Monterey County Fair Jr. Livestock Auction

06/15/2026

2026 Market Animal Pre-Tag Requirement! Don't miss the deadline of July 2nd

06/11/2026

📖 Ready to enter the 2026 Monterey County Fair?

✅ Download the Entry Guidebook today to explore departments, rules, and important deadlines.
📅 All entries are due August 1—don’t wait until the last minute!

Whether you're a returning exhibitor or entering for the first time, now’s the time to start planning your ribbon-winning entries.

🔗 Download the Entry Guidebook at montereycountyfair.com

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.