About Us
About the Sonoma County Fairgrounds
The Sonoma County Fair is among our region's most time-honored and cherished traditions. It began in 1936, when local leaders Joseph T. Grace, Ernest Finley, Emil Kraft and V.G. Garrett joined forces to create a race track and exposition center to showcase the abundance of Sonoma County.
Throughout the last 75 years, the Fair has grown to become one of the most popular in the state, famous for its top quality horse racing, stunning flower show, and constant innovations in family entertainment. We continue in our unswerving commitment to showcase and provide education on the wealth of our agricultural community (click here to learn how to support our youth program) while we celebrate the talents of our community.
We welcome your participation, value your attendance, and hope you will tell us how we can make your fair everything it can be. Click here Board Minutes, Agendas & Meeting Notices.
Directors and Managers
Sonoma County Fair Board of Directors 2011-2012
- Saralee McClelland Kunde, President
- Doug Beretta, Vice President
- Ed Clites, Treasurer
- Lisa Carreņo, Secretary
- Cindy Crane
- Heidi Darling
- Marilyn Herzog
- Dave Lewers
- Ross Liscum
- Teejay Lowe
- Max Mickelsen
- Rob Muelrath
- Annette O'Kelley
- Bev Palm
- Lisa Wittke Schaffner
Fair Manager
Tawny Tesconi
707-545-4200 ext. 206
tawny@sonomacountyfair.com
Deputy Fair Manager
Katie Young
707-545-4200 ext. 207
deputymanager@sonomacountyfair.com
Facilities Rental
Click here to find out how to rent one of our facilities
Or contact Debbie Townsend oa@sonomacountyfair.com
Competitive Exhibits
Monica Rodriguez
707-545-4203
707-545-4200 ext. 217
exhibits@sonomacountyfair.com
Click here to find out how to enter the Fair
Fair Time Entertainment & Special Events
Jane Engdahl
707-545-4200 ext. 270
jane@sonomacountyfair.com
Click here to find out how to become a performer at the Fair
Publicity Office
Katie Fonsen Young
707-545-4200 x 207
deputymanager@sonomacountyfair.com
Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park
Campground Host
707-293-8410
Off-Track Betting & Turf Club Restaurant
The Jockey Club
Michelle Mustard, Manager
707-524-6340
michelle@sonomacountyfair.com
Golf Course
managed by tayman
707-284-3520
Buildings & Grounds Office
Weekdays: Cliff Sanders
707-545-4200 ext. 285
Weekends: Robert Garcia
707-545-4200 ext. 278
Accounting Office
707-545-4200
Veterans Memorial Building
Not managed by Sonoma County Fairgrounds
707-565-7176
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