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Sonoma County - August Events
    • August 9 - 26 -- A Midsummer Night's Dream
      Performing Arts: The Avalon Players present a magical performance; it's a delightful Shakespeare under the stars experience with picnic table seating. Thursday to Sunday evenings. 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma
      Fee: 20.00 Time: 7:00 PM Phone Number: 707 938-3264

    • August 11 -- Roasted Pig Supper
      Celebration, Dining: Join us for a rowdy evening at the Ranch! See a different side of Sorensen Catering as they prepare a feast of Whole Roast Pig accompanied by Homemade Red Potato Salad, Spring Salad with Golden Balsamic Vinaigrette, bread rolls, and of course Nicholson Ranch wines! Nicholson Ranch, 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA
      Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.8822 x 15

    Ongoing Events

    • Ongoing -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
      Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. Call or visit us online for class schedule. 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma
      Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-933-0450 x811

    • Ongoing -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
      Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Call or visit us online for more information. Relish Culinary School, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg CA
      Fee: $25 - $125 per class Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-431-9999

    • Daily - May - October -- Charcuterie on the Patio at St. Francis Winery
      Food & Wine Education: Relax on our Syrah Patio at the foot of the Majestic Mayacamas and sample our chef's selection of local cheeses, meats and housemade rillettes paired with your choice of a red or white flight. Our summer Charcuterie and wine tasting experience is the perfect way to enjoy a casual Sonoma Valley afternoon. Walk-ins welcome. 100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa
      Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.9463

    • Daily through Summer 2012 -- Art Exhibit :Ordinary to Extraordinary
      Exhibition: Each piece in this exhibit incorporates commonplace items in unorthodox and creative ways—changing scale, composition and perspective to make the art unique and hard to miss. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa CA
      Fee: Free Time: normal business hours Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

    • Tuesdays May - October -- Tuesday Sonoma Farmers Market
      Market: Farmer's Market at Sonoma Plaza on the Square in Sonoma, CA
      Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - dusk Phone Number: (707) 529.0404

    • June 8 - October 2, 2011 -- New Exhibit: "A Change of Scene"
      Exhibition: Though Schulz is best known for his comic art, he also enjoyed sketching scenery around him, especially while vacationing in Europe.This exhibit will present never before exhibited sketches. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA
      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: 11a.m.-5p.m./Weekends 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: 707-579-4452

    • June 25 - December 11, 2011 -- New Exhibit: "Pop'd from the Panel"
      Exhibition: This exhibit seeks to explore the influence comic strips and cartoon art has had on the parallel world of fine art, commercial art, advertising and photography. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA
      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: 11am-5pm Weekdays/10am-5pm Sat-Sun/Closed Tuesdays Phone Number: 707-579-4452

    • July 13 - September 11 -- Riverfront Art Gallery- Fine Art Show
      Exhibition: Riverfront Art Gallery’s Second Annual "Shown' on the River" will run through September 11th. The show features juried Fine Art Paintings and Drawings by area artists. Riverfront Art Gallery 132 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. Open Wednesday thru Sun 11-7; Fri. and Sat. 11-8
      Fee: Free Time: Wed. thru Sunday 11-7pm Phone Number: 707-775-4278

    • July 30 - September 24 -- Out There
      Exhibition: The Gallery of Sea and Heaven presents a landscape exhibit with Becoming Independent & community artists. 312 South a Street Santa Rosa, CA 95401
      Fee: Free Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Phone Number: (707) 326-6874

    • August 4-29, 2011 -- Arts Guild of Sonoma: Arts Guild Artists
      Art Exhibit: Arts Guild of Sonoma Members' Show with featured Artist Beth Changstrom. Ms. Changstroms’ work provides a sense of mystery and narrative is through collage elements gathered from her travels in South East Asia and India. 140 East Napa Street, Sonoma CA
      Fee: Free Time: Thurs-Mon 11am-4pm Phone Number: 707-996-3115

