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August 1-11, 2019 Ways to Save
11 Days of good ol' fashion western fun
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I cordially invite you to the 2019 Sonoma County Fair, August 1- 11; where our theme brings us “Back to our Roots in Cowboy Boots.”
Hat Day at the Races
Don't miss Monster Trucks, PRCA Rodeo and the Destruction Derby. On behalf of the Sonoma County Fair Board and staff I thank you for your participation in our annual celebration!
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Robert Muelrath Sonoma County Fair Board President The 2019 Sonoma County Fair has all the makings for a fabulous 11 day festival; terrific entertainment for young and old, delectable food, a thrill packed carnival and shopping, shopping, shopping. And best of all a terrific new theme; ‘Back to our Roots in Cowboy Boots.’ All the ingredients for cookin' up a good ol' time at the Fair. Hope to see you all at the Fair! Becky Bartling, Sonoma County Fair CEO
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informacion en español ...22-24 farmers day ............................25 barnyard animals shopping
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Fair Dates August 1–11 Fair Hours 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (Gates Close at 9:00 pm; Buildings Close at 10:00 pm)
Wine Country Racing Dates August 1 - 4, August 8 - 11 Entrance is free with Fair Admission Grandstand Seating $3 Box Seating $5
Carnival Hours Opening Day Thursday, August 1: Kid Carnival Open Noon; Main Carnival Open 3:00 pm Monday – Friday: Open at Noon Saturdays & Sundays: Open at 11:00 am
Parking
Admission $15 Adult (13 & up) $7 Child (7 –12 years), FREE on Thursdays Children 6 & younger are FREE every day Seniors (60+) FREE on Fridays Admission Discounts Discounts available until July 31 Admission (Age 13+) $15 at the gate - Pre-Sale Price $12
Pavilion Lot $15 Median Lot $15 Veterans Building Lot $9 Aston Avenue Lot $9 Brookwood Lot $9 Discount Days Valid at the gate/day-of only Kids’ Day Thursdays Children 12 and younger receive free Fair Admission every Thursday. Seniors’ Day Fridays Seniors 60+ receive free Fair Admission every Friday.
Food Bank Day
Wednesday, August 7 , bring at least 2 nonperishable (non-expired) food items to donate to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and receive $4 off General Admission.
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food at the fair
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Fair Favorites
$2 Taste of the Fair Tuesday August 6 11:00am - 4:00pm
Look for the return of favorites like The Pasta King, Pepe's Mariscos, The Sleek Greek and Sharky's to name a few, as well as new vendors! Celebrate Pronto Pup's 50th Anniversary at the Sonoma County Fair! For a full list of Fair food please visit SonomaCountyFair.com.
Follow the smell of cotton candy and deep-fried corndogs to the Fair. From 11:00AM to 4:00PM Fair vendors will be whipping up $2 items for hungry fairgoers.
new food
For a full list of $2 Taste of the Fair items visit SonomaCountyFair.com
Monster Trucks
August 8, 9 & 10 at 7:00pm Tickets are $15 for Box Seating, $12 for Grandstand Seating, and $10 for Bleacher Seating. Pre-sale price until July 31: $10 Grandstand / $8 Bleacher
Destruction Derby
Sunday, August 11 at 6:00 pm. Tickets for the show are $30 for Box Seating, $18 for Grandstand Seating, and $15 for Bleacher Seating. Pre-sale price until July 31: $14 Grandstand / $12 Bleacher
Drink a Fruit From a Fruit: Pineapple, Watermelon, or Coconut Blend in a Fruit/Cup Garlicky’s, Crazy Fries: Carne Asada, Wasabi, Hot Cheeto, Taki & Chili Cheese
foodie fight
The Foodie Fight will be our first annual food competition for our concessionaires! Participating vendors have to submit a brand NEW food item for the 2019 Sonoma County Fair. We’ll take the best 10 food items and have them face off in our LIVE finals on Saturday, August 3. Our panel of esteemed judges hosted by KSRO’s Pat Kerrigan will select winners for the ‘Best Sweet Treat,’ ‘Best Bite,’ ‘Best Crazy Creation’ and crown an overall 2019 Sonoma County Fair Foodie Fight Grand Champion!
Munch-A-Bunch:Tofu Corn Dog Pronto Pups: Dill Dog (hot dog in a pickle, battered and fried) Reggae Rasta: Jerk Chicken, Bad Dawg, Crazy Mixed Salad, Beef, Vegetable Bowl Ricardo’s Hawaiian Feast: Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, or Rib Mowie Wowie, Fish & Chips, Shrimp & Chips, Hawaiian Kabob, Teriyaki Fries Pepe’s Fruit Cart: Tostilocos, Chamangos, Diablito, Fresas con Crema, Bionico Senor Carlos: Potato Tacos, Deep Fried Rice Pudding Balls Bariadelli’s: All Natural Frozen Fruit Bars, Caribbean Hot Chocolate
Live Finals Saturday, August 3 at 11:00am Family Fun Stage
Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cakes: 3” Mini Sugar or Mini Fruit Funnel Cakes Churro Cart: Churros (Sugar, Oreo, Caramel, Strawberry), Coffee, Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Pepsi Products, Water Wicked Slush: Racing Days Only
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PRCA Rodeo
Barrel Racing
Saturday, August 3 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30 for Box Seating, $17 for Grandstand Seating, and $15 for Bleacher Seating. Pre-sale price until July 31: $13 Grandstand, $11 Bleacher
Friday, August 2, at 5:30 pm FREE with Fair Admission.
