Visit the Hall of Flowers at the Sonoma County Fair, and take a whirlwind trip to visit celebrations around the world. The Floral Fandango Flower Show is included with Fair admission and opens daily at Fair opening: August 7-8-9 and 15-16 at 10 a.m.; August 10-14 at noon: sonomacountyfair.com/pages/tickets

The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership is partnering with the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County for the fourth year to create a water smart educational demonstration garden in the Garden Courtyard outside the Hall of Flowers. Find the Garden Courtyard between Linwood Avenue (Mexican Village) and Maple Avenue (Shade Park). The Master Gardeners will staff their display and be available to answer questions about local plants, pests, and more from noon – 4pm every day during the fair.

Titled “Botanical Rhapsody,” the demonstration garden features permeable hardscaping and a design focused on gathering—less lawn and more space to relax, connect, and enjoy the setting.  Instead of a traditional lawn and dining area, the garden will feature a patio with potted succulents, including decorative wall-sconce pots, along with low-water perennials recommended in the Garden Sense Water Smart Plant Guide. The 2026 Sonoma County Fair runs August 7^th through 16^th at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa.