FeBREWary - Santa Rosa Beer Passport
Feb. 1-28
Pick up a passport at participating breweries, Wilibees Wine & Spirits, Brew Coffee & Beer House, and the California Welcome Center. Get at least nine brewery stamps and choose a prize!
California Welcome Center,
9 Fourth St.,
Santa Rosa
Pliny the Younger Release
Feb. 2-15
Russian River Brewing Company's phenomenally popular Pliny the Younger is released the first Friday of February and is available for just two weeks.
Russian River Brewing Company,
725 Fourth St.,
Santa Rosa
Tides Wharf Crab Feed Series
Feb. 9, 23, and March 9, 23
Feast on chilled Dungeness crab, cocktail sauce, drawn butter, Tides' mustard sauce, clam chowder, pasta, green salad, and French bread.
Tides Wharf Restaurant,
835 Highway 1,
Bodega Bay
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival
Feb. 10
California's largest celebration of the migration of Steelhead Trout! See the fish hatchery, and wildlife and conservation exhibits, and enjoy arts and crafts, archery, live music, and fishing.
Milt Brandt Visitors Center at Lake Sonoma,
3288 Skaggs Springs Road,
Geyserville
Mardi Gras Celebration
Feb. 10
Tasty New Orleans fare from Healdsburg's Parish Cafe paired with sparkling wines. Make a "Sparkling Hurricane" (sans Rum) and enjoy music, and some wine specials.
Breathless Wines,
499 Moore Lane,
Healdsburg
Sweet 116
Feb. 10
Enjoy decadent treats and delicious wines at 12 wineries along Highway 116 near Sebastopol.
Route 116 Wineries,
5700 Occidental Road,
Santa Rosa
Valentine's Stand Up
Feb. 10
Valentine's Day comes early at the Laugh Cellar. Don't miss the hilarious Priyanka Wali, Emily Van Dyke, and Mark Shrayber at the wine country comedy club. Laugh, and celebrate love!
The Laugh Cellar,
5755 Mountain Hawk,
Santa Rosa
Love At First Sip
Feb. 10-11
Celebrate Valentine's romance with a decadent four-course dessert and wine pairing at Ferrari-Carano or Seasons of the Vineyard in Healdsburg.
Ferrari-Carano Winery and Seasons of the Vineyard Tasting Bar and Boutique,
Healdsburg
Calling All Little Red-Haired Girls!
Feb. 11
All little (or not so little!) red-haired girls or boys are admitted free in celebration of Valentine's Day and Charlie Brown's affection for a certain Little Red-Haired Girl.
Charles M. Schulz Museum,
2301 Hardies Lane,
Santa Rosa
Fruit Tree Pruning and Grafting Workshop and Cider Tasting
Feb. 11
Learn how to properly prune and graft your fruit trees with hands-on practice in Ethic's organic, dry-farmed orchard. Finish up with a tasting of Ethic Ciders, deliciously dry hard ciders.
Apple Bottom Farm,
8490 Occidental Road,
Sebastopol
707-789-9664
Valentine's Day Wild Jungle Love
Feb. 11
After a romantic meal at the Savannah Café, set off on a private Animal Amour tour - an adults only adventure that delves deep into the romantic lives of animals.
Safari West Wildlife Preserve,
3115 Porter Creek Road,
Santa Rosa
Johnny Mathis The Voice of Romance Tour 2018
Feb. 15
Iconic crooner Johnny Mathis returns to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts to celebrate 60 years of hits. Spend the evening with the world's most romantic singer.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts,
50 Mark West Springs Road,
Santa Rosa
Citrus Fair and Parade
Feb. 16-19
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.
Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds,
Citrus Fair Drive and South Washington Street,
Cloverdale
Silver Scream Fest
Feb. 16-18
Wine Country's premiere horror and Sci-Fi film event features three days of independent features, short films, and special screenings, along with after hours events.
Roxy Theater,
85 Santa Rosa Ave.,
Santa Rosa
Valentine's She'z Moto Camp
Feb. 16-18
Ditch the boys with She'z Racing crew! Whether you are an experienced rider or brand new on a bike, this unique camp offers personalized coaching from female motorcycle professionals.