Purchase of event ticket and separate fair admission is required to attend the PRCA Rodeo, Destruction Derby & Monster Truck shows. PROUD SPONSORS Visit SonomaCountyFair.com
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Wine Country Hat Day at the Races
Derby Dog Dash
wine country horse racing Live Horse VIEW DETAILS Racing August 1-4, and 8-11 Post Times & Seating First Post Times
Racetrack entry FREE with Fair Admission Grandstand Seat: $3.00 Box Seat: $5.00 Finish Line Seating: $10 Trackside Seating: $60 per table of four Paddock View Dining: $600 for up to 26
Get Tips from the Pros in Shade Park Friday: 12:30 pm Thursday, Saturday & Sunday: 11:30 am PROUD SPONSOR
Thursdays - 1:15 pm Fridays - 2:15 pm Saturdays & Sundays 1:15 pm Wine Country Racing Tickets
Racing Seminars
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Win/Place/ Show Contest
Saturday, August 10 at 12:30 pm
Derby Dog Dash
The Derby Dog Dash is held Sunday, August 4 and Sunday, August 11. This beloved event offers all the competition and pageantry of horse racing on a much smaller scale. Canines under 25 pounds are eligible to compete. Get entry details and rules at SonomaCountyFair.com.
Wine Country Hat Day at the Races features a grandstand full of people wearing big, bold and beautiful hats all for a worthy cause. Tickets are $65 and includes Fair admission, a seat to the races, hat competition, wine, lunch and a no-host bar. Reserved tables for 8 are available for $600. Proceeds benefit the Sonoma County Fair Scholarships.
Pull up a stool and enjoy all the fun of the Speakeasy featuring the Sierra Nevada Taproom! Enjoy food from Reggae Rasta. Open daily from 11:00am until 10:00pm.
speakeasy
featuring Sierra Nevada
Win at the track without placing a bet! Look for the information table as you enter the grandstands. You might end up in the Winner’s Circle to claim $100, $50 or $25! Winners must be present to collect their prize.
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Community Concert Series
**Optional reserved seating available for purchase: Concert Package – includes reserved concert seat.
YACHT ROCK REVUE*** Thursday, August 1 at 7:30 pm techno bandas Friday, August 2 at 7:00 pm DAVID VICTOR FORMERLY OF BOSTON "THE HITS OF BOSTON & STYX"*** Saturday, August 3 at 7:30 pm YONICS DE JOSE MANUEL ZAMACONA Sunday, August 4 at 7:00 pm Lonestar*** Monday, August 5 at 7:30 pm THE GRASS ROOTS*** Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30 pm AVERAGE WHITE BAND*** Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 pm natural wonder*** Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 pm acoustic bandas Friday, August 9 at 7:00 pm leonid and friends*** Saturday, August 10 at 7:30 pm MI BANDA EL MEXICANO y LOS ANGELES NEGROS PROUD SPONSOR Sunday, August 11 at 7:00 pm 8
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Daily Live Music Park Stage
Shade Park, home of the Park Stage, is the place to be for music every day of the Fair, starting at 1:30 pm and continuing until 9:00 pm each night. Thursday, Aug 1 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Rider & Sons (country rock) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Bruce Guynn & Big Rain (country-rock) Friday, Aug 2 2:15, 3:15 & 4:30 pm – The Classic Sisters (classic oldies) 6:30, 7:45 & 8:45 pm – The Poyntlyss Sistars (retro rockers) Saturday, Aug 3 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Sourdough Slim (vintage western) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Western Swing Caravan (western swing) Sunday, Aug 4 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Blithedale Canyon Country Band (country rock) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Crying Time (honky tonk) Monday, Aug 5 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Faith Ako (traditional/contemporary Hawaiian) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Band of Friends (country plus) Tuesday, Aug 6 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Whiskey Pass (high octane country) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Tom Rigney & Flambeau (cajun fiddle) Wednesday, Aug 7 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm –Susan Comstock Swingtet (jazz & blues) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Pepperland (Beatles tribute) Thursday, Aug 8 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Twang Ditty (honky tonk) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Good Time Charlie (modern country) Friday, Aug 9 2:15, 3:15 & 4:30 pm – New Horizons Community Band 6:30, 7:45 & 8:45 pm – The Pulsators (rock) Saturday, Aug 10 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Michelle Lambert (acoustic pop) 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Attila Viola & the Bakersfield Boys Sunday, Aug 11 1:30, 2:45 & 3:45 pm – Air Force Band GALAXY 6:00, 7:15 & 8:15 pm – Shake it Booty Band (funk-disco)
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Plant Sale! NEW TIMES
Spectacular flower show Hall of Flowers
Hall of Flowers Open daily 11:00 am Preview Party to 10:00 pm July 31 Closes at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Sunday, August 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
At work behind the scenes for the past four months, Sonoma County's professional landscapers, landscape designers, amateur gardeners and young floral enthusiasts are busy creating a flower lover's dream come true!
