Experience Hat Day at the Fair!
Saturday August 9, 2025
Hat Day at the Fair – A Celebration of Style, Community,
and Purpose!
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Hat Day begins at our exclusive VIP reception inside the beautiful Hall of Flowers. Guests will enjoy Sonoma County sparkling wines, our signature drink “Fuzzy Bubbles”, refreshing Sonoma County wines, and local hand-crafted beers. Savor artisanal charcuterie while taking in the beauty and majesty of our nationally recognized flower show, “Petals & Pets" designed by the
incredible Greg Duncan.
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After mingling at the lively reception at the Yappy Hour Bar & Lounge, we’ll make our way to the Director’s Patio for a delicious dinner and an inspiring program.
Raise your paddle and be part of a treasured Sonoma County tradition—supporting scholarships for youth pursuing degrees in agriculture.
And of course, don’t forget your best hat! The crowd-favorite Hat Competition is back, and our celebrity judges
are ready for the challenge to crown the best of the best.
THE DETAILS
DATE AND TIME: Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 3:30 pm
VIP RECEPTION AT THE HALL OF FLOWERS: 3:30 PM
GROUP PHOTO in the HALL OF FLOWERS: 4:20 PM
DINNER & PROGRAM: 4:45 PM at the Directors' Patio
**Requires a separate fair admission**
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ADDRESS: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
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Dress is Wine Country Cocktail and a HAT is required!
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VIP Reception in the Hall of Flowers --Hosted beer, Sonoma County wine, signature drink & charcuterie
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Signature Drink -- Fuzzy Bubbles
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Buffet dinner & hosted bar at the Directors' Patio
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Live Auction & Fund-A-Need -- raise your paddle!
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Hat Competition with guest judges and really great prizes
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A GREAT TIME --It’s more than a great time—it’s the good feeling that comes from knowing you’re making an impact and changing lives while having fun at the fair.
VIP Reception at the Hall of Flowers & Catered Dinner at the Directors Patio
Join us IN the Hall of Flowers for our VIP reception followed by dinner and our program at the Directors' Patio
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Live Auction & Fund-A-Need
Raise your paddle and join us for a lively Live Auction and Fund-A-Need. Bid on unique experiences, trips, wine and more! Join our community with the simple raise of your paddle -- we are igniting futures and changing lives for our youth in agriculture.
Hat Competition
Don your best hat and join our fun Hat Competition. Our guest judges take on the task of finding "the most elegant, most creative, best fascinator" and more. Walk, strut or dance your way down the runway showcasing your best hat!