Summertime fun is here at the Merced County Fairgrounds as Butler Amusements Inc. presents the new “Merced Summer Carnival” July 1 – July 11! Bring the whole family out to enjoy the thrill of carnival rides, play your favorite games and of course, indulge in some of your favorite carnival treats like funnel cakes, Fried Twinkies and more! Hours are Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. – Midnight and Saturday – Sunday, 3 p.m. – Midnight.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under, and children 36” and under are free. Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands are available for $30 at the event. Price paid for admission is credited towards each Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband purchase. No re-entry will be allowed.  Parking is FREE and available on the fairgrounds on a first come, first serve basis. Just enter off Martin Luther King Jr. Way and make your way to the Carnival Lot.

For more details on this fun summer event, visit >> www.mercedcountyfair.com/merced-summer-carnival.