What’s New at the Sonoma County Fair This Year?

Dinosaur Island!

Explore our primeval past on Dinosaur Island at the Fair this summer—you’ll be able to dig for dinosaur "bones", brave the Lost World Obstacle Course, and build your own volcano. You can even paint on our huge (really—as big as a billboard!) mural.

Of course, this wouldn’t be the Sonoma County Fair unless we had some unique contests for you. Start practicing now to win in our "Name That Dinosaur!" and "Dinosaur Imitation" contests.

Click here to learn more about all our contests and games.

Then get ready for an up-close and personal experience with Descendants of Dinosaurs, a hands-on reptile exhibit with turtles, lizards, alligators and more.

Dinosaur Imaginarea

Our popular Kids Area, just inside the Brookwood Gate, has been transformed into the Dinsoaur Imaginarea. Designed especially for kids 10 and under, there’ll be contests, crafts, games, and Dinosaur Dan juggling and performing magic tricks.

Click here to find out more about the Kids Area.

Fido 500 Mini Dog Races

What’s more fun than a cute little dog? A whole pack of cute little dogs racing for the snacks! A dozen adorable pups, all 15 pounds or smaller, will compete in the Big Race of Tiny Champions each day. This free show is sure to be a hit with every member of the family, and after the show is over, you’ll get to meet the stars in the Puppy Party Play Pen.

Click here to see all the shows at the 2009 Sonoma County Fair.

Pork Chop Revue

Brand new to our livestock area, these are the most talented hogs you’ll ever meet. The star of the show is OINK, the world’s only professional singing pig. You can see them daily out by the swine barns-- and, like so much at the Sonoma County Fair, the show is free with your Fair admission!

Click here to learn more about the many activities in our livestock area.

Bull Riding!

The biggest bulls and the best bull riders in the West will meet up at the Fair on Sat. Aug. 1 in Chris Beck Arena. The PRCA Rodeo will take place the previous evening, Fri. July 31.

Click here to find our more about our PRCA Rodeo, Bull Riding and the Mexican Charreada.

Youth Crafters Workshops

Create a work of art right here at the Fair. On eight different days, you can sign up to participate in the new Youth Crafter Workshops at 2 p.m. in Finley Hall. Better yet, register before July 15 and get free admission to the Fair. Find details in our Entry Guidebook, available at the fairgrounds and at county libraries May 1. You also can download the Entry Book beginning May 1 on the Competitive Exhibits page.

Click here to go to our Competitive Exhibits page.

Carnival Pay One Price on Fridays

Now you can enjoy Pay One Price wristband pricing on Fridays as well as Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It’s just $20 for a half-day, and you get to choose to purchase a wristband for either the day session (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or evening session (5 p.m. – 11 p.m.). You can exchange a Carnival Pre-Sale coupon for a wristband. If you’d like wristbands for both Friday sessions, you can turn in your daytime wristband and show your Friday hand stamp to get $5 off on the evening wristband.

Click here to go to the Carnival page. Click here to find out about all our Fair Discounts.

Clydesdales Return to the Fair!

The Budweiser Clydesdales will be on display during the Sonoma County Fair! The Budweiser Clydesdales will be on display on Thursday, July 30th in the livestock area. Don't miss out on a rare chance to see the famous team up close and in person!