Step into fair season feeling confident and prepared! The Spring Classic Clinic & Show is a two-day event that combines hands-on learning with real show experience. Youth participants learn showmanship fundamentals from the pros to help them grow and refine their craft.
Day 1: Learning & Skill Building
We kick off the event with interactive clinics led by industry experts and experienced showmen. We’ll cover showmanship techniques, fitting tips, and nutrition strategies specific to cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. Exhibitors gain practical techniques and tips whether they’re preparing for their first show, or just wanting some extra practice.
Day 2: Putting Skills Into Action
The second day brings learning to life in the show ring. Youth exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned in a supportive, educational livestock show environment. Throughout the day, feedback and specific instruction on how to prepare for the upcoming summer show season will be provided. This show is open to both clinic participants and the youth across our wider community.
Join Us!
The Spring Classic Clinic & Show is rooted in mentorship, education, and community. It’s a place where youth exhibitors support each other, learn from experienced voices, and grow in skill and precision.
Please carefully review the rules and procedures, and be sure to fill out all information completely and accurately.
Event open to exhibitors from Sonoma, Marin, Lake, Mendocino and Napa Counties.
Saturday Clinic
Sunday Show Classes
No refunds will be available.
All check-ins will take place at the SMAA office located near the hog ring.
Saturday, May 9
Sunday, May 10
For complete details, view the Schedule of Events.
For questions or help entering online, call (707) 283-3247 or send us an message.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA
Dry camping spaces and show-out-of-trailer spaces are the same locations on the grounds. Exhibitors wishing to stay overnight must reserve a dry camping space. Priority will be given to those participating in the Saturday clinic.
If camping spaces are not fully reserved, remaining spaces will be released for Sunday-only show-out-of-trailer use.
Any trailer left on the grounds overnight must reserve and pay for a camping space, even if no one is staying in the trailer. Space is limited.
Spaces go on sale on April 1.
Click here to complete camp request form.
Click here to view the site map.
We kindly ask that you clean up your show out of trailer area including bedding, trash, feed and manure prior to your departure.
Full hook up sites are available across the street at the Sonoma County Fair RV Park. Reservations must be made through their website.