Country Gardens of Song Each garden will highlight a country song featuring a different flower. From “San Antonio RoVisitors should expect beautiful water features, and even a saloon where you can ‘wet your whistle’.
Get an exclusive first look at the Hall of Flowers “Country Gardens of Song” display while supporting scholarships for local students. Tickets are just $35 and proceeds provide scholarships to local students studying agriculture. Tickets at SonomaCountyFair. com. NEW THIS YEAR: Amateur gardeners will be showcasing their talents within the Hall of Flowers adding 2400 square feet of flowers. 10
Sunday, August 11 from 7:00pm -10:00pm Monday, August 12 from 7:00am-1:00pm The Hall of Flowers Plant Sale is where you can purchase shrubs, grasses, trees, and flowers. Arrive early for best selection!
*The Garden Building and Hall of Flowers will be closing at 6:00 pm on Sunday August 11 in preparation for the plant sale. It will re open at 7:00 pm.
Hall of Flowers Dedication
The Garden Building AGXPloring Sonoma County
Junior Gardens
As you make your way Moozie on down and enjoy from the Hall of Flowers through the garden an interactive experience with the agriculture!! From courtyard, you will discover over 13 gardens grapes and chickens to cows and trees, Ag-venture uniquely themed garden plots designed by local land is fun for everyone. gardeners and youth In the Garden Building organizations. and Courtyard you’ll find These gardeners spend opportunities to milk Sweet Lil, dig deep in corn, several months of planning before the two buzz your way around nursery products, flip out week installation process takes place. over California Fun facts, become buds with the PROUD grape industry, spin crazy SPONSOR for wool products, create an ag-tastic masterpiece and more!
For many years Urban Tree Farm Nursery has been a strong supporter of the Hall of Flowers exhibit at the Sonoma County Fair. Gardeners have turned to Urban Tree Farm for advice and donations to create the beloved flower exhibit year after year. Their commitment to community has been instrumental in creating a magical exhibit for families to enjoy every year.
PROUD SPONSOR
Clean energy makes the world go ‘round. Proud Hall of Flowers sponsor.
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Master Gardeners of Sonoma County
This year, the Master Gardeners will host a speaker series on the weekends where they will provide demonstrations/answer questions on topics such as: Food Gardening Specialists, Saving Water in the Garden, Landscaping for Fire, Good Bug Hotels, Easyto-grow Succulents, and Worms, Worms, Worms. The whole schedule can be found at sonomacountyfair.com.
Daily Schedule thursday, AUGUST 1
friday, AUGUST 2
KIDS DAY Kids ages 12 & under get in
SENIOR DAY Ages 60 & over get in Free!
Free!
Community Theater 7:30 p.m.
YACHT ROCK REVUE Park Stage
11:30 a.m. Racing Seminar 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Rider & Sons 6-6:45, 7:15-8, 8:15-4:30 Bruce Guynn & Big Rain
Kids Area 1 p.m. Milk Moustache Contest
Family Fun Stage 5:45 p.m. SCREAM! Contest
HillTop Stage 6:15 p.m. Cowtown Cowgirls
Community Theater 7 p.m. TECHNO BANDAS
Daily Schedule
saturday, AUGUST 3
Sunday, AUGUST 4
FARMERS DAY
1 to 4 p.m. NORCAL BREW FEST
Park Stage
Chris Beck Arena 7:30 p.m. PRCA RODEO
Community Theater
Tickets: $17 grandstand,$15 bleachers. Presale: $13 grandstand,$11 bleachers. No free seats for this show.
YONICS DE JOSE MANUEL ZAMACONA
Family Fun Stage 6 p.m. Free Throw Contest 7 p.m. Grape Spit Contest
Barnyard Stage 1:45 p.m. Bubblegum Bubble Blowing Contest 3 & 4 p.m. Healdsburg Ukulele Club
HillTop Stage 12:45 p.m. The Ukulelians 2:15 & 4:15 p.m. Redwood Country Cloggers 2:45 p.m. Sirens Studio Belly Dance Troupe Joweh
Over 50 Craft Beers - $57
10 a.m. CATTLE DRIVE starts downtown 1 to 3 p.m. Farmer’s Day Program
7 p.m.
Community Theater
Park Stage
7:30 p.m. DAVID VICTOR Formerly of Boston
11:30 a.m. Racing Seminar 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Blithedale Canyon Country Band
Park Stage
6:00-6:45, 7:15-8:00, 8:15-9:00 Crying Time (honky tonk)
11:30 a.m. Racing Seminar 12-3 p.m. LEGO Contest for all ages 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Sourdough Slim (yodeling cowboy) 6-6:45, 7:15-8, 8:15-9 Western Swing Caravan
Family Fun Stage 2 p.m. Family Look-Alike Contest 4:30 p.m. Sirens Studio Belly Dance Troupe Joweh 5:30 p.m. Cowtown Cowgirls 7 p.m. Grape Spit Contest
HillTop Stage 3 p.m. Dancers of the Desert 4:45 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Paquiyollotzin 6:15 p.m. Latin Elements Dance
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
NO RACING TODAY
7-7:45 p.m. Komando de la Sierra 8-8:45 p.m. Banda Pirata
12:30 p.m. Racing Seminar 2:15-3, 3:15-4, 4:30-5:15 The Classic Sisters 6:30-7:15, 7:45-8:30, 8:45-9:30 The Poyntlyss Sistars (retro rockers)
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Schedules subject to change.
