Venue Rental
THE PERFECT VENUE FOR YOUR EVENT
Whether it's a wedding, a corporate party, a major concert, or a festival that encompasses acres, you'll find the facility you want at the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.'
Centrally located at Highways 101 and 12, our 200-acre, multi-use complex is Wine Country's most extensive and versatile event facility, with:
- Saralee & Richard's Barn - A brand new Ag-Education Center
- 6 Meeting & Exhibition Halls
- 1 Open-Air Amphitheater
- 2 Open-Air Arenas
- Fully Equipped Restaurant
- RV Park
- Golf Course
- 5-acre Lawn Area
- Shaded Parks
- Off-Track Betting Facility - Jockey Club - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
RENT A FACILITY
FIND A FACILITY AND THEN USE THE RENTAL APPLICATION
ONE-STOP EVENT PLANNING! WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH:
- Facility Setup
- Special Equipment Rental
- Food Service
- Maintenance Services
- Security
- Acres of Parking Space
- Wi-Fi
- Free Publicity
RENTING FROM US IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 ...
Ready to fill out your rental application? It takes only minutes!
RENTAL RATES
You'll find we have some of the best-priced facilities in Wine Country not to mention an abundance of parking and a full staff to fulfill every need for your event. Please click here for complete pricing information.
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Interim Events Parking Map
Map of the Fairgrounds
RENTAL RULES
Please click here for our interim polices.
SOUND POLICY FOR EVENTS WITH AMPLIFIED SOUND
Contact Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds Booking & Reservation Coordinator, Debbie Townsend by email at debra.townsend@sonoma-county.org, or call 707-545-4200 ext. 205 so we can assist you with planning your event at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sonoma County Fair Facility:
Rental Q: May we bring our alcohol to our event at a hall or space on the fairgrounds? A: The Fairgrounds do not allow event organizers to provide their own alcoholic beverages. All alcohol service must be handled by the fairgrounds food and beverage service.
Q: Are we required to hire security for our event? A: Yes. We will put you in touch with professional security firms to meet this requirement. Q: Is there a fee for parking? A: Yes—there is a fee for parking for all events that are open to the public. This policy may or may not apply in the case of private parties.
Q: Am I required to pay a deposit in order to reserve the building(s)/space we wish to use for our event? A: Yes. Your reservation is not complete until the deposit has been paid. Failure to submit the deposit on time could result in cancellation of your reservation.
Q: Do I need to have insurance to rent a facility at the fairgrounds? A: Yes. In most cases you can purchase an insurance policy to cover your event through the fairgrounds.
Q: Do I need a permit from the Fire Department for my event? A: Most public events require a permit from the Fire Marshal. We can assist you in obtaining your permit. Most private events do not require a permit from the Fire Department.