Experience the thrill of live horse racing at the Sonoma County Fair! The call of the horn, thundering hooves and cheers of the crowd come together to create this Fair favorite, featuring superior horses and jockeys and Northern California Fair Circuit’s only turf track. Watch and wager live, Thursdays through Sundays during the Fair, August 3 -6 & 10-13, and continuing after the Fair, August 18 – 20. Catch the Derby Dog Dash on Sundays in between races. Dress up and don your favorite hat at Wine Country Hat Day at the Races, August 3 at 12:30 PM (tickets and information at SonomaCountyFair.com). Get tips from the pros at our Daily Racing Seminars, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am and Fridays at 12:30 PM. Looking for a special dining experience? Check out our Trackside Dining and Paddock View Dining options.
Wine Country Racing Tickets:
Please Note: Purchase of Fair Admission is required to attend Wine Country Racing and must be purchased in addition to seating (except for August 18-20 or Season Box Seat holders).
Grandstand Seat – $3.00
Box Seat – $5.00
Preferred Grandstand – $5.00
Season Box Seating – $810 includes 8 days of Fair admission & box seating for 6 Available for purchase at the box office only.
VIP Tent – $40/pp, 50 person minimum. Includes a VIP tented location near the racing grandstand that is yours for an entire day. Enjoy an all-inclusive, catered BBQ buffet lunch for your guests with non-alcoholic beverages, security and serving staff, fair admission, parking and more! Limited availability. Only sold at the Box Office.
Trackside Dining – $160 per table of 4. Reserved table for 4 within the box seating sections. Includes table service and elegant buffet meal. Drinks and required Fair admission sold separately. Available for purchase at the box office and online.
Paddock View Dining – $600. Reserved seating section for up to 26. Includes Fair admission and official racing programs for the group. Food and drink are sold separately. Catering options available for additional fee. Available for purchase at the box office only.
After Fair Pricing
Gate Admission: FREE
Grandstands (unreserved): FREE
Box Seats & Preferred Grandstand: $5
A great chance for those that have “envied” those lower box seats. Can be purchased at the Fair Box office windows, or from the Racing Windows.
PLUS, those who attend Bonus Week can get a FREE ticket to attend the races at Del Mar! (Del Mar racing dates are July 19 – Sept 4 and Nov 1 – Nov 26. Excluded dates are July 19, Nov 3 and Nov 4.)
Trackside Dining AFTER Fair (Aug 18 – 20)
$70 per table of 4
Reserved table for 4 within the box seating sections. Includes cocktail service. Drinks sold separately. Available for purchase at the box office and online.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no buffet meal for Trackside Dining AFTER Fair. Drinks will be sold separately.
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Price: $3.00