Community Theater 7:30 p.m.
LONESTAR
Park Stage 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Faith Ako 6-6:45, 7:15-8, 8:15-9:00 Band of Friends Kids Area
$2 Tastes of the Fair 11-4 p.m. Community Theater 7:30 p.m. THE GRASS ROOTS
7 p.m. Bubblegum Bubble Blowing Contest
Family Fun Stage
Park Stage 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Whiskey Pass 6:00-6:45, 7:15-8:00, 8:15-9:00 Tom Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun)
Barnyard Stage
Kids Area
2:30 p.m. Covered Wagon Races
5:30 p.m. Animal Imitation Contest
Kids Area
1:30 p.m. Stroller Races
Family Fun Stage
4 p.m. Diaper Derby Baby Race 2:15 p.m. Bubblegum Bubble Blowing Contest 4:30 p.m. Sirens Studio’s Belly Dance Troupe 5:30 p.m. Cowtown Cowgirls
4 p.m. SCREAM! Contest 7 p.m. Rock‘em Sock’em Robots Tournament
HillTop Stage 4:45 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Paquiyollotzin
Finley Hall 12-3 p.m. Easy Bake Bake-Off 7 p.m. Butter Sculpture Contest
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Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
NO RACING TODAY
KIDS DAY Kids ages 12 & under get in Free!
SENIOR DAY Ages 60 & over get in Free!
FOOD BANK WEDNESDAY
Community Theater 7:30 p.m. NATURAL WONDER
with two non-perishable food items!
Stevie Wonder Tribute Band
$4 Off General Admission
Community Theater 7:30 p.m. AVERAGE WHITE BAND Park Stage
1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Susan Comstock Swingtet (40’s jazz) 6:00-6:45, 7:15-8:00, 8:15-9:00 Pepperland (Beatles classics)
Kids Area
6 p.m. Stroller Races
Family Fun Stage
2:15 p.m. Bubblegum Bubble Blowing Contest
North Hall of Flowers (outside) 7 p.m. Free Throw Contest
Chris Beck Arena 7 p.m. MONSTER TRUCK SHOW Tickets: $12 grandstand,$10 bleachers. Presale: $10 grandstand,$8 bleachers. No free seats for this show.
Park Stage 11:30 a.m. Racing Seminar 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Twang Ditty 6:00-6:45, 7:15-8:00, 8:15-9:00 Good Time Charlie (country rock)
Family Fun Stage 2:30 p.m. Keenan Irish Dancers
Kids Area 1:30 p.m. Egg Hunt (for ages 10 & under)
Barnyard Stage 5:30 p.m. Bubblegum Bubble Blowing Contest
HillTop Stage 6:15 p.m. Cowtown Cowgirls
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Blues & Brews Lounge 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Terry Hanck Band
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Senior Day Program Shade Park
HAT DAY AT THE RACES!
Today Only - Hall of Flowers Closes at 6 p.m.
Community Theater 7 p.m. ACOUSTIC BANDAS
Community Theater 7:30 p.m.
Community Theater 10 a.m. Junior Awards Ceremony
7-7:45 Banda la Congora 8-8:45 Banda La Incomparable
LEONID & FRIENDS
Chris Beck Arena
Chris Beck Arena
7 p.m. MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
Park Stage
Park Stage
12:30 p.m. Racing Seminar 2:30-5:30 p.m. New Horizons Community Band and the Russian River Ramblers 6:30-7:15, 7:45-8:30, 8:45-9:30 The Pulsators (rock)
11:30 a.m. Racing Seminar 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Michelle Lambert 6:00-6:45, 7:15-8:00, 8:15-9 p.m. Attila Viola & The Bakersfield Boys (country
Family Fun Stage
2:30 p.m. Milk Moustache Contest
3:45 p.m. Whistling Contest
HillTop Stage 12 p.m. The Ding-A-Lings 12:45 p.m. The Ukulelians 2 p.m. Grape Expectoration (Spit!) 2:45 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. Redwood Country Cloggers
MI BANDA EL MEXICANO & LOS ANGELES NEGROS
7 p.m. MONSTER TRUCK SHOW Tickets: $12 grandstand,$10 bleachers. Presale: $10 grandstand,$8 bleachers. No free seats for this show.
Barnyard Stage
7 p.m.
Chicago Tribute Band
Tickets: $12 grandstand,$10 bleachers. Presale: $10 grandstand,$8 bleachers. No free seats for this show.
5:45 p.m. SCREAM! Contest
Kids Area
Chris Beck Arena 6 p.m. DESTRUCTION DERBY Tickets: $18 grandstand,$13 bleachers. Presale: $14 grandstand,$12 bleachers. No free seats for this show.
