Pliny the Younger Release
Feb. 1
Russian River Brewing Company's phenomenally popular Pliny the Younger is released the first Friday of February and is available for just two weeks, Feb. 1-14, 2019.
FeBREWary - Santa Rosa Beer Passport
Feb. 1-28
Take your passport to each of the participating breweries and receive a stamp. Collect at least nine stamps and then head to the California Welcome Center and choose a prize.
The Tides Wharf Crab Feed in Bodega Bay
Feb. 1 and 22, March 1 and 15
Enjoy chilled Dungeness crab with cocktail sauce, drawn butter, Tides mustard sauce, clam chowder, pasta, green salad, and french bread. Reduced room rates for Crab Feed attendees.
The Tides Wharf Restaurant,
Bodega Bay |
innatthetides.com
Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest
Feb. 2
The premier Crab and Wine event of the North Bay Area features medal-winning wines, local cuisine and impressive live and silent auctions to support scholarships and education programs.
Standup Comedy Showcase - Rising Stars of Comedy
Feb. 2
The Laugh Cellar has invited a handful of talented comedians who've been given the accolade of a comic to watch!
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival
Feb. 9
California's largest celebration of the migration of Steelhead Trout! See the fish hatchery, wildlife and conservation exhibits, and enjoy arts and crafts, archery, live music, and fishing.
Milt Brandt Visitors Center at Lake Sonoma,
Geyserville |
lakesonoma.org
Wine Country Distillery Festival
Feb. 9
The first annual Wine Country Distillery Festival features craft distilleries from Sonoma and nearby. Vote for your favorite in the cocktail competition and enjoy food bites and live music.
Whole Lotta Love Burlesque Valentine to Zeppelin
Feb. 9
The sauciest Valentine's celebration this side of The Misty Mountains! The meanderings of hearts and the extremes of love are explored through burlesque acts set to live music.
Santa Rosa Symphony - Love Letters
Feb. 9-11
February's concert series celebrates love with works by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn.
Calling All Little Red-Haired Girls
Feb. 14
If you are a little (or not so little!) red-haired girl or boy then you will receive FREE admission in celebration of Valentine's Day and Charlie Brown's affection for a certain Little Red-Haired Girl.
Valentine's Days Poetry, Truffles, and Wine
Feb. 14
Celebrate romance with a wine tasting at Benovia's ranch house and receive an original keepsake poem and roses. Call for reservations.
Citrus Fair and Parade
Feb. 15-18
Cloverdale's bright, fun Citrus Fair features 3-D exhibits made of citrus fruit and other food products, gourmet food, arts, crafts, a parade, and carnival fun for the whole family.
Valentine Wine & Food Pairing in the Cave
Feb. 16
Enjoy a sumptuous six course wine and food pairing in the Wine Cave. Reservations required.
Valentine's Day Wild Jungle Love
Feb. 16-17
After a romantic meal, set off on a private Animal Amour tour - an adults only adventure that delves deep into the romantic lives of animals.
Experience Route 116
Feb. 16-17
Family-owned wineries creating captivating experiences, from the vineyard to your glass! Learn the fine details of winemaking, vineyard management, blind tastings and much more.
President's Weekend Pinot Road Trip Flight
Feb. 16-18
Taste single-vineyard wines from the southernmost to northernmost locations. Wines paired with a mini cheese and charcuterie plate.
Annual Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues
Feb. 22-24
Live blues bands, world-renowned tattoo artists, competitions, and contests. This is the 28th annual Tattoos and Blues, the second longest running tattoo convention in the United States!
Eighth Street Wineries Annual Open House
Feb. 23
Eight wineries open their cellars for a special afternoon of tastings and pairings. Wander through the cellars, glass in hand, and savor various pairings by local chefs.
Red Carpet Evening
Feb. 24
The Alexander Valley Film Society is bringing Hollywood glamour to Sonoma County with the Fifth Annual Red Carpet Evening, a celebration of the 91st Academy Awards® and a fundraising gala.
Annual Barrel Tasting - Two Weekends
Mar. 1-3, 8-10
This annual double weekend event is all about the WINE. Sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys.
Sonoma County Restaurant Week
Mar. 2-10
The annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week continues the tradition of celebrating the finest Sonoma County food! Participating restaurants will present fantastic food at fantastic prices.
Sonoma County Bluegrass and Folk Festival
March 9
Catch bluegrass, old time, and folk acts and then check out the workshops and enjoy hearing some musicians just jamming.
Emerald Isle, Emerald Ridge Pinot Noir
March 16
Celebrate St. Patrick's Weekend with Dutton-Goldfield's own slice of the Emerald Isle. They will be pouring a three-year vertical of this lush pinot noir, paired with mini corned beef Ruebens.
Santa Rosa Symphony - American Dreams
March 16-18
Conductor Emeritus Jeffrey Kahane returns for "American Dreams," featuring works by Gershwin, Barber, and Copland. March's guest artist is violinist Elena Urioste.
13th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival
March 22-24
A weekend filled with scrumptious cheeses, chef demonstrations, farm tours, educational sessions by industry experts, cheesemongers, cheese experts, authors, and cheesemakers.
Hitchcock Film Festival
March 23
The Master of Suspense, who had a penchant for Sonoma County, is honored each year in Bodega and Bodega Bay; both towns were featured in "The Birds."
Sonoma International Film Festival
March 27-31
Named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Movie Maker Magazine, SIFF showcases over 100 hand-selected films screened in six state-of-the-art, intimate venues all within walking distance of the historic Sonoma Plaza.
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
March 28-31
A four-day celebration of non-fiction film, featuring extraordinary documentaries to be shown at different venues in downtown Sebastopol.
16th Annual Sonoma Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival
April-May
This highly regarded festival captures inspired jazz art work, whale education, jazz films, poetry, live music, and a Chowder Challenge in atmospheric and beautiful coastal settings.