Sonoma County Fair Competitions

05/29/2026

🐷ONE WEEK LEFT!🐷
Market Hog entries close on JUNE 5th!

Don’t wait! Enter today!
Contact the Entry office if you have any questions!
[email protected]

05/28/2026

Thank you everyone for the great turnout at the “How to Get a Buyer” Workshop, and a special thank you to Marilyn Herzog for organizing and putting on such a great event.🐑

We also want to thank all of our speakers for sharing their knowledge and experience, and everyone who attended and participated. We appreciate your support and dedication to helping our exhibitors succeed!🐷

05/27/2026

❗️Reminder to all junior livestock exhibitors and families:

The Code of Excellence— is the same agreement exhibitors already acknowledge when selecting “YES” during the online entry process.

We are requiring the form to be turned in to the office because it serves as official approval from your Project Leader or Advisor confirming that the exhibitor is qualified and eligible to show.

Thank you for making sure all paperwork is completed and submitted on time.🪅🎡📆

05/27/2026

Tonight!! This is a GREAT opportunity for all!

TOMORROW, SEE YOU THERE! 😁

The JLA Marketing Meeting is back for 2026!🐮

Join us to learn how to successfully market and secure buyers for your Sonoma County Fair Junior Livestock Auction market animals. This workshop is highly encouraged for exhibitors, parents, project leaders, and advisors who want to better understand the auction and buyer outreach process.

Enjoy a pizza dinner while hearing from a panel of experienced solicitors, past exhibitors, and industry professionals as they share tips, advice, and real-world experience to help you succeed at the auction. Bring your questions and get valuable insight into the selling process at the Sonoma County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

Workshop Details

When:Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰Time:6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Where:
Sonoma County Fair & Event Center
Saralee & Richard’s Barn
Parking available on grounds
Enter through Gate 7 off Aston Ave.

RSVP📆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scf-marketing-workshop-tickets-1988438039704?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or scan the QR code with your phone to register.

The “How to Get a Buyer Workshop” will include fun activities, helpful resources, and prizes for active participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for a successful fair season! 🪅🎡

05/27/2026

🐷 Attention Market Hog Exhibitors 🐷

Hog tags are now available for pickup in the Entry Office!

Please check with your Leader/Advisor first to see if they have already picked up your exhibitor tag. Each exhibitor will be assigned a specific marked tag.

To help us have your tags ready, please email [email protected] before coming into the office.

Thank you!

05/26/2026

TOMORROW, SEE YOU THERE! 😁

The JLA Marketing Meeting is back for 2026!🐮

Join us to learn how to successfully market and secure buyers for your Sonoma County Fair Junior Livestock Auction market animals. This workshop is highly encouraged for exhibitors, parents, project leaders, and advisors who want to better understand the auction and buyer outreach process.

Enjoy a pizza dinner while hearing from a panel of experienced solicitors, past exhibitors, and industry professionals as they share tips, advice, and real-world experience to help you succeed at the auction. Bring your questions and get valuable insight into the selling process at the Sonoma County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

Workshop Details

When:Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰Time:6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Where:
Sonoma County Fair & Event Center
Saralee & Richard’s Barn
Parking available on grounds
Enter through Gate 7 off Aston Ave.

RSVP📆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scf-marketing-workshop-tickets-1988438039704?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or scan the QR code with your phone to register.

The “How to Get a Buyer Workshop” will include fun activities, helpful resources, and prizes for active participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for a successful fair season! 🪅🎡

05/25/2026

Exhibitors, Parents, Advisors & Leaders! ‼️

Market lamb and goat tagging is THIS Saturday!📆
GATES OPEN AT 7:45am

See you Saturday! 🪅

05/23/2026

The JLA Marketing Meeting is back for 2026!🐮

Join us to learn how to successfully market and secure buyers for your Sonoma County Fair Junior Livestock Auction market animals. This workshop is highly encouraged for exhibitors, parents, project leaders, and advisors who want to better understand the auction and buyer outreach process.

Enjoy a pizza dinner while hearing from a panel of experienced solicitors, past exhibitors, and industry professionals as they share tips, advice, and real-world experience to help you succeed at the auction. Bring your questions and get valuable insight into the selling process at the Sonoma County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

Workshop Details

When:Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰Time:6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Where:
Sonoma County Fair & Event Center
Saralee & Richard’s Barn
Parking available on grounds
Enter through Gate 7 off Aston Ave.

RSVP📆

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scf-marketing-workshop-tickets-1988438039704?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or scan the QR code with your phone to register.

The “How to Get a Buyer Workshop” will include fun activities, helpful resources, and prizes for active participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for a successful fair season! 🪅🎡

05/21/2026

Scholarships are available! 🪅
Please check them out:
https://sonomacountyfair.com/pages/scholarship-opportunities

Be sure to check each scholarship deadline! 🎡🪅

05/20/2026

MARKET LAMB & GOAT EXHIBITORS!

Market Lamb and Goat entries are due in less than 1 week! Be sure to enter ASAP to avoid any issues! 🐐

Have questions? Please email [email protected] 🐑