Park Stage 11:30 a.m. Racing Seminar 1:30-2:15, 2:45-3:30, 3:45-4:30 Air Force Band Travis Brass 6:00-6:45, 7:15-8:00, 8:15-9 Shake it! Booty Band
Kids Area
Family Fun Stage
1:30 p.m. Milk Moustache Contest
1:30 p.m. Bubblegum Bubble Blowing Contest 7 p.m. Ugly Shoe Contest
4 p.m. Family Look-Alike Contest
HillTop Stage 4 p.m. Redwood Empire Chinese Association 6:15 p.m. Latin Elements Dance
Barnyard Stage HillTop Stage 2:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl 4:15 p.m. Ireri Ballet Folklorico of Petaluma 6:15 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
North Hall of Flowers (outside)
Hall of Flowers
7 p.m. Free Throw Contest)
7-10 p.m. Flower Show Plant Sale Plant Sale resumes at 7 a.m. Monday August 12
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Kids Area 12:30, 2:00 & 3:45 p.m. Way Out Wild West Family Fun Stage 1:30, 3:30, 6:15 p.m. Cowgirl Tricks! Garden Courtyard 2:00, 3:45, 6:45 Farmer’s Daughter 3 p.m. Western Fun & Games! Barnyard Stage 12:30 p.m. Scarecrow Building 2:15, 4:15, 6:45 p.m. Godfrey the Cowboy Magician 6:15 p.m. Scarecrow UN-Building Around the Grounds 12-2, 3-5:30, 6:30-9 p.m. Panning for Gold! 1:00, 3:00, 4:30, 7:15 p.m. pig Races 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 p.m. Top Hogs! Performing Pigs 12 to 6 p.m. Free Hay Wagon Rides 5 p.m. Fair Parade around the grounds!
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Accessibility Assistance Call: (707)545-4200 Accessibility Guides are available online at SonomaCountyFair.com or at the Information Booths during Fair.
Schedules subject to change.
Finley Hall, Youth Still Exhibits E.C. Kraft, Adult Fine Art Exhibits Garrett, Adult Home Art Exhibits
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Dorfman Show Ring Dirt Acts
Barrel Racing, PRCA Rodeo, Monster Trucks, Destruction Derby
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Mexican Village
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Community Concert Series Lost Kids until 8:00 PM
Fairtime Contests Animal Imitation Contest Bubblegum Bubble Blowing
Free Throw Contest
Grape Expectoration LEGO Building Contest
Scarecrow Building Contest Scarecrow UN-Building SCREAM!
Butter Sculpture Contest Milk Moustache Contest Stroller Races Covered Wagon Races Rock'em Sock'em Robots Tournament Ugly Shoe Contest Diaper Derby
Egg Hunt
View Details & Schedule
Family Look-A-Like Contest
Sign up 10 minutes before, unless noted.
Easy Bake Oven Bake-Off
Western Fun & Games! Whistling Contest
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Check out the exhibit buildings to view creations submitted by our local community. Entries are now closed, but please visit SonomaCountyFair. com to see how you can show off your talents next year.
Community Exhibit Buildings
out at the fair Sunday, August 11
Join us for our first ever Out at the Fair on Sunday, August 11. We will be celebrating our diverse LGBTQ community at the Fair with some fantastic events and opportunities! ALL ARE WELCOME AT THE FAIR!!
Community Exhibits
Schedules subject to change.
Finley Hall will once again be home to Junior exhibits, including Arts & Crafts, Photography, Demonstrations, Baked and Preserved Foods. Garrett Building features Adult Home Arts, Baked Foods, Quilts and Hobby Crafts. E.C. Kraft Building displays Adult Fine Arts, Sculpture and Photography.
Redwood Writers
Writers Helping Writers! The public is invited to visit our local authors in the E.C. Kraft Building behind the photographic exhibit. Our club has professional speakers, workshops, conferences, and opportunities to publish in our annual anthologies. More information can be found at www.redwoodwriters. org.
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Community Talent
You may see some of your neighbors on stage at this summer’s Sonoma County Fair. Community dance groups, choirs and more are performing throughout the Fair. See the list of local groups at sonomacountyfair.com If your group would like to perform at the Fair next year, go to sonomacountyfair.com in the spring to get an application.
Spectacular Carnival Butler Amusements Magical Midway
Carnival Hours of Operation Monday-Friday - Open Noon Saturdays - Open 11:00 am Sundays - Open 11:00 am Opening Day Thursday, August 1 Kid Carnival Open Noon Main Carnival Open 3:00 pm
BIG Thrills
Don't miss this year's most popular rides! Plus some new ones! New rides include: Giant Wheel, Tilt A Wheel, Frog Hopper & More!
Full listing of rides & rules at SonomaCountyFair.com
Carnival Ride Ticket Prices
Rides require 3 or more tickets each $1 each $23 for 25 tickets $70 for 80 tickets
Carnival Pre-Sale COMBO
$50 Value - Pre-Sale Price $35 Good any day of the Fair! Includes Fair Admission, and a wristband to ride all day at our spectacular carnival. Only available through July 31.
Carnival Pre-Sale Wristband Only
$30-35 Value - Pre-Sale Price $25 Good any day of the Fair! Includes one unlimited ride wristband. Does not include Fair admission. 20
Carnival Wristbands At The fair Valid day-of only. Does not include Fair Admission. Unlimited ride wristbands are available every day. Monday - Thursday: $30 Friday - Sunday: $35 l
Carnival Ride Rules
• No casts, pregnant persons, nor intoxicated individuals allowed on rides. • Each ride has posted height limit requirements. • Children who measure under 36" in height cannot ride any carnival rides and children who measure 36"-48" tall can only ride a few select rides. • Some rides require closed toe shoes • Be aware that certain rides may have additional restrictions. Details at SonomaCountyFair. com Schedules subject to change.
