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Last weekend: Plan your trip to the Fair!

The Sonoma County Fair runs through August 7.

Wine Country Horse Racing - through Sunday, August 7, PLUS, Bonus Week After Fair August 12-14

Enjoy the thrill of live horse racing at its finest on the turf and dirt tracks at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

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Monster Trucks
Chris Beck Arena
Friday, August 5 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 6 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 7 at 3:00 PM

The Fair is going to be motorsport entertainment's epicenter as the nation's most competitive monster trucks invade Chris Beck Arena.

This show requires an event ticket in addition to Fair Admission.

  • Grandstand Seating $12
  • Bleacher Seating $10

PIT PARTY & DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Come early, meet the drivers, get autographs and take photos with the drivers and their Monsters. Pit party pass must be accompanied by an event ticket.

5:30 - 6:30 PM on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6.
1:30 - 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 7

TUFF TRUCKS
Watch as these hard-core off-roaders attempt to tackle the toughest obstacle course!

RIDE TRUCK

That's right! Get the ride of your life on-board a real Monster Truck during the Pit Party and Intermission!

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Guerro de Grupos

7:00 PM - Community Theater

The battle of the bands is an annual event of music and fun. Come support your favorite local band!

Saturday, August 6

Elvis Day #2

El Vez Concert
6:30 & 8:00 PM - Community Theater

A modern multicultural hybrid of Americana and Mexicano, he is more than entertainment, El Vez is a thinking man's Elvis, a post-modern King with a Latin twist, the Chicano experience presented and told through the songs of Elvis.

PLUS, join us for Elvis inspired contests like being the best at saying the catch phrase "ThankYouVeryMuch", testing your Elvis Trivia and more! Check our daily schedule for times and locations.

Swing Dance Party

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Park Stage
Presented by Friday Night Swing

Slip on your dancing shoes and get out to Shade Park for a good time!

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Sunday, August 7

Fiesta! with Instituto Mazatlán Bellas Artes

4:00 PM - Community Theater

Join us for a Fiesta at the Sonoma County Fair on Sunday, August 7, with Instituto Mazatlán Bellas Artes, a professional Mexican folk dance company.

More to do in Mexican Village

Family fun for everyone!

  • Aaron Tippin performs at 7:30 PM in Community Theater TONIGHT
  • Check out the "Sonoma Cinema"-themed Hall of Flowers and explore gardens inspired by movies filmed locally.
  • Enjoy the Pollywood Bird Show.
  • Cheer on ducks, turkeys and pigs at the Pig Races.
  • Compete in Tinsel Town Trivia and test your knowledge of celebrities & films.
  • Explore the Backlot and help paint scenery and try on costumes.
  • Take a photo in front of our Hollywood Sign.
  • March in our Daily Parade.

Daily Schedules

Sonoma County Fair
NOW - August 7

The Sonoma County Fair is the Northbay's largest summer event, Now - August 7 (closed Mondays). Highlights include concerts FREE with Fair admission, carnival rides and games, Monster Trucks, Wine Country Racing and so much more.
Join us for "Lights, Camera, Fair!"
Buy now!

Santa Rosa, CA | (707) 545-4200 | SonomaCountyFair.com

Images courtesy of the Sonoma County Fair.

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