    • August 5 - October 19, 2011 -- Wretch Like Me
      Performing Arts: The award winning solo show "Wretch Like Me" will be presented at three North Bay locations August 5 through October 19 in Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. Call for information.
      Fee: $10-$18 Time: 8:00pm Phone Number: (707)338-6013

    • August 8 - September 24 -- "Art of Life"
      Exhibition, Reception: Sterling Hoffmann will be the featured artist from August 8th to September 24th 2011. The show title will be “Art of Life” and the reception will be Saturday, September 3rd from 5-7PM. You’ll also hear the beautiful sound of music by Riggy Rackin, concertina & Rebecca Richman, Violin. Sebastopol Gallery, 150 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA,
      Fee: Free Time: Daily 11am to 6pm Phone Number: 707-829-7200

    • Aug 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, -- Wait Until Dark
      Performing Arts: Susy Hendrix is a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three con-men searching for the heroin hidden in a doll that plays a song, which her husband, Sam Hendrix, transported from Canada as a favor to a woman who has since been murdered. 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA
      Fee: Opening night: $18, General $15 Time: Aug 12, 13, 19, 20 @ 8pm Sun: Aug 14 @ 2pm Phone Number: (707) 894.2214

    • December 17 - August 12, 2012 -- New Exhibit:"Leveling the Playing Field"
      Exhibition: 2012 is the 40th anniversary of Title IX legislation banning sex discrimination in schools so it's a perfect time to learn about women's sports history & to celebrate Schulz's hilarious, often poignant, depiction of girls and sports in Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA
      Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth/Members Free Time: 11am-5pm Weekdays/10am-5pm Sat-Sun/Closed Tuesday Phone Number: 707-579-4452

    • Tour and Tasting with Greg La Follette -- In the Cellar with Greg
      Guests will start their visitor experience with a tour of the cellar and hear about our vineyard practices,winemaking techniques and sample straight from the barrel. Guests enjoy a private sit-down tasting featuring our current releases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as a few nibbles of local cheeses. La Follette Winery, 3355 Gravenstein Hwy No, Sebastopol
      Fee: $30.00 Time: 10:30am-Noon Phone Number: 707.395.3902 x224

    • February 1 - September 30 -- New exhibit: "It's a Fine Line"
      Exhibition: "It's a Fine Line" examines Schulz's pen line and includes a display and description of his "tools of the trade". (Museum closed on Tuesdays till Memorial Day). Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
      Fee: Free to members, adults:$10, youth:$5.00 Time: 11AM-5PM, weekends:10AM-5PM Phone Number: 707-579-4452

    • Every Second Sunday -- Wine, Music & Friends
      Wine Education, Live Music: Wines from sparkling to port. Join us at our prime plaza location right in the heart of beautiful downtown Healdsburg - no better place to be on Sunday afternoon. Vintage Wine Estates, 308B Center Street, Healdsburg CA
      Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-921-2893

    • Every Sunday -- Sunday Jazz Brunch at Affronti
      Dining, Live Music: Enjoy Sunday brunch with live jazz at Affronti! 235 Healdsburg Avenue, #105, Healdsburg CA
      Fee: Call for information Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1113

    • Sundays in August 8 - 29 -- Opera Sundays at the Chateau
      Live Music: Join us on the Chateau lawn for a fabulous opera performance. Chateau St. Jean wines and delicious foods from the charcuterie will be available as you enjoy an opera performance by Richard Riley. Chateau St. Jean, 600 Airpark Road, Napa, CA
      Fee: Free Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 478.5326

    • Every Second Sunday -- Freestone Vineyards' Second Sundays
      Celebration: Join us every “Second Sunday” of the month. Whether it is food and wine, music and wine, local artist (and wine!) or an opportunity to talk with our winemaker or vineyard staff – it will be a wonderful time at one of the newest hot spots in Western Sonoma County! 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone CA
      Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 874.1010