Free Family Fun
WILD WEST GOLD RUSH Gold panning fun is coming to the Fair! . Each fairgoer gets a chance to pan for gold, and “No one walks away without gold!”
Pig Races These pigs really know how to run! They have a real incentive...the winning pigs get treats at the finish line! But don’t feel too sorry for the rest of the field...rumor has it that everyone gets a reward
Karen Quest's Cowgirl Tricks is a fun-filled vaudeville style comedy western show complete with trick roping, whip cracking, music, magic and audience participation every day of the Fair. Godfrey the Magician Godfrey brings his fast moving magic cowboy show to the Barnyard Stage three times a day. Count on lots of comedy and audience participation.
Parent's Rest Station Look for the little red building in the Kids Area where you’ll find changing tables and armchairs just right for nursing; open from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Also, be sure to pick up a Lost Kid Sticker for your child at any information booth and have them wear it. These remind everyone that the Kids Area is where lost kids and parents are reunited.
Draft Horse Wagon Rides Treasure Hunt Free Rides Daily this is The Sonoma County Fair the way to see the Fair’s Treasure Hunt will lead you famed Livestock Area— around the fairgrounds as from a wagon pulled by you fill your Treasure Hunt draft horses. You’ll roll Book (available at any along past the sheep Information Booth) with barns, the cattle barns and stamps and win a small the livestock area. Catch prize. You can learn a lot a ride at the "Welcome to about the Old West as you the Livestock Area" sign. Gossamer Magic! Flashy illusions, follow the treasure map Rides run from 12:00 to around the fairgrounds,. modern costuming, 6:00 pm. audience participation and great comedy have made Join the Parade Gossamer Magic a favorite at 5:00 pm at fairs all over the country. Strolling bands, floats, and kids in costume are just the beginning! Join PROUD The Farmer’s in the daily parade by the SPONSOR Daughter show Redwood Credit Union harvests bales of belly laughter and truck loads of Plaza (carnival side) by 4:45 pm. You can be a part of fun. Don't miss the farmour fairgoer rhythm band, tastic gymnastics, rowdy rope tricks and the one-of- carry a flag, dress up like a grape or just march along. a-kind milk bottle walk! Top Hogs of the West! is an amazing, comedy-filled trick pig show filled with actionpacked and fun for the entire family! Mudslinger and Digger will take the stage in three hilarious shows each day.
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Informacion en Espanol Fechas de la Feria: Agosto 1 - 11 Carreras en la Región de Vino: Agosto 1 – 4, Agosto 8 – 11
Horas de taquilla antes de empiece la Feria: De lunes a viernes 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. (Abierta sábado el 27 de julio solamente 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
y un brazalete para montar las atracciones mecánicas de nuestro carnaval espectacular. Sólo disponible hasta el 31 de julio.
Pre-venta de Carnaval – Tema de la Feria: BRAZALETE De Vuelta a Nuestras Raíces SOLAMENTE: en Botas de Vaquero Horario de la Valor $30-35 – Precio de Feria: 11:00 AM – 11:00 pre- venta $25 ¡Sirve para Tema de la Sala PM (Se cierran las puertas cualquier día de la Feria! de Flores: Jardín de a las 9:00 PM; los edificios Incluye un brazalete para Canciones Country cierran a las 10:00 PM) montar las atracciones mecánicas sin límite. Sólo de TAQUILLA DE LA Horas de venta en línea y disponible FERIA Carnaval: LOCALIZADA DENTRO Día de inauguración, jueves en la taquilla de la feria hasta el 31 de julio. No incluye la DEL EDIFICIO DE 1 de agosto - Abierto 3:00 admisión a la feria. ADMINISTRACION PM 1350 Bennett Valley Road De lunes a viernes - Abre al Los boletos de en Santa Rosa (La taquilla medio día preventa también de la feria estará ubicada Los sábados – Abre 11:00 se pueden comprar en uno de nuestros al frente del Grace Pavilion AM puntos de venta aproximadamente dos Los domingos – Abre 11:00 oficiales. semanas antes de que AM empiece la Feria.) Calzado Leon (Dutton Admisión: Ave., Santa Rosa) $15 Adulto (13 & mayores) Rancho Mendoza Market $7 Niños (7-12 años) (Sebastopol Rd., Santa Niños 6 años & menor Rosa) entran GRATIS Rancho Mendoza Market (Piner Rd., Santa Rosa) Pre-Venta: Boletos Carniceria Coalcoman de descuento estarán (Maple Ave., Santa Rosa) disponibles por $12 hasta Ana's Cafe (Old Redwood el 31 de julio. Clasificados Latino Gratis Hwy., Windsor) Mario's Joyeria (Center Pre-venta de St., Healdsburg) Carnaval COMBO: Angelicas Boutique Valor $50 – Precio de Pre(E. Washington, Petaluma) Venta $35 ¡Sirve para La Morenita Market cualquier día de la Feria! (Sonoma Hwy., Sonoma) Incluye admisión a la feria Visita nuestro sitio web Latino advertising website
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Días Especiales: POR FAVOR NOTE: Los descuentos de días especiales han cambiado. Jueves, Día de los Niños – Admisión gratis para niños hasta 12 años (1 & 8 de agosto) Viernes Día de Adultos Mayores – Admisión gratis para adultos mayores de 60 años (2 & 9 de agosto) Día del Banco de Alimentos – miércoles, 7 de agosto. Reciba un descuento de $4 en la admisión general al traer 2 alimentos no perecederos para donar al Redwood Empire Food Bank.
