Taste of Sonoma
Sept. 1
Sonoma County's signature event showcases renowned vintners, growers, and chefs with a walk-around wine tasting, guided wine seminars, a marketplace, and themed lounges.
Studio Discovery Tour
Sept. 1-3
Spend a leisurely day or an entire weekend on this free, self-guided artist studio tour along scenic Highway 1. Pick up a catalog in Gualala or download one online.
Broadway Under The Stars - Gala Celebration
Sept. 7-9
Transcendence Theatre's Gala Celebration is a high-energy production featuring favorite Broadway tunes, popular tunes, and inspirational surprises.
Cloverdale Car and Motorcycle Show
Sept. 7-8
The fun starts Friday night with a cruise and live music in the Plaza. On Saturday, over 250 classic cars and motorcycles will line the boulevard.
Santa Rosa's Official Sesquicentennial Celebration
Sept. 8
Celebrate Santa Rosa's 150th Birthday with live music, children's activities, food vendors, the burying of a time capsule, and an outdoor screening of director Alfred Hitchock's "Shadow of a Doubt," filmed locally.
Sabores de Wine Country Latino Food and Wine Festival
Sept. 10
Celebrate heritage, gastronomy, culture, and community with music and dancing, wine tasting, micro-brews, spirits, and tasty bites from Latino Culinary Chefs.
National Heirloom Expo
Sept. 11-13
Featuring over 300 vendors, including thousands of heirloom varieties, workshops, speakers, contests, art, music, and more.
Rockin' the River
Sept. 13
A family-friendly, dancin'-in-the-street party, The Rockin' the River series finishes its season. Head to the heart of the Russian River for some great entertainment.
Grand Prix of Sonoma
Sept. 14-16
For the fourth consecutive year, the Verizon IndyCar Series will host its season finale on the Sonoma road course.
Art for Life: Benefiting F2F
Sept. 15
Enjoy art, local food and wine, and support Face to Face's mission to end HIV in Sonoma County. View the public exhibit on Friday, Sept. 14, noon to 3 p.m.
Old Grove Festival
Sept. 15
The annual Old Grove Festival is held in the park's beautiful, historic amphitheater.
This year's festival features headliner New Monsoon and opener Kathy Kallick Band!
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve,
Guerneville |
stewardscr.org
Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival
Sept. 15
North Bay breweries will be showcasing their craft beer specialties. Sip local brews, taste delicious bites from Petaluma restaurants, and enjoy live music.
Sonoma Plein Air Festival
Sept. 15
Nationally renowned artists paint on location throughout Sonoma County and present their work for sale. Enjoy demonstrations, music, and activities.
Sonoma County Wine Auction
Sept. 22
The auction is Sonoma County's ultimate event, featuring the most imaginative, indulgent, and inspiring auction lots in its history, highlighted by exquisite wine and masterful cuisine.
Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
Sept. 22-23
This annual air show soars over Sonoma County for an entire weekend of fun flying and excitement. The amazing presentation of planes includes acrobatic and vintage aircraft.
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sept. 28-30
Celebrating Sonoma Valley's bounty and local culture since 1897 with food, wine, art, and family activities. The fun includes
a grape stomp, firefighter activity, night parade, and live music.
All Hallow's Art Fest
Sept. 29
Enjoy the bewitching artistry of Halloween artists from around the country at this awe-inspiring show.
Flavors of Fall
Sept. 29
Sample selected Korbel California champagnes paired with three delicious small bites, then tour the vineyards on the tram. Pick one of two times, 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Korbel Champagne Cellars,
Guerneville |
korbel.com
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Garden's 2nd Annual Harvest Celebration
Sept. 30
Experience the abundance of harvest season as Kendall-Jackson showcases the best of Sonoma County with this exclusive event that engages all the senses.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens,
Fulton |
kj.com
Petaluma Fall Antique Faire
Sept. 30
Browse and shop in one delightful and relaxing setting. Over 200 dealers offer a variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage decor, books, and collectibles.
Sonoma VITA
Oct. 4-7
The annual cycling event formerly known as Levi's GranFondo returns with a new name and a brand new full weekend of food, wine, beer, music, sport, and floor-to-ceiling fun for everyone.
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Oct. 5-7
Wine tasting with 100+ wineries, wine sales, food pairing, craft beer and cider tasting, chef demonstrations, workshops and seminars, and the World Championship Grape Stomp.
Cloverdale Oktoberfest and Courtney's Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 6
Enjoy German music, food, beer, and wine. Pick out pumpkins and gourds and enjoy fun family entertainment and activities.
Blind Scream Haunted House
Oct. 12-31
Blind Scream offers two heart thumping, blood pumping, haunted house experiences that will not disappoint. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and other select dates in October.
Fort Ross Harvest Festival
Oct. 13
Enjoy a morning of gentle apple picking in the historic orchard, and singing and dancing with Bay Area Russian ensembles, followed by celebrations in the historic Fort Ross compound.
Geyserville Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival
Oct. 13
The best of what Sonoma County has to offer in the world of craft beer, artisan wineries, and micro distillers.
Cotati Oktoberfest
Oct. 13
Get ready for wunderbar German food, beer, wine, live music, and dancing. Join in the Yodeling Contest, Stein Hold Contest, and Costume Contest and don't miss the Weiner Dog Race.
Weekend Along the Farm Trails
Oct. 13-14
Sonoma County farmers will open their gates and barn doors to offer a behind-the-scenes peek at life on the farm. Discover some of Sonoma County's best kept secrets!
Sonoma County Art Trails
Oct. 13-14, 20-21
For two weekends in October, you can have a look at some of the best art that Sonoma County has to offer. Art Trails is a chance to visit the artists' studios and watch works in progress.
Tolay Fall Festival
Oct. 13-14, 20-21
Take a hay ride to a giant pumpkin patch, explore a "Nighttime Creatures Barn," try the straw maze, do farm crafts, and enjoy old-fashion lawn games and foods from local vendors.
Healdsburg Half Marathon
Oct. 14
The 11th annual Healdsburg Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends in historic downtown Healdsburg, passing 100 year old mansions, scenic vineyards, and award winning wineries.
Alexander Valley Film Festival
Oct. 18-21
Featuring domestic and international narrative features, documentaries, short films, special programs, student winners, a thrilling Opening Night Celebration, and more!
Wine Country Spoken Word Festival
Oct. 19-21
Stories, poetry, and comedy all feature as local, national, and international spoken word artists gather to celebrate storytelling.
Pinot on the River
Oct. 21
Sit with the winemakers and focus on limited production West Coast Pinot Noirs. Sunday's Pinot Noir Grand Tasting features over 100 wineries plus guest Artisan Food Vendors.
Cirque du Sebastopol
Oct. 26-27
This 11th annual legendary Halloween bash features live music and burlesque performance art on Friday night and bass music and silent disco on Saturday night.
Fall Colors Festival and Vintage Car Show
Oct. 28
On the last Sunday in October, the town of Geyserville celebrates Fall! Enjoy the local fire department's pancake feed, streets filled with classic cars, a crafts fair, food, and more.
Downtown Geyserville,
Geyserville |
geyservillechamber.com/
