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Saralee & Richard's Barn
With a full kitchen and audio/visual capabilities--the new Saralee Kunde Barn will quickly become a favorite for upscale events from wedding receptions to corporate parties.
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Square Feet: 11,000
Assembly: 1,200 persons
Special features:
- interior restrooms (ADA Compliant)
- complete food service kitchen
- audio/visual capabilities
- Sound system
The sound system is equipped with (4) Shure wireless hand held microphones, CD player and blue tooth audio for background music and speech reinforcement that feeds a distributed sound system throughout the main interior of the barn and adjustable level control for the outside speakers facing the north entrance. - Video System
The Video system has a 108” x 192” electric drop down projection screen and 8900 lumens Christie Digital projector for full bright clear images. A wall plate to plug in an HDMI or a VGA and audio to feed the projector. Also included is a wall control to turn on/off the projector and drop the screen when the projector is turned on and retract when it is turned off, select inputs and adjust volume for the AV feed to the house sound system. - rear roll-up doors
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
- courtyard that flows into the back of Finley Hall
Carnival Lot
During the Sonoma County Fair this 5-acre expanse of well-maintained lawn is home to the West Coast's favorite carnival, but the other 50 weeks of the year it is one of Wine Country's most popular locations for outdoor festivals and events. (View Details)
Dimensions: 352' x 870'
Seating: festival, bleachers and other equipment available
Special features:
- large restrooms along west side
- ample electricity along perimeter
- bounded by beautiful Founders' Grove on south side
- hundreds of yards of fence space for signage
- easy access from Brookwood Avenue and from within fairgrounds
Chris Beck Arena
Home to shows ranging from the Sonoma County Fair Rodeo to Freestyle Motocross to concerts starring Linda Ronstadt and other national stars, Chris Beck Arena is a versatile outdoor venue for crowds of up to 5,000. (View Details)
Dimensions: 150 x 350'
Basic Seating: 3,000
With additional bleachers: 5,000
Special features:
- restrooms within arena boundaries
- kitchen facility /snack bar with ______ walk-up windows
- elevated announcer booth
- hundreds of yards of wall & fence space for signage
- ample electricity
- easy access from Brookwood Avenue and from within fairgrounds
- close-in parking available
E. C. Kraft Building
With a complete kitchen and located immediately adjacent to a large parking lot on the grounds, the E.C. Kraft Building is also just 30 feet from the fairgrounds' east entrance. Should you need additional space, it is connected to the Garrett Building (link to Garrett Building)by an interior hallway, offering you the option of doubling the size of your space. (View Details)
Dimensions: 60 x 120'
Square Feet: 7,200
Assembly: 1,280 persons
Dining: 480 persons
Booth Capacity: 38 8' x 10' spaces
Special features:
- interior restrooms
- complete kitchen facility
- wall siding designed for art and product display
- rear roll-up doors
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Garrett Building
Just a few feet from the fairgrounds' east entrance, the Garrett Building is conveniently located near parking. It also features an interior hallway that connects it to the E.C. Kraft Building (link to E.C. Kraft Building) should you need additional space. (View Details)
Dimensions: 80 x 140'
Square Feet: 11,200
Assembly: 1,200 persons
Dining: 747 persons
Booth Capacity: 85 8' x 10' spaces
Special features:
- interior restrooms
- food preparation room with sink, refrigerator & counter
- wall siding designed for art and product display
- rear roll-up doors
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Finley Hall
With large windows creating a light and airy atmosphere, Finley Hall is centrally located on the grounds and surrounded by lawns. It is perfect for trade and art shows as well as large parties because it offers wall sidings specifically designed to display art & other items. (View Details)
Dimensions: 70 x 160'
Square Feet: 11,200
Assembly: 1,200 persons
Dining: 747 persons
Booth Capacity: 103 8' x 10' spaces
Special features:
- interior restrooms
- food preparation room with sink, refrigerator & counter
- wall siding designed for art and product display
- rear roll-up doors
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Garden Building
Perfect for 200 - 550 persons, the Garden Building is easily accessible, carpeted and includes a food preparation area. The adjacent patio area can be rented to add a pleasant outdoor area to your space. (View Details)
Dimensions: 38' x 119'
Square Feet: 3,876
Assembly: 550 persons
Dining: 258 persons
Booth Capacity:M 22 8' x 10' spaces
Special features:
- interior restrooms
- food preparation area including sink, refrigerator and counter space
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Grace Pavilion
The largest hall on the grounds, Grace Pavilion is perfect venue for concerts, large corporate parties and exhibitions (View Details)
Dimensions: 135' x 300'
Square Feet: 40,500
Assembly: 4,400 persons
Dining: 2,800 persons
Booth Capacity: 205 10' x 10' spaces
Special features:
- interior restrooms
- rear roll-up doors
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Hall of Flowers
Available most of the year, the Hall of Flowers offers a setting unlike any other facility in the Bay Area, with beautifully painted murals inside and the option to rent the adjacent exterior patio. (View Details)
Dimensions: 201' x 134'
Square Feet: 26,934
Assembly: 2,400 persons
Dining: 1,800 persons
Booth Capacity: 130 10' x 10' spaces
Special features:
- rear roll-up doors
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Please note: The Hall of Flowers is not available to rent mid-April through mid-August while we construct the Sonoma County Fair Flower Show (link to Flower Show) the largest themed flower show in the United States.
Lyttle Cow Palace
With a permanent roof and close proximity to stalls and barns, Lyttle Cow Palace is the venue of choice for scores of equestrian events, sheep dog trials and other animal-related events. (View Details)
Dimensions: 105' x 235'
Maximum capacity: variable
Special features:
- near shaded parks for receptions, barbeques
- acres of stalls and barns nearby
- ample electricity
- easy access from Aston Avenue and from within fairgrounds
- close-in parking available
Showcase Cafe
With a full bar, air-conditioning and a complete restaurant kitchen with walk-in refrigerator, double ovens, commercial gas range, deep fryer, steam table--even commercial dishwashing equipment--the Showcase Café is a favorite for upscale events from wedding receptions to corporate parties.
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Dimensions: 44 x 112'
Square Feet: 4,928
Assembly: 700 persons
Dining: 328 persons
Booth Capacity: NA
Special features:
- interior restrooms
- complete restaurant kitchen
- optional alarm system
- ample interior electricity
- exterior hookups available
Parks & Picnic Areas
Shaded by mature trees and carefully maintained throughout the year, the parks and picnic grounds at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds are the first choice for outdoor product displays, interactive events and group picnics and barbecues.
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