Welcome to the Fairgrounds Event Calendar

January, 2010

Every Friday, 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 is necessary; the non consignment lot is open Fridays - Saturdays - Sundays all year except major holidays and select Fairgrounds events. Car Mart hours: Fri 7am-6 pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-5pm For more information, visit the Car Mart online at www.the-carmart.com.
Hours: Fri 7am-6 pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-5pm
Location: Brookwood Parking Lot
Admission: FREE
Website: www.the-carmart.com

February, 2010

February 13-14, 2010 - 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: Sat 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

February 19 & 20 2010 - 42nd Annual Coin Show
Buy & Sell: Coins & Currency, Gold & Silver Free coin appraisal. Door prizes, exhibits, Silver drawing every hour, all Gold coin drawing Saturday @ 5pm.
Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: $1.00 - Kid's under 12 Free
Organization: Redwood Empire Coin Club
Contact: 707-585-3711 Merle Avila
Phone: 707-546-3071 Lee Gong

March, 2010

March 19-21, 2010 - SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW / BOAT, RV & SPORT SHOW
22nd Annual Sonoma County Home and Garden Show featuring The Santa Rosa Boat, RV & Sport Show
The Redwood Empire's biggest spring event. Over 500 exhibits in 7 buildings and acres of outdoor space filled with every product and service to turn your home and garden into a showplace. Learn about the newest "green smart" products and ideas. Save with bargains galore at Friedman's Home Improvement Pavilion. Bid for treasures at Somerset's live auction. Tour the newest, innovative and affordable manufactured home. Plus with vacation season coming soon, select that perfect boat or RV for great family fun this year.
Hours: Fri. 1 - 8pm; Sat. 10am - 7pm; Sun. 10am - 6pm
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: SC Shows
Phone: 877-794-4710
Website: www.scshows.com

March 26, 2010 - BATTLE OF THE BREWS
14th Annual Presentation of Sonoma County's Favorite Brew Fest!
Don't miss one of the best parties in Sonoma County, with great brews and music by Pat Jordan Band & Pepper. Must be 21 to enter; valid California Driver's License required at time of entry. Tickets available at Third Street Ale Works, Stout Brothers Irish Pub, Patterson's Pub, Russian River Brewing Co., Sweet Spot Pub & Lounge, and Wally's Liquor.
Hours: 5:30 -10 p.m.
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: General $40; VIP $100
Organization: Active 20-30 Club #50
Phone: (707) 484-6317
Website: www.Battleof theBrews.com

March 26-28, 2009 - 52nd Annual Arabian Horse Show
Hours: 8 am - close
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: free
Organization: Golden Gate Arabians
Phone: 707.823.1751
Website: http://www.goldengatearabians.com

April, 2010

April 3rd & 4th, 2010 - AKC AGILITY TRIAL
Dogs run, jump and climb obstacles off leash at high speed. Each dog compete once on each of two different courses. Qualifiying scores count toward titles.
Hours: 8am - 4pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California
Contact: Lorie Abbott
Phone: 925-294-8965
Website: www.abbadogs.com

April 9-11, 2010 - AARF! IN THE WINE COUNTRY - ALL BREED DOG AGILITY
Dog agility is an exciting canine sport where dogs must correctly and rapidly perform a series of obstacles under the guidance of their handlers on a course consisting of jumps, tunnels, weave poles, dog walks and A-frames. This sport is great fun for participants and spectators alike, and has been receiving increasing exposure in the media, thus adding to its popularity. If you are a dog lover and enjoy watching people having fun with their dogs, you won't want to miss this event!
Hours: Fri: 5:30- 'til end / Sat & Sun: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: AARF!
Contact: Maureen Lyons
Phone: 707-584-3478
Website: email: agilityacres@yahoo.com

April 16-20, 2010 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Fair
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7:30pm; 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

April 30 - May 2, 2010 - GEM FAIRE
Gems, jewelry, beads, classes/instruction, door prices, minerals, crystals, fossils.
Hours: Fri: noon - 7pm, Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: 10am - 5pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5.00
Organization: Gem Faire
Phone: 503-252-8300 or 541-912-8807
Website: www.gemfaire.com

May, 2010

May 2, 2010 - 49th Annual ChickenQue
The 49th Annual ChickenQue is the only fundraiser for Sonoma County 4-H! There will be games, a petting zoo, club booths, and of course the famous barbecued chicken lunch. All proceeds benefit the youth of Sonoma County, allowing the 4-H Council to put on events like Presentation Day and Fashion Revue, to pay for 4-H Camp, to give scholarships, and allow youth to attend conferences.
Hours: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Location: Fairgrounds
Admission: Presale: $7.00, At the Door: $8.00
Organization: Sonoma County 4-H
Phone: 707-565-2623
Website: www.ucanr.org/chickenque

