2016 Sonoma County Fair
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The 2016 Sonoma County Fair is open 11 am to 11 pm daily (closed Mondays); gates close at 9 pm and exhibit buildings close at 10 pm. Admission is $12 for ages 13 and up, $6 for children 7–12, and free for children 6 and under. Advance discount tickets are available until July 21. Special family, economy, and season pass packages are also available. The fair will also be free for seniors 60+ on Thursdays and for ages 7–12 on Fridays.
“Too Good to Be True” Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays feature $23 admission that includes a carnival wristband to enjoy unlimited rides. (You can pay regular gate admission if you don’t want to visit the carnival.) “Pay-One-Price” Fridays–Sundays offer $35 admission that includes an unlimited carnival wristband. On Food Bank Fridays, bring two non-perishable food items and get $2 off general admission (limit one discount per person).
Some fair attractions, including carnival rides, headliner concerts, rodeos, and horse racing, are subject to additional ticket fees. Parking fees range from $7–$10, depending on the lot and its distance from the fairgrounds.
The Sonoma County Fairgrounds are located off Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa. To get there from Marin, take 101 north to Santa Rosa, then take the Highway 12 exit and head east; exit Highway 12 at the downtown Santa Rosa exit, which will put you on Bennett Valley Road. After the stoplight, you'll see fairgrounds ahead of you to your right.
For more information on the Sonoma County Fair, including a full schedule of events and a list of all attractions, call (707) 545-4200 or visit www.sonomacountyfair.com.