Free Live Entertainment Abounds at the 2018 Monterey County Fair, Coming Aug. 30-Sept. 3, in Monterey

1. Free Live Entertainment Abounds at the 2018 Monterey County Fair, Coming Aug. 30-Sept. 3, in Monterey Fairgoers will be able to enjoy a whole host of free live entertainment during the Monterey County Fair, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & EventCenter. Monterey, CA, July 18, 2018 — Fairgoers will be able to enjoy a whole host offree live entertainment during the Monterey County Fair, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center. Thisyear’sthemeis “Shake YourTail Feathers,” andfairgoerswillbeabletodothatwithrock,funkrock, country, R&B, pop, magic, juggling and hypnosis acts, pig racing, rodeo, and much more, all free with a paid entry to thefair. In addition to the headlining artists on the Main Stage — chart-topping funk rock group War, on Thursday, August 30, George Strait Tribute on Friday, August 31, Journey Revisited at on Saturday, September1—Renocountry bandLeftofCentrewillplay dailyintheTurfClub and electricviolinistand singer Razzvioperformsat3:30and5:30p.m.dailyontheIslandStage. Also performing daily on the grounds during the fair will be Stilt Circus, Chicken Man, Godfrey the Magician and Down on the Farm (in the King City Room); All Alaskan Racing Pigs and live wood-carving demonstrations daily in the Oak Tree Ring; Circus Imagination and pony rides in the Children’s Area; juggler Something Ridiculous on the Community Stage; and the Flying U Rodeo and the Flying Cowboyz (separate admission charge) at 6 p.m. August 31 and September 1, and 3 and 6 p.m. September 2, inthe PatteeArena. Admissiontothefair is$10 foradultsages13-61, $8inadvance, and $8 online, plus$1fee; seniors62 and older, $9, $8 advance, and $8 online, plus $1; children $6, $4 advance, $4 online, plus $1 fee; children 5 and underfree. Carnival wristbands are $35, $25 in advance, and $25 online, plus $1 fee. Wristbands are available every day this year and all military and law enforcement receive a $5 discount every day. This is a coupon that can be exchanged for a free popcorn, 2 for 1, free prize and a carnivalwristband. Fun Pack tickets will be sold at Sand City and Salinas Costco stores from July 25- August 29 and include twoadmissiontickets,twocarnivalcoupons,andmultiplefood couponsfor$44.99. Rodeo Admissionis$5perseat, perperformanceand onsaleontheadmitoneticket page.Thisprice is apre-saleprice andgooduntilAugust 29.Afterthat,ticketsare$10each.

2. SundayRodeoFamilyPackincludestwoadultfairadmission,twochildrenfairadmissionandfourrodeo tickets. These packs are only good for one rodeo performance on Sunday. Presale: $35 Gate Pricing:$50 DiscountfairandcarnivalticketsareavailableattheFairground’sAdministrativeOfficeorat www.MontereyCountyFair.com. Fair Hours: Thursday-Sunday: 12 to 11p.m. Monday: 12 to 10p.m. Left ofCentre August 30- September2 Two daily shows in the HuntClub LeftofCentreisbasedinReno,Nevada. Theyaretheofficialhouse bandatTobyKeith’s(ILoveThisBar and Grill in Las Vegas). This band does it all, from Brad Paisley to Bob Marley to Metallica with true conviction. They believe there are only two types of music, good and bad. They have been voted Entertainer of the Year, Musicians of the Year, Best Album and Best Band in multiple states and have shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Sammy Hagar, Clay Walker, Lee Ann Rimes, Maroon 5, Joan Jett, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Cinderella, Jarrod Nienamm, Lee Brice, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Jake Owen, the list goes on andon. Razzvio Razzvioisanelectricviolinistand singerwhoreinventsfamiliarpop androckarrangementsfrom an entirelydifferentangle. Throughlivelooping,sheblends powerhousevocalswithheruniqueviolin designed tobuildsongswiththesophisticationofastringquartet.Razzvio’sallnewbrandofinteractive electric string pop will make you rethink the electric violin and is a perfect complement to any outdoor event. Flying U Rodeo &the Flying Cowboyz NotyourGrandfather’s Rodeo.Getthethrillsofthemostextremerodeo eventsataFlyingUExtreme Rodeo. Featuring fan-favorite events such as bull riding and bull fighting with the added flair of new events — bull poker, ring of fire, toro teeter totter and FMX. The contestants are just as wild as the rowdysectionoftherodeocrowdandleavefans screamingformore. August 31 – September 2,2018 Friday & Saturday at 6 p.m. (Gates open at5 p.m.)

3. Sundayat 3&6 p.m.(Gatesopenat2 &5 p.m.) About the Monterey County Fair &Event Center The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a premier event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking.Itisastate-ownedmulti-usefacilitythatfeaturesfourlargebanquetrooms,twooutdoor concert venues, and a variety of outdoor and indoor cost-effective sites ideal for all types of events. It is homeoftheannualaward-winningMontereyCountyFair,hostto manymajorandprivateeventsonthe Central Coast, and the site of theMonterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. For moreinformation,contactthe Fair AdministrationOffice,at2004FairgroundRoadinMonterey, by calling (831) 372-5863 or go to www.montereycountyfair.comfor moreinformation. Contact: Marci BraccoCain Chatterbox PR Salinas, CA93901 (831)747-7455 http://www.montereycountyfair.com