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Hello Salinas Valley Fair Friends and Family,

We are so excited to kick off the 81st Salinas Valley Fair! The Fair Board of Directors and Staff have been prepping and revamping for another amazing Fair, May 15-18.

This year's Fair theme is "The Berry Best Fair" - filled with all your favorite things from 4H & FFA livestock animals, to fresh baked cookies, photos, and so much more. Swing into our exhibition buidlings or barns and see what our talented local youth have been up to. We have many new activities planned this year in addition to all our traditional exhibits.

Starting off opening day of Fair with "Kids Holaday," where we welcome kids 12 and under for FREE! Friday, RC Farms is supporting all seniors 60 and over to attend Fair at NO CHARGE. King City Rotary Club will be hosting Special Kids Day where special eduation tour groups get in free. A&G Pumping will be sponsoring Armed Forces day Saturday, allowing free admission to al active military members and their families. Dia Del Hispano, sponsored by Bassetti Farms, will have Sunday filled with live music in the Stampede Arena and on the Steinbeck Stage. Don't forget Chase Bryant and Jordan Fletcher are joining us on Saturday, May 17th - get your tickets here NOW!

Grab a corndog and ice cream cone before visiting the new chicken vendor serving chicken and waffles - all near the barns! And... before you leave, don't forget to enjoy some traditional fair food favorites - dippin' dots, cotton candy, funnel cakes, or a giant cinnamon roll!

Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, and friends of the community for the continued support of the Salinas Valley Fair. We are truly grateful for all of our supporters and amazing staff members. We look forward to seein you at this year's Salinas Valley Fair!

Lauren Hamilton

Our President's Welcome

Welcome to the 81st Salinas Valley Fair! “The Berry Best Fair”, May 15 th – 18 th , 2025. I have the privilege to be the 2025 President of the Salinas Valley Fair Board of Directors. It takes a variety of people to produce a fair like ours as it is not a simple task. From a dedicated Board of Directors and staff to hundreds of volunteers. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who have and continue to volunteer your time and services to help produce our fair. And to our community! To all of you whose attendance range from the thrill seekers at the carnival, coming to view your favorite students’ 4-H member/FFA member/neighbors stills exhibit and/or supporting our Junior Livestock Auction; Thank you!! It is your support that makes our fair such a huge success each year. We are a community who comes out

and supports each other.

I am excited to invite you to come and enjoy the “The Berry Best Fair”. Stroll in through the 4-H & FFA Building where the exhibitors’ hard work will be showcased alongside some of our valleys top notch vegetables. Move over to the Expo Building where you can do a bit of shopping. Moving down to the Photography & Home Arts Building to see beautiful photos taken by our own local talent along with quilts, jams, and pies made by

your neighbors. Stroll through Floral Lane for a mixture of beauty, talent, art and the breathtaking scents of the “cream of the crop” floral exhibits. Next browse the Arts & Crafts Building where you may find your favorite students’ art/craft work. Last but certainly not least, walk through the Topo and Rava Barns to visit the sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, steers and replacement heifers. Don’t forget to hop on your favorite thrilling ride at our carnival! Everyone needs to keep your strength up, so stop by one of our many tasty food booths/vendors for lunch. Your last stop should be to pick up a cinnamon roll or your favorite sweet treat “for the road”.

Our fair is a family affair. Step right up to make memories that last a lifetime! Whether you are just starting to make those family memories or continuing to make memories, everyone is welcome! As we gear up for our 81 st Salinas Valley Fair, I am filled with anticipation for the joy and excitement that each of our events will bring to you. Come and join us for the 2025 Salinas Valley Fair, May 15 th – 18 th , 2025, as our community comes together and celebrates family, hard work and tradition. And again, thank you all for supporting our Salinas Valley Fair. See you at the fair!!

Darla Mantel
Fair Board President

2025 Special Days + Daily Admission

Thursday, May 15: Kids' Holaday | Sponsored By: Holaday Seed Company

Free admission to all children 12 and under

Friday, May 16: Senior Day & Special Kids Day | Sponsored By: RC Farms & King City Rotary Club

Free admission to adults 60 and over

Free admission to special education tour groups

Saturday, May 17: Armed Forces Day | Sponsored By: A&G Pumping

Free admission to all active duty military personnel and their dependents, military civilian employees, and military contractors with military ID

Sunday, May 18: Dia Del Hispano | Sponsored By: Bassetti Farms

Click here for the full 2025 schedule!

Daily Fair Admission

Youth (6-17) $8
Adults $12
Seniors (60+) $8
Children (5 & Under) FREE

Parking $20

Save on Carnival Passes!
Purchase your all day carnival wristband for only $30 at the Salinas Valley Fair Office, Mechanics Bank, and GTS Tax Service before May 14th.

Advanced Fair Discount
Buy a Family 4-Pack for $36 before May 14th, while supplies last.

Grand Tasting
Join us for our Grand Tasting featuring award-winning wines! Tickets are on sale for $40 (included Fair Admission) before May 14th and $40 at the door (does not include Fair Admission).

More Information
Gate Open Daily: 11AM
Fair Closes: 10PM Thursday | 12AM Friday & Saturday | 10PM Sunday

Contact Us!
831-385-3243 | 625 Division Street, King City, CA 93930