Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
Santa Rosa, CA
1350 Bennett Valley Road 95404
VENUE GUIDE
Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
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Astro Motel
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (275 reviews)
Hotel E
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (305 reviews)
Best Western Garden Inn
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (1,074 reviews)
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (1,491 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds & the Area
Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds is an event venue in Santa Rosa, CA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Pupusería Salvadoreña
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,067 reviews)
Aztec Grill
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (89 reviews)
Dierk's Parkside Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,139 reviews)
El Roy’s Express Mex
0.6 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (128 reviews)
Santa Rosa Seafood Retail
0.6 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (219 reviews)
Tamales Mana
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (188 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Zoo
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (185 reviews)
Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen
0.8 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (826 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Cafe de Croissants
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Lovey Coffee Company
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee near Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (14 reviews)
Zoftig Eatery, Catering, & Coffee
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (298 reviews)
Café Little Deer
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (258 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee near Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (382 reviews)
Nana's Cafe
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)
Museums
Spellcraft curator
0.9 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (52 reviews)
Museum of Sonoma County
1.1 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (185 reviews)
Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum
1.9 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
2.7 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (1,359 reviews)
Attractions
Doyle Community Park
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (547 reviews)
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
0.6 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (776 reviews)
Juilliard Park
0.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (801 reviews)
Prince Memorial Greenway Trail
0.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (52 reviews)
Cyclisk
0.8 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (13 reviews)
Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, May through July
0.8 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (152 reviews)
Shopping
Farmer's Lane Plaza
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (711 reviews)
Santa Rosa Plaza
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (3,572 reviews)
Historic Railroad Square
1.1 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (280 reviews)
Montgomery Village
1.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (2,313 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Pupusería Salvadoreña
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,067 reviews)
El Roy’s Express Mex
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (128 reviews)
Taqueria Las Palmas
0.6 mi from the venue
Food near Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds for after the show or game.
Today: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (783 reviews)
Noodle Palace
0.6 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (351 reviews)
El Milagro Taco Truck
0.6 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (24 reviews)
Domino's Pizza
0.6 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (271 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Zoo
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 6:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (185 reviews)
Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen
0.8 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (826 reviews)
Getting to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds has not been verified. Major games and events may use special rail, bus, shuttle or traffic plans. Check the venue's official event guide and the local transit agency for current event-day service.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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