May 7-8, 2010 - MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
Hours: Fri. 7:30-10pm, Sat. 7-9:30pm
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: TBD
Organization: WGAS Motorsport Entertainment, LLC
Phone: 530-745-0100
Website: www.wgasmotorsports.com

June, 2010

June 11-13, 2010 - 32nd Annual HARMONY FESTIVAL
The Bay Area's 3-Day Music & Camping Festival
Hours: TBD
Location: Venues throughout the fairgrounds
Website: www.HarmonyFestival.com

June 16-17, 2010 - WORLD FAMOUS LIPIZZANER STALLIONS
Hours: TBD
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: TBD
Organization: White Stalllion Productions
Website: www.lipizzaner.com

July, 2010

July 27 - August 8, 2010 - SONOMA COUNTY FAIR
"The Grape Escape"
For more details, please check our website on a regular basis.
Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Phone: 707-545-4200
Website: www.sonomacountyfair.com

September, 2010

September 17, 18, 19, 2010 - Friday through Sunday - SONOMA COUNTY FALL HOME SHOW & REDWOOD EMPIRE TRAIN SHOW
Now in its 16th year, the Sonoma County Fall Home Show consistently has been a must-attend event for homeowners in and around Sonoma County--and this year is no exception! New this year, the Redwood Empire Train Show will be held as part of the show. This addition will cater to everyone who enjoys building, operating, or simply watching scale model railroads. It's the largest show in Sonoma County dedicated to "scale" model trains. From HO to G, the exhibitors will have all the common scales--everything you could want to make your hobby more enjoyable! Consumers who are familiar with the Sonoma County Fall Home Show will be pleased to view over 250 exhibits that will assist them with all of their home improvement, decorating, remodeling, and gift-giving needs, making it the most unique shopping opportunity in the North Bay and Redwood Empire. The show continues to partner with the Redwood Empire Food Bank by offering a $2 discount to every attendee who brings a nonperishable food item to the show. As always, two great shows for one price.
Hours: Fri: 1pm to 8pm, Sat: 10am to 7pm, Sun: 10am to 6pm
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, numerous locations
Admission: $7.00 General, Seniors (60+) $4. Friday Only, Under 12 Free
Organization: G & G Productions, Inc.
Phone: 916-483-2296
Website: ggshows.com

September 25, 2010 - WSEDTA Championship Drill Team Competition
Championsihp mounted drill team competition.
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: Free
Organization: Western States Equestrian Drill Team Association
Phone: 925-846-6360
Website: www.wsedta.org

Saturday, Sept. 25th - HARVEST FAIR AWARDS NIGHT GALA
Wine Country's Oscar Night
This prelude to the three-day Harvest Fair gathers Sonoma County's most talented winemakers, wine grape growers, chefs, and caterers for the awarding of 2010 Harvest Fair medals to the best of the best. Your admission to this gala includes a commemorative glass, tasting plate and carte blanche to taste hundreds of the best wines and foods in Wine Country. Must be 21 or older. Tickets will be available beginning August 13th on-line and at the Harvest Fair Office at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Hours: 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission: $TBD - includes commemorative glass and tasting plate
Contact: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Office
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org

October, 2010

Friday - October 1st - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
Taste the Best of Sonoma County In One Place
Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County’s harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults.
Hours: TBD
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org

Saturday & Sunday - October 2nd & 3rd - SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR
Taste The Best of Sonoma County In One Place
Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County’s harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults, The World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more. Saturday/Sunday Wine Tasting with the Wineries admission is $7. Admission includes Pavilion Admission, Glass, and two taste tickets. Additional taste tickets are 4/$6 or $2 each.
Hours: TBD
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Phone: 707-545-4203
Website: www.HarvestFair.org

October 8-9, 2010 - ANTIQUE BOTTLE & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE
Show will include antique bottles, collectables, jewelry, dolls, post cards, fishing gear, pottery, etc.
Hours: Friday: Noon - 6pm & Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Location: Finley Hall
Admission: Friday - $10 Early Entry Fee / Saturday - Free
Organization: Northwest Bottle Collector's Association
Contact: Beverley Siri
Phone: 707-542-6438

October 22-25, 2010 - Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Fair
Sale of used books with proceeds going to the three (3) Santa Rosa Libraries.
Hours: Fri. - 3pm to 7:30pm; 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 23-24, 2010 - 3rd 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 - ? Daily
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Northern California Walking Horse Association
Contact: Tammy Chance, Show Manager / email: tachance2003@yahoo.com
Phone: 916-607-5938
Website: www.norcalwalkers.com

November, 2010

Nov. 26, 27, 28 & Dec. 3, 4, 5 - 1st ANNUAL LIVING GREEN HOME SHOW & CRAFT FAIR
Join us for this new home show and craft fair focusing on and promoting green living, showcasing building green, saving energy, and recycling and reusing materials.
Hours: 12 - 6 p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 3 & 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. D
Location: TBD
Phone: 707-843-4386