    • Every Sunday -- Champagne Brunch Buffet at The Flamingo Resort
      Dining: Enjoy Sunday Brunch with our Champagne Brunch Buffet in the Terrace Grille. Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
      Fee: $27.95 Adults, $12.95 children Time: seatings at 10:30AM or 12:00PM Phone Number: 707-523-4745

    • Sundays, April 3 - October 2, 2011 -- Classic Car Cruise-Ins Sundays at B. R. Cohn Winery
      Exhibition: Bruce Cohn, proprietor of the B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma and himself a classic car collector, builder and aficionado announces Classic Car Cruise-Ins. Classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own cars to exhibit. 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen CA
      Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 800-330-4064

    • August 7 - September 25 -- SoundCheck Sundays
      Celebration, Live Music: Come join us on your courtyard patio as we sip wine and listen to the sounds of local Sonoma County musicians. The $10 wine tasting fee is complimentary with purchase, or you can enjoy a full glass of wine for $10. Tasting room hours are 10am-4:30pm. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. North, Sebastopol, CA
      Fee: $10 for wine flight OR $10 glass of wine Time: 12-4pm Phone Number: 707-827-3600

    • Every Monday and Tuesday -- Live Jazz At The Dry Creek Kitchen
      Live Music: Enjoy live jazz in the dining room at the Dry Creek Kitchen every Monday & Tuesday night. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
      Fee: Cost of meal Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

    • Thursday-Monday -- Food & Wine Pairing at St. Francis Winery
      Food & Wine Education: Chef Dave creates an assortment of small dishes to pair with hand-selected artisan wines. Enjoy a casual atmosphere and fine dining presentation at a communal table. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts, creating a relaxing, fun and educational wine country experience. Reservations strongly recommended. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa CA
      Fee: $35/Club Members $28 Time: Fri-Sun 11am,1pm & 3pm/Mon & Thurs 11am & 2pm Phone Number: 888-675-WINE

    • Every Tuesday, June - mid-August -- Kid's Outdoor Movies on the Green
      Family Fun: Presented by Starry Movie Nights and the Downtown Windsor Merchants Association. Food and beverages served. 701 McClelland Drive on the Windsor Town Green
      Fee: Free Time: Movie starts 15 minutes after sunset Phone Number: (707) 838.1260

    • Second Tuesday, May 10 - October 7, 2011 -- Summer Lecture Series at Luther Burbank Home
      Lecture: Plan to attend these special evenings on the second Tuesday of each month. This summer lecture series will feature six different topics throughout the summer. Reservations are required due to limited seating. Call or go online for details and reservations. 204 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404
      Fee: $10/Friends Members Free Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-524-5445

    • May - August -- Tuesdays in the Plaza: Market, Music and Town Picnic
      Market, Live Music: Local event featuring the Healdsburg Farmers Market from 4 pm - 6:30 pm, and a Town Picnic with Live Music from 6 pm - 8 pm. Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg
      Fee: Free Time: See Description Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

    • Every Tuesday, June - October -- Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers' Market
      Market: A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available, as well as cheese, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat and fresh eggs. In the Purity (Cerri) Lot One block north and one block west of the Plaza North and Vine Streets in Healdsburg.
      Fee: Free Time: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431-1956

    • Tuesdays, June 28 - August 30, 2011 -- Food Truck Picnics at Spring Lake
      Benefit, Dining: Every Tuesday this summer, the food trucks, those mobile purveyors of delicious street food, will travel to Spring Lake Regional Park to bring delicious picnics to park visitors and create impromptu parties. Each food truck is donating a portion of its sales to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation.
      Fee: Cost of food Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-539-8092

    • Every Tuesday -- Gourmet Food Truck "Tasty Tuesdays"
      Dining: A delicious lunch-time destination with Gourmet Food Trucks serving from 11:30am-2pm and even some favorite Farmers Market food vendors on site from 10am-1pm. Located in the Community Center Square at the corner of Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park CA
      Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-588-3496

