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About Merced County Fairgrounds

The Merced County Fairgrounds is a versatile event complex in Merced, California, offering 11 indoor and outdoor spaces for a wide range of gatherings—from large conventions and dances to intimate banquets and meetings. Located at 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA 95341, this venue serves as the hub for the annual Merced County Fair and a steady lineup of year‑round events in a prime Central Valley location.

Whether you’re planning a social, corporate, or community event, you’ll find clear capacity guidelines across the main spaces, straightforward parking options, and easy access to transit. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.

Parking is available across multiple lots including Administration, Yosemite Hall, the Merced Pavilion, G Street, and 11th Street, each with listed rates. Take advantage of Merced Transit’s Free Fare programs and the fair’s free shuttle to make getting to an event simple and budget-friendly. For your stay, there are several nearby hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott Merced, TownePlace Suites Merced, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced, as well as other local options. We’ll point you to affiliate partners for convenient booking and trusted dining and lodging recommendations to fit your plans. If you’re attending a specific event, the space you choose will determine capacity: Yosemite Hall (up to 2,100 for dances & meetings), Merced Pavilion (up to 1,000 for dances and meetings), and Sierra Hall (up to 150 for meetings; 96 for banquets with tables). The venue’s enduring role in hosting the Merced County Fair and other community gatherings makes it a dependable option for a wide range of programs.

Explore the details below to help you plan your visit, secure reservations, and find convenient places to stay and eat near the Merced County Fairgrounds.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA 95341.
  • Venue type: county fairgrounds with 11 indoor/outdoor locations for events.
  • Yosemite Hall capacity: up to 1,000 (dinner/dances/receptions), 1,200 (dinners only), 2,100 (dances & meetings).
  • Merced Pavilion capacity: 400 (dinner/dance/receptions), 750 (dinners only), 1,000 (dances & meetings).
  • Sierra Hall capacity: 96 (banquets with tables), 150 (meetings with 2–4 tables).
  • Parking: multiple lots with listed rates (Administration, Yosemite Hall, Pavilion, G Street, 11th Street, etc.).
  • Transit: free shuttle to the fair; Merced Transit ‘The Bus’ also runs a Free Fare to the Fair program.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Merced, TownePlace Suites Merced, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced, among others.
  • Notable events hosted: Merced County Fair (annual), plus year-round usage for other gatherings via the fairgrounds.
  • Renamed/demolished: current site address (900 MLK Jr Way) is the historic relocation from the former 11th & G Streets site; no demolition of the current fairgrounds is indicated.