Rousing family entertainment, carnival rides, games and fun fair-food all celebrate Monterey County’s unique history and heritage. The Monterey County Fair is an entertainment packed event for all ages happening every year on Labor Day weekend. Featuring everything you love about the fair — from traditional and specialty food vendors, carnival rides, carnival games, artesian vendors, to daily live music, an elevated rodeo experience, community exhibits, and livestock auctions. Enjoy the coastal breezes of the Monterey Peninsula, and even catch an ocean view at the top of the Ferris Wheel!