All American Zin Day Dry Creek Valley
June 30
Independence Day fun at Kokomo, Mazzoco-Sonoma, Rued, Wilson, and Family Wineries Dry Creek, with special American food, great wines, and a commemorative glass to take home.
Wine Country Big Q - BBQ Competition and Festival
July 7
Sample mouth-watering authentic barbecued meats, world class wines, award winning brews, great local spirits, and delectable desserts while enjoying great live music.
Annual Art and Garden Festival
July 8
The Art and Garden Festival features fine local crafters, artisans, gardeners, a chalk art competition, and live music. Local wineries, breweries, and restaurants will offer tastings.
Arts and Street Printing Festival
July 8
Enjoy a fun day of art and art-related activities for adults and children, with live music, food and beverages, and wonderful booths with art and art activities.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts,
Sebastopol |
sebarts.org
Broadway Under The Stars - Fantastical Family Night
July 13-14
Transcendence Theatre's inspirational evening of music and dance featuring music from Broadway and Disney.
Chateau St. Jean Bastille Day
July 14
Enjoy a fun-filled day on the grand lawn at Chateau St. Jean. Ticket includes a tasting of three wines and one glass of wine. Reservations recommended.
Bastille Day Dinner
July 14
Join Jordan Winery in Healdsburg for an epicurean evening at the winery chateau, celebrating all things French in honor of Bastille Day.
Rivertown Revival
July 14
This local, arts-based, community festival includes a Nautical Mass water event, local music, art, food and drink, and fabulous local vendors.
Cline Cellars Wine and Dixieland Jazz Festival
July 14
Each year Cline Cellars hosts a fantastic collection of Dixieland bands. Wine, beer, and food are available for purchase and picnics are welcome.
Windsor Chili Cook-Off
July 14
The 5th Annual Windsor Chili Cook-off takes place on Windsor Town Green. Taste all of the red chilis and vote for your favorite! Enjoy local wine, craft beer, and craft spirits, and music.
Civil War Days
July 14-15
One of the largest Civil War reenactments west of the Mississippi and the largest in Northern California returns to Freezeout Canyon. Get a personal glimpse of the years 1861-1865.
Bluegrass and Craft Beer Festival
July 15
Music by Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Phoebe Hunt & the Gatherers, and unlimited tastings of some of the best craft beers the North Bay has to offer.
Wine Country Comedy Fest 2018
July 20-22
Enjoy four days of world-class stand up comedy shows plus after parties. Don't miss the hilarious show Spit and Swallow: A Wine Tasting Comedy Show!
Gay Wine Weekend
July 20-22
Enjoy three full days of LGBT wine events in Northern California's magnificent Sonoma Valley.
NHRA Division 7 Drag Races
July 20-22
The NHRA Division 7 Drag Races, presented by Korbel, return to the drag strip at Sonoma Raceway, offering a high-speed indulgence for drag racing fans.
Sonoma County Yarn Hop
July 21-22
Hop around to four yarn shops: Purls of Joy, Cast Away, Yarnitudes, and Fiber Circle Studio. Collect special free patterns, stamps for raffles, and enjoy nearby shops and restaurants.
Gourmet Walk and Poetry in the Woods
July 21
Food and wine pairings, music, and poetry along the trails in Armstrong Redwoods, finishing in the Redwood Forest Theater with dessert, wine, music, poetry reading, and a silent auction.
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve,
Guerneville |
stewardscr.org
Fort Ross Festival
July 28
Celebrate history and different cultures at the Coast with fun activities including historic crafts, the Fort Ross Beer Garden, and food brought to you by the best of Sonoma County food trucks.
Blues at the Green
July 28
Joining saxophonist Maceo Parker for this 3rd Annual Blues at the Green is New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Eric Lindell and the Grand Nationals, and powerhouse vocalist Deva Mahal.
Ironman 70.3 Vineman Santa Rosa
July 28
After a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Sonoma, a 56-mile cycling course, and a half-marathon, athletes cross the finish line at Courthouse Square, where everyone can enjoy great food and wine.
Healdsburg Arts Festival
July 27-29
See artwork by over 60 different artists from throughout the U.S. as well as art demonstrations, interactive art experiences, live performances, and food and wine.
31st Annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
July 27-29
The top drag racers in the world visit Sonoma Valley for a weekend of professional drag racing in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Gualala Arts Annual Auto Show and Derby
July 21
Classic cars under the cool redwoods. Automotive themed art, music, food, top fuel dragsters, Pinewood Derby races, and more!
Pig, Pizza, and Pinot Festival
July 21
The 5th Annual Pig, Pizza & Pinot Festival celebrates Landmark Vineyard's Pinot Noirs by pairing them with whole roasted pig and freshly made pizzas provided by the girl and the fig restaurant.
Pies and Pints
July 27
After-hours fun at the Schulz Museum, with savory and sweet pies from The Whole Pie and local craft brews from St. Florian's. Create animated movies, make live-action photo flip books.
Lazy Bear Weekend
Aug. 1-6
Guerneville hosts thousands of hairy, burly, crazy, and lazy revelers with five days of pools, hikes, barbecues, wine tours, shows, dances, feasts, and bonfires.
Sonoma County Fair 2018: Salute to Heroes
Aug. 2-12
Highlights include Hall of Flowers, award winning arts and crafts, the Community Concert series, carnival, livestock events, and more. Wine Country Horse Racing runs Aug. 2-5 and 9-12.
Broadway Under The Stars - Shall We Dance
Aug. 3-19
Transcendence Theatre's "Shall We Dance" is an incredible dance showcase of movement and rhythm paired with show-stopping vocals.
NorCal Brew Fest
Aug. 4
Unlimited tastes of over 50 beers and ciders at NorCal Brew Fest - right in the midst of the Sonoma County Fair! Watch Wine Country Horse Racing, play games, listen to free live music.
Petaluma Music Festival
Aug. 4
The Petaluma Music Festival offers an exceptional variety of music for people of all ages, fine beers, premium wine tasting, and specialty food vendors.
Balverne Tour de Cru
Aug. 4
Notre Vue Estate Winery will open the gates to its 710-acre property for guests to hike, run, and bike along private trails, followed by live music, lunch, and estate grown Balverne Wines.
45th Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair
Aug. 11-12
Enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned fun with live music, arts and crafts vendors, activities, and excellent local food, craft beer, cider, and wine.
Zindandel Stories from Sonoma County
Aug. 12
Taste Sonoma County Zinfandels during this distinctive walk-around tasting at Cline Cellars in Sonoma, where wineries will be arranged by regions and winemakers will tell their stories.
57th Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival
Aug. 18-19
Fine art is on display, along with live entertainment, artist booths, and food. The festival is filled with vendor booths offering jewelry, ceramics, wood, tiles, weavings, and more.
Cotati Accordion Festival
Aug. 18-19
A two-day, multi-cultural, multi-generational accordion extravaganza. See 40+ bands on seven stages. The 2018 theme is "Woodstock of the Accordion World: Two Days of Peace and Music."
Catch The Buzz Garden Party
Aug. 19
Soak up the sunshine and sip on current release wines at Meadowcroft 's Garden Party. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the day with Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone's garden barn.
Splash After Dark
Aug. 23
At Wine Country's hottest summer pool party, guests will enjoy inspired cocktails, the Bay Area's best DJ, and poolside entertainment. Ages 21 and up.
Seafood Art and Wine Festival
Aug. 25-26
Wineries and breweries, artists and craftspeople, outstanding entertainment, and seafood, with entertainment on three stages, plus a juried arts and crafts marketplace, and kids' activities.
