Merced Fairgrounds Speedway
Merced, CA
95341
VENUE GUIDE
Merced Fairgrounds Speedway
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Outdoor • Open Air
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway
Make the event easier by staying close to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway and the surrounding Merced area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
El Capitan Hotel
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (794 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Merced
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (713 reviews)
Pacific Express Inn
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.7 (182 reviews)
Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (319 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Merced Fairgrounds Speedway & the Area
Merced Fairgrounds Speedway is an event venue in Merced, CA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
DON Mario Taco Shop
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (299 reviews)
Tacos El Michoacano
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)
Sam Café | Thai
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (447 reviews)
Rei Teppanyaki
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (19 reviews)
El Palmar Taquería
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (412 reviews)
Houakhong Restaurant
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (261 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
17th Street Public House
0.7 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (241 reviews)
Joystiq
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (288 reviews)
Una Más Taproom
0.7 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)
The Partisan
0.7 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (242 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Sahara Yemeni Coffee
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (91 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,241 reviews)
Coffee Bandits
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (542 reviews)
Hola Cafecito
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (186 reviews)
Toni's Courtyard Café
0.8 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (785 reviews)
Native Son
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (165 reviews)
Museums
Kids Discovery Station
2.9 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (98 reviews)
Castle Air Museum
7.3 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,311 reviews)
Attractions
McNamara Park
0.3 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (501 reviews)
Ray Flanagan Park
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (82 reviews)
Merced Multicultural Arts Center
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (205 reviews)
Merced County Courthouse Museum
1.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (167 reviews)
Merced's Applegate Park Zoo
1.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,587 reviews)
Ada Givens Park
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (58 reviews)
Shopping
College Green Shopping Center
2.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (442 reviews)
Bear Creek Village Shopping Center
2.0 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (546 reviews)
MERCED MARKETPLACE
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (785 reviews)
Smart Tech Ready Merced
2.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (550 reviews)
Marketplace at Merced
2.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (4,105 reviews)
Yosemite Crossing
3.0 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (159 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
DON Mario Taco Shop
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (299 reviews)
Tacos El Michoacano
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway for after the show or game.
Today: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)
Rei Teppanyaki
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (19 reviews)
El Palmar Taquería
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway for after the show or game.
Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (412 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
17th Street Public House
0.7 mi from the venue
Drinks near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway after the show or game.
Today: 2:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (241 reviews)
Joystiq
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (288 reviews)
Una Más Taproom
0.7 mi from the venue
Drinks near Merced Fairgrounds Speedway after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)
The Partisan
0.7 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (242 reviews)
Getting to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway in Merced, CA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific transit or event shuttle service to Merced Fairgrounds Speedway has not been verified. Major race weekends may use temporary shuttles, park-and-ride locations or special traffic plans. Check the track's official event guide and local transportation agency before race day.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Merced Fairgrounds Speedway hosts major race-day traffic and parking demand. Parking lots, camping/RV areas, prepaid passes, opening times and traffic patterns can change by race weekend. Check the track's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, camping, grilling, alcohol, generator and RV rules at Merced Fairgrounds Speedway have not been venue-verified. Race-weekend rules can differ by lot and ticket type. Check the official track event guide before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: auto racing; motorsports; major live events
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