Welcome to the Fairgrounds Event Calendar
May, 2008
May - HORSE & HOUND H/J SHOW
English hunter/jumper show
Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Chris Beck Arena / Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: FREE
Organization: Pick Wick Equestrian
Phone: (707) 763-5554
May 17 - CAGE COMBAT FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hours: Doors open 5:30 pm Fights start at 7pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: Ticket prices $150-$50
Organization: CCFC
Phone: 707-227-2472
Web: www.cagecombatfighting.com
June, 2008
June 6,7,8 - HARMONY FESTIVAL
The annual gathering that is the Harmony Festival convenes once again in the heart of Northern California to bring together the best of leading-edge music, art, and culture. This year, for the first time in it’s 29-year history, the Harmony Festival celebrates for three full days and nights, with expanded shows and venues, more on-site camping, and the best musical lineup ever. The “Harmony After Dark” nighttime shows feature three separate venues of music in one epic party zone, all for one price.
Admission: check website
RV Park Reservation Form: downloadable form
Web: www.harmonyfestival.com/
June 17-18 - WORLD FAMOUS LIPIZZANER STALLIONS
Thirty horses and ten riders will be brought from Vienna, Austria in November 2008 to tour major markets on the west coast to include, Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, the San Francisco Bay area, CA., Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. Tickets will go on sale during May 2008, six months prior to the planned engagements. Specific venues, dates and prices will be announced at that time.
Hours: TBA
Admission: Tickets will go on sale in May 2008
Contact: 407.366.0366
Web: www.lipizzaner.com
June 2008 - ARABIAN HORSE SHOW
GGAHA Open/Arabian Dressage Show and Pacific Slope Arabian Championship Sporthorse Show
Hours: 8:00am - close
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: FREE
Organization: Golden Gate Arabian Horse Shows
Phone: 707.823.1751
Web: www.goldengatearabians.com
June 28 - 2ND ANNUAL SONOMA COUNTY SHERIFF/DSA
Law Enforcement K9 Trials
Law enforcement K9 teams compting in agility-obedience-searches-and protection events. Open to the public. No personal pets please.
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Carnival Lot
Admission: free
Organization: Sonoma County Sheriff/DSA
Contact: Pat Moffitt
Phone: 707.565.3904
July, 2008
July 3 - JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL
FIREWORKS DISPLAY!
July 3, 2008
More details available soon.
September, 2008
September TBA - DRESSAGE IN THE WINE COUNTRY
25th Annual
National champion dressage competitors perfroming international level musical freestyles, wine tasting from over 20 premium vintners and breweries. An equine trade fair and art auction. The trade fair runs from 3 pm - 7 pm, wine tasting from 4 pm - 6 pm, and the evening performance begins at 7 pm.
Location: Chris Beck Arena, Founders Grove
Admission: $35 reserved grandstand; $25 general admission bleachers seating; $575.00 box seats
Organization: CA Dressage Society-Sonoma Chapter
Phone: 707.523.9100
Web: www.winecountrydressage.org
September 19,20,21 - FALL HOME SHOW
Sonoma County's Favorite Home Show Nearly 300 exhibits filled with every home improvement need. Features include new custom manufactured home, fine furniture pavilion, seminars, Friedman's Home Improvement building with clinics, seminars and lectures. Teevax Kitchen & Bath Design Showcase; Sumerset Auction Decor & collectibles live auction; free party jump & petting Zoo for the kids. Bring a can of food for the Redwood Empire Food Bank and receive $1 off admission.
Hours: Fri. 1 - 8pm; Sat. 10 - 7pm; Sun. 10 - 6 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, Finley Hall, Annex Building
Admission: General: $7.00, 12 & under free
Organization: G & G Productions
Phone: 800.655.0655
Web: www.ggshows.com
October, 2008
October 3,4,5 - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
Come join us at the 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair for premier wine-tasting, food-tasting, art show and sale, pumpkin carving, hay rides, Haunted Room, jazz stage, and many more events and fun activities for the whole family - and don't miss our renowned World Championship Grape Stomp competition!
Hours: Fri-10-8, Sat Sun 10-7
Location: Entire Fairgrounds
Admission: $7
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Contact: Sheila Quince
Phone: 707.545.4203
Web: www.harvestfair.org
October 10-12 - GEM FAIRE
Sonoma County's Largest Gem Show
Take advantage of the lowest price in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver and minerals. Over 100 manufacturers, wholesalers, importers from all over the world.
Hours: Fri. 12 noon-7 pm, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: Adults $5 weekend pass, 12 & under Free
Organization: Gem Faire, Inc.
