Farmers Day and Horse Play
Farmers Day and Horse Play
AUGUST 1st 2025
Farmers Day and Horse Play
Farmers Day and Horse Play
August 1st 2025
FARMERS DAY & HORSE PLAY
Presented by Wright Contracting
Farmers Day and Horse Play Program
It’s Not Just For Farmers!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 at 6 p.m. in the Chris Beck Arena
You don't have to be a farmer to go to the Farmers Day events at the Sonoma County Fair! It's an evening of events that are fast, fun, sometimes hilarious, and always educational, especially for the urbanites among us. The Petaluma Riding & Driving Club Drill Team will perform, and Miss Wine Country Rodeo will demonstrate her skills and meet fairgoers.
Thank you to our supporting partners
Competitive Events for Kids include:
BOOT RACE
Kids add their boots to a pile, then head to the starting line. At the signal, they race to the pile, find their boots and race back. Fastest kid wins! (Limit: 50)
STICK HORSE GRAND ENTRY
Young participants and their stick horses will be judged on their western attire, decoration of the stick horse and performance. (No limit.)
MUTTON BUSTIN’
Little kids hang on for the ride of their life as they climb aboard a sheep and ride into the arena! The James W. Bertolini Memorial Award (belt buckle) will be awarded for the best ride. (Limit: 20)
PIG SCRAMBLE
Kids try their darndest to catch a "pig" in a scramble against time and other 5-10 year olds. This fun event gets a new spin for 2025. (Limit: 30)
WATERMELON OBSTACLE
Kids age 8-10 years try to hang on to a greased watermelon, all while navigating an obstacle course. (Limit: 10)
To enter a contest:
Sign up at the Entry Office before the Fair. Entries will be accepted until events are full.
For details, call (707) 545-4203.
Entry Forms available now: Mutton Bustin | Boot Scramble | Watermelon Obstacle | Stick Horse Competition | Pig Scramble
OK Corral inside Chris Beck, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
All participants must check-in at the ticket booth in the Chis Beck Arena between 5 and 5:30 p.m. You must check in during this time or your spot will be given to the first person on the waiting list. If you are interested in participating you may also sign up for certain events at this time.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Presented by Wright Contracting
Our Rodeo Queen will lead a "stick horse" drill with youngsters 5 - 9 years old. Watch these kids master the art of riding a stick horse and not get bucked off! At 5:00 PM, the first 25 kids that arrive at the Chris Beck Arena Box Office will receive a free stick-horse to ride in the grand entry, sponsored by Lindley Cattle Company. Blue Ribbons will be awarded to all home-made horses!
Petaluma Riding & Driving Club
Mounted Drill Team to Perform for Farmers Day Program
The Petaluma Riding & Driving Club has a long history at the Sonoma County Fair. This fun and energetic drill team has seen all areas of the western and horse industry and will show off their talents for Sonoma County Fair patrons again in 2025. They compete in competitions throughout northern California and Nevada, as well as local clubs and parades.