    • Every Second Wednesday, May 11 - October 12, 2011 -- Keep on Truckin’ Wednesdays at Simi Winery
      Wine & Food Education: Simi Winery will host local food trucks for their weekday winery visitors during “Keep on Truckin’ Wednesdays.” Guests enjoy a variety of local street fare ranging from Mexican to Indian and get to savor the meal with wine from Simi Winery. 16275 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA
      Fee: Food starts at $6, wine charged seperate Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 800-746-4880

    • Wednesdays, June 8 - September 28, 2011 -- Culinary Lunch & Learn at Relish Culinary Center
      Food & Wine Education: Enjoy a one-hour, information-packed cooking demonstration by a talented local chef. Learn creative recipes and techniques for cooking with seasonal ingredients, as you savor a fresh and delicious wine country lunch. Advanced registration is highly recommended. 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg CA
      Fee: $39 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: 707-431-9999

    • Wednesdays, June 1 - August 31, 2011 -- Petaluma Evening Farmers' Market
      Market, Live Music: Children's entertainment and prepared dinner foods. Grab a bite of dinner, enjoy the music and browse booths selling local farm fresh produce, eggs, cut flowers, baked goods, and more. Theatre District, 2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma CA
      Fee: Free Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-762-0344

    • Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
      Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
      Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

    • Wednesdays, mid-May -September -- Santa Rosa Downtown Market
      Markets, Family Fun: Sonoma County's largest and most popular Farmer's Market and street faire. The Downtown Market brings the community together to celebrate and showcase the bounty of Sonoma County by offering fine foods, fresh produce, a wonderful variety of entertainment, and handmade arts and crafts. The Santa Rosa Downtown Market fills the downtown area along Fourth Street from Mendocino Avenue to E Street.
      Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.2123

    • Thursdays, June 2 -September 15, 2011 -- Cotati Farmers Market
      Market, Family Fun: Fresh local produce, specialty foods, flowers and plants, handmade crafts, and live entertainment. La Plaza Park, corner of Old Redwood Hwy and West Sierra Avenue, Cotati CA
      Fee: Free Time: 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-795-5508

    • Every Thursday -- Salsa Dance Group Lessons,
      Recreation, Instruction: Today, salsa is everywhere, ranging from college classes to the TV spotlight of "Dancing with Stars.", so don't be left out and join our us. We offer group salsa lessons for dancers of all ages and levels. No Experience, No Partner Necessary! 7 PM Level I:Basic steps and technique. 8 PM Level II:Partner Technique and Combinations.
      Fee: $50 for 4/Weeks, $15 Drop in Time: 7:00PM- 8:00PM Phone Number: 707-217-2203

    • Every Thursday night -- Martini Music Night
      Located in the Fireside Lounge Thursday Night Live Music From 5:00 pm -8:00pm Ocean View Dining Martini Specials Free Admission All Ages Welcome. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay, Ca.
      Fee: Free Time: 5-8pm Phone Number: 707-875-3513

    • Every Thursday -- Wine Down Thursdays at D'Argenzio Winery
      Celebration: Join us Thursday evenings in our weekly wine down event. D'Argenzio Winery features local musicians playing rock, folk, jazz, blues and Americana. Wine is served from six boutique wineries in Santa Rosa Vintners Square. Come discover new boutique wineries in downtown Santa Rosa, enjoy a friendly ambiance and live music. 1301 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa
      Fee: Free Time: 5pm-9pm Phone Number: 707-280-4658

    • Thursdays, June 7 - August 9, 2011 -- Windsor's Summer Nights on the Green
      Live Music: Join us for small town, family-friendly entertainment every Thursday all summer long! Windsor Farmers Market, classic car show, family lawn games and live concert. Food & beverages for sale. Bring low-back chairs. Picnic on beautiful Windsor Town Green! Shops and restaurants surround The Green.
      Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.1260

