Sonoma County - September Events

• September 15 -- 2nd Annual Lobster Boil
  Celebration: Enjoy Fresh Maine Lobster, prawns, artichokes and the works! Featuring our award winning wines, spectacular vineyard views and wine specials. Robledo Family Winery, 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $85.00 wine club/$75.00 non-club Time: 6pm-9pm Phone Number: (888) 939-6903

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

• 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 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

• September 17 - January 1, 2012 -- Sonido Pirata: What You Need You Have to Borrow
  Art Exhibit: Sonido Pirata is an exhibition exploring sound, memory, and cultural history.The artists in this exhibition take their cue from this phenomenon of sonido pirata (literally, "pirated sound") making use of appropriated sounds and images and utilizing approaches to art-making. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma CA
  Fee: $5 Adults/Wednesdays Free Time: Wed-Sun 11am - 5pm Phone Number: 707-939-7862

• September 22 - October 9 -- Treasure Island
  Performing Arts: Silver Moon Theatre brings to life the swashbuckling action-packed tale of Long John Silver in Treasure Island. Sept. 22-Oct. 9 at Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center. Treasure Island will dry dock for a limited time.
  Fee: $22 or Thrifty Thursdays $15 plus Time: Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00 or Sun at 3:00 Phone Number: 938-4626 ext 1

• September 23 - October 2, 2011 -- Annie Jr.
  Performing Arts: H-Town Youth Theatre presents Annie Jr. Fri., Sept. 23 & 30 @ 7pm, Sat., Sept. 24 & Oct. 1 @ 2pm & 7pm and Sun., Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 @ 2pm. This charming tale has delighted audiences young and old with its sunny disposition for generations, featuring such songs as “Hard Knock Life” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”. 115 North St. Healdsburg
  Fee: $10 Time: Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm & 7pm, Sun. 2pm Phone Number: 707-360-8641

• September 30 - October 23, 2011 -- Kite's Book: Tales of an 18th Century Hitman
  Performing Arts: A sword-slinging, pistol-dueling, maiden-saving, jolly good time! When villainy has gone too far in 1750's London, it's time to hire Harry Kite. Justice will be served in this rousing, swashbuckling, action-packed 6th Street Playhouse West Coast Premiere of the Robert Caisley's stage play. Directed by Craig A. Miller. GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $15 - $32 Time: 8pm Fri-Sat/2pm Sun Phone Number: 707-523-4185

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• May 1 - October 19 2011 -- Wines and Sunsets at Paradise Ridge
  Celebration: Ongoing each Wednesday evening through mid October, visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy delectable award winning Paradise Ridge wines while watching spectacular sunsets from the winery’s expansive veranda and beautiful poetry terrace. Call to reserve a table. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr., Santa Rosa, Ca
  Fee: Varies Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-528-9463

• 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

• Every Thurs., Fri., & Sat. , September 16 - October 9 2011 -- Michel-Schlumberger Harvest Luncheons
  Food & Wine Education: A behind-the-scenes harvest tour shows you the inner workings of an artisan wine estate during "the crush". Your tour will be followed by the hearty fare and camaraderie of the traditional Harvest Lunch table with views of our hillside vineyards. Call for reservations.
  Fee: $65, includes tour, luncheon & wines Time: 11 a.m - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• 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

• First Friday of the month -- Williamson Wines - Epicurean Dinners
  Food & Wine Education: Join Bill and Dawn Williamson for an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen featuring food perfectly paired with Williamson Wines! Chef Dustin and Bill Williamson work together to create and pair each of the six course dinners. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $150 all inclusive, limited to 10 guest Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 433.1500

• 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

• September 3, 10, 17 & 24 -- California Food and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Join us as we share inspired recipes and pairings, using four Viansa food products and wines. Far more than a cooking demonstration, guests to this weekly event enjoy an engaging hour of food preparation and wine discussion, plus small plates complimented by special wines. Reservations suggested. Viansa Winery, 25200 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
  Fee: $20, $15 for Wine Club Members Time: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 995-4740

• 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

• Saturday & Sunday -- Food & Wine Pairing at Lambert Bridge
  Wine & Food Education: A delicious way to enhance your wine tasting experience, our winemakers, Jill Davis and Jennifer Higgins, have expertly paired a unique flight of Lambert Bridge wines with artisan cheeses and small bites. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts. Reservations required. 4085 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
  Fee: $40.00 per person Time: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Phone Number: 707-431-4665

• 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 -- Barbara Bull Memorial Cemetery Walk
  Historic: Join us for the Annual “Barbara Bull Memorial Cemetery Walk”! Soup ‘n salad supper, five new skits plus encore ghostory, homemade dessert and door prizes. This is a sell-out event. Bring a flashlight. Burbank Farm, 7951 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol CA
  Fee: $25 Advance Only Time: 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, & 7:45 pm Phone Number: 707-823-0884

