Carnival / Sonoma County Fairgrounds

Sonoma County Fair Carnival

Carnival at night

The Classic American Carnival!

Open 'til 10pm / 11pm on Fri. & Sat

The legendary Helm and Sons Carnival returns to the Sonoma County Fair this year with whimsical rides for the little ones and lots of thrills for teen and adult riders. Try your skills at the midway games and attractions!

Kiddie Carnival

The Sonoma County Fair offers both a classic full-scale carnival with plenty of excitement for thrill-seekers and a separate kiddie carnival area for the little ones, with scaled down thrills and lots of excitement. Look for information about special ride ticket packages and offers later this spring, and remember that Fair admission is free every day for children 6 and under, and Fridays are Kids' Days, with free Fair admission for all children 12 and under.

Flying High

Sail through the skies, spin 'til you can't stand, or speed through the air with the greatest of ease on the Carnival Rides at the Fair!

Pre-Sale Deals good until July 24!

Carnival Presale Savings: WOW Coupons are $20 until Tuesday, July 24. The coupon includes 10 ride tickets, 2-for-1 Play at any $2 game, free prize and free popcorn with any purchase at a Carnival Candy stand.

WOW Pre-Sale Coupons may be exchanged for a Pay-One-Price unlimited rides wristband on any day, except Tuesdays. On Saturdays and Sundays, Pay-One-Price unlimited ride wristbands are $10 with a WOW Pre-Sale Coupon.

Giant Carnival Fun

Too Good To Be True Tuesdays - Only $20!

Includes: Gate Admission and a Carnival Wristband to enjoy unlimited rides (all ages). Fairgoers may choose to purchase regular gate admission only, if they do not choose to enjoy the carnival.

Pay-One-Price Wednesdays and Thursdays - $25 Includes a Carnival Wristband to enjoy unlimited rides. Use a WOW Pre-Sale Coupon or purchase a wristband for $25.

Choose Your Discount Fridays – Fridays only, get a wristband to ride from 11 am – 5 pm for $15 OR from 5 pm – 11 pm for $20. Use a WOW Pre-Sale Coupon or purchase a wristband for either of these 6 hour sessions. Ride both sessions for $35.

Pay-One-Price Saturdays and Sundays - $35 Includes a Carnival Wristband to enjoy unlimited rides. Only $10 with a WOW Pre-Sale Coupon.

List of rides at the 2011 carnival

Kiddie Rides:
The Baby Eli Wheel
The Busy Bees
The Canoes
The Cool Bears
The Crop Duster Airplanes
The Dragon Wagon
The Jurassic Jeeps
The Kiddie Slide
The Kid Power
The Loonie Tooter Train
The Motocross
The Rock’n Tug
The Speedway
The Truck Stop
The Turtle Race

Family Rides:
The Beach Party
The Century Wheel
The Clown Around
The Dizzy Dragons
The Dragoon Swing
The Drop Zone
The Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Maze
The Hillbilly Hilton Funhouse
The Lolli swing
The Mardi Gras
The Olympic Bobsled
The Silver Streak
The Super Slide
The Tornado
The Tilt-a-Whirl
The Wacky Worm
The Yo-Yo

Thrill Rides:
The Music Fest
The Pharaohs Fury
The Sizzler
The Spider
The Triple Twist
The Zero Gravity
The Zipper

Spectacular Rides:
The Giant Wheel
The Grand Carousel
The Kamikaze
The Orbiter
The Super Shot
The Wave Swinger

CARNIVAL RIDE SAFETY RULES

All rides have height requirements. Kids under 36” cannot ride alone. Some rides require height of 48” or 52” to ride
Parents riding with children must pay to ride
Some rides have age and size restrictions
Some rides do not allow riders with open-toed shoes (sandals)
Pregnant riders are not allowed

Please check safety rules before purchasing tickets—no refunds are given