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Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora

2 verified savings · last checked August 25, 2026

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About Mother Lode Fairgrounds

Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, California hosts the annual Mother Lode Fair, a four-day event featuring livestock exhibits, community displays, and live entertainment on the Sierra Stage including The Birdman live bird show and The Junebugs performances. Visitors enjoy arena events included with admission: the CCPRA Rodeo on Friday, Truck and Tractor Pulls on Saturday, and the Destruction Derby on Sunday. The fairgrounds operates a carnival with ride wristbands and individual tickets, community exhibit buildings, and a tribal building. The fair also runs a junior livestock auction that has exceeded one million dollars in sales. Children age twelve and under and seniors age sixty-two and over receive free fair admission on Thursday. Veterans with ID get free fair admission on Friday and Saturday. Current pricing and savings are available at motherlodefair.org.

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Thursday Kids and Seniors Free

Children age 12 and under and Seniors age 62 and over get free fair admission on Thursday

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**Thursday –** Children age 12 and under and Seniors age 62 and over get FREE FAIR ADMISSION

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Veterans Free Admission

Veterans get free fair admission Friday and Saturday with ID

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**Friday & Saturday – Veteran's Days –** FREE FAIR ADMISSION, WITH ID

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