• TBA -- Halloween and Vine
  Exhibition: Held in the heart of historic Petaluma. Artisans from across the country gather to show and sell their spirited one-of-a-kind Halloween art to the public. Come and see the creative spirits that will leave you spellbound. It's the best Halloween show in the West for the past 13 years! Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma
  Fee: $5 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.0462

• TBA -- EarleFest
  Live Music: Northern California’s premier Americana music festival! Featuring The Flatlanders, PT, Chuck Prophet, Audrey Auld, The Jug Dealers. Delicious BBQ, beverages, Silent Auction. Bring the family to celebrate Americana! Earle Baum Center of the Blind, 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $25 Advance/$30 Day of Event/Under 10 Free Time: 11 a.m. Gates Open/12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Music Phone Number: 707-523-3222

• TBA -- Instant Wine Cellar
  Celebration, Auction: The Instant Wine Cellar (IWC) is one of the Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society's most popular annual events. Hundreds of bottles of wine are donated from generous wineries around the area and raffled off during three drawings. This year's IWC party, "A Taste of History" and raffle prize drawing will be held at Sbragia Family Vineyards, 9990 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.3325

• TBA -- Laguna Art and Garden Gala
  Auction, Performing Arts: The Laguna Foundation's annual Art and Garden Gala is a unique and magical event held at the beautiful Vine Hill House in Sebastopol. A luxurious garden party, the Gala combines intriguing and unusual live performances with superlative local food and wine, and features both live and silent auctions of original art, premium wine, and adventurous experiences.
  Fee: $75 Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 527.9277

• TBA -- Healdsburg ARTS Festival
  Festival: Featuring 75 of Northern California’s best artists in fine art & contemporary craft. Children's art zone, food and wine. The proceeds benefit the mission of Plaza Arts to enrich the artistic life of our community. Downtown Healdsburg, on the Plaza.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-431-1970

• TBA -- Sonoma Valley Crush Weekend
  Celebration, Wine Education: Have you ever romanticized about getting involved in a wine harvest & crush? Find out what it's like September 14 - 18 in the Heart of Sonoma Valley. Join 21 wineries for the 2011 Sonoma Valley CRUSH and experience harvest, hands-on. Tickets are only $35 per person. Click to purchase tickets and for more info.
  Fee: $35 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 866-794-9463

• TBA -- Kendall-Jackson's Heirloom Tomato Festival
  Festival: Prepare your taste buds for tomato inspired gourmet dishes and more than 170 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, artisan breads and cheeses, seminars on food and wine pairing, live music, and of course, extraordinary Kendall-Jackson wines. 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton CA
  Fee: $45 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 800-769-3649

• TBA -- Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival
  Live Music: Top musicians from the genres of Contemporary Jazz, R&B, Latin Jazz and Soul music. International Food Court, Wine Garden Stage, with sizzling music and wine tasting from local wineries. Johnson's Beach Resort, 16241 First Street, Guerneville CA
  Fee: $50/$80 2-Day Pass/$10 Ages 6-12 Single Day Time: All day Phone Number: 707-869-1595

• TBA -- Polo In the Wine Country
  Celebration, Benefit: The Best of Taste, All in One Place! Enjoy an afternoon of polo, live jazz, gourmet food, classic cars, and premium wine and beer tasting. The annual fundraiser for Junior Achievement also features a "Royal Ascot" ladies' hat competition, a champagne divot stomp, a gourmet dessert bar, and a silent auction and raffle. Wine Country Polo Club at Oakmont, 550 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $50 Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 465.1081

• TBA -- Petaluma Downtown Fall Antique Faire
  Antiques: Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop. All proceeds benefit the Petaluma Downtown Association for future shows. Downtown Petaluma
  Fee: Free Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348

• TBA -- Sonoma County Book Festival
  Festival: Join us at Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square for a free,celebration of literacy and the literary arts. The Sonoma County Book Festival will feature nationally recognized poets, novelists, screenwriters, children's authors, publishers, bookstores, exhibits, story tellers, comedian acts & so much more!
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.8784

• TBA -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair
  Festival: Come join us at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair for premier wine-tasting, food-tasting, art show and sale, pumpkin carving, hay rides, Haunted Room, jazz stage, and many more events and fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss our renowned World Championship Grape Stomp competition! Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $8 Adults/$3 Children/Ages 6 & Under Free Time: Fri 12p.m.-7p.m./Sat & Sun 10a.m.-7p.m. Phone Number: 707-545-4203

• TBA -- Russian Riverfest
  Festival: Annual Riverfest- a celebration of the Russian River! Live music, local and organic food and wines and silent auction to benefit Russian Riverkeeper. Burke’s Canoes in Forestville, CA
  Fee: Call for information & advance tickets Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.1958

• TBA -- First Annual Lobster Feed
  Celebration: Join us for delicious Maine lobster, prawns, artichokes and the works paired with our award winning wines! Enjoy our spectacular vineyard views, live music and wine specials. Robledo Family Winery, 21901 Bonness Rd., Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $95.00/$85.00 for Time: 6-9pm Phone Number: (888) 939-6903