    • August 11 - October 20 2011 -- Music in the Guerneville Plaza
      Live Music: Beginning August 11th, from 4-7pm, every Thursday evening, in the Downtown Plaza in Guerneville, CA, a live summer music series will take place showcasing local musicians and bands. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Local restaurants and businesses will be offering specials that night. Please, no alcohol or pets.
      Fee: Free Time: 4pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-869-9000

    • Fridays, mid-June - September -- Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market
      Market: Local farmers will be selling produce, flowers, crafts, olive oil, baked goods and more. Downtown Cloverdale, CA
      Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.4049

    • Every Friday -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
      Market: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Arnold Field Parking Lot @ First Street West Sonoma
      Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

    • Every Friday & Saturday -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
      Wine Education: Feeling daring? We have the place for the novice blender or the most seasoned wine drinker to learn the art of winemaking! Create your own melange of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane, then take your masterpiece home in a 375-ml bottle to impress your friends and family! Reservations required. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA
      Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

    • Every Friday, June 3 - October 7, 2011 -- Rohnert Park Farmers Market
      Market: Our Farmers Market is in "wine country", with an amazing, full-house of local growers and producers, plus delicious home-baked and prepared foods. The market is designed in a U-shape which makes seeing every vendor fun and easy. Library Parking Lot adjoining City Center Plaza, Rohnert Park CA
      Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-588-3496

    • Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live music at The Flamingo Resort
      Live Music: The Flamingo Lounge provides the ideal atmosphere to enjoy great Happy Hour. As the evening progresses, this “retro” Lounge becomes one of Sonoma County's premier nightspots, with an exciting and ever-changing lineup of music and dance, including live music Friday and Saturday nights. 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
      Fee: Free Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-545-8530

    • Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg
      Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Fire Side Lounge while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
      Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

    • Fridays & Saturdays, mid-May - mid-October -- Pizza Cafe at Simi
      Celebration: Slices of pizza, whole pizzas from the menu and glasses of wine will be served on the deck. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine on a hot summer night under the cool redwood trees with a great slice of pizza. Pizzas are also available for take-out as well. Simi Winery, 16275 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
      Fee: Varies Time: Fridays 12pm to 6pm Saturday's 11am to 4pm Phone Number: (800) 746.4880

    • Every Saturday July 2 - August 27 -- Landmark Free Saturday Concert Series
      Live Music: Enjoy wonderful live music and winery activities every Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Take in the sweeping views of the Mayacamas from the courtyard with a glass of Overlook Chardonnay or Steel Plow Syrah. Pack a picnic, soak up some rays, enjoy a game of bocce or a horse-drawn carriage ride, and stay for the afternoon. 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA 95452
      Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-833-0053

    • Saturdays and Sundays -- Art, Food, and Wine at Kenwood Vineyards
      Exhibition: Come taste exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons while learning and viewing the renowned “Artist Series” Original Art Collection. Gourmet appetizers will be paired to bring out the best characteristics of the wine. For reservations, please call 707.282.4228 or book online. 9592 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
      Fee: $25 Club members / $30 for non-members Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm Phone Number: 707.282.4218

    • Every Saturday -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
      Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards are opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
      Fee: $10 (waived with wine purchase) Time: Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m/M-F by appt Phone Number: (707) 996.4480

    • Saturdays, July -September -- Sonoma Saturday Farmers' Market
      Market: Join us Saturday mornings and experience the best that Sonoma has to offer. Home grown produce, organic cuisine and unforgettable art. Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma
      Fee: Free Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.4626

    • Saturdays - May - August -- Winemaker Saturdays at St. Francis Winery
      Wine Education: This opportunity for guests to “Meet the Winemakers” in our Tasting Room every Saturday beginning in May and continuing thru August is already very popular. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet, taste and talk wine with the passionate winemakers who craft it. 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA
      Fee: Tasting fees apply Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE (9463)

