2008 Fair Entertainment
August 12 - 17, 2008



Welcome to the 72nd Annual Monterey County Fair!

"Six days and nights packed with fun for the entire family."

Enjoy three stages of entertainment, carnival rides and games, pony rides, children's art and activities area, food from around the world and wine tasting. View the wonderful hand-made exhibits and experience our livestock shows up close and personal. You'll discover that the Fair is timeless fun for the young and young at heart.

Tuesday - August 12th, 2008 - Kids' Day - 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm

Wednesday - August 13th, 2008
- Seniors' Day - 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm

Thursday - August 14th, 2008
- Military Appreciation Day - 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm

Friday - August 15th, 2008 - Date Night - 12:00 noon - 11:00 pm

Saturday - August 16th, 2008 - Water Awareness Day - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Jr. Livestock Auction begins at 10:00 am
Sunday - August 17th, 2008 - Fiesta Day - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Tuesday, August 12th (Kid's Day)
Charlie Musselwhite - Payton Garden Stage
Time - TBD



Kupalo Ukrainian - Payton Garden Stage
Time - TBD

The Kupalo Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has it's roots in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada dating back to 1982, under the auspices of St. Basil's Performing Arts. The group consits of 26 dancers ranging in ages from 15 to 22 years of age.


Wednesday, August 13th (Senior's Day)
Steve Holy - Payton Garden Stage
7:30 pm

Magic 63 All Star Band - Payton Garden Stage
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm



Dizzy Grover
- Payton Garden Stage
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm


Thursday, August 14th (Military Day)
Tower of Power - Payton Garden Stage
Time - TBD




Friday, August 15th
Loverboy - Payton Garden Stage
7:30 pm

In 1980 Loverboy introduced themselves to the world with their self-titled debut album. They quickly became one of America's and MTV's most popular rock bands. From 1980 through 1987 Loverboy garnered four multi-Platinum albums and numerous international Gold albums.


Saturday, August 16th
TBD


Sunday, August 17th
Fiesta Day


Weekly Grounds Entertainment
The 72nd Monterey County Fair is HAPPENING!
Tuesday, August 12th - Sunday, August 17th
(Check program for times)

Tina Marie - Hypnotist
@ The Payton Garden Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Salinas Tae Kwon do Academy
@ The Payton Garden Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Jazzercise
@ The Payton Garden Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Hugo the One Man Band
@ The Island Stage


All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Pacific Repertory Theatre
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Terrell & Takako
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Rising Star Gymnastics
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Carmel Academy of Performing Arts
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Starlite Line Dancers
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Lamb Lead
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Surrealists
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Park Avenue Dance Studio
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Monterey Peninsula Gymnastics
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

El Sol
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Monterey Peninsula Gymnastics
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Sadie Brown
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

NorCal Elite All Star Dance Team
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Amber Johnson
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Platinum Plus Dance Troupe
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Wool Auction
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Nelson Dance
@ The Community Stage

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Humphrey's Farmyard Fun
@ The Children's Area

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

2 Humphrey's Farmyard Magic Shows
@ The Children's Area

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Pony Rides
@ The Children's Area

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

Busy Bee Dog Show
@ The Oak Tree Area

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

 

 

Bitzy the Clown

12:00PM - 5:00PM

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

 

Spike

1:00PM - 6:00PM

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

 

 

Fables of the West

2:00PM - 7:00PM

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!

 

The Amazing Harmonatras

2:30PM, 4:00PM, 5:30PM, 7:00PM

All shows free with paid admission to the Fair!