Welcome to the Fairgrounds Event Calendar
The Car Mart is the #1 place in Sonoma County to sell or buy a private vehicle and has been a part of Santa Rosa's local community since 1984. Conveniently located adjacent to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on the east side of Brookwood Avenue in Santa Rosa, no appointment is necessary; the non-consignment lot is open Fridays - Saturdays - Sundays all year except major holidays and select Fairgrounds events. For more information, visit the Car Mart online at www.the-carmart.com. Spanish and other language translation available on website.
Hours: Fri 7am-6 pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-5pm
Location: Brookwood Parking Lot
Admission: FREE
Phone: 707-546-4044
Website: www.the-carmart.com
Friday - September 3, 2010 - Vi-Va Mexican Dance
Hours: 8pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Phone: 707-568-1795
September 11, 2010 - Segal's 5th Annual ATA Martial Arts Tournament
ATA Martial Arts Competition with over 500 competetors.
Hours: 8am-7pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5 Spectator Fee
Organization: Segal's Black Belt Academy, Inc.
Phone: 707-568-0101
Website: www.segalsata.com
September 12, 2010 - Mexican Independence Festival
Live Music, carnival, food, etc. Fun for the whole family!
Hours: Noon - 8pm
Location: Carnival Lawn
Admission: $10/Adults - $5/Juniors - Under 6 Free
Organization: Sonoma County Mexican Independence Committee
Contact: Rene Meza
Phone: 707-529-8651
September 16-20, 2010 -TENTATIVE - Circo Caballero
Hours: TBD
Location: Carnival Lawn
Admission: TBD
September 17-19, 2010 - Martha Josey Barrel Racing Clinic
2 1/2 day barrel racing & horsemanship clinic: -How to practice perfect -Lots of horsemanship -Pole bending -How to select correct bit & equipment
Hours: Fri: Starts at 4pm / Sat: 8am-5pm / Sun: 8am-4pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Josey Enterprises
Phone: 707-579-6297
Website: www.barrelracers.com
September 17, 18, 19, 2010 - Friday through Sunday - SONOMA COUNTY FALL HOME SHOW & REDWOOD EMPIRE TRAIN SHOW
Hours: Fri: Noon to 7pm, 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: SC Shows
Contact: Sonja Spangnolo
Phone: 877-794-4710
Website: www.scshows.com
September 25, 2010 - WSEDTA Championship Drill Team Competition
Championsihp mounted drill team competition.
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: Free
Organization: Western States Equestrian Drill Team Association
Phone: 925-846-6360
Website: www.wsedta.org
Saturday, Sept. 25th - HARVEST FAIR AWARDS NIGHT GALA
Wine Country's Oscar Night
This prelude to the three-day Harvest Fair gathers Sonoma County's most talented winemakers, wine grape growers, chefs, and caterers for the awarding of 2010 Harvest Fair medals to the best of the best. Your admission to this gala includes a commemorative glass, tasting plate and carte blanche to taste hundreds of the best wines and foods in Wine Country. Must be 21 or older. Tickets will be available beginning August 13th on-line and at the Harvest Fair Office at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Hours: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission: $TBD - includes commemorative glass and tasting plate
Contact: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Office
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org
Taste the Best of Sonoma County In One Place
Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County’s harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults.
Hours: TBD
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org
Saturday & Sunday - October 2nd & 3rd - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
Taste The Best of Sonoma County In One Place
Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County’s harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults, The World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more. Saturday/Sunday Wine Tasting with the Wineries admission is $7. Admission includes Pavilion Admission, Glass, and two taste tickets. Additional taste tickets are 4/$6 or $2 each.
Hours: TBD
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org
October 8-9, 2010 - ANTIQUE BOTTLE & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE
Show will include antique bottles, collectables, jewelry, dolls, post cards, fishing gear, pottery, etc.
Hours: Friday: Noon - 6pm & Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $10 Early Entry Fee / Saturday - Free
Organization: Northwest Bottle Collector's Association
Contact: Beverley Siri
Phone: 707-542-6438
October 10, 2010 - EXOTIC CAGED BIRD EXPO
Birds & Bird related items for sale. No dogs allowed, please!
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Garrett Building
Admission: $7, children 12 & under free (accompanied by adult)
Organization: Redwood Empire Caged Bird Club
Contact: Pat S.
