Santa Cruz Co.

In 2008 we celebrate our 93rd Anniversary of the Rodeo and Santa Cruz County Fair. The facility is owned and operated by its membership. Annual membership dues are $20 for individuals and $40 for a family. Being a member allows you free admission to our annual Association sponsored events: The Sonoita Horse Races, The Sonoita Quarter Horse Show, The Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo and The Santa Cruz County Fair. Join us for a day or weekend of fantastic family entertainment!

The Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, located at the Sonoita Fairgrounds, is 1/4 mile south of the Highway 82, Highway 83 junction in Sonoita, Arizona. We are 40 miles southeast of Tucson, Arizona with easy access from I-10. At 5000' we maintain a year round temperature 10-15 degrees cooler than Tucson.

The Fairgrounds are situated on 36.5 acres with parking for approximately 2000. A covered grandstand area seats 2200, 180 horse stalls, 1/2 mile race track, lighted rodeo arena, performance arena, club house with kitchen, exhibition halls and RV hookups are also available for outside events. Contact us for availability and rates.