One of the biggest highlights of the 2026 Merced County Fair — June 10 to June 14 — is the enhanced Table Mountain Grandstand Entertainment line-up presentd by Coors Light & Save Mart.
Get ready to see some nationally touring events and the return of PRCA Rodeo to Merced County!
Remember: Grandstand tickets are sold separately from Fair admission, with discounted advance tickets available online at: MercedCountyFair.com. Children 5 and under are free with a paid adult Grandstand ticket.
Check this schedule out:
• Wednesday, June 10 — Monsters of Destruction
• Thursday, June 11 — Monsters of Destruction
(Pit Parties at 5 p.m.; Shows start at 7 p.m.)
Feel the Monster Truck thunder as Monsters of Destruction roar into the Fairgrounds with massive horsepower, freestyle action, and high-flying excitement. Fairgoers can also attend the FREE Pit Party that begins at 5 p.m. with their Monster Trucks ticket to meet drivers and get up close to the trucks before the show.
• Friday, June 12 — PRCA Pro Rodeo
• Saturday, June 13 — PRCA Pro Rodeo
(Shows starts at 7 p.m.)
The Fair proudly welcomes back professional rodeo with two nights of PRCA Rodeo action presented by the
Merced Western Heritage Foundation. Fans can experience bull riding, barrel racing, bronc riding, team roping, and more as top cowboys and cowgirls compete in a celebration of Merced County’s western roots.
• Sunday, June 14 — Gran Cierre de Feria con Jaripeo Tremendo
(Show starts at 6 p.m.)
Closing out the Fair is the return of Jaripeo Tremendo featuring bull riding, dancing horses, banda music, and
family entertainment in a high-energy cultural celebration presented by FoodMaxx.
Beyond The Grandstand
Fairgoers will find plenty of family entertainment throughout the Merced County Fairgrounds.
Returning favorites include live entertainment on the Coors Light Stage and Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Stage, the daily Tractor Parade, the interactive Farm to Fair Exhibit, the Library Bookmobile as part of the Early Childhood Literacy Partnership, petting zoo attractions and more.
This year’s Fair also introduces several new attractions and entertainers for families to enjoy.
• New Sea Lion Splash
New this year, the Sea Lion Splash brings the only traveling self-contained sea lion attraction to the Merced County Fair. Featuring educational presentations, comedy-filled performances, and opportunities to take photos with the sea lions after each show, this exciting attraction is sure to become a Fair favorite.
• New Strolling Entertainment
Fairgoers will also be entertained throughout the grounds by a dynamic line-up of strolling entertainment joining Fair favorite Tadpole the Clown. New acts this year include Hilby “The Skinny German Juggle Boy,” a high-energy comedy performer known for balancing acts, unicycles, and daring juggling tricks; Jules Ross Physical Comedy, featuring interactive crowd participation and laugh-out-loud comedy; and Slim & Curly, the fan-favorite cowboy duo bringing western-style humor and playful antics across the Fairgrounds on their signature “little horses.” Fairgoers can also enjoy the new Shipwreck Pirate Comedy Show starring Captain Jack SpareRibs in the Sunshine Lane Family Area.
• Camel Rides
Fairgoers can also experience camel rides at this year’s Fair, located near the Martin Luther King Jr. Way
entrance gate. This unique attraction offers families a memorable photo opportunity and one-of-a-kind Fair
experience.
• Big Savings at the Fair
The Merced County Fair continues its commitment to affordable family fun with multiple savings opportunities for Fairgoers. Kids 12 & Under Get in FREE Every Day courtesy of Valley Children’s Healthcare.
• Buy Early, Save BIG
Save money when you buy before you head to the 2026 Merced County Fair! Purchase your discounted tickets at participating Save Mart & FoodMaxx locations in Madera, Chowchilla, Los Banos, Merced, Atwater and Turlock until June 14th. Here’s the amazing offer you can take advantage of!
— $5 off General Admission
— Up to $7 off Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands
• “Feed Our Community”
Now until June 10, give back and get in FREE! Donate 5 cans of food at the MERCO Credit Union in Merced or Atwater to get a FREE fair admission ticket valid for opening day, June 10! It’s all part of the “Feed Our Community” Early Food Drive benefiting the Merced County Food Bank.
• “Seniors’ Day”
On Wednesday, June 10, enjoy Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center Seniors’ Day. Those Seniors 62 and BETTER are able to enjoy the Fair for free on Wednesday, June 10 all evening long! Plus, there
will be a special Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. near the Martin Luther King Jr. Way gate!