Mother Lode Fairgrounds

Sonora, CA1,600 capacity

The Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, CA, provides a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for collector and hobby shows. The facility features several buildings of varying sizes, including the Me-Wuk Tribes/Tribal Building, which is the largest at 11,250 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,600 people. Additional indoor options include the Sierra Building (5,000 sq ft), the Manzanita Building (4,800 sq ft), and the Creekside Building (2,475 sq ft). The grounds also offer a 230 sq ft meeting room at the Little Clubhouse, a 1,525 sq ft Tribal Garden, and lawns extending up to 38,500 sq ft. On-site food capabilities are supported by kitchens in the Sierra and Manzanita buildings.

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Mother Lode Fairgrounds · Sonora

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Venue details

Facility

  • Total space: Largest building (Me-Wuk Tribes/Tribal Building) 11,250 sq ft (150' x 75'); Sierra Building 5,000 sq ft; Manzanita Building 4,800 sq ft; Creekside Building 2,475 sq ft; Little Clubhouse meeting room 230 sq ft; Tribal Garden 1,525 sq ft; lawns up to 38,500 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 1
  • Max capacity: 1600
  • Outdoor space

Parking & Getting There

  • RV / trailer parking

Amenities & Accessibility

  • On-site food

Frequently asked

What types of shows are held here?
The venue hosts collector and hobby shows.
Where is it located?
The Mother Lode Fairgrounds is located in Sonora, CA.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is a year-round RV Park with full hook-ups and a dump station.

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