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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~~~

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.

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

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

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