2010 Event Calendar
March '10
Mad Hatter Dace
Featuring Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints
Date: March 5
Location: Turf Club - Gate 5
Hours: 8pm - 12am
Admission: Advanced: $8 | Door: $10
Contact: Wendy Brickman
Phone: (831) 633-4444
E-mail: TBA
Website:TBA
Friends of the Fair Bocce Ball Dinner Fundraiser
Featuring a Bocci Tournament, Dessert Auction, Live Auction and Italian Style Dinner
Date: March 12
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: 5:30-6:30 No-Host Cocktails | 5:30-8:30 Bocci Tournament/Dessert Auction | 7:00 Dinner | 8:30 Announcement of Winners
Admission: $35 per person | $60 per couple | $20 per child (10 years and younger) | $25 per team for tournament entry
Contact: TBA
Phone: Fred Crummey (831) 224-3418 | Melissa Martella (831) 809-3283 | Barbara Robinson (831) 809-1320
More Information: All proceeds benefit Fairground improvements; Tickets purchased by mail will be held at Will Call
Website: Download pdf with more information
Monterey Bay Classic - Jackpot Show
Date: March 26 -27
Location: Beef Barn Gate 7
Hours: Load in - Fri: 4pm-7pm | Sat: 7am-8am - Show: Saturday
Admission: TBA
Contact: Lauren Heath
Phone: (831) 372-5863
Information:This is a CJLA Single Point Sanctioned Show. More information and entry forms can be found on the website below
Website: www.montereycountyfair.com
Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser - "Treasures & Pleasures"
Treasures, Collectables, fur Teddy Bears, Furniture, Sale and Silent Auction, Fabulous Fresh Produce Market.
Date: March 28
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: 4-7pm
Admission: $50 per person
Contact: Shelly Williams
Phone: (831) 647-9890
E-mail: TBA
Website: www.alznorcal.org
April '10
FASH Springfest Horse Show
A competition for American Saddlebred and Fresian, featuring national and world champion horses and riders.
Date:Apr 14 - 17
Location: Pattee Arena & Barns Gate 5
Hours: 9am- 2pm | Performances begin Wed at 2pm
Admission: FREE ADMISSION
Contact: Before Apr 12 - Raedeane Stone (805) 969-9812
Phone: (831) 373-0965
E-mail: TBA
Website: TBA
Monterey County Spring Home Show
Date:Apr 17 - 18
Location: Salinas Room & Monterey Room - Gate 3
Hours: 10am - 6pm
Admission: Free | Live Music and Free Food
Contact: TBA
Phone: (805) 772-4600
Information: The event features over 100 local home and garden professionals. The event is free and parking is provided at the entrance of the Monterey Pine Golf Course on Garden Road.
Free education seminars, a live band and great food make this show a must attend event!
Website: www.montereycountyhomeshow.com
Eletronic Waste Collection
Nos cost, no limit.
Date: April 25
Location:Gate 8
Hours: 9am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Contact:
Phone: (831) 372-5863
More Information:Microwaves, Vacuums and other household items not accepted.
Website: TBA
CA Fuzzy Lop Rabbit & Cavy Show
Date: April 24-25
Location: King City & Salinas Rooms - GATE 5
Hours: 10am- 6pm
Admission: Free
Contact: Randy Shumaker
Phone: (559) 999-9175
E-mail: TBA
Website: TBA
American Cavy Breeders Association National Convention & Show
Date: April 30 - May 3
Location: King City Room - Gate 5
Hours: 8am- 4pm
Admission: Free
Contact: Joe Buchanan
Phone: (831) 630-0480
E-mail: TBA
Website: www.acbaonline.com
May '10
136th Kentucky Derby
Broadcasted live via satellite at the Monterey Bay Race Place
Date: May 1st
Location: Monterey Bay Race Place
Hours: 7am-11pm
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: (831) 372-3047
E-mail: TBA
Website: www.montereybayraceplace.com
ROTA PSYCHIC FAIR
Date:May 1 - 2
Location: Monterey Room - Gate 3
Hours: 10am-6pm
Admission: $10 | All readings and healings $20
Contact: Julie King
Phone: (831) 644-9098
Information: For over 27 years Rota Productions has been bringing the best of Body, Mind and Spirit events. This event is not like any other psychic fair, the Rota festival has over 35 of California's best psychics, healers and readers.
Website: www.rotapsychicfair.com
Preakness Stakes Horse Race
Broadcasted live via satellite at the Monterey Bay Race Place
Date: May 15
Location: Monterey Bay Race Place
Hours: 7am-11pm
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: (831) 372-3047
E-mail: TBA
Website: www.montereybayraceplace.com
4th Annual Monterey Rock'n Rod Festival Vintage
Date:May 21- 23
Location: Entire Grounds - Gate 5 - Parking Gate 8
Hours: Fri 7pm-12am | Sat 10am-8pm | Sun 10am-6pm
Admission: Tickets sold online starting Feb22nd
Contact: TBA
Phone: (831) 372-8002 ext12
Information: Muscle and Classic cars showcased for non-profit fundraiser benefiting The Gateway Center of Monterey. This family-friendly exhibition includes live music, great food and vendors for enthusiasts, kicking off with an authentic Friday Night Sock Hop.
Website: www.montereyrockrod.com
June '10
Monterey Beer Festival
Date: June 5
Location: Gate 5 - Parking at Gate 7
Hours: 12:30 PM - 5PM
Admission: $30 in advance - $35 at Gate
Contact:Tickets sold at Fair Office Mon - Fri 8am-5pm. Website has additional outlets.