    • Saturdays, August 6 - October 29 -- Summer Music Series at Ledson
      Live Music: Sip cocktails and enjoy fine wines in the classic French bistro ambiance of Centre du Vin at the Ledson Hotel while listening to world-class live music. 480 First Street East, Sonoma, CA
      Fee: Free Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-996-9779

    • Every Saturday, May - November -- Healdsburg Saturday Certified Farmers' Market
      Market: Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets, One block west of the Plaza, Healdsburg
      Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

    • June 3, July 1, August 5 & September 2 -- Summer Nights Santa Rosa
      Celebration, Live Music: Summer Nights - Railroad Square is a summer long celebration of food, friends and frivolity. A new Summer Street Party with Outdoor Dining, Crafters, Art, Live Music, Wine Tasting. The First Friday of the Month in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
      Fee: Free Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707-490-5039

    • Every 2nd Saturday of the month -- BBQ Smokehouse Smokin' 2nd Saturday
      Food & Wine Education: Sonoma County chef Larry Vito promises Bay Area gourmands an extravagant slow-smoked barbeque and local wine pairing adventure every second Saturday. Cooked up by a chef with culinary credentials that stretch from M.F.K. Fisher to the the Kansas City BBQ Association, Smokin' 2nd Saturdays promises BBQ to write home about! 6811 Laguna Park Way, downtown Sebastopol
      Fee: Varies Time: Carving at noon. Serving noon until 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.3277

    • Third Thursday of each month -- Songwriters In Sonoma
      Live Music: Our monthly music series continues featuring an all new line-up of Sonoma County's most talented singers and songwriters. Our August show will feature Tony Gibson, Jon Williams of Ten Foot Ton and Trent Yaconelli of 5 A.M. all performing in the Meadowcroft Wines tasting room. 23574 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA
      Fee: $15 per person, includes a glass of wine Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-934-4090

    • First Thursday of Every Month -- Downtown Sebastopol Artwalk
      Museums & Exhibitions: Begins at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and continues into local businesses, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Downtown Sebastopol, CA
      Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

    • TBA -- Eighth Street Wineries Open House
      Celebration: Discover our secret enclave of ten artisanal wineries as we throw open our cellar doors and welcome the public to taste limited-production wares. This one-day event will feature both current and new releases as well as library offerings, barrel tastings, and food pairings. 21692 Eighth Street East, Sonoma CA
      Fee: $30 per person, includes wineglass Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-938-5430

    • TBA -- Rubber Ducky Derby
      Benefit: Join us for the inaugural Ducky Derby, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley. Go online to adopt your duck or flock of ducks and come watch the race held on our lovely pond to see if yours makes it to the finish line! Ducks are:1 for $10, 3 for $25, 7 for $50, 16 for $100, 85 for $500. 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma, CA
      Fee: See description Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-938-8544

    • TBA -- Tour d'Organics
      Recreation: A bicycle ride through Sonoma County featuring: organic and local food, organic farms as the sag stops and a vegan post-ride buffet. 16, 35, 65 and 100 mile options.
      Fee: Call for information Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 360.8511

    • TBA -- Sonoma County Country Music BBQ
      Live Music: The Sonoma County Country Music BBQ will be held on the Great Lawn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Dierks Bentley, will headline, Joe Nichols and local star Pete Stringfellow. Choice of barbecue prepared by 15 different artisans who will be cooking up hundreds of pounds of ribs, chicken and tri-tip.
      Fee: $45 in advance, $55 at the door Time: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-543-0100

    • TBA -- Ravenswood Vineyard Designate Release Party
      Wine Education:We're celebrating 20 years on Gehricke Road with the release of our 2009 Vineyard Designate Zinfandels. Meet our Family of Growers, hang out with Founding Winemaker Joel Petersen, climb Mt. Raven, enjoy great food and live music. No Wimpy Wines or Tasting Rooms! 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA
      Fee: $20/$15 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2336

