Events
May, 2013
Every Saturday & Sunday - CAR MART
The Car Mart is the #1 place in Sonoma County to sell or buy a private vehicle and has been a part of Santa Rosa's local community since 1984. Conveniently located adjacent to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on the east side of Brookwood Avenue in Santa Rosa, no appointment necessary; the non-consignment lot is open Saturdays & Sundays except major holidays and select Fairgrounds events. For more information, visit the Car Mart online at www.the-carmart.com. Spanish and other language translation available on website.
- Hours: Friday Closed / Sat 6am-6pm / Sun 6am-5pm
- Location:Brookwood Parking Lot
- Phone: 707-546-4044
- Website: www.the-carmart.com
Weekend & Weekday Classes - SR Motorcycle & Scooter Training
Motorcycle & Scooter safety training / DMV test waiver ~ For all ages 15 1/2 yrs old & older. Weekend & Weekday Courses available.
- Hours: Classroom 7am-9:30am & Riding Range 10:30am-3:30pm
- Location:Brookwood Parking Lot
- Admission: $250 (21 yrs old & over) or $150 (20 yrs old & under)
- Organization: SRMT
- Contact: Cecilia
- Phone: 707-537-9860
- Website: www.sr-mt.com
Daily - Attended Donation Center
7 Days a week (Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)
Our attended donation center allows the community to donate gently used clothing, small houshold items & electronic waste in a safe & secure location.
- Hours: Winter Hours: 8:45am - 5:30pm ~ Spring Hours: 9:45am - 6:30pm
- Location:Jockey Club Parking Lot
- Admission: None
- Organization: Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire
- Phone: 707-523-0550
- Website: www.gire.org
May 24-26, 2013 - 2013 NorCal Regionals
CrossFit Games
The NorCal Regionals will be held in the Chris Beck Arena at Sonoma County Fairgrounds for 2013. The Chris Beck Arena is an outdoor arena venue with capacity for 5,000 spectators and athletes. In addition to seeing the best athletes and teams in the Northern California region compete for their invitation to the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games, the NorCal Regionals is a community event including vendor displays, food and drinks, spectator challenges, spectator tent city and much more. ~~~NO DOGS ~~~ NO ALCOHOL ~~~ NO GLASS~~~
- Hours: 8am-5pm
- Location:Chris Beck Arena
- Admission: For Ticketing Information go to the CrossFit website
- Organization: CrossFit, Inc.
- Website: games.crossfit.com/region/northern-california/schedule
May 25-26, 2013 - REDGA Memorial Doe Show
2-Day Show sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association
2 Days ~ 4 Judges ~ 8 Sanctions ~ Lamancha Specialty ~ Youth Activities ~ BBQ ~ Raffles & More!
- Hours: Sat: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Sun: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location:Lyttle Cow Palace
- Admission: FREE
- Organization: Redwood Empire Dairy Goat Association
- Contact: Trinity Smith
- Phone: 707-367-3997
- Website: www.redga.org
June, 2013
June 29, 2013 - Santa Rosa Toy Con 2013
This is a cross between an old school toy and comic show and an SDCC type of event. Celebrity appearance by Lou Ferrigno,TV's Incredible Hulk. Vintage toy raffle, super hero action figure, anime character costume contest with cash prizes and more to be announced.....
- Hours: 10am-5pm (earlybird at 8am)
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Admission: $15 (earlybird $25)
- Organization: The Carbonite Chamber
- Contact: Mike
- Phone: 707-479-3698
- Website: santarosatoyshow@gmail.com
July, 2013
July 4th, 2013 - RED, WHITE & BOOM!
Santa Rosa Fireworks Celebration
PUBLIC PARKING ~ ACCESS TO BROOKWOOD PARKING LOT WILL BE OFF OF BENNETT VALLEY ROAD. Food, Drinks, Live Music, Kid's Activities - Join us for an afternoon and evening of family fun and a great community celebration! Proceeds benefit the Children's Museum of Sonoma County and local underprivileged youth! NOTE: No glass, alcohol, dogs, BBQs, personal fireworks or pop-up tents. Ice Chests & Folding Chairs OK ~ No tailgating please.
- Hours: Gates Open 3:30pm; Live Music @ 4pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm/Dark
- Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds Carnival Area Lawn
- Admission: $7 - Adults & kids 12+ / $3 - Kids 5-12 / Free - 4 & under / Parking: $5
- Organization: Santa Rosa Active 20/30 Club #50
- Website: www.santarosaredwhiteandboom.com
July 25 - August 11, 2013 ~ Closed on Mondays - 77TH ANNUAL SONOMA COUNTY FAIR
"HOME SPUN FUN"
The North Bay's largest summer event, celebrating community with 16 days of family fun! Live Horse Racing ~ VISIT THE FAIR'S HOME PAGE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION!
