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Sonoma County 'Traveling Fair' Has 2 Stops This Weekend; You Could Win Free Tickets!

Plus, save the date for when the traveling fair folks -- with mini-carnival games and free popcorn -- are coming to Petaluma!

SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- If you’re anxious for the Sonoma County Fair and wondering what this year’s event has in store for you, be sure to mark your calendar for the Sonoma County Traveling Fair.

These FREE events take place in a number of communities throughout the county during the month before the fair opens on Friday, July 22.

This weekend, the times and places are:

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  • Sunday, July 3: Windsor Kaboom!, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor
  • Monday, July 4: Red, White & Boom!, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

The Traveling Fair is comprised of fair employees, sometimes a talented local band, plus displays, banners and balloons, free popcorn and mini carnival games!

And don’t miss your chance to spin the big wheel -- you just might go home with free fair tickets!

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Check out the schedule below:

  • Wednesday, July 6: Petaluma Certified Farmers’ Market, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Theatre District/2nd Street (inside Theatre Square)
  • Thursday, July 7: Healdsburg Community Center, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - 1557 Healdsburg Avenue (on the playground), Healdsburg
  • Friday, July 8: Rohnert Park Certified Farmers’ Market, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - City Center Plaza, Rohnert Park
  • Saturday, July 9: PAWWS Event, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Airport Stadium 12, 409 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Rosa
  • Sunday, July 10: Montgomery Village, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Village Court, 700 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa
  • Wednesday, July 13: Wednesday Night Market, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Downtown Santa Rosa, corner of 4th & D Streets
  • Friday, July 15: Parks Make Life Better Bash, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa

The 2016 Sonoma County Fair runs July 22 – August 7 (closed on Mondays) For details, visit SonomaCountyFair.com.

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