The 2026 Sonoma County Fair will be held from August 7th through August 16th. If you are interested in a job at the Fairgrounds and can commit to working the ten days during the Fair, you can download the application here: 2026 Sonoma County Fair Application.

• Admissions & Ticketing – Duties could include selling and taking admission and paid events tickets, monitoring entrance gates, and seat ushers at paid events.
• Exhibits – Our Exhibits Department offers clerks, crew, and monitor roles in the Exhibits office, Livestock office, Exhibits buildings, and Livestock facilities. Some roles require prior livestock knowledge and experience, and/or exhibits display and maintenance experience.
• Administration – The Administration Office offers fair-time roles for a seasonal receptionist, a seasonal accounting clerk, and a part-time host for our Director’s Patio.
• Special Events – Duties can include aiding in the set up and construction of the different attractions we maintain during fair time, as well as attending different information booths throughout the fair.
• Maintenance – Duties can include manual labor tasks, such as maintaining buildings and grounds, as well as setting up/tearing down events held during the Sonoma County Fair. Requires basic knowledge of safety practices and use of basic tools, materials, and equipment.
• Parking - Duties could include selling and taking tickets, helping patrons use the crosswalk and monitoring parking lots.

Please apply in person by dropping off a completed application or filling one out onsite at our Administration Office located at 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. If you meet the job criteria and there are still positions available, a manager will contact you for an interview. Please note - employment applications are only accepted from people who are over 16 years old. A valid work permit is required for those under 18.