Welcome to the Fairgrounds Event Calendar

June, 2008

June 13, 14, 15 - 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
Website: www.goldengatearabians.com

August, 2008

August 26 - 2008 Northern California Yearling Sale
Hours: Noon to 6:30 pm
Location: South end of race track
Admission: Open to public
Organization: California Throughbred Breeders Association
Contact: Cookie Hackworth
Phone: 1-800-573-2822, ext. 243
Website: www.ctba.com

September, 2008

9/13/08 - Piner High School Main Event-Tri-Tip and Prawn Dinner
Fundraiser to purchase lights for Piner High School's Jim Underhill Stadium. Dinner includes Tri-tip and Prawns, Pasta, Salad and Bread. There will be an auction and raffles.
Hours: 5pm to 10pm
Location: Showcase Cafe
Admission: $40.00
Organization: Piner High Hall of Fame
Contact: Jim Lanz
Phone: 707-836-9375
Website: www.pinerhalloffame.ort

September 19, 20, 21 - FALL HOME SHOW AND FAMILY EXP
A fun filled weekend is planned for every member of the family at two great shows all for one low admission price. The 14th annual Fall Home Show features over 300 exhibits filled with all your best home improvememt needs. Visit Friedman's How - To Pavillion, tour the new Luv custom home, meet with landscape professionals, and find the latest green products and energy solutions. At the 19th annual Family Expo fun entertainment, concerts, animals, contests, rides for the kids and lots of family exhibits. Plus The Hulk will make a special visit on Saturday. Bring a can or box of food for the Redwood Empire Food Bank and Receive $2 off your admission price. Locations: All six big exhibit halls, lots of outdoor exhibits and food vendors.
Hours: Fri. 1 - 8pm; Sat. 10 - 7pm; Sun. 10 - 6 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, Finley Hall, Garden Building, Kraft Hall, Garrett Hall, and outdoor areas
Admission: $7.00, 12 & under free
Organization: G & G Productions
Contact: Guenther Hofen
Phone: 800.655.0655
Website: GGShows.com

September 27, 2008 - Harvest Fair Awards Night Gala
Sonoma County's Original & Most Popular Wine & Food Event
This is Sonoma Wine Country's "Oscar" Night, when all the best winemakers, chefs, caterers, grape growers, restaurant owners--and you!--gather to hear who has won the top food and wine awards for 2008. In addition to enjoying some of the world's best foods and wines, you'll be able to meet the people who create them. You'll also be the first to know about a new star winemaker or chef--and have the first opportunity of buying these wines and products, many of which are made in limited quantities.
Hours: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission: $65 (tickets sold on a first-come, first served basis)
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Contact: Sheila Quince
Phone: (707) 545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org

October, 2008

October 3,4,5 - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
Come join us at the 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair for the country's largest regional wine tasting, food tasting, microbrew tasting, art show and sale, pumpkin carving, hay rides, Haunted Room, ongoing jazz in the park, llama parade, miniature donkey show, harvest exhibits, and a full array of activities for the whole family--including the World Championship Grape Stomp competition! Please Note: On Friday Oct. 3 only the Wine Tasting Pavilion and Harvest Fair Store are open for the all-inclusive tasting ($40 for unlimited tasting 3 - 7 p.m.). On Saturday and Sunday the entire Harvest Fair is open 10 - 7.
Hours: Friday 3 - 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Entire Fairgrounds
Admission: Friday all-inclusive tasting: $40. Sat. & Sun.: adults $6, senior 60+ $4, children 7 - 12 $2, children 6 & under FREE
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Contact: Sheila Quince
Phone: 707.545.4203
Website: www.harvestfair.org

October 8-12 - CHSA SHOW OF CHAMPIONS
English/Western Gymkhana Horsemastership Royalty
Hours: all day
Location: Livestock Area
Admission: Free
Organization: California State Horseman Association
Contact: Lori Clark
Phone: (209) 608 2255

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
Website: www.gemfaire.com

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 12, 2008 - 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 25 & 26 - N CA WALKING HORSE HORSE ASSOCIATION
Pleasure Tennessee Walking horses and other gaited breeds. The final show premium will be posted on the website.
Hours: 9 AM - CLOSE
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: FREE
Organization: NCWHA
Contact: Tammy Chance
Phone: 916.607.5938
Website: www.twheao.com

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
Website: 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
Website: 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
Website: www.sonomacountyfarmbureau.com

February 14-15 - 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
Website: www.srcatshow.com

March, 2009

March 21,22,23 - 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
Website: www.ggshows.com/page/page/497658.htm