Phone: 707.526.5505
October 22-25, 2010 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Fair
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. - 10am to 5pm; Mon. - 2pm to 7pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
October 22-24, 2010 - 3rd Annual Northern California Walking Horse Association - Oktoberfest Horse Show
Featuring pleasure Tennesse Walking Horses with classes for Spotted Saddle Horses & Open Gaited Breeds.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9 am - ? Daily
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Northern California Walking Horse Association
Contact: Kris Herman
Phone: 916-730-7720
Website: www.norcalwalkers.com
October 29-31, 2010 - GEM FAIRE
Gem & Beaded Jewelry Faire. About 100 International exhibitors showing & offering for sale fossils, minerals, jewelry supplies, fine jewelry, beads, beading classes & instruction with so much more for all ages and expertise.
Hours: Fri: noon-7pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5.00 (under 12 yrs. Free)
Organization: Gem Faire
Contact: Allen Van Volkinburgh
Phone: 503-252-8300 or 760-390-3599
Website: www.gemfaire.com
Dog agility trial - jumps, tunnels & weaves. Watch dogs competing in two arenas. Come enjoy a look into the world of dog agility sports! Public visitors welcome - Please, "Humans Only"; leave your dogs at home. Donation to BTCR Rescue appreciated - Thank You!
Hours: 8am-3pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Donation to BTCR Rescue
Organization: Border Terrier Club of the Redwoods
Contact: email: info@performancepaws.net
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: Sat 9am-5 pm, Sun 9am-4pm
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
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7pm; Sat. & Sun. - 10am to 5pm; Mon. - 2pm to 7pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7pm; Sat. & Sun. - 10am to 5pm; Mon. - 2pm to 7pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
September, 2010
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - CAR MARTThe Car Mart is the #1 place in Sonoma County to sell or buy a private vehicle and has been a part of Santa Rosa's local community since 1984. Conveniently located adjacent to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on the east side of Brookwood Avenue in Santa Rosa, no appointment is necessary; the non-consignment lot is open Fridays - Saturdays - Sundays all year except major holidays and select Fairgrounds events. For more information, visit the Car Mart online at www.the-carmart.com. Spanish and other language translation available on website.
Hours: Fri 7am-6 pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-5pm
Location: Brookwood Parking Lot
Admission: FREE
Phone: 707-546-4044
Website: www.the-carmart.com
Friday - September 3, 2010 - Vi-Va Mexican Dance
Hours: 8pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Phone: 707-568-1795
September 11, 2010 - Segal's 5th Annual ATA Martial Arts Tournament
ATA Martial Arts Competition with over 500 competetors.
Hours: 8am-7pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5 Spectator Fee
Organization: Segal's Black Belt Academy, Inc.
Phone: 707-568-0101
Website: www.segalsata.com
September 12, 2010 - Mexican Independence Festival
Live Music, carnival, food, etc. Fun for the whole family!
Hours: Noon - 8pm
Location: Carnival Lawn
Admission: $10/Adults - $5/Juniors - Under 6 Free
Organization: Sonoma County Mexican Independence Committee
Contact: Rene Meza
Phone: 707-529-8651
September 16-20, 2010 -TENTATIVE - Circo Caballero
Hours: TBD
Location: Carnival Lawn
Admission: TBD
September 17-19, 2010 - Martha Josey Barrel Racing Clinic
2 1/2 day barrel racing & horsemanship clinic: -How to practice perfect -Lots of horsemanship -Pole bending -How to select correct bit & equipment
Hours: Fri: Starts at 4pm / Sat: 8am-5pm / Sun: 8am-4pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Josey Enterprises
Phone: 707-579-6297
Website: www.barrelracers.com
September 17, 18, 19, 2010 - Friday through Sunday - SONOMA COUNTY FALL HOME SHOW & REDWOOD EMPIRE TRAIN SHOW
Hours: Fri: Noon to 7pm, 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: SC Shows
Contact: Sonja Spangnolo
Phone: 877-794-4710
Website: www.scshows.com
September 25, 2010 - WSEDTA Championship Drill Team Competition
Championsihp mounted drill team competition.
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: Free
Organization: Western States Equestrian Drill Team Association
Phone: 925-846-6360
Website: www.wsedta.org
Saturday, Sept. 25th - HARVEST FAIR AWARDS NIGHT GALA
Wine Country's Oscar Night
This prelude to the three-day Harvest Fair gathers Sonoma County's most talented winemakers, wine grape growers, chefs, and caterers for the awarding of 2010 Harvest Fair medals to the best of the best. Your admission to this gala includes a commemorative glass, tasting plate and carte blanche to taste hundreds of the best wines and foods in Wine Country. Must be 21 or older. Tickets will be available beginning August 13th on-line and at the Harvest Fair Office at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Hours: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission: $TBD - includes commemorative glass and tasting plate
Contact: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Office
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org
October, 2010
Friday - October 1st - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIRTaste the Best of Sonoma County In One Place
Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County’s harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults.
