Merced Welcomes Back Safe Haven For Animals
Children of all ages, along with their adult family members, showed up in droves last Friday morning to take part in the reopening celebration of Merced's Applegate Zoo.
They were excited to see an expanded black bear exhibit, with an up-close glass viewing area. Zoo bears Missy and Windfall did not disappoint as they splashed around…
Lights on Lake fireworks return to Lake McClure
One of the Central Valley's favorite Independence Day traditions returns as fireworks light up the skies over Lake McClure on Saturday, July 4. …
Merced County Fair Revives A Western Heritage Tradition
By DOANE YAWGER
Special to the Times
There are many ways to be entertained these days and one of the best of them has to be the rodeo. There just…
Local history will be on display at the County Fair
By SARAH LIM
Special to the Times
There are many reasons to go to the Merced County Fair, but this year is extra special for our history enthusiasts.
You’ve got to check out the Merced County Courthouse Museum’s display in the Tioga Building, where artifacts with rich Merced history take center stage — in the center showcase.…
Playhouse Reminds Community Why It Matters
For everyone at Playhouse Merced, the annual Season Preview on May 29 appeared to be a reaffirmation of the importance of local theater as a…
A wonderful Rodeo Day ahead for courageous young champions
Three brave youngsters from the Merced area were treated like champions last Saturday as they made their way to the Boot Barn located inside the…
County Fair Returns With Five Days Of Hometown Fun!
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Western Days Kickoff
Grab your cowboy hat and head down to the Merced Western Days Pre-Rodeo Kickoff in Downtown Merced on Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event at Bob Hart Square features kids' activities, roping contests, horses and riders, live music, local vendors, and all kinds of fun. It's a…
Enhanced Grandstand Entertainment Coming To Merced County…
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…
Foo Fighters, Bush, The Warning keep rock at the forefront…
Day 2 of the BottleRock music festival in Napa anchored itself in the comforting friction of powerhouse rock with the likes of Foo Fighters, Bush and…
BottleRock Day 1: Weekend of music, food and wine begins with Lorde, Lil Wayne, Papa Roach, Men At Work
Napa Valley is welcoming tens of thousands of music fans, partiers and foodies for the sold-out BottleRock festival through Memorial Day weekend.
The three-day festival features nearly 80 performing acts across five music stages, celebrity appearances on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, wine and food tastings, and an eclectic range…