- Hours: 11am - 10pm (no entry after 9pm)
- Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds
- Admission:
- Organization: Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc.
- Phone: 707-545-4200
- Website: www.sonomacountyfair.com
August, 2013
August 16-18, 2013 - NORCAL MINIATURE HORSE SHOW
Miniature Horse Show
- Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Location:Chris Beck Arena
- Admission: Free
- Organization: NORCAL Miniature Horse Club
- Contact: Kristy Pruett
- Phone: 707-225-4417
- Website: www.norcalminiatures.com
17 de Agosto - Baile
TICKETS NOT FOR SALE AT FAIRGROUNDS ~ TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR BOLETOS DE PREVENTA EN LUGARES AUTORIZADOS: En Santa Rosa Rancho Mendoza #1y#2 - Calzado Leon, Joyeria Angelica, Santa Rosa Soccer, Tienda Lepes. En Petaluma Joyeria y Beutique Angelica, Joyeria Los Pinosl En Napa Vaquero Western Wear. En Windsor Martins Market. En Healdsburg Novendades Eva, Agave Restaurant. En Ukiah Joyeria Angelica. En Panaderia El Palomo en Cloverdale. En Petaluma
- Hours: 8pm (Doors Open at 7:30pm)
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Organization: Emotions Entertainment y Radio Lazer
August 23-25, 2013 - MENSONA KENNEL CLUB
All-Breed Dog Shows, Obedience Trials and Rally Trials
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location:Lyttle Cow Palace
- Admission: FREE
- Organization: Mensona Kennel Club
- Phone: 707-938-8065
- Website: www.mensona.com
Agosto 30 - El Patron Presenta Super Baile
TICKETS NOT FOR SALE AT FAIRGROUNDS ~ TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR BOLETOS DE PREVENTA EN LUGARES AUTORIZADOS: Santa Rosa - Calzado Leon, Mercado Mendoza, Joyeria Angelica / Petaluma - Joyeria Los Pinos, Botique Angelica / Sonoma - La Morenita #2 / Vallejo - La Tapatia Market / Ukiah - Joyeria Angelica / Healdsburg - Novedades Eva, Joyeria Marios / Napa - La Morenita Market, El Vaquero Western Wear
- Hours: 8pm (Doors Open at 7:30pm)
- Location:Terrenos de la Feria de Santa Rosa - Grace Pavilion
- Organization: Vi-Va Productions
- Phone: Informes al 707-545-1460
August 30 - September 2, 2013 - NORCAL Golden Retriever Club
Dog Agility
- Hours: 8am - 6pm
- Location:Lyttle Cow Palace
- Admission: Free
- Organization: NORCAL Golden Retriever Club
- Contact: Lorie Abbott
- Phone: 925-784-9316
September, 2013
September 5*-8, 2013 - Just Between Friends - Kids & Maternity Consignment Event
The Bay Area’s LARGEST kids & maternity consignment event. New & gently used clothes (0-12 yrs), toys, books, games, DVD’s, furniture, outdoor gear, boutique items and more! Shop and save 50-90% off retail. Consign and earn 60-65% of sales. Volunteer and earn 65% PLUS a presale pass to exclusive presales FIRST! All items inspected for quality, cleanliness and recalls. Proud to partner with Our Kids Sake & Active 20-30 service club to benefit disadvantaged and homeless children in our community.
- Hours: *Thurs 3pm-7:30pm / Fri 10am-7pm / Sat 9am-3pm / Sun 9am-2pm (50% off sale)
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Admission: $2 Thurs & Fri only (benefits Active 20/30 Club); Sat & Sun Free
- Organization: North Bay Just Between Friends
- Contact: Jennifer Hundley
- Phone: 707-456-7523
- Website: www.jbfsale.com/northbay
September 7, 2013 - Native Peoples Gathering Day
Danza Azteca, non-competitive Intertriabal drummers, dancers ~ RAIN OR SHINE. No Drugs or Alcohol.
- Hours: 10am-6pm
- Location:Finley Hall
- Admission: Free; Parking in Brookwood Lot
- Organization: Danza Azteca Nanahuatzin
- Contact: Danza Azteca Nanhuatzin
- Phone: 707-843-2919
- Website: www.facebook.com/DanzaNanahuatzin
Saturday - September 7, 2013 - DRESSAGE IN THE WINE COUNTRY
A Fun Afternoon & Evening of Fine Wine & Horses
Beautiful horses & wonderful wine! Highlighting local wineries, equestrian vendors and artists. Exciting performance featuring world class riders in dressage and other disciplines.
