Apples, sheepdog trials, a rodeo and local wine in Boonville.
- When: Usually mid-September (last held September 18, 2026)
- Where: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville, CA
Organized by Mendocino County Fairgrounds. Details and tickets come from the organizer.
The county fair in Boonville is still an apple show at heart: apple and horticulture judging alongside livestock, sheepdog trials, a rodeo, a parade and local wine.
What happens
- Friday: horse show, wool and fiber judging, and wine tasting (3:30–9:30 in 2026)
- Saturday: the Junior Apple Jack crowning, a rodeo and a dance
- Sunday: sheepdog trials, a parade at noon and the afternoon rodeo
- Apple, horticulture and home-arts exhibits all weekend
Good to know
| Last held | September 18–20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admission (2026) | Adults $12, ages 13–18 $10, 7–12 $8, 6 and under free |
| Parking (2026) | $8 |
| Rides (2026) | Wristband $40 presale, $50 at the gate |
| Official site | Mendocino County Fairgrounds ↗ |
A local’s tipSunday is the day to plan around: sheepdog trials at 10, the parade at noon and the rodeo at 2 (2026 times).
More on the coast
- Legendary Boonville Beer Festival
- Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
- Winesong!
- All food and wine events
Details from Mendocino County Fair, Mendo Voice, September 2026. Checked September 24, 2026. Prices are for the year shown; check the official site before you go.
Coming for the weekend? We cook dinner in the house you’ve rented. Check your date, or see sample menus.