Rodeos, Destruction Derby &
Monster Trucks
Destruction Derby
The 2012 Sonoma County Fair
"Crunch-A-Rama"!
Sat. Aug. 11 & Sun. Aug. 12 at 7:00 PM in the Chris Beck Arena
Click here to purchase tickets online for Sat 8/11.
Click here to purchase tickets online for Sun 8/12.
Click here for Chris Beck Arena seating chart.
DRIVERS & CARS WANTED! $10,000 TOTAL PURSE
This uniquely American form of entertainment is classic fun for the entire family. Young and old alike join in the screaming and howling for their favorite drivers who are competing for the winning portion of a $5,000 nightly purse. Make sure you get in early for the best seats for this fast-moving action! If you'd like to compete, see information below.
Drivers go metal to metal during the events and those that do the most damage advance to the main events. On Saturday and Sunday, the derby car winners of each day receive the following payoff; main event first place $3,000.00, second $725.00, third $350.00, fourth $200.00, all receive trophies. Winners of the heats receive $150 for first place and $75 for second. The best appearing car takes home $50.
Each night in addition to the money, the first, second, third and fourth in the main event, first place in heats, the best appearing car all receive trophies. A “Championship Overall Driver” trophy will be presented to the driver who has accumulated the most points per day.
Think you've got what it takes to compete?
The destruction derby is open to anyone 16 years and older. Entry is open to any two wheel drive cars. No pick-up trucks, commercial vehicles, pickup trucks, vans, four wheel drives, foreign type cars, t-tops, limos, hearses or convertibles allowed. Glass must be removed, doors and trunks can be welded solid or chained, and other rules for drivers and pit crews observed.
Pick up the entry form and driver rules at the fairgrounds office, go to the Holland Racing website. Email Holland Racing at: hollandracing@pacific.net, or call the Holland Racing Promotions office at 707-485-8687. Enter now and get your share of the money and trophies!
Click here for the 2011 Destruction Derby results.
***Cars are not provided for drivers. Please see the rules and entry form for additional information.
Non-Stop Rodeo Action!
If you love the rough and tumble action of professional rodeo, you’ll love the PRCA Rodeo at the Sonoma County Fair!
2012 PRCA Rodeo
Saturday, July 28
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Click here for Chris Beck Arena seating chart.
Don't miss your chance to meet Miss Wine Country Rodeo 2012! Renee Beckett will be appearing at many fair events including the PRCA Rodeo and Farmer's Day events. Click here to find out more.
Professional cowboys compete for top dollar in saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Bring the whole family to this showcase of pro rodeo skills. Find out more about the sport of professional rodeo.
Beatriz Adriana Concert & Rodeo
WITH GUEST FEDERICO VILLA & DAUGHTER
Sunday, July 29 - 5:00 pm
For even more rodeo excitement, check out the Jaripeo, or Mexican Rodeo! Bulls, cowboys and music fill the Chris Beck Arena with excitement on July 29 at 5 pm. It’s a very different experience from the PRCA Rodeo, so make sure to catch them both! It’s a vibrant and fun experience you won’t soon forget.
Ticket information will be announced soon.
Monster Trucks
Check out the super-size crowd-pleasing action on Sunday, August 5 as the Monster Truck Show and RV Derby return to the Chris Beck Arena! Check out father and son team of Rick and Erick Swanson as they crush cars and perform monster-sized stunts in their monster trucks. Erick is the youngest professional monster truck driver in the nation! You’ll also see three RVs battle it out to the last one running during the RV Derby. Time TBA.
Click here to purchase tickets online.
Click here for Chris Beck Arena seating chart.
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