County Fair Guide

Sonoma County Fair

Santa Rosa, California

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2026 Dates

August 7–16, 2026

Duration

10 days

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Size

large

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Founded

Since 1936

Good to Know

The wine and food pavilion at the Sonoma Fair is extraordinary — dozens of local wineries and artisan food producers represent a county that produces some of the world's finest agricultural products.

Sonoma County Fair Overview

In Santa Rosa, the Sonoma County Fair is a ten-day August celebration in the heart of California's premier wine and food county, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for livestock competition, entertainment, and the best local food of any California fair. Since 1936, it's brought California neighbors together year after year.

Highlights

Expect horse racing, championship livestock shows, a spectacular local wine and food pavilion showcasing Sonoma County's world-class agricultural diversity, major grandstand entertainment, a large midway, and 4-H and FFA competitions.

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