Phone: (831) 373-2843
E-mail:
Website: www.montereybeerfestival.com
Belmont Stakes
Broadcasted live via satellite at the Monterey Bay Race Place
Date: June 5
Location: Monterey Bay Race Place
Hours: 9am-11pm
Admission: TBA
Contact:
Phone: (831) 372-3047
E-mail:TBA
Website: www.montereybayraceplace.com
25th Annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Date:June 25 - 27
Location: Gate 5
Hours: TBA
Admission: Please visit website for tickets & entertainment
Contact:
Phone: (831) 394-2652
E-mail:TBA
Website: www.montereyblues.com
July '10
Pride of Monterey City Festival
Date: July 10
Location: Salinas Room - Gate 3
Hours: 7pm - Midnight
Admission: TBA
Contact: LGBT Benefit Event
Phone: (831) 839-8407
E-mail: events@montereypride.org
Website:
41st Annual Tour of the "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions
Date: July 14 -15
Location: Pattee Arena - Gate 5
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: (407) 366-0366
More Information: Lipizzaner Stallions currently featuring 12 to 14 stallions performing selected maneuvers as described above in an exciting presentation. The conclusion of the performance is the traditional Grand Quadrille, featuring six to eight Lipizzaner Stallions with their riders performing an intricate equine ballet, exhibiting maneuvers through the highest level of dressage. The Lipizzans prance, march and intricately weave their way across the floor to the music of the Masters in a spectacular ballet of four-footed white dancers.
Website:www.lipizzaner.com
CA Fuzzy Lop Rabbit & Cavy Show
Date: July 24
Location:Beef Barn - Gate 7
Hours: TBA
Admission: FREE Admission
Contact: TBA
Phone: (559) 855-7886
E-mail: TBA
Website: TBA
Monterey Bay ReggaeFest
Date: July 30 - Aug 1
Location: TBA
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: TBA
E-mail: TBA
Website: TBA
August '10
September '10
74th Annual Monterey County Fair
Date: September 1 - 6
Location: Entire Grounds Entrances Gate3 or 5 / Parking at the Monterey Peninsula College Lot - Bus Service Available every 15 mins
Hours: TBA
Admission: More info to come
Contact:
Phone: (831) 372-1000
E-mail:
Website: www.montereycountyfair.com/fair
53rd Monterey Jazz Festival
Date: Sept 17 -19
Location: Entire Grounds - Parking at Monterey Peninsula College
Hours: TBA
Admission: Please visit website for tickets & entertainment
Contact:
Phone: (831) 373-3366
E-mail:
Website: www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Monterey Gem & Mineral Show
51st Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil show sponsored by Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society.
Date: September 25 -26
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: Sat: 10am- 6pm | Sun: 10am-5pm
Admission: $3.50 - Under13 free with an adult. $1 off with any printed reference.
Contact:
Phone: (831) 659-4156
E-mail:
Website: www.cvgms.org
October '09
Cardinale Pumpkin Patch
Date: All Month
Location: Gate 7
Hours: Mon - Fri: 11:00 am to Dusk / Sat - Sun: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Contact: School tours call to schedule an appointment
Phone: (831)632-4100
E-mail: N/A
Website: N/A
ROTA PSYCHIC FAIR
Date: Oct 2-3
Location: Monterey Room - Gate 3
Hours: 10am-6pm
Admission: $10 | All readings and healings $20
Contact: Julie King
Phone: (831) 644-9098
Information: For over 27 years Rota Productions has been bringing the best of Body, Mind and Spirit events. This event is not like any other psychic fair, the Rota festival has over 35 of California's best psychics, healers and readers.
Website: www.rotapsychicfair.com
Monterey County Fall Home Show
Date: Oct 22-24
Location: Enter Gate 3
Hours: TBA
Admission: Free
Contact:
Phone: (805)772-4600
E-mail:
Website: www.montereycountyhomeshow.com
November '10
Election Poll Day
Date: Nov 2
Location: Turf Club - Gate 5
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: Monterey County Election
Phone: (831) 796-1487
E-mail:
Website: www.montereycountyelection.us
Cardinale Christmas Tree Lot
Date: Nov 13-30
Location: Gate 7
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact:
Phone: (831) 632-4100
E-mail:
Website:
Community Forum 2010 Monterey County Fair
Date: Nov 18
Location: Turf Club - Gate 5
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: (831) 372-5863
E-mail:
Website:
Monterey Bay Blues "Battle of the Blues
Date: Nov 22
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: (831) 394-2652
E-mail:
Website:
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Date: Nov 26
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: (831) 659-2493
E-mail:
Website:
Gem Fair Inc
Date: Nov 27-29
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: TBA
Admission: Free
More Information: We will bring gems, beads, jewelry, crystals, lapidary equipment, imports and otheritems from around the world.
Phone: (503) 252-8300
E-mail: info@gemfair.com
Website: www.gemfaire.com
December '10
Cardinale Christmas Tree Lot
Date: Dec 1-24
Location: Gate 7
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact:
Phone: (831) 632-4100
E-mail:
Website:
Holiday Community Dinner
Date: Dec 25
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: Noon-3pm
Admission: Free
Contact: Volunteers: Shirley (831) 384-7193 | Donations: Rich (831) 757-5709 | Meals on Wheels Sand City Police Dept (831) 1451
Phone:
Information: Dinner served free to public. Santa Claus will be there with toys for children and live entertainment.
Website:
January '11
Indian Art Show
Date: TBA
Location: Monterey Room
Hours: Sat: 10am-6pm | Sun: 10am - 5pm
Admission: $7, inder 12 Free
More Information: Door prize and Free parking
Phone: (619) 670-4803
Website: www.indianartsmarkets.com
Eletronic Waste Collection
Nos cost, no limit.
Date: TBA
Location:Gate 8
Hours: 9am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Contact:
Phone: (831) 372-5863
More Information:Microwaves, Vacuums and other household items not accepted.
Website: TBA