    • TBA -- Grape to Glass Weekend
      Wine Education: Three days of fine wine, food, music, art and recreation in the vineyards and neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley. Unique in depth tours, virtual photo contest, live concert, cycling & kayaking, Hog in The Fog BBQ, live and silent auctions and a Sparkling Brunch. Call for more information.
      Fee: $35-$545 Packages Time: Varies Daily Phone Number: (707) 521.2535

    • TBA -- Rockin' and Rollin' on the River
      Celebration, Live Music: Come out to Korbel to enjoy one of our most popular events! We will be offering a great BBQ lunch and champagne tasting, winery and garden tours throughout the day, special discounts throughout the Wine Shop, a live Rock'n'Roll concert, and a Korbel logo glass to keep! 13250 River Road, Guerneville CA
      Fee: $30 incl logo glass Time: 11:30am-4pm Phone Number: 707-824-7000

    • TBA -- Gravenstein Apple Fair
      Festival, Family Fun: Two music stages, children's corner, farm animal exhibits, life on the Farm, arts and crafts, apple pie eating contest, apple pie baking contest, Chef demonstrations, beer and wine tasting and more! Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol
      Fee: Call for information Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun Phone Number: (707) 824.1765

    • TBA -- Art in the Redwoods Festival
      Festival: Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival will include a full array of entertainment in addition to the extensive display of art and crafts. Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala CA
      Fee: Varies by event Time: varies by event Phone Number: 707-884-1138

    • TBA -- Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma
      High speed meets high technology when the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma comes to Infineon Raceway. The weekend also boasts the Firestone Indy Lights Series and Historic Grand Prix, plus a spectacular air show, autograph session, Infineon Raceway Girls and a fantastic vendor midway. Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma
      Fee: Varies Time: Gates open at 8 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 870.RACE

    • TBA -- Stryker Sonoma's Dinner in the Vineyard
      Food & Wine Education: Join our winemakers for a special evening of dining amongst our 92 year old Zinfandel vines. As is the tradition each year, this picturesque setting becomes a magical outdoor veranda surrounded by old vines and the summer sunset. Event limited to 80 guests.
      Fee: $125pp Time: 5:30 to 8:30 Phone Number: 800-433-1944

    • TBA -- Cur-ville Dog Days Fest
      Festival, Family Fun: A backyard music festival amidst vine-covered hills, featuring Doug Blumer, JL Stiles, Spark & Whisper, More.Features a Kids Korner, free camping, song circles, goats, and more. Rockin' Heart Ranchito, 361 Lawndale Rd., Kenwood CA
      Fee: Donations welcome Time: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707-833-2925

    • TBA -- Sonoma County Fair
      Family Fun: There's a reason why the Sonoma County Fair is among the most popular in the state - Largest themed flower show in the U.S., Wine Country Racing, Two weeks of headline entertainment, Huge junior & professional livestock show & more! Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
      Fee: Call for information Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4200

    • TBA -- Relay For Life of Sonoma
      Benefit: The American Cancer Society’s largest, nationwide fundraiser is coming to Sonoma! This 24-hour event will be held at the Sonoma Valley High School track. Teams of 8-15 people share time walking around the track, keeping one team member on track at all times.
      Fee: Free to public/$25 Team Registration Fee Time: 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.6720

    • TBA -- Bodega VFD "BIG EVENT" BBQ & Parade
      Benefit, Family Fun: Chicken/TriTip BBQ, Parade 10:30am, Live Music, Local Beer & Wine, Crafts Faire, Raffle w/ Great Prizes, Kids Games, Ice Cream & Homemade Desserts, All Proceeds Go Directly To The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Come Enjoy Some Good Old Family Fun.
      Fee: Free admisiion. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 876-.3477

    • TBA -- Taste of Petaluma
      Benefit, Celebration: Embark on a culinary journey of our finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and food purveyors, galleries and shops. Don't miss the annual “Taste of Petaluma” where you’ll sample everything that Petaluma’s upscale culinary scene has to offer in one afternoon. This event will benefit Cinnabar Theater, now in its 38th year!

