The Fairgrounds are nestled on 22 oak-studded acres located in the city and county of Monterey. The Fairgrounds consists of eight buildings of varying sizes, two outdoor music arenas and a horse show arena.

The Fairgrounds is host to two outdoor arena's. The larger arena comfortably seats 5,850 and our other arena seats 2,000. Our larger arena is home to:
Monterey Jazz Festival, four major Horse Shows, Fair Headline Acts, and many more events.

The Fairgrounds has seven buildings available to rent for special events. The buildings range from 400 to 7,100 square feet and can accommodate 20 to 1,000 people. The Turf Club is decked in oak and brass with a huge stone fireplace and an open patio with heaters.

The Satellite Horse Racing Facility is active year-round. It offers "at track" odds and payouts from Golden Gates Fields, Santa Anita, Bay Meadows, Del Mar, Cal Expo and Woodbine.

History Facts:

• Fairs have been held in the Monterey County since 1935.
• The arenas have hosted some of the finest musicians in history: Duke Ellington, Billy Dean, Carlos Santana, Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix.

Facilities

Turf Club Restaurant & Patio

• 5,500 square feet. Maximum capacity 300
• $4 per person charge
• $200 minimum price
• $200 for Turf Club Patio only

Decorated in oak & brass with stone fireplace, built-in-bar & entrance fountain.
Ideal for:

• wedding receptions
• banquets
• holiday gatherings.

Pattee Arena

• Stage has 500 amps of power
• Three Dressing Rooms
• Concert Rental is $3000
• Concert Capacity: 5,800

The arena is also perfect for horse shows. Horse show rental is $900 per day which includes warm up ring, horse show office and two water and drags.

• 76' x 36' x 5.5' sq ft
• Box seat/bleacher seating around the arena is 2,000 +

Monterey Room

• Banquet Style Room
• 30' x 30' Wooden Dance Floor
• 7,140 sq ft.
• Rental Rate $900.00 per day

Kitchen Facilities available for $300.00

Maximum capacity is:

• 1,000 theater style
• 500 for dinner

Salinas Room 

• Banquet Style Room
• 30' x 30' Wooden Dance Floor
• 7,000 sq ft.
• Rental Rate $675.00 per day

The Salinas Room has a solid surface floor, and is perfect for dances, quinceaneras, trade shows, and casual banquets.

Maximum capacity is:

• 1,000 theater style
• 350 for sit down dinner

King City Room

• Banquet Style Room
• 30' x 30' Wooden Dance Floor
• 7,000 sq ft.
• Rental Rate $675.00 per day

The Salinas Room has a solid surface floor, and is perfect for dances, quinceaneras, trade shows, and casual banquets.

Maximum capacity is:

• 1,000 theater style
• 350 for sit down dinner

East & West Art Buildings

• Private Patio Access
• Two Similar Layouts
• Approximately 2,000 sq ft.
• Rental Rate $300.00 per day

These buildings feature cement floors, plenty to window light and access to a central courtyard. Great for classroom environments, seminars and small get togethers.

Maximum capacity is 150

Craft Room

• Maximum capacity 100
• Approximately 1,550 sq ft.
• Rental Rate $200 .00 per day

The Craft Room features a carpeted floor and is great for meetings/seminars.

Maximum capacity is 100

Peyton Garden Stage - 

The Garden Stage can be used for a concert or company picnic.

• The capacity of the Garden Stage is 1,500 plus
• Concert rental is $1,500 for the day and includes 4 sets of bleachers and 30 benches for seating up to 540 people
• Picnic rental is $250.00 ($350.00 if electricity is needed)
• Picnic capacity is 1,000 plus
• Picnic rental includes 10 picnic tables

Equipment Rental

• Portable Oak Bar $30
• Barbecue Pits $25
• Barricades $10
• Benches $12
• Bleachers $75
• Rolling Carts $5
• Ticket Booths $55
• Folding and Stacking Chairs $1each
• P.A. & Microphone $40
• Picnic Tables $12
• Rolling Partitions $12
• Barricades (10') $12
• Staging (4'x8' sections) $12 each
• 6' & 8' Banquet Tables $8
• 5'& 6' Round Tables $11
• 2' Cocktail Tables $9
• Power Pedestals $30