Attractions
What’s your idea of fun? Action events in Chris Beck Arena? The carnival? Headline shows? Contests? Intriguing exhibits? Animals? The Sonoma County Fair has it all!
Carnival
Legendary Helm & Sons Carnival brings you two carnivals: an extensive kiddie carnival with rides and games perfect for the small fry, plus 5 acres of world-class rides for the thrill-seekers...more
Cattle Drive
This is your chance to witness history in the making as our experienced cowboys drive a herd of Texas Longhorns and Mexican steers through the streets of Santa Rosa. ...more
Contests
You’re the star at the Sonoma County Fair. Enter to win any of our on-the-spot-contests, win the Singing Contest and receive $1000, or join in the daily parade. There are so many ways to participate! ...more
Exhibits
Get inspired by our awesome exhibits created by your neighbors. See them all in Kraft, Garrett and Finley halls.
Fair Food
Fabulous Food! From gyros to shrimp tacos to homemade lemonade to cinnamon rolls to sushi to Caesar salads to elote con crema...the Sonoma County Fair has what you want to eat. ...more
Flower Show
The Sonoma County Fair Flower Show is the largest themed flower show in the U.S. This year you can take “A Stroll Down Memory Lane”, a showcase of the best of the last 25 years in the Hall of Flowers...more
Livestock Area
There’s something for everyone in our Livestock Area, from interactive ag-tivities to the region’s premier livestock exhibition...more
Rodeos, Destruction Derby & Monster Trucks
We have ACTION! Don’t miss our Destruction Derby August 13 and 14...more
Shopping at the Fair
Shopping! Discover new and exciting finds at the 2011 Sonoma County Fair...more
Special Anniversary Attractions
Don’t miss these special events commemorating the Fair’s 75th anniversary...more
Sustainable Sonoma
Sustainable Sonoma is bigger with lots of new do-able ways to live green in 2011...more
Wine Country Racing
Wine Country Racing is horse racing at its best. This is the only Fair in California to invest in its own turf track as well as a top-notch dirt track, attracting hundreds of the state’s best trainers, jockeys and horses...more
Sonoma County Fair Links
Call Us: (707) 545-4200
FAIR FACTS
- The average annual Fair attendance is over 300,000
- 17 Day Fair - July 27 thru August 14 (Closed on Mondays!)
- The Sonoma County Fair is operated under the leadership of a fifteen member Board of Directors appointed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. The Fair is a Non-Profit 501(c)3.
- Anyone who is 75 years old in 2011 gets free admission to the Fair for our 75th anniversary celebration.
- The Headline musical entertainment is detailed on the concerts page.
- Continual grounds entertainment, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the Fair in six different venues. All of this family entertainment is free with Fair admission.
- Action-packed PRCA Rodeo on Friday July 29 and July 30. Tickets are $8 and $10, plus Fair admission. Seating capacity: 2,761 per night.
- Exciting motorsports entertainment including two nights of Destruction Derby August 13 & 14 plus the Monster Truck Show and RV Derby August 7. Tickets are $8 and $10, plus Fair admission. Seating capacity: 2,761 per night.
- Seniors receive free Fair admission every Wednesday of the Fair.
- Admission for kids ages 6 & under is free every day.
- There are several special carnival discount days.
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