

Welcome to the Fairgrounds Event Calendar
November, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - REDWOOD GOSPEL MISSION-GREAT THANKSGIVING BANQUET
Outreach to homeless and low-income families-providing chapel services, holiday sit-down meal all day, medical & dental screenings, haircuts, games, crafts, and activities for children.
Registration required to get food bags and turkey.
Hours: 11am to 6:30pm
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission: Free
Organization: Redwood Gospel Mission
Contact: Alice Lowe, Event Coordinator
Phone: 707-578-1830, ext. 14
Website: www.srmission.org
December, 2008
December 1-2 - CUTTING HORSE SHOW
Open & Junior classes.
Hours: 8 am - close
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Redwood Empire Cutting Horse Assoc.
Phone: 707.575.0877
January, 2009
January 2-4, 2009 - GEM FAIRE
Take advantage of the lowest price in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver and minerals. Over 100 manufacturers, wholesalers, importers from all over the world
Hours: Fri. 12 - 7pm; Sat. 10am - 7pm; Sun. 10am - 5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: Adults $5 for weekend pass; under 11 FREE
Organization: Gem Faire, Inc.
Phone: 503-252-8300
Website: www.gemfaire.com
January 17, 2009 - RABBIT SHOW
Sonom Marin Rabbit Association Annual Show
All breeds rabbit show.
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Hall of Flowers
Admission: Free
Organization: Sonoma Marin Rabbit
Phone: 209.931.0983
January 31, 2009 - CRAB FEED
All you can eat crab - salad - bread - wine - music & dancing costumes optional; live & silent auctions, raffle. Benefits community & international projects.
Hours: Open bar 6 pm, dinner 7:30 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $60 per person donation
Organization: Rotary Club of Santa Rosa West
Phone: 707.284.5902
Website: www.sr-rotary-west.org
February, 2009
February 28th - SWEETHEART BALL-A NIGHT WITH JAMES BOND AT CASINO ROYALE
The Sweetheart Ball is Sonoma County's finest and most fun, formal dinner dance. Every February, a magical fantasyland is created for a night filled with food, frolic, auctions, and more. This year you can spend a night with James Bond at Casino Royale. For an evening of adventure, mystery and surprising plot twists. Enjoy excellent food and drink, dancing, live music and games.
Hours: 5:30 pm to midnight
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $ 195.00 per person
Organization: Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
Phone: 707-573-3399
Website: www.volunteernow.org
February 7 - FARM BUREAU CRAB FEED
20th Annual Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Fest
Feast on crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, bread and Sonoma County wines. Live and silent auctions and raffle for a trip to Italy's Tuscany. Proceeds benefit agriculture education, Farm Bureau scholarships and 4-H and FFA programs in Sonoma County.
Hours: Event begins at 5:45pm, dinner at 7:15pm
Location: Grace Pavillion
Organization: Sonoma County Farm Bureau
Phone: 707.544.5575
Website: www.sonomacountyfarmbureau.com
February 14-15 - CAT SHOW
Call of the Wild Cat Fanciers
Purebred cat competition & vendors selling cat supplies, jewlery, clothing and more. Feline Rescue groups with cats for adoption. Proceeds from show go to rescue groups.
Hours: 10 am-5 pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5 adults; $3 Children 6-12; 5 & under FREE
Organization: Call of the Wild Cat Fanciers
Phone: (707) 538-1473
Website: www.srcatshow.com
March, 2009
March 21,22,23 - SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW
20th annual
Hours: Fri. 1 - 8pm; Sat. 10 - 7pm; Sun. 10 - 6 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, Shade Park, Finley Hall, EC Kraft, Garrett Hall, Garden Building & Courtyard
Admission: Adults $7; 12 & under FREE; Seniors (60+)$4 Friday only
Organization: G & G Productions
Phone: 800.655.0655
Website: www.ggshows.com/page/page/497658.htm
March 27, 28, 29, 2009 - 51st Annual Arabian Horse Show
Hours: 8 am - close
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: free
Organization: Golden Gate Arabians
Phone: 707.823.1751
Website: http://www.goldengatearabians.com
April, 2009
April 24th, 25th, and 26th - GEM FAIRE
Gems, jewelry, beads, classes/instruction, door prices, minerals, crystals, fossils.
Hours: Fri: noon - 7pm, Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: 10am - 5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5.00
Organization: Gem Faire
Phone: 503-252-8300 or 541-912-8807
Website: www.gemfaire.com
September, 2009
September 18, 19, 20, 2009 - Friday through Sunday - FALL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
Hours: Fri: 1pm to 8pm, Sat: 10am to 7pm, Sun: 10am to 6pm
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, numerous locations
Admission: $7.00 General, Seniors (60+) $4. Friday Only, Under 12 Free
Organization: G & G Productiona, Inc.
Phone: 916-483-2296
Website: ggshows.com
October, 2009
October 30th, 31st, and November 1st, 2009 - GEM FAIRE
Gems, jewelry, beads, classes/instruction, door prizes, minerals, crystals, fossils.
Hours: Fri: noon-7pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5.00
Organization: Gem Faire
Phone: 503-252-8300, 541-912-8807
Website: www.gemfaire.com