Entertainment
Concerts
We've got a great lineup of concerts so far for the 2011 Monterey County Fair. Rising country superstar Lee Brice will perform on Wednesday August 31st, legendary rock band Blue Oyster Cult will be here on Thursday, September 1st and funk fan favorite War will play on Friday, September 2nd.. And we're just getting started! The full list of 2011 Entertainment will be available soon! 
NOTE: If you are a local musician, dancer or other performer and would like to perform for free at the Fair, please fill out the form HERE and send it to the address listed. We will do everything we can to ensure we have as many local performers on stage as possible!
The Hunt Club
Wednesday - Whiskey Dawn 9:00 PM
Thursday - Dueling Pianos 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Dueling Pianos 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - Dueling Pianos 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Sunday - Dueling Pianos 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Monday - No band
Carnival
As in previous years, this year's carnival is being brought to the Monterey County Fair by the fantastic Helm and Sons Amusements organization. For over 30 years their rides and attractions have been among the most exciting, safe and downright fun in all of California. Over 30 rides are scheduled to appear at this year's Fair, and just some of them are pictured below. Which one will you ride first?
Buy your Carnival Tickets Online & Save!
For more information, visit the Helm and Sons Amusements website HERE
Grounds Entertainment
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Stephen Lord |
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Dueling Pianos |
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Aja Vu |
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Hypnotist Tia Marie |
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Circus Imagination |
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Fables of the West |
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Lanky the Clown |
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Magic Man Frank |
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Quiz Whiz Game Show |
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Nuthin' Fancy |
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