She'z Moto Camp,
1 MotoCamp Road,
Petaluma
Valentines Weekend Mushroom Bisque and Truffle Wine Pairing
Feb. 17-18
Enjoy the pleasures of Wild Mushroom Bisque and a Chocolate Truffle with the Family Wineries Dry Creek collective.
Family Wineries Dry Creek,
4791 Dry Creek Road,
Healdsburg
Annual Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues
Feb. 23-25
Live blues bands, world renowned tattoo artists, exhibits, and contests all weekend long. This year marks the 27th Anniversary of Tattoos and Blues, the second longest running Tattoo convention in the United States.
Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa,
2777 Fourth St.,
Santa Rosa
Farmhouse Inn Winemaker Dinner Series
Feb. 23, March 10, April 6
Michelin-starred Farmhouse Inn has partnered with five local wineries for an evening of handcrafted wines perfectly paired with Chef Litke's locally sourced fare.
Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant,
7871 River Road,
Forestville
Sonoma Underground
Feb. 24
Sonoma Underground, a new event dedicated to the small, independent producers of Sonoma County, will be hosting its inaugural tasting.
Longboard Vineyards,
5 Fitch St.,
Healdsburg
Eighth Street Wineries Annual Open House
Feb. 24
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.
Eighth Street Wineries, 21481 Eighth St. E., Sonoma
Mary Poppins Etiquette Tea
Feb. 25
Special guest Mary Poppins will join guests for a lovely tea and traditional English fare, while you learn the basics of tea etiquette. This event is for all ages and reservations are required.
Tudor Rose English Tea Room,
733 Fourth St.,
Santa Rosa
Annual Barrel Tasting
March 2-4, 9-11
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.
Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County,
Various Winery Locations,
Healdsburg
Sonoma County Restaurant Week
March 2-11
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.
Participating Sonoma County Restaurants,
Various Locations,
Santa Rosa
Alexander Valley Film Society Red Carpet Evening
March 4, 2018
The AVFS is bringing Hollywood glamour to Sonoma County with the Fourth Annual Red Carpet Evening, a celebration of the 90thth Academy Awards® and a fundraising gala.
Trione Winery,
19550 Geyserville Ave.,
Cloverdale
Savor Sonoma Valley
March 17-18
The Ultimate Barrel Tasting Experience in Sonoma Valley! Meet winemakers, taste reserve wines, and sample barrel wines at 17 wineries throughout Kenwood and Glen Ellen.
Sonoma Valley
Sonoma International Film Festival
March 21-25
Named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Movie Maker Magazine, SIFFshowcases over 100 hand-selected films screened in six state-of-the-art, intimate venues.
Sonoma Plaza
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
March 22-25
The Sebastopol Center for the Arts' annual award-winning film festival is a four-day celebration of non-fiction film.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts,
282 S. High St.,
Sebastopol
12th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival
March 23-25
A weekend filled with scrumptious cheeses, chef demonstrations and pairings, farm tours, educational sessions by industry experts, and more.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds,
1350 Bennett Valley Road,
Santa Rosa
Easter Egg Hunt and Family Day
March 31, 2018
The Museums of Sonoma County have planned an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 13 and under in the sculpture garden, followed by unique egg decorating projects. Book ahead and take a basket.
History Museum of Sonoma County,
425 7th St.,
Santa Rosa
Signature Sonoma Valley
April 6-8
Signature Sonoma Valley is like no other wine event, an intimate and exclusive deep dive into the wines, terroir, and people of Sonoma Valley's historic wine region.
Various Sonoma Valley Locations
Cloverdale Fiddle Festival
April 7, 2018
The fiddle competition will have you clapping your hands and tapping your toes. Also enjoy jam sessions, food, and crafts.
Citrus Fairgrounds,
Cloverdale
Sonoma Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival
April-May
Celebrate the annual gray whale migration with the finest in jazz, food, beer, wine, poetry, art, and whales.
Gualala Arts Center and Various Locations
