Monterey County Fair Jr. Livestock Auction

04/30/2026

REMINDER!!!

Pre entry for Monterey County Fair Market Beef is now open!
It is also posted on our website or see link below. Tags are $5.00 each and exhibitors may purchase more than one if needed. Pre-entry is open until ownership deadline of May 2nd. All market steers must pre-enter for a tag however this is NOT your fair entry!!

Questions? Email [email protected].

https://monterlive.fairwire.co

04/20/2026

Pre entry for Monterey County Fair Market Beef is now open!
It is also posted on our website or see link below. Tags are $5.00 each and exhibitors may purchase more than one if needed. Pre-entry is open until ownership deadline of May 2nd. All market steers must pre-enter for a tag however this is NOT your fair entry!!

Questions? Email [email protected].

https://monterlive.fairwire.com

04/06/2026

Attention Market Beef Exhibitors!

03/26/2026

Calling All Monterey County Fair Livestock Exhibitors 🐖🐑

Looking to improve your showmanship skills or just getting started? We’ve got you covered! Check out upcoming local livestock clinics to sharpen your skills and get show-ready for the Fair.

Don’t miss the Rabbit Showmanship Clinic at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center on Saturday, June 13—a great opportunity to learn, practice, and gain confidence in the ring!

Get prepared. Get confident. Get ready for Fair season. 🌟

03/26/2026

Calling all Monterey County 4-H Alumni! Fill out our survey and save the date for May 2nd for the Centennial Gala Dinner at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds!

Greetings! In honor of 100 years of Monterey County 4-H, please share with us how you were a part of our history. This information will be used rebuild our history. We can also keep you updated on upcoming Centennial events or opportunities. Whether you were a youth alum or an adult Volunteer, pleas...

03/26/2026

In the mood for some Swiss Sausage BBQ? Ticket link below!

09/04/2025

Did you forget to pick up your non livestock entry? Friday, September 5th is the LAST day to pick up your entry. The Fair office is open from 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm on September 5th. After this time, your exhibits will be in deep, dark storage and will not be accessible.

07/29/2025

🚨 NEW THIS YEAR: JLA Auction Photo Uploads are REQUIRED in ShoWorks by August 1!

To make the process smooth for everyone, follow these steps carefully:
1️⃣ Log in to your ShoWorks account and complete your online entries as usual.
2️⃣ Once submitted, go to the top-right corner of your screen.
3️⃣ Click the drop-down menu and select “Your Past Transactions.”
4️⃣ Click the “Upload Media” button.

📸 Upload the following:
— Your auction photo
— Hog exhibitors only: your Prop 12 Certificate

📥 After uploading, scroll down and click Done at the bottom of the page.
⚠️ If you do not upload a photo, the MCF logo will be used in its place.

07/18/2025

Livestock Award Sponsors Needed! 🐷

Support the hardworking youth of Monterey County by becoming a livestock award sponsor at the 2025 Monterey County Fair. Your sponsorship directly recognizes the dedication, responsibility, and passion these young exhibitors bring to the barns each year. Don't miss this rewarding opportunity to invest in their future and celebrate agricultural excellence in our community.

🌟 Contact [email protected] to learn more or secure your sponsorship today!

07/14/2025

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