wines from the Central Coast American Viticulture Area (AVA) as well as Ventura County were entered. The Central Coast AVA encompasses Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. The Monterey County winners included Best of Zinfandel and Best of Monterey County: Kenneth Volk, Santa Maria 2007 Zinfandel, Monterey and Lockwood Vineyard, Monterey 2008 Estate Chardonnay received a Gold Medal.
For a complete list of all medalists from the 2010 Central Coast Wine Competition, please refer to the Facebook page or the competition’s blog at http://centralcoastwinecompetition.wordpress.com/
The Monterey County Fairgrounds is a premiere event center set on 22 oak-studded acres. It is home of the annual Monterey County Fair, host to many major public and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. The Monterey County Fair is the 7th District Agricultural Association of the State of California. For more information, call (831) 372-5863 or check out the website, www.montereycountyfair.com.
08.27.2010
MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR TO HOLD SPECIAL FIESTA DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
The Monterey County Fair’s Fiesta Day on Sunday, September 5th, features a wide array of great Latin acts that are sure to please all ages! Visitors to the Fair will first enjoy free Fiesta Day Entertainment 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM at the Payton Garden Stage including:
Ruckatan Voted #1 Latin Rock Artists
Mambo Tropical Monterey Bay’s Hottest Salsa Band
Miriam Neblina Winner of Mexico’s Selena Look Alike Contest
Los Cadetes de Rigoberto Cantu One of the Hottest Norteno Bands!
Los Grandes de Sinaloa From Sinaloa, Mexico
At 7:00 PM, there will be a very special paid ticketed event:
Fiesta Del Charro sponsored by David Drew Productions
$25 Adults and $10 for Children (Ages 6-12) which includes Fair Admission
There is a pre-show Kids Show Silver Dollar Coin Dig, Kids Mutton Bustin’, Opening Ceremonies, Professional Team Bronc Riding, Escarmoza, Calf Riders, Ranch Bronc Riding, Tomas Garcilazo Dancing Horses and Trick Riding, Mexican bull riding event and Bull Poker. It's a perfect way to spend an evening at the Fair with the whole family.
Earlier during the Fair week, the Monterey County Fair and David Drew Productions are presenting the Flying U Rodeo Company at the Fair, featuring live rodeo action three nights in a row. First, there will be a free Kids Ride on Thursday, September 2nd. There will be Bull-O-Rama and Rodeo performances on Friday and Saturday, September 3rd and 4th at 6:00 PM that feature a pre-show kids’ silver dollar coin dig, followed both nights with kids mutton bustin', bronco riding, trick roping, dancing horses, bull riding and much more!
In 2009, over 70,000 community members enjoyed the wide array of great entertainment and educational displays featured at the Monterey County Fair. The Monterey County Fairgrounds is a premiere event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is home of the annual Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. The Monterey County Fair is the 7th District Agricultural Association of the State of California.
For more information about the Fair, contact the Fair Administration Office, at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey, by calling (831) 372-5863 or check out to www.montereycountyfair.com.