Phone: (503)252-8300
Web: www.gemfaire.com
October 2008 TBA - CHSA SHOW OF CHAMPIONS
English/Western Gymkhana Horsemastership Royalty
Hours: all day
Location: Livestock Area
Admission: free
Organization: California State Horseman Association
Contact: Gary Gustafson
Phone: 209.931.5085
Fri & Sat; October 10-11 - 41ST ANNUAL NORTHWEST BOTTLE & COLLECTOR'S SHOW
ALSO - Post Card Show
Hours: Fri. Noon - 7 pm; Sat. 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Fri. $10 (early looker fee); Sat. - free
Organization: Northwest Bottle Collectors
Contact: Leisa Lambert
Phone: 707.823.8845
October 11-12 - 3RD ANNUAL SANTA ROSA OLD WEST SHOW & AUCTION
Over 60 dealers selling antiques of the old west, cowboy gear, Indian saddles, horsehair, gold rush, saloon, mining and railroad, advertising, victoria jewelry, furniture, old photos, quality antiques. Auction over 250 lots of great antiques, see our web site for photos.
Hours: Sat. 9-5 Auction Sat. 6pm, Sun 10-4
Location: Hall of Flowers
Admission: $5.00
Organization: Santa Rosa Old West Show
Contact: Ken Osbourne
Phone: 707-939-8232
October 2008 TBA - EXOTIC CAGED BIRD EXPO
Birds & Bird related items for sale. No dogs allowed, please!
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: EC Kraft
Admission: $6, children 12 & under free (accompanied by adult)
Organization: Redwood Empire Caged Bird Club
Contact: Pat S.
Phone: 707.526.5505
October TBA - BREEDERS CUP CLASSIC
The Breeders' Cup World Championships has become recognized as the ultimate test of a Thoroughbred's talent and ability. Not only offering a platform to enhance and promote Thoroughbred racing, the Breeders' Cup races provide a powerful year-end championship and a grand spectacle that presents the sport to a worldwide audience.
Location: Jockey Club-Satellite Racing Facility
Admission: $3
Organization: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Phone: 707.524.6340
October 25-26 - N CA Walking Horse Association
Pleasure Tennessee Walking Horses with classes for Spotted Saddle Horses and other gaited breeds. The final show premium will be posted on TWHEAO's website: www.twheao.com
Hours: 9am to close
Admission: Free
Contact: Tammy Chance, tchance2003@yahoo.com
Phone: 916-607-5938
Web: www.twheao.com
November, 2008
November 24 - COLLECTOR'S MARKETPLACE
Antiques, collectibles, decorative arts & treasures.
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Hall of Flowers
Admission: $3
Organization: Bill Weinsein Productions
Contact: Bill Weinstein
Phone: 707.578.7772
December, 2008
December 1-2 - CUTTING HORSE SHOW
Open & Junior classes.
Hours: 8 am - close
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: REdwood Empire Cutting Horse Assoc.
Phone: 707.575.0877
January, 2009
January 3-5,, 2009 - GEM FAIRE
Take advantage of the lowest price in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver and minerals. Over 100 manufacturers, wholesalers, importers from all over the world
Hours: Fri. 12 - 7pm; Sat. 10am - 7pm; Sun. 10am - 5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: Adults $5 for weekend pass; under 11 FREE
Organization: Gem Faire, Inc.
Phone: 503-252-8300
Web: www.gemfaire.com
January 17, 2009 - RABBIT SHOW
Sonom Marin Rabbit Association Annual Show
All breeds rabbit show.
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Hall of Flowers
Admission: Free
Organization: Sonoma Marin Rabbit
Phone: 209.931.0983
January 31, 2009 - CRAB FEED
All you can eat crab - salad - bread - wine - music & dancing costumes optional; live & silent auctions, raffle. Benefits community & international projects.
Hours: Open bar 6 pm, dinner 7:30 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $60 per person donation
Organization: Rotary Club of Santa Rosa West
Phone: 707.284.5902
Web: www.sr-rotary-west.org
February, 2009
February 7 - FARM BUREAU CRAB FEED
20th Annual Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Fest
Feast on crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, bread and Sonoma County wines. Live and silent auctions and raffle for a trip to Italy's Tuscany. Proceeds benefit agriculture education, Farm Bureau scholarships and 4-H and FFA programs in Sonoma County.
Hours: Event begins at 5:45pm, dinner at 7:15pm
Location: Grace Pavillion
Organization: Sonoma County Farm Bureau
Phone: 707.544.5575
Web: www.sonomacountyfarmbureau.com
February 2009 - CAT SHOW
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: 10 am-5 pm, Sun 9am-4:30pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5 adults; $3 Children 6-12; 5 & under FREE
Organization: Call of the Wild Cat Fanciers
Phone: (707) 538-1473
Web: www.srcatshow.com
March, 2009
March - SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW
20th annual
Hours: Fri. 1 - 8pm; Sat. 10 - 7pm; Sun. 10 - 6 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, Shade Park, Finley Hall, EC Kraft, Garrett Hall, Garden Building & Courtyard
Admission: Adults $7; 12 & under FREE; Seniors (60+)$4 Friday only
Organization: G & G Productions
Phone: 800.655.0655
Web: www.ggshows.com/page/page/497658.htm
