Labor Day Mega Event

a three part event!

 Monday, September 1, 2025

This event will take place at THREE LOCATIONS.

Treasure Hunt: The Ride, Oscar's Playground and Monterey County Fair

featuring behind-the-scenes tours, exclusive ride time, lunch, and more!

Event Schedule:

• Treasure Hunt: The Ride
  • 8:30 am:  Arrival and Registration
    • Distribution of welcome packages, and 4 Power-Up Tokens per guest.
  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Lights-On Walk Through
    • A rare opportunity to see the ride in full illumination, offering an understanding of the ride mechanics and special effects, not visible during regular operations.
    • The tour includes a visit to the control room to see the ride's operational hub and a peek at the maintenance areas where the ride vehicles are serviced.
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Exclusive Ride Time (ERT) on Treasure Hunt: The Ride
    • Participants gain early access to Treasure Hunt: The Ride with fewer crowds, using their Power-Up Tokens to experience enhanced interactive gameplay.
• Oscar's Playground
  • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch and Behind-the-scenes Presentation, followed by Q&A Session
    • The BTS presentation will cover the conception, design, and construction of Treasure Hunt: The Ride, including the challenges and triumphs faced by the design team.
    • The BTS presentation will also be accompanied by an exclusive display of ride props, concept art, and historical images that influenced the ride’s creation.
  • 1:00 pm onwards: Unlimited Ride Access to Treasure Hunt: The Ride
    • After the presentation, guests have unlimited access to the ride. They can continue to use Power-Up Tokens on the ride for a more immersive experience or in the adjacent arcade-style shooting galleries.
• Monterey County Fair
  • 2:00 pm: Informal Meetup at the Monterey County Fair
    • Join ACE Northern California as we take over the roller coasters at the fair!

Registration:

Pricing:

• ACE Members
  • Treasure Hunt event, lunch, and Fair admission: $47.92
  • Treasure Hunt event and Fair admission, no lunch: $33.64
  • Treasure Hunt event and lunch: $35.68
  • Treasure Hunt only: $21.40
• Guests of ACE Member
  • Treasure Hunt event, lunch, and Fair admission: $53.02
  • Treasure Hunt event and Fair admission, no lunch: $36.70
  • Treasure Hunt event and lunch: $37.72
  • Treasure Hunt only: $23.44

registration

Locations:

The first two locations are within walking distance of each other at Steinbeck Plaza McAbee Beach. The Monterey County Fair is a brief 11-minute drive away.