Merced County Fair
Merced County’s history is steeped in agriculture which can be viewed at the Merced Agricultural Museum. The Merced Courthouse Museum includes a turn of the century schoolhouse and many Indian artifacts. The Castle Air Museum is home to 46 vintage airplanes and the Castle Science and Technology Center offers numerous hands-on exhibits. The fairgrounds are located in the city of Merced, part of the sunny central San Joaquin Valley. The fairgrounds offer a place to hold many private and public events.
Cost
- $15 per night - Without Hook-ups
- $20 per night - With Hook-ups
Amenities
- Water
- Electric
- Showers
- Some Sewer Hook-ups
- Two Dump Stations on Grounds
Check-out Time
- Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Noon
Length of stay
- RV parking is limited to Seven (7) Consecutive Days
Number of Spots
- Depends on the events being held at the time the RV space is needed
Reservations
- First come first serve basis, but you do need to call ahead to see if there is availability due to ongoing events
- Reservations accepted for large groups
Annual Events
- MERCO Credit Union Cycling Classic - March
- Auto Racing - March - October
- Yosemite & Sierra Kennel Club Dog Shows - April
- Home & Garden Show - April
- 4th of July Auto Racing and Fireworks Display - Always on July 4th
- Merced County Fair - July (Opens the 3rd Tuesday)
Fun & Exciting Things to Do & See in the Area
- Castle Air Museum
- Castle Science & Technology Center
- Lake Yosemite - Boating, Fishing, Swimming, & Picnics
- Applegate Park & Zoo
- Multicultural Arts Center
- Yosemite National Park (Half Dome)
- UC Merced
- Casinos Nearby
Contact Information for RV set-up
- Fair Office: 209-722-1507
- Weekend Hours: 209-564-6630