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
Contests
Boy, do we have contests! From kids coloring contests prior to the Fair to singing contests at the Fair, you can be the star! Create Lego structures, build a parade float, there are so many ways to participate...more
Exhibits
Cakes, quilts, paintings, or welding projects - see the awesome exhibits created by your neighbors. Three full buildings of community participation in Kraft, Garrett and Finley halls...more
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
Family Acts
From Creature Features to Mutton Bustin' to singing birds and magic acts, you will find plenty of family fun and...more
Hall of Flowers
Sonoma County Fair's Hall of Flowers is the largest themed flower show in the U.S. In keeping with the Fair's 2012 theme "Cruise on In," We'll be celebrating international "Ports of Call" 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 11 and 12...more
Shopping at the Fair
Shopping! Discover new and exciting finds at the 2012 Sonoma County Fair...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
Live Music
In addition to the many great attractions offered with your fair admission ticket, there's a host of incredible free concerts to enjoy every day of the fair. From the retro sound of The Classic Sisters to the smooth jazz sounds of Blue Hotel. The Park Stage offers great music, dancing and so much more.
Click here for the full Park Stage Schedule.
Sonoma County Fair Links
Call Us: (707) 545-4200
2012 FAIR FACTS
- The average annual Fair attendance is over 300,000
- 17 Day Fair - July 25 thru August 12
- Celebrate international "Ports of Call" at the Hall of Flowers.
- TV, Radio, Print and internet exposure in Sonoma County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area and national markets.
- Headline musical entertainment on selected evenings. Seating capacity approximately 3000 per show.
- Continual grounds entertainment, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the Fair in six different venues. All of this daytime family entertainment is free with Fair admission.
- Action-packed PRCA Rodeo on Saturday July 28.
- Enjoy the beautiful pageantry of the Jaripeo (Mexican Rodeo) on Sunday July 29.
- Exciting motorsports entertainment including two nights of Destruction Derby August 11 & 12, plus additional dirt events TBA.
- Seniors receive free Fair admission every Thursday at the Fair.
- Admission for kids ages 6 & under is free every day.
- There are several special carnival discount days.
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