Hours: TBD
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org
Saturday & Sunday - October 2nd & 3rd - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
Taste The Best of Sonoma County In One Place
Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County’s harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults, The World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more. Saturday/Sunday Wine Tasting with the Wineries admission is $7. Admission includes Pavilion Admission, Glass, and two taste tickets. Additional taste tickets are 4/$6 or $2 each.
Hours: TBD
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org
October 8-9, 2010 - ANTIQUE BOTTLE & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE
Show will include antique bottles, collectables, jewelry, dolls, post cards, fishing gear, pottery, etc.
Hours: Friday: Noon - 6pm & Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $10 Early Entry Fee / Saturday - Free
Organization: Northwest Bottle Collector's Association
Contact: Beverley Siri
Phone: 707-542-6438
October 10, 2010 - EXOTIC CAGED BIRD EXPO
Birds & Bird related items for sale. No dogs allowed, please!
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Garrett Building
Admission: $7, children 12 & under free (accompanied by adult)
Organization: Redwood Empire Caged Bird Club
Contact: Pat S.
Phone: 707.526.5505
October 22-25, 2010 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Fair
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. - 10am to 5pm; Mon. - 2pm to 7pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
October 22-24, 2010 - 3rd Annual Northern California Walking Horse Association - Oktoberfest Horse Show
Featuring pleasure Tennesse Walking Horses with classes for Spotted Saddle Horses & Open Gaited Breeds.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9 am - ? Daily
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Northern California Walking Horse Association
Contact: Kris Herman
Phone: 916-730-7720
Website: www.norcalwalkers.com
October 29-31, 2010 - GEM FAIRE
Gem & Beaded Jewelry Faire. About 100 International exhibitors showing & offering for sale fossils, minerals, jewelry supplies, fine jewelry, beads, beading classes & instruction with so much more for all ages and expertise.
Hours: Fri: noon-7pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5.00 (under 12 yrs. Free)
Organization: Gem Faire
Contact: Allen Van Volkinburgh
Phone: 503-252-8300 or 760-390-3599
Website: www.gemfaire.com
January, 2011
January 15-17, 2011 - BTCR DOG AGILITY TRIALDog agility trial - jumps, tunnels & weaves. Watch dogs competing in two arenas. Come enjoy a look into the world of dog agility sports! Public visitors welcome - Please, "Humans Only"; leave your dogs at home. Donation to BTCR Rescue appreciated - Thank You!
Hours: 8am-3pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Donation to BTCR Rescue
Organization: Border Terrier Club of the Redwoods
Contact: email: info@performancepaws.net
February, 2011
February 12-13, 2011 - CFA CAT SHOWCall 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: Sat 9am-5 pm, Sun 9am-4pm
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
April, 2011
April 15-18, 2011 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book FairSale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7pm; Sat. & Sun. - 10am to 5pm; Mon. - 2pm to 7pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
October, 2011
October 21-24, 2011 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book FairSale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7pm; Sat. & Sun. - 10am to 5pm; Mon. - 2pm to 7pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
Sonoma County Fair
July 27 - Aug. 8, 2010
Thank you so much for the work you’ve done to make this year’s fair a great time. We had fun all day including horseracing, Ibleto’s (pasta), Dixieland parade, animals, chickens, baby goats, cows, Clo’s ice cream, and a big dill pickle.
Janie Roberts
Thank you! The Derby Dog Dash was the most fun I’ve had since the Harvest Fair last year. Splash Dogs was also great, and the AcroCats were a class act.
Karin
We are new to the community so this is our first time at the fair. I can honestly say this is the best fair we've been to, and we've been to fairs from San Diego to Wisconsin!
Tambra Curtis
Kudos to all the fair staff for a great fair--I came three times!
Vi Traba
Santa Rosa
It was a great...I didn't milk a cow but I did get my Moms apple pie...and had a blast like always
posted to Official Sonoma County Fair Blog
We spent four annual summer vacations in Sonoma County during those years, visiting the fair each time, and remember those trips with much fondness. We would still be making the annual trek if we still lived in Las Vegas, NV, but we have since moved to Florida.
Thanks!
Cherie Pannizzo
Weeki Wachee, FL