The theme for 2026 is “Hog August Nights” and we are proud to be back celebrating the Yolo County Fair Bounty of the County Gala and showcasing the Bounty of Yolo County!
Since its inception in 2006, the Gala has made a name for itself as the place to be on the opening night of the Yolo County Fair. The Gala is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with an extra half-hour added to this year’s event to give guests more time to kick back and mingle with local community leaders, growers, and friends. Whether it is wine, beer, margaritas, olive oil, flavored vinegar, local honey, organic produce, fresh baked goods, or tastes of local restaurant fare, you will enjoy sampling it all while being entertained by Little Wing, featuring Amy Cline. Come and join your friends and neighbors, it’s a party you will not want to miss! Bring your pocketbooks, if you love what you are sampling, many vendors will have full size products for sale.
We are back under the big white tent, with additional spacing between vendor tables to enhance the patron’s experience.Several new businesses have jumped in to participate, including Urban Plates from Davis, Berryessa Gap winery, the Pizza Factory and Cold Stone Creamery.Many of the vendors who have participated in the past are returning, including 11 local Yolo County wineries, Blue Note Brewing Co., and local restaurants like Ludy’s, Las Brasas/Dinner on Main and Father Paddy’s. Many specialty vendors are also back including The Hive, Manas Ranch, Frate Sol Olive Oil Co., Upper Crust Baking Co., Grumpy Goats olive oils, and Full Belly Farms.Catering operations being featured are Cache Creek Casino, Cracchiolo’s Market, Simply Satisfied Catering, and Yolo Fliers Club.
Tickets are $35 each, and they are on sale now, online at www.yolocountyfair.net.Click on “Tickets” on the right side of the screen and scroll down to find the Gala.All ticket sales are online, no tickets will be sold at the fair office. This event sells out every year, so get your tickets early!
For more information, please email the Gala event coordinator, Jeff Kunz at gala@yolocountyfair.net.Check out the Fair’s website at yolocountyfair.net for
updates and program information.