Events

September, 2016

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: Vary; please call for information
• Location:Brookwood Parking Lot
• Admission: $258 (21 yrs old & over) or $180 (20 yrs old & under)
• Organization: SRMT
• Contact: Cindy
• Phone: 707-537-9860
• Website: www.sr-mt.com

Daily - Goodwill 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

ON SALE NOW - COUNTRY SUMMER 2017

3 EPIC DAYS ~ JUNE 16, 17 & 18, 2017

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! RV PARK RESERVATIONS ARE NOT YET BEING ACCEPTED ~ INFORMATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
• Location:Administration Office
• Phone: 707-545-4200
• Website: www.countrysummer.com

September 30 - October 2, 2016 - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR

Please visit the Harvest Fair website to get detailed information about this popular annual event! PRE-SALE DISCOUNT ON GRAND TASTING TICKETS UNTIL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH: 2 for $100 & 3-Day Pass $125/ea

• Hours: Gates, Marketplace & Activities: Fri 4-9p & Sat/Sun 10:30a-5pm ~ Tasting Pavilion: Fri 5-8p & Sat/Sun 1-4p
• Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds
• Admission: Gate Admission $5/pp (kids 12 & under Free); Grand Tasting Tickets $55/ea (includes gate admission)
• Phone: 707-545-4200
• Website: www.harvestfair.org

October, 2016

October 7-9, 2016 - USA FIJI DAY 2016

Fijian communities in North America meet once a year to celebrate Fiji's Independence from Great Britain. This year is the 46th. Join us for this celebration, experience a taste of our food, culture and watch traditional ceremonies, etc. ALL WELCOME!

• Hours: Fri 12pm-9pm / Sat 9am-9pm
• Location:Carnival Lot & Finley Hall
• Admission: $5 for Friday & Saturday
• Organization: Veiyasana Community Foundation
• Contact: Semi Leiwere
• Phone: 707-228-3646
• Website: www.vcfusa.com

October 7, 2016 - 11th Annual DSLC Tech Expo & More

Vendors & agencies showcasing their products to seniors & people with disabilities to enhance their lives for greater independence.

• Hours: 10am - 3pm
• Location:Hall of Flowers
• Admission: FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
• Organization: Disability Services & Legal Center
• Contact: Adam Brown
• Phone: 707-528-2745 x303
• Website: www.disabilityandlegalcenter.com

October 8, 2016 - 2016 WGAS/Les Schwab Tires Monster Truck Fall Nationals

Two Great Shows! ~ Monster Trucks, Free Style Moto X, and more! Advanced Discount Tickets available online: WGASmotorsports.com or at participating area Les Schwab Tire Stores.

• Hours: Afternoon Show Gates Open @ Noon for Pit Party; Show @ 1pm / Evening Show Gates Open @ 6pm for Pit Party; Show @ 7:30pm
• Location:Chris Beck Arena
• Admission: Advance Discount Tickets: Afternoon Show - Adult $18/Child $10 Evening Show - Adult $20/Child $12
• Organization: WGAS Motorsport Entertainment, LLC
• Contact: Chelsea Kessler
• Phone: 530-745-0100
• Website: www.wgasmotorsports.com

October 8, 2016 - Baile (Mexican Dance)

Banda MS, Tierra Cali & more

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, Pacifico Market & Ladies Beauty Salon. En Petaluma: Joyeria y Beutique Angelica & Joyeria Los Pinos. En Napa: Vaquero Western Wear. En Windsor: Salon Peines y Tijeras & Martin's Market. En Healdsburg: Mario's Joyeria & La Tradicion Market. En Ukiah: Joyeria Angelica. En Cloverdale: Panaderia El Palomo & Los Pinos Market. En Petaluma: Joyeria Angelica & Joyeria Los Pinos. En Sonoma: Di Factory Boutique & Sun Set Salon. En Rohnert Park: Zapateria Morelia.

• Hours: 8pm (Doors Open at 7:30pm)
• Location:Grace Pavilion
• Organization: Emotions Music Entertainment
• Contact: Maggie LeClerc
• Phone: 707-284-3069
• Website: www.radiolazer.com

October 21-23, 2016 - GEM FAIRE

Faire & sale for gems, jewelry, minerals, beads, crystals, lapidary equipment, imports & much more.

• Hours: Fri: Noon-6pm / Sat: 10am-6pm / Sun: 10am-5pm
• Location:Grace Pavilion
• Admission: $7.00 Weekend Pass / Parking $7
• Organization: Gem Faire, Inc.
• Phone: 503-252-8300
• Website: www.gemfaire.com

October 22 & 23, 2016 - Great Train Show

A 2-day model railroad show featuring hundreds of tables of trains for sale, as well as operating model train displays.

• Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
• Location:Hall of Flowers
• Admission: Go to website for Pricing / Parking: $7, $8 & $10
• Organization: Train Show, Inc.
• Contact: bill@trainshow.com
• Phone: 630-608-4988
• Website: www.greattrainshow.com

October 22, 2016 - Clog Dancing Workshop

• Hours: 10am-9pm
• Location:Showcase Cafe
• Organization: Redwood Country Cloggers
• Contact: info@redwoodcloggers.com
• Phone: 707-523-CLOG (2564)
• Website: www.redwoodcloggers.com

October 29 & 30, 2016 - "Green is Easy" Expo

Exhibit Hall, EV Car Show, Tiny Homes, Farmers Market & Community Engagement!

• Hours: 10am - 6pm
• Location:Grace Pavilion & West Pavilion Lot
• Organization: The New World Expo
• Contact: mark@thenewworldexpo.com
• Website: www.thenewworldexpo.com

October 29, 2016 - Discovery Day North Bay

This event takes place at the Sonoma County Event Center at the 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 Area.

• Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Location:Garrett Building, Kraft Building, Finley Hall, HOF Annex, Mexican Village, Community Theather Lawn & Hall of Flowers,
• Admission: FREE
• Website: www.northbayscience.org

November, 2016

Noveber 12-13, 2016 - Renovacion Carismatica

Help people in spiritual, depression and morality.

• Hours: 8am - 10pm
• Location:Garrett & Kraft Buildings
• Admission: Donecion
• Organization: Catholic Charismatic Renewal
• Contact: Lola Gallardo
• Phone: lolagallardo707@gmail.com

November 12, 2016 - Baile (Mexican Dance)

Calibre 50 & more

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, Pacifico Market & Ladies Beauty Salon. En Petaluma: Joyeria y Beutique Angelica & Joyeria Los Pinos. En Napa: Vaquero Western Wear. En Windsor: Salon Peines y Tijeras & Martin's Market. En Healdsburg: Mario's Joyeria & La Tradicion Market. En Ukiah: Joyeria Angelica. En Cloverdale: Panaderia El Palomo & Los Pinos Market. En Petaluma: Joyeria Angelica & Joyeria Los Pinos. En Sonoma: Di Factory Boutique & Sun Set Salon. En Rohnert Park: Zapateria Morelia.

• Hours: 8pm (Doors Open at 7:30pm)
• Location:Grace Pavilion
• Organization: Emotions Music Entertainment
• Contact: Maggie LeClerc
• Phone: 707-284-3069
• Website: www.radiolazer.com

November 19, 2016 - Sonoma County Roller Derby

Sonoma County Roller Derby is proud to present the lineup of skaters, and it's sure to be an action packed night of hard hitting roller derby! Per usual we will have a live DJ, announcers, local beer and wine, a half time show and tons of fun! We expect a very large turnout for this event and suggest buying your tickets in advance! Save a couple dollars and don't get shut out of the game. Ticket prices are as follows: Kids under 12 and Adults over 65 - $5 Adult General Admission - $10 Pre-Sale / $15 At the door VIP *Adult only* Must be 18+ to purchase VIP tickets - $20 Pre-Sale / $25 At the door. Doors for this event will open at 5:00 pm. VIP ticket holders will be able to enter 30 minutes early at 4:30 pm. The event will start at 5:30 pm. Each game is expected to last around 90 minutes, give or take. End time is unknown due to unpredictability of game length. PARKING at the Fairgrounds requires a small fee ($7/$8/$10). Plan ahead to reserve time for parking.

• Hours: Doors open @ 5:30pm (games start @ 5:40pm)
• Location:Grace Pavilion
• Admission: Kids under 12 and Adults over 65 - $5 / Adult General Admission - $10 Pre-Sale / $15 At the door
• Organization: SCRD
• Website: www.sonomacountyrollerderby.org

December, 2016

December 3 & 4, 2016 - Wine Country Winter Festival

A Brand New Festival from the Producer of the Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival!

120 quality art, craft and food product vendors ~ 15 Food Vendors ~ 3 stages of entertainment ~ Wine/Microbrew & Spirits Tasting ~ Wine/Microbrew & Spirits Sales ~ Holiday-Themed Food ~ Santa & His Elves ~ Kids (& adults) Craft Demos & Workshops ~ Sing Along Caroling...and MORE!!! ***Benefitting the Sonoma County Fair Foundation: The Saralee Kunde Agricultural Education Center***

• Hours: TBD
• Location:Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, Shade Park & Showcase Cafe
• Admission: TBD
• Organization: Wine Country Festivals
• Contact: wcfestivals@sbcglobal.net
• Website: www.winecountrywinterfestival.com

December 9, 10 & 11, 2016 - The Emerald Cup ~ 13th Anniversary

Medical Cannabis Celebration - Music, Educational Panels, Lectures & Food. VENDOR INFORMATION: Contact Steve Sparrow vendors@theemeraldcup.com

• Hours: TBD
• Location:Grace Pavilion,Shade Park,Kraft & Garrett Buildings,Finley Hall,Saralee Barn,Lyttle Cow Palace,HOF Annex & Showcase Cafe
• Admission: TBD
• Organization: The Emerald Cup LLC
• Contact: taylorblake@theemeraldcup.com
• Phone: 707-984-7343
• Website: www.theemeraldcup.com

December 16, 17 & 18, 2016 - JURASSIC QUEST

PARKING FEE: $7-$10 depending on the lot ~ Return of the Dinosaurs is an adventure for the whole family as you explore the world of dinosaurs in an exciting, educational, and fun way. Return of the Dinosaurs is an interactive experience that takes you through time from the Middle Triassic to the Late Cretaceous Era with the help of 50 museum quality and animatronic dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit we have lots of fun, engaging activities for kids of all ages. Your young paleontologist can get lots of experience seeing, touching, riding, and digging up their favorite dinosaurs. Come with us on this thrilling adventure as you watch the dinosaurs come alive and out of extinction like never before.

• Hours: TBD
• Location:Grace Pavilion & Hall of Flowers
• Admission: Tickets Available on-line & at the Door
• Contact: information@jurassicquest.com
• Phone: 281-251-7237
• Website: www.jurassicquest.com

June, 2017

June 17-18, 2017 - Renovacion Carismatica

Help people in spiritual, depression and morality.

• Hours: 8am - 10pm
• Location:Garrett & Kraft Buildings
• Admission: Donecion
• Organization: Catholic Charismatic Renewal
• Contact: Lola Gallardo
• Phone: lolagallardo707@gmail.com