4th of July
Check our Event Calendar for all of the Independence Day festivities around Sonoma County. Celebrations abound with family activities, concerts, and fireworks.
All American Zin Day Dry Creek Valley
July 6
Enjoy a Zin filled day in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley! An array of delicious Zinfandels and Primitivos are paired with mouthwatering BBQ.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
July 11
From brass band blare and deep-groove funk, to bluesy beauty and hip-hop/pop swagger Troy "Trombone Shorty"Andrews delivers a stellar show.
The Poke Bowl
July 13
Innovative composer Jake Shimabukuro, George "Fiji" Veikoso, Anuhea, and Kanekoa play ukulele powered hawaiian reggae folk rock.
Cline Cellars Wine and Dixieland Jazz Festival
July 13
Each year Cline Cellars hosts a fantastic collection of bands for a fun summer festival. Wine, beer, and food are available for purchase and guests are welcome to bring a picnic.
4th Annual Wine Country Comedy Fest
July 13, 18, 19, 20, 27
The ultimate wine country stand-up comedy experience takes place at St. Anne's Crossing Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, and Flamingo Resort with an all-star lineup of comedians. Various Locations,
Kenwood and Santa Rosa |
thelaughcellar.com
Annual Art and Garden Festival
July 14
This fun-filled festival has fine local crafters, artisans, gardeners, a chalk art competition, and live music. An array of local wineries, breweries, and restaurants will offer tastings.
NHRA Division 7 Drag Races
July 18-21
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.
Gay Wine Weekend
July 18-21
A weekend of LGBTQ events in magnificent Sonoma Valley, including winemaker dinners, winery tours and events benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network. Various Locations,
Sonoma |
gaywineweekend.com
Transcendence's Broadway Under The Stars - Fantastical Family Night
July 19-20
Fantastical Family Night is a spectacular, fun-filled evening for all, set to the tunes of Broadway, Disney classics, popular radio hits, and beyond! Enjoy a pre-show picnic with local wine.
Wine Country Yarn Hop
July 19-21
An annual Northern California yarn lovers experience featuring five shops located in beautiful Wine Country. Explore, indulge, and collect treats during this fiber enthusiasts dream weekend.
Rivertown Revival
July 20
Celebrate the Greatest Slough on Earth during the 10th anniversary of Rivertown Revival. Live music and entertainment, fine food and drink, and fun for everyone.
Civil War Days
July 20-21
The spirit and history of the American Civil War period is portrayed by hundreds of reenactors. Twice-daily battles fill the surrounding hills with the sound of fife, drum, musket and cannon.
Bluegrass Day Featuring Steep Canyon Rangers
July 21
The Green Music Center's annual Bluegrass Festival features some of the genre's most exciting artists and can be paired with the annual Craft Beer Fest.
NHRA Sonoma Nationals
July 26-28
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series blasts onto the Sonoma drag strip. See John Force, Antron Brown, and Ron Capps push the limits to be quicker and faster than ever before.
Ironman 70.3
July 27
Swim the 1.2-mile, single-loop in calm, clean Lake Sonoma, cycle the 56-mile course along gentle rolling hills, and run a half-marathon along the Santa Rosa Creek trail.
Fort Ross Festival
July 27
Celebrate different cultures with fun activities including Kashia Pomo ceremonial dancing, Alaska Native crafts, and traditional Russian performances, along with the Fort Ross Beer Garden and local food.
Train Days
July 27-28
A train extravaganza with a variety of model trains to view and interact with. Build your own train tracks, listen to music and stories about trains, and ride the Live Steamers train!
Children's Museum of Sonoma County,
Santa Rosa |
cmosc.org
Lazy Bear Week
July 29 - Aug. 5
The Northern California town of Guerneville hosts thousands of revelers with five days of pools, hikes, barbecues, wine tours, shows, dances, feasts, bonfires and more.
Sonoma County Fair
Aug. 1-11
Family fun with carnival rides, Hall of Flowers, arts and crafts, food, and agricultural events and wine country horse racing. Headliner concerts and special events like Hat Day at the Races, the NorCal Brew Fest, PRCA Rodeo, Destruction Derby, and Monster Trucks.
Petaluma Music Festival
Aug. 3
The 12th Annual Petaluma Music Festival offers an exceptional variety of music for people of all ages, fine beers, premium wine tasting, and specialty food, craft, and merchandise vendors.
Transcendence's Broadway Under the Stars - Those Dancin' Feet
August 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Broadway Under the Stars weaves Broadway and popular songs into a spectacular evening. Those Dancin' Feet will have you dancin' in your seat! Enjoy a pre-show picnic with local wine.
Cycle Gear Championship of Sonoma
Aug. 10-11
The 2019 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Race Championship hits the 12-turn course for a weekend of high-speed motorcycle racing plus vendors and fun for the whole family.
Cotati Accordion Festival
Aug. 17-18
The Cotati Accordion Festival is a two-day, multi-cultural, multi-generational accordion extravaganza with 40+ bands on seven stages.
Gravenstein Apple Fair
Aug. 17-18
Live music, Sonoma County's best food, wine, craft cider, and microbrew vendors, along with artists and crafters under the shade of majestic oaks. Children's activities and apple treats for all.
Art in the Redwoods Festival
Aug. 17-18
The Exhibit of Fine Art has paintings, photographs, sculpture, glass art, and more. Vendors offer jewelry, ceramics, wood, weavings, and more along with live entertainment and food.
Sonoma County Cider Week: Ciderfest
Aug. 24
Sonoma County Cider Week cidermakers will come together for a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly event at the Barlow. Enjoy local music while sampling Sonoma County ciders and food.
Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert
Aug. 24
Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original Indiana Jones adventure, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," while John Williams' epic score is performed live by the Santa Rosa Symphony.
Santa Rosa Marathon
Aug. 24-25
Another fun weekend of running through the heart of California's wine country followed by the Santa Rosa Beer Fest. 5K and 10K on Saturday; half and full marathon on Sunday.
Seafood Art and Wine Festival
Aug. 24-25
A showcase of wineries, breweries, artists, and craftspeople, and a delicious selection of seafood. Live entertainment on three stages, a juried art/craft marketplace, and kids' activities.
Sonoma County Cider Week: Backyard Cider & Pig Roast
Aug. 25
Join Backyard in Forestville in celebrating Sonoma County Cider Week and the Sonoma County Farm Trails Gravenstein Apple Fair with a pig roast, cider tasting, and live music.
Taste of Sonoma
Aug. 31
Taste of Sonoma showcases Sonoma County's most renowned wineries and chefs with a walk-around wine tasting area, chefs pavilion, guided wine seminars, and themed lounges.
