Come join us for the 81st Salinas Valley Fair - new entertainment and food vendors, carnival rides, country concert, 4H & FFA activities, and MORE!

2025 Carnival Highlights

ZILLERATOR Roller Coaster

Up, down and around aboard a car for four, passengers enjoy the Zillerator Roller Coaster! Standing at 48 1/2 feet tall it has 6 cars each capable of holding up to 4 people. A Ride for teens and adults, the Zillerator Coaster sends riders on a thrill

The Zipper

The veritcal spinning, turning ride is a true crowd-pleaser. Featuring 12 seats each capable of holding 2-3 passengers, the Zipper is a must for all adventure seekers. Spectacular programmed incandescent lighting adds to the excitement!

Hot Wheels

The Hot Wheels is an all-time favorite to thrill seekers. There are 7 seats that hold up to 3 people: the ride rotates on a center axle, traveling up and down hills, while the tub whips around on its own axle. Get ready for a swirling whirlwind!

Scrambler

Features riders spining in suspending cars along two separate axes, creating a thrilling experience!

Cyclone Tornado

The Cyclone is a thrilling ride that is enjoyed by kids, teens, and families of all types. Each seat holds up to 4, with a centrally located steering wheel to passengers can spin the car themselves.

ORBITOR

The Orbiter is an exciting ride for teens and adults and features 4 twirling arms holding three spinning seats each. This Italian made ride twirls rides around until their seats are perpendicular with the ground below.

Himalaya

The Himalaya is a ride reminiscent of riding through the Alps: at a faster pace with more excitement and music! This puts riders on a fast up-down-around trip faster and faster, then backwards, too!

CENTURY WHEEL

Towering over the midway is the majestic Century Wheel. The Century Wheel offers patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 70 feet! Passengers are seated in separate gondolas and then whisked smoothly up, around, and down again.

ALIEN INVASION

The lights and excitement of the midway literally become a blue as the Alien Invasion sweeps you off your feed. Spinning at 24 RPM, the Alien Invasion uses centrifugal force to float passengers off the floor, giving them the felling of weightlessness.

Ring of Fire

The Fireball holds 24 passengers, and they are treated to the excitement of 360-degree rotation while simultaneously swinging in a 180-degree arc for an other-worldy upside down thrill!

Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras is a funhouse with music and a festive atmosphere. Enter through a glass maze, climb up the stairs, and view yourself in distorted mirros, and exit down a spiral slide.

CAROUSEL

For decades, audiences have been awed by the beautifully crafted majesty of the carousel. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful ride together.

ROCKIN' TUG

Those who normally go with the flow are encouraged to rock the boat a little. This little tugboat spins dips and peaks like riding an ocean swell. The Rockin’ Tug seats approximately 20 individuals so parents can take to the high seas with their children.

Daily Schedule

Thursday, May 15th

Kids' Holaday Sponsored By Holaday Seed

General Schedule + Entertainment Highlights

11:00am Gates to Public | Expo Shopping Opens

3:00pm Carnival | Longbranch Opens

6:00pm Flat Track Motorcycle Race (Stampede Arena)

6:00pm Grand Tasting, Ticketed Event (Orradre Building)

6:00pm Casey Anglin (Steinbeck Stage)

8:00pm The Edge Band (Longbranch)

8:00pm Exhibit Buildings | Expo Shopping Closes

9:00pm Admission Gates Close, No Re-Entry

10:00pm Carnival | Longbranch | Grounds Closes

4-H & FFA Activities

8:00am Entry Office Opens

8:00am 4H & FFA Market Swine and Sheep Show (Topo Barn)

8:00am 4H & FFA Market Goat Show, Wether Dam Doe Show Following Market (Rava Arena)

9:00am 4H & FFA Market Steer Show, Replacement Heifer Show Following Market (Rava Arena)

6:00pm Entry Office Closes

9:00pm Livestock Barns Close

All-Day On Grounds Entertainment

11:00am All Smiles Petting Zoo Opens

11:00am The Drumheads (Steinbeck Stage)

12:00pm Lenny Hoops

12:30pm Wagon of Whimsy

12:45pm Puppy Pals - As seen on America's Got Talent!

1:00pm The Art of the Looney Show (Steinbeck Stage)

2:00pm Animal Cracker Conspiracy Stilt Walkers

2:30pm Slim & Curly Strolling Cowboys

2:30pm The Drumheads (Steinbeck Stage)

3:00pm MAC the Robot

3:30pm The Art of the Looney Show (Steinbeck Stage)

4:00pm Animal Cracker Conspiracy Stilt Walkers

4:30pm Lenny Hoops

5:15pm The Drumheads (Steinbeck Stage)

5:30pm Slim & Curly Strolling Cowboys

6:00pm Wagon of Whimsy

6:00pm Flat Track Motorcycle Race (Stampede Arena)

6:00pm Grand Tasting of Wine & Food (Orradre Buidling)

6:00pm Casey Anglin (Steinbeck Stage)

6:30pm Puppy Pals

7:15pm The Art of the Looney Show

7:30pm Lenny Hoops

7:30pm Slim & Curly Strolling Cowboys

8:00pm Casey Anglin (Steinbeck Stage)

8:00pm The Edge Band (Longbranch)