Free Live Music

Every musical performance is free with Fair admission. Check out the entertainment schedule on two music stages: the Park Stage and the Ground Floor Stage. Over the 9 days of the Fair, you can enjoy classic rock, folk, bluegrass, country, and more music of all kinds! On both Sundays of the Fair, Park Stage is the place to go for exciting Hispanic entertainment.

PARK STAGE
  • Friday, August 1 ~ 1:00, 2:40, 4:15pm - NEW HORIZONS BAND
  • Friday, August 1 ~ 7:30pm - TAYLOR EXPERIENCE
  • Saturday, August 2 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - THE POYNTLYSS SISTARS
  • Saturday, August 2 ~ 6:00, 7:15, 8:30pm - TERRY HANCK BAND
  • Sunday, August 3 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - BILLY MARTINI
  • Sunday, August 3 ~ 7:00pm - BANDA MAGUEY and GRUPO LOS GAMMA (opening act)
  • Tuesday, August 5 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - SOLID AIR BAND
  • Tuesday, August 5 ~ 6:30 &  8:30pm - WONDER BREAD 5
  • Wednesday, August 6 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - 7th SON
  • Wednesday, August 6 ~ 6:30 & 8:30pm - METALACHI
  • Thursday, August 7 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - DEREK IRVING LITTLE BIG BAND
  • Thursday, August 7 ~ 7:00pm - HOTEL CALIFORNIA
  • Friday, August 8 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - TOM RIGNEY & FLAMBEAU
  • Friday, August 8 ~ 8:30 & 9:30pm - MICHELLE LAMBERT & HER BAND
  • Saturday, August 9 ~ 1:30, 2:45, 4:15pm - MIKE BARTLE & FRIENDS
  • Sunday, August 10 ~ 2:45, 4:15, 5:15pm - SHAKE IT! BOOTY BAND
  • Sunday, August 10 ~ 7:00pm - BANDA VALLARTA SHOW con CHEQUE PENA JR and ADVENTUREROS (opening act)
ZONE STAGE (Grandstand lower level)
  • Friday, August 1 ~ 5:30pm - TERRY HANCK BAND
  • Tuesday, August 5 ~ 5:00, 6:00, 7:00pm - BAND OF FRIENDS
  • Wednesday, August 6 ~ 5:00, 6:00, 7:00pm - COURT 'N' DISASTER
  • Thursday, August 7 ~ 5:00, 6:00, 7:00pm - FAMILIAR STRANGERS
  • Friday, August 8 ~ 5:00, 6:00, 7:00pm - TOMMY THOMSEN BAND

FIESTAS IN SHADE PARK

It’s party time in Shade Park both Sundays of the Fair, August 3 & 10!  Bring the whole family to enjoy the music and fun with two great bands performing each day. All shows are free with Fair admission.

  • Sunday, August 3 ~ 7:00pm - BANDA MAGUEY and GRUPO LOS GAMMA (opening act)
  • Sunday, August 10 ~ 7:00pm - BANDA VALLARTA SHOW con CHEQUE PENA JR and ADVENTUREROS (opening act)

MEXICAN VILLAGE

Stop by the Mexican Village and enjoy Los Hermanos Avalos as they perform Hispanic music from 3 to 6 p.m., Aug. 1–Aug. 10. Los Hermanos has built up a strong following at the Fair over the years, so grab some food and join them in their new location in the center of Mexican Village. In addition to live music, the Mexican Village is the place to find delicious food, shopping & more. The Village is also the gateway to the Kiddy Carnival, home to rides for the youngest fairgoers.

BLUES & BREWS
Wind down the afternoon in one of the hottest spots in Sonoma County, the Brews & Brews Lounge. Live music with the Smoke & Mirrors Band adds to the fun every evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Blues & Brews is on Magnolia Avenue between Garrett and Kraft Buildings.
HONKY-TONK SALOON
Grab a cold one and tap your boots to the music of Local Bands at the Honky-Tonk Saloon located next to Saralee and Richards Barn. 5:30–8 p.m., every night of the Fair.