MI BANDA EL MEXICANO Y LOS ÁNGELES NEGROS domingo, 11 de agosto, 7:00 pm
Villa Mexicana ¡Viva México! Desde su construcción en 1976, la Villa Mexicana ha sido un lugar de encuentro para la comunidad latina local durante la Feria. Lo que una vez fue un callejón trasero es ahora un bloque de mercado largo de cabinas comerciales y vendedores de alimentos, así como un lugar para visitar con amigos y familiares. Disfrute de las Serie de Conciertos actuaciones de música latina y mundial durante cada día de Comunitarios Usted no va a querer la feria, mientras que disfrute perderse ni una sola de las de una variedad de texturas, presentaciones, y no tendrá colores y olores. Disfrute de que hacerlo ya que TODOS los una refrescante horchata o de conciertos son GRATIS con su un taco mientras pasea por las admisión a la feria. numerosas tiendas. TECHNO BANDAS viernes, 2 de agosto, 7:00 pm Komando de la Sierra de 7:00-7:45pm Banda Pirata de 8:008:45 pm YONICS DE JOSE MANUEL ZAMACONA - domingo, 4 de agosto, 7:00 pm Bandas Acústicas jueves, 9 de agosto, 7:00 pm Banda La Congora de 7:007:45 pm Banda La Incomparable de 8:00-8:45pm
Nuevo Amanecer (Música Clásica Latinoamericana) 8/2—8/7: 3-6 p.m. Los Hermanos Avalos 8/8--8/12: 3-6 p.m. Carreras de Caballos en La Región de Vino Vea y aposte con la emoción de las carreras de caballos en vivo a partir del primer día de la feria, jueves el 1 de agosto hasta el domingo 4 de agosto, jueves 8 de agosto hasta el domingo 11 de agosto. La primera carrera cada día empieza a la 1:15 PM, y los viernes a las 2:15 PM.
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Entrada a la pista es gratuita con su admisión a la feria; Sin embargo los asientos de la tribuna cuestan un extra $3. Los asientos del palco cuestan $5 al día.
Espectáculo Floral - El Jardín de
Canciones Country Transformaremos los Terrenos de la Feria en nuestra propia versión del “Oeste Salvaje”, empezando con la querida Sala de las Flores. El tema de la Sala de las Flores 2019 será El Jardín de Canciones Country. Cada jardín destacará una canción de música country, presentando una flor diferente. Desde la “Rosa de San Antonio”, a el “Azahar Especial”; cada jardín tendrá su propia decoración floral, e identidad musical. Los visitantes podrán ver hermosas fuentes, estanques, arroyos, cascadas, y hasta tendremos una taberna donde pueden tomarse algo.
Destrucción/”Destruction Derby” La Carrera de Destrucción siempre es un favorito de la feria! Las gradas estarán llenas para la emoción a las 6:00 PM el domingo 11 de agosto. Boletos para el espectáculo son $30 para asientos en la tribuna, $18 para asientos en el palco, y $15 para asientos en la gradería. Pre-venta hasta el 31 de julio: $14 Palco / $12 Gradería Camiones Monstruos/"Monster Trucks” Los fanáticos podrán disfrutar de tres noches de espectáculos de Monster Truck a las 7:00 PM, que serán jueves el 8 de agosto, viernes el 9 de agosto, y sábado el 10 de agosto. Vea a estos increíbles gigantes de 10,000 libras, machacadores de autos, competir en concursos, y luego entretenerlos con increíble acción de estilo libre durante el Recorrido de Monster Truck. Boletos para el espectáculo son $15 para asientos en la tribuna, $12 para asientos en el palco, y $10 para asientos en la gradería. Pre-venta hasta el 31 de julio: $10 Palco / $8 Gradería ¡Ahorre en los asientos de tribuna y gradas cuando compre los boletos antes del 31 de julio! Se requiere la compra del boleto del evento y la entrada a la feria por separado para asistir a estos eventos.
Livestock Events Farmer’s Day
Sunday, August 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in Chris Beck Arena Farmer’s Day at the Sonoma County Fair is an afternoon of events that are fast, fun, sometimes hilarious and always educational, especially for the urbanites among us. Hang out and meet Miss Wine Country Rodeo 2019, Sarah Mcknight. Farmer's Day Events - Details & descriptions at SonomaCountyFair.com Join the Fun Sign up for Farmer’s Day events at the Sonoma County Fair Entry Office or Online. Entrants are accepted until events are full, which in some cases is on Farmer’s Day. Please contact (707) 545-4203 or entryoffice@SonomaCountyFair. com for details. PROUD SPONSORS
Join the fun in Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square or along the parade route down E Street to the Fairgrounds!