- Hours: 2pm-10pm
- Location:Chris Beck Arena & Carnival Lawn
- Admission: TBD
- Organization: CA Dressage Society-Sonoma Chapter
- Phone: 707-769-1703
- Website: www.winecountrydressage.com
September 10, 11 & 12, 2013 - Heirloom Seed Conference & Expo
The National Heirloom Expo is gaining incredible interest amoung home growers, farmers, school groups and the general public - so much so that it is shaping up to be the "World's Fair" of the heirloom industry! This is not-for-profit event, and any funds generated will be donated back to school gardens and food programs.
- Hours: 11am-9pm
- Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds
- Admission: TBD
- Organization: National Heirloom Expo, LLC
- Phone: 707-773-1336
- Website: www.theheirloomexpo.com
September 20-22, 2013 - Irish Setter Club of America
Come and watch dogs and handlers go through different types of agility obstacle courses where speed and accuracy are rewarded.
- Hours: 8am-3:30pm
- Location:Lyttle Cow Palace
- Admission: Free to Public
- Organization: ISCA
- Phone: 925-788-7430
September 20-22, 2013 - Friday through Sunday - SONOMA COUNTY FALL HOME SHOW & REDWOOD EMPIRE TRAIN SHOW
- Hours: Fri: Noon to 7pm, Sat: 10am to 7pm, Sun: 10am to 6pm
- Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds, numerous locations
- Admission: $7.00 General Admission; Under 12 Free [Note: On FRIDAY ONLY Seniors (60+) Admission is $4]
- Organization: SC Shows
- Contact: Sonja Spagnolo
- Phone: 877-794-4710
- Website: www.scshows.com
Sab y Dom - 21 y 22 Septembre - Congreso de Avivamiento y Fortalencimiento
Ven a recibir sanacion y liberacion y transformacion entoda tu vida El Senor Jesus te espera El Quiere darte plena livertaj. Que Dios te Benjiga.
- Hours: de 9:00am a 5:00pm
- Location:Kraft Building y Garrett Building
- Admission: Hispana
- Organization: Escuela San Andres
- Phone: 707-541-8703
September 24-25, 2013 - Breed Inspection (Keurina) Coastal California Friesian Club
Inspection of Friesian Horses for acceptance in Stud Book.
- Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location:Chris Beck Arena
- Admission: Free
- Organization: Coastal California Friesian Club
- Contact: David Stecher
- Phone: 707-824-1148
September 29, 2013 - AMA Pro Santa Rosa Mile Flat Track National
This event will be held once again at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA. Two nights of Amateur and Pro-Am Short Track racing will precede the Sunday Grand National Championship race. Tickets will be on sale beginning March 1, 2013 to the general public. Tickets initially availble online via website and phone sales. Select motorsport events and dealerships will give you additional ticket buying opportunities throughout the season. The box office will be open at 9am for day of event purchases.
- Hours: TBD
- Location:Santa Rosa Fairgrounds
- Organization: Circle Bell Motorsports
- Phone: 1-888-718-4253
- Website: www.santarosamile.com
October, 2013
October 4-6, 2013 - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
The Sonoma County Harvest Fair, a community tradition since 1975, is announcing a renewed vision for 2013. The event will celebrate Sonoma County's agricultural diversity by focusing on the distinctive artisan products, beer and wine of Sonoma County through educational demonstrations and interactive tasting experiences. Please visit the Harvest Fair website to get detailed information about this popular annual event!
- Hours: TBD
- Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds
- Admission: TBD
- Phone: 707-545-4200
- Website: www.harvestfair.org
12 de Octubre - Baile
TICKETS NOT FOR SALE AT FAIRGROUNDS ~ TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR BOLETOS DE PREVENTA EN LUGARES AUTORIZADOS: En Santa Rosa Rancho Mendoza #1y#2 - Calzado Leon, Joyeria Angelica, Santa Rosa Soccer, Tienda Lepes. En Petaluma Joyeria y Beutique Angelica, Joyeria Los Pinosl En Napa Vaquero Western Wear. En Windsor Martins Market. En Healdsburg Novendades Eva, Agave Restaurant. En Ukiah Joyeria Angelica. En Panaderia El Palomo en Cloverdale. En Petaluma
- Hours: 8pm (Doors Open at 7:30pm)
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Organization: Emotions Entertainment y Radio Lazer
October 18-21, 2013 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Fair
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries. Friday is the Preview / Sunday if the 1/2 price sale.
