Fairgrounds Resources
The Fairgrounds and Petaluma
A short summary of the fairgrounds and its history in Petaluma.
Studies about the Fairgrounds
Over the years, there have been many studies conducted about how the Fairgrounds works and what has happened on the property. Here is a list of documents that provide information and context for where we are today.
- Petaluma Fairgrounds Historic Documentation 2022
- Petaluma Fairgrounds Facility Condition Assessment 2022
- Petaluma Fairgrounds Environmental Site Analysis 2022
- Community Process Summary - In 2020, a consultant presented an outline of a proposed community engagement process.
- Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Notes - In January of 2020, both the City Council and 4th DAA Subcommittees met separately prior to meeting with the public.
- Fairgrounds Background Document 2017 - A Study completed by the 4th DAA, authored by Populous Markin Consulting
- Fairgrounds Background Document 2015 - A Study completed by the City of Petaluma, authored by RCH Group Inc.
- Economic Impact Study 2015 - A Study completed by the 4th DAA regarding economic impacts of the Fair event.
- Community Gathering Space 2019 - A Report of fairgrounds activities authored by the 4th DAA
Examples of Fairgrounds around CA and the US
To learn how some other communities around the nation have re-envisioned similar properties, click through the below hyperlinks.
In California:
For more information, visit the main Fairgrounds webpage - Image Petaluma's Fairgrounds.