Sunday, August 4 Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am Cattle Drive Begins 10:00 am As part of our western fun, the Sonoma County Fair, with the support of the City of Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, will be featuring a Cattle Drive to kick off Farmer’s Day festivities on Sunday, August 4th. 30 head of cattle will be managed by Wranglers through the streets of downtown Santa Rosa, ending the Cattle Drive at the Fairgrounds. Don’t miss out on this exciting and unpredictable event!
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barnyard animals Milk Barn Fairgoers love the Milk Barn, where they can watch cows being milked and learn about Sonoma County’s famous dairy industry. Milking times vary August 1-4.
Stop by the Hall of Flowers to wet your whistle in our very own saloon!
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Cattle Barn This Fair favorite houses both Dairy and Beef Cattle. Dairy Cattle on display August 1-4 Beef Cattle on display August 5-11 Sheep Barn Showing sheep and goats at the Sonoma County Fair is a fun and educational experience. Sheep on display August 1 – 3; 5-11 Goats on display August 1-3; 5 - 8 Fur & Feathers This year the Fur & Feathers building will contain fur, but not any feathers. To help keep all of our feathered friends in the county safe from Virulent
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featuring Sierra Nevada and Reggae Rasta Newcastle Disease, we will not have a poultry show this year. Youth with poultry projects still have an opportunity to participate through alternate activities such as avian quiz bowl, demonstrations, an egg drop, photography contest and more. Cavies (Guinea Pigs) on display August 3 - 4 Rabbits on display
August 1 - 4 Swine Barn Every day the pigs on display during the Fair are cared for in preparation for their big debut. Dairy Goats on display August 1 Pigs on display August 2 - 8 Pygmy Goats on display August 10 -11
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There is something for everyone: Sports Fans and Beer Enthusiasts alike. Pull up a stool and enjoy all the fun of the Sierra Nevada Taproom! Relax in our Sonoma Chic Lounge and watch your favorite sports teams on our large screen TVs. Also enjoy food from Reggae Rasta. Craft Beer Lounge
WET YOUR WHISTLE
Blues & Brews Lounge
Wind down the afternoon in one of the hottest spots in Sonoma County, the Brews & Brews Lounge. With a full bar, an amazing selection of beers, and several of Sonoma County's finest wines, every one is sure to be satisfied.
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NorCal Brew Fest August 3 Taste Over 50 Craft Brews
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American AgCredit is proud to support youth in agriculture.
Don't miss our Craft Beer Lounge between Grace Pavilion and Hall of Flowers. 18 local craft brews will be on tap! Honky Tonk Bar
Call 800.800.4865 today or visit AgLoan.com A part of the Farm Credit System. Equal Opportunity Lender.
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Our country bar located behind the racing grandstands features live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
August 3 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Taste the winning brews from our NorCal Brew Competition, feel the trackside thrill, play cornhole and Giant Jenga, listen to FREE live music at the Fair, and more.
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Join the Team
Temporary jobs are available for the 11 day Sonoma County Fair, coming August 1 -11 to the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Positions are open for team members with varied skills and abilities. Apply now for an up-close experience with the Fair and to play an essential role in making this year’s Sonoma County Fair a success. Applicants must be 16 or older (by July 1, 2019) with a valid work permit (if required) and be available to work the entire two weeks of the Fair. It’s easy to apply. Visit SonomaCountyFair.com/fair/jobs.php
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2019 Award Winners
ernest deniz Family dairy Dairy of the Year
Heidi Thompson excellence in equine industry
jamie mickelson Outstanding Northbay Rancher
june bertoni guidebook dedication
tim tesconi blue ribbon award
joyce Doughty blue ribbon award
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More Information
Our Sponsors & Supporters
Not Allowed Strollers & Wheelchair on the Wheelchairs Fairgrounds Accessibility Available for rent during the All buildings are
The Sonoma County Fair would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors.
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Pets, with the exception of service dogs, Knives, Drugs, Glass bottles or metal cans/ containers, Squirt guns, Balloons, Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, Alcoholic beverages, Guns, Mace, Clubs or any item determined to be a weapon by Fair security, Ice chests ** Lunches and a sealed bottle of water per person will be allowed. *Full Version on sonomacountyfair.com
wheelchair accessible; an elevator at the north end of the racing grandstand provides access to upper level.
First Aid First Aid Station is between the Hall of Flowers and Grace Pavilion buildings.
Fair inside the Brookwood Gate. A valid driver's license, state ID or military ID is required for deposit. A second rental area will be located at the southwest end of Grace Pavilion on both Senior Day Fridays, August 2 & 9 only. Walk up rentals are available daily and reservations can be made by calling toll free 888-4417575, option 1 or for online at SonomaCountyFair.com.
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Info Booths
Located inside Brookwood Gate and near the Racing Grandstand. Pick up a copy of the daily schedule when you arrive at the Fair for a full
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Thank you to Will Bucquoy, Tracy Bjornestad, Vassar Photography, Rick Tang Photography & Dale Godfrey for providing many of the wonderful Fair images in this guide.
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Your Community College
Fall classes start August 19. Register today at www.santarosa.edu/enroll The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
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