- Hours: Fri: 3pm to 7pm / Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm / Mon: 2pm to 7pm
- Location:Finley Hall
- Admission: Friday - $5.00 / Saturday thru Monday - Free
- Organization: Friends of the Santa Rosa Library
- Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541
- Website: wwwsrfriends@sonoma.lib.ca.us
October 18-20, 2013 - 6th Annual Northern California Walking Horse Association - Oktoberfest Horse Show
Featuring pleasure Tennesse Walking Horses with classes for Spotted Saddle Horses & Open Gaited Breeds.
- Hours: 9 am - Evening
- Location:Lyttle Cow Palace
- Admission: Free
- Organization: Northern California Walking Horse Association
- Website: www.norcalwalkers.com
October 19, 2013 - Northern California Pet Expo
SHOP ~ LEARN ~ PLAY ~ ADOPT
Prize Giveaways, Mega-Adoption Event, Discounted Vaccinations, Free nail trims, Agility demos, Live entertainment, Obedience demos, author readings/book signings, latest & greatest pet products and much more!
- Hours: 10am-6pm
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Admission: FREE ~ Bring your Pet (on a fixed lead with proof of vaccinations, please)
- Organization: SBNQR Enterprises dba Amazing Pet Expo
- Phone: 800-977-3609 x106
- Website: www.northerncaliforniapetexpo.com
October 19, 2013 - Clog Dancing Workshop
- Hours: 10am-9pm
- Location:Kraft Hall
- Organization: Redwood Country Cloggers
- Contact: info@redwoodcloggers.com
- Phone: 707-523-CLOG (2564)
- Website: www.redwoodcloggers.com
October 26, 2013 - Bay Area Science Festival
DISCOVERY DAY NORTH BAY!
Discovery Days North Bay takes place at the Sonoma Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. People of all ages are invited to unleash their inner scientist while discovering the innovation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) organizations in the North Bay. There will be more than 50 hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and exhibits to enjoy. Guests can save a droid ICU patient, create a pulsar, extract DNA, drive robots, and eat liquid nitrogen ice cream.
- Hours: 11am-4pm
- Location:Kraft Building, Hall of Flowers, Garden Annex & Mexican Village
- Admission: Free ~ Parking: Brookwood Lot; entrance on Bennett Valley Road
- Website: www.bayareascience.org/festival/discovery-days-north-bay/
November, 2013
November 1-3, 2013 - GEM FAIRE
Gems, Beads, Crystals, Fine & Fashion Jewelry, Silver, Lapidary Equipment, Minerals, Imports, Jewelry Repair, and much more.
- Hours: Fri: Noon-6pm / Sat: 10am-6pm / Sun: 10am-5pm
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Admission: $7.00 Weekend Pass / Parking $6
- Organization: Gem Faire
- Contact: Joan Small
- Phone: 503-252-8306
- Website: www.gemfaire.com
30 de Noviembre - Baile
TICKETS NOT FOR SALE AT FAIRGROUNDS ~ TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR BOLETOS DE PREVENTA EN LUGARES AUTORIZADOS: En Santa Rosa Rancho Mendoza #1y#2 - Calzado Leon, Joyeria Angelica, Santa Rosa Soccer, Tienda Lepes. En Petaluma Joyeria y Beutique Angelica, Joyeria Los Pinosl En Napa Vaquero Western Wear. En Windsor Martins Market. En Healdsburg Novendades Eva, Agave Restaurant. En Ukiah Joyeria Angelica. En Panaderia El Palomo en Cloverdale. En Petaluma
- Hours: 8pm (Doors Open at 7:30pm)
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Organization: Emotions Entertainment y Radio Lazer
December, 2013
Thursday - December 5, 2013 - Wine Industry Expo
- Hours: 9am - 4pm
- Location:Grace Pavilion
- Admission: Free
- Organization: Wine Industry Network
- Website: www.wineindustrynetwork.com
December 13-15, 2013 - SBTCA Dog Agility Show
This is an obstacle course competition for dogs & their handlers. Handlers will navigate their dogs through a course of jumps, tunnels, teeter-totters, over a-frames & through a tire jump. The fastest time with the least amount of faults wins. This is an all breed event with purebreds & mixed breeds competing.
- Hours: 8am-3pm
- Location:Lyttle Cow Palace
- Admission: Free
- Organization: Lynda Tjarks Agility Productions
- Contact: Lynda Tjarks
- Website: www.lyndatjarksagility.com

