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Saddle Up for Farmer’s Day & Horse Play at the Sonoma County Fair!

  • Sonoma County Fair Grounds 1450 Bennett Valley Road Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 United States (map)

Friday, August 1 • Gates Open at 5 PM • Show Starts at 6 PM

Chris Beck Arena

Grab your boots and gather the family for a high-energy, hands-on celebration of our local farm life and equestrian excellence at Farmer’s Day & Horse Play, happening Friday, August 1, at the Sonoma County Fair! 

From barnyard games to breathtaking horse demonstrations, this family-friendly evening promises horsepower, heritage, and hometown fun for all ages.

Gates open at at 5 PM with classic farm fun:

  • Tractor Races

  • Candy Pole

  • Buckaroo Bouncies 

  • Roping Demos by California Horse Supply

At 6 PM, the main arena show kicks off with an incredible lineup of live horse demonstrations showcasing skill, beauty, and the bond between horses and humans. Featured acts include:

  • Stick Horse Parade led by our Wine Country Rodeo Queen

  • Mutton Busting

  • Sheep Dog Demonstration

  • Boot ScrambleWatermelon Race

  • RC “Pig” Scramble 

  • Draft Horses 

  • Mexican Dancing Horses with the Saldanas

  • Petaluma Riding & Driving Club Precision Drill Teams

  • Liberty Horses

  • English & Saddleseat, Jumping, and Vaulting Demos

  • Barrel Racing, Cutting, and Mounted Shooting 

  • Equi-Ed Educational Demos

Little ones can get hands-on with Farm activities and learn about our our local farm and horse communities.  And don’t miss your chance to meet the horses and ponies up close! Reconnect with local roots at the 4-H & FFA Alumni Reunion, and explore booths from horse vendors and agricultural organizations.

All activities included with fair admission!

Bring your boots, your curiosity, and your whole crew — and make memories to last a lifetime.

Saddle Up for Farmer’s Day & Horse Play at the Sonoma County Fair!

Friday, August 1 • Gates Open at 5 PM • Show Starts at 6 PM

Chris Beck Arena

Grab your boots and gather the family for a high-energy, hands-on celebration of our local farm life and equestrian excellence at Farmer’s Day & Horse Play, happening Friday, August 1, at the Sonoma County Fair! 

From barnyard games to breathtaking horse demonstrations, this family-friendly evening promises horsepower, heritage, and hometown fun for all ages.

Gates open at at 5 PM with classic farm fun:

  • Tractor Races

  • Candy Pole

  • Buckaroo Bouncies 

  • Roping Demos by California Horse Supply

At 6 PM, the main arena show kicks off with an incredible lineup of live horse demonstrations showcasing skill, beauty, and the bond between horses and humans. Featured acts include:

  • Stick Horse Parade led by our Wine Country Rodeo Queen

  • Mutton Busting

  • Sheep Dog Demonstration

  • Boot ScrambleWatermelon Race

  • RC “Pig” Scramble 

  • Draft Horses 

  • Mexican Dancing Horses with the Saldanas

  • Petaluma Riding & Driving Club Precision Drill Teams

  • Liberty Horses

  • English & Saddleseat, Jumping, and Vaulting Demos

  • Barrel Racing, Cutting, and Mounted Shooting 

  • Equi-Ed Educational Demos

Little ones can get hands-on with Farm activities and learn about our our local farm and horse communities.  And don’t miss your chance to meet the horses and ponies up close! Reconnect with local roots at the 4-H & FFA Alumni Reunion, and explore booths from horse vendors and agricultural organizations.


All activities included with fair admission!

Bring your boots, your curiosity, and your whole crew — and make memories to last a lifetime.

When

August 01 05:00 PM

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Where

Chris Beck Arena

Sonoma County Fairgrounds

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Earlier Event: July 23
Leadership & Horses
Later Event: September 10
Leadership & Horses