      Fee: $35 in advance, $40 at the door Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

    • TBA -- Annual Cotati Accordion Festival
      Live Music: Nonstop live accordion music benefiting local youth organizations. Highlights include dance parties in the polka tent, numerous accordion-related vendors, and the annual "Lady of Spain" ring, including the releasing of the doves. Four stages and over 20 bands. La Plaza Park, Cotati CA
      Fee: $15 Advance/$17 At the Gate/$25 Both Days Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-664-0444

    • TBA -- Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival
      Festival: Come to the most joyful, unique celebration of food, wine, beer, art and entertainment in the wine country! Juried fine art and craft marketplace, over a dozen restaurants and catering companies serving a variety of food, with an emphasis on seafood, live music, kids entertainment, wine and microbrewed beer tasting and more. The scenic location on Watts Ranch, 16855 Bodega Hwy, Bodega CA
      Fee: $12 Advance/$15 At the Gate/Under 12 Free Time: Sat 10am-6pm/Sun 10am-5pm Phone Number: 707-824-8717

    • TBA -- Eastside Bunch Summer Fest
      Celebration, Wine & Food Education: Join the "Eastside Bunch", Christopher Creek and our neighbors Acorn Winery, Christie Vineyards, Foppiano Vineyards, Mietz Cellars and Rodney Strong Vineyards for a special Summer event. The wineries will be offering special wine tasting, food and a discount on selected wine. 641 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg CA
      Fee: $10 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-433-2001

    • TBA -- Healdsburg Plaza Antique Fair
      Antique: The Fair features 90 exhibitors selling antiques, collectibles, decorative arts, and treasures. Among the items for sale are folk art, sterling silver, orientalia, American Indian blankets, country furniture, Bakelite and vintage jewelry, Persian rugs, art pottery, postcards garden art, and accessories. Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg
      Fee: Free parking and admission Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.7772

    • TBA -- Zinfanatics Zinfandel Party
      Celebration: Do you love Zinfandel? Do you love single vineyard Zinfandel? Do you love Zinfandel Port? We've got it all and will serve up an array of Zinfandels including new release, old vine Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard Zinfandel as well as a spread of grilled sausage for our Zinfanatics. Mayo Family Winery, 13101 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA
      Fee: $15, free for wine club members Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: RSVP: By August 17, 707-938-9401

    • TBA -- Wings Over the Wine Country Airshow
      Family Fun, Historic: From the restored planes of days gone by to the fully modern machines of today's skys. This airshow documents thrilling entertainment on a beautiful California afternoon.The museum is located at the Sonoma County Airport on the corner of N. Laughlin Rd. and Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA.
      Fee: $18 Time: Doors open 9 a.m., show starts 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

    • TBA -- Petaluma Music Festival
      Festival, Live Music: Nine fantastic bands including nationally recognized artists, fine beers of the Lagunitas Brewing Company, extensive selection of award-winning wines for tasting (separate purchase), silent auction, specialty food, craft and local business vendors. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma
      Fee: $25 GA/$75 VIP/Under 12 free with paying adult Time: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 769.9650

    • TBA -- "Eggs on the River" Eggfest
      Celebration: Big Green Egg cooking event at the First Annual Eggs on the River Eggfest held at Stumptown Brewery in Guerneville. Come sample some great food, enjoy micro brews, wine, cooking demonstrations, music and more. Must be at least 21. 15045 River Road, Guerneville CA
      Fee: $20/$35 per Couple Time: 9:30 am-4 pm Phone Number: 707-546-3749
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