• TBA -- Flavors of Fall at Korbel
  Celebration: Taste the Flavors of Fall at Korbel Champagne Cellars! We will be offering champagne, wine and food pairings, special tram tours of the vineyards and crushing facilities, Winery and Garden tours throughout the day, special discounts throughout the Wine Shop and a Korbel logo glass to keep! 13250 River Road, Guerneville CA
  Fee: $15/$10 Champagne Club Members Time: 11am-3:30pm Phone Number: 707-824-7000

• TBA -- Topel Tasting Room Anniversary Party
  Celebration: Join us for pizza, prizes and a rip-roaring good time. Ziggy - The Wine Gal will be here from noon to 2. Rosso Pizzeria will serve pizza slices from their portable wood-fired pizza oven from 12:30 to 4:30 and Three Guys Named Mo will dish out live music from 1 to 4. 125 Matheson St., Healdsburg
  Fee: Free Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-433-4116

• TBA -- Weekend Along the Farm Trails
  Food Education: Join local farmers for a weekend of tours, artisan foods, wine tasting, hands-on activities, cooking, pick-your-own, agricultural demonstrations, music and harvest. From hay rides to cheese-making, Weekend Along the Farm Trails offers a chance to experience Sonoma County's agricultural heritage.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-837-8896

• TBA -- Sea Ranch Lodge Autumn Harvest Dinner
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: A Celebration of Locally Raised Lamb and Produce! Rich and Victoria Fesler, owners of Red Dog Ranch share the passion of hard work, farming and growing chemical-free fruits and vegetables for their family's healthy lifestyle. Red Dog Ranch supplies us with the wonderful meats and produce year round. 60 Sea Walk Dr., Sea Ranch
  Fee: $99, inclusive $79 w/out wine pairings Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: 800) 732-7262

• TBA -- The Great West End Hand-Car Regatta & Exposition
  Recreation: The Handcar Regatta represents a public celebration of Mechanical, Visual, Culinary, and Costumed Performing Arts combined with an inclusive concept of Community Participation and Human Ingenuity embracing sustainability, alternative transportation, and good old fashioned fun. Historic Railroad Square, 4th & Wilson Streets, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• TBA -- MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour
  Benefit, Recreation: More than 2000 cyclists are expected to participate in the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society's MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour. Experience an unforgettable two day journey from San Francisco up Highway 1 to Healdsburg in Sonoma County.
  Fee: $35 - $65 + $350 fundraising minimum. Time: call for information and schedule Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS

• TBA -- Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
  Festival: The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is an annual time to pause and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. It is also a time of fun and sharing -- of history and tradition -- and of the superior wines and fine foods which are the heritage of Sonoma Valley. History at its Vintage best! Wine, art, food, childrens activities, contests, music, auctions, crafts, big parade and more. Various locations in and around Sonoma's famous Plaza.
  Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-996-2109

• TBA -- Chateau St. Jean's Labor Day Weekend
  Celebration: Harvest is in the air, and Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to come and visit us. We will be featuring live music, vineyard tours, and an art exhibit. We will also be featuring the newly released 2008 Syrah Benoist Ranch, one of the very yummiest Syrahs around! No reservations required, pay at the door. 8555 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, CA
  Fee: $20 Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.4134

• TBA -- Black Cat Cabaret
  Performing Arts, Benefit: Featuring world renowned singer & actress Thelma Houston. This iconic, Cabaret and cirque-style show which showcases amazing aerial performances, acrobatics, music and other creative entertainment is a benefit for Sonoma’s Pets Lifeline. Field of Dreams, 151 1st St. W, Sonoma, CA 95476
  Fee: $175-$250 Time: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 938-4626

• TBA -- Healdsburg Soroptimist Beer in the Plaza
  Celebration, Benefit: It will be an Ale of a Good Time with over 30 microbreweries offering specialty beers, food, live music by the Soulshine Blues Band. Tickets available at Bear Republic and Copperfield's Bookstore in Healdsburg and at the gate. No pets please. Proceeds benefit Soroptimist community service programs.
  Fee: $20 Time: 3-7PM Phone Number: 707-481-8864

• TBA -- Dressage in the Wine Country
  Celebration: This is a showcase of local professional and Olympic caliber equestrians. We have many craft vendors as well as wineries offering samples. A souvenir glass is included with your ticket. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $25-$50 Time: 2 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-433-0976

• TBA -- Wine Country Big Q
  Food & Wine Education: Wine Country welcomes the first Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) nationally sanctioned competition to Sonoma County. Sample great “authentic” barbecued meats, world class wines, award-winning brews while enjoying great country and blues music. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Sonoma CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-523-5728

• TBA -- Petaluma's annual Poetry Walk
  Celebration, Performing Arts: The walk affords an opportunity to experience the music of words in a unique setting that stirs the soul. All events within six easy walking blocks of one another. Each event features award-winning, celebrated poets presenting their work, music and the special ambiance of Historic Petaluma.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707)763.4271

• TBA -- Old Grove Festival
  Festival, Benefit: The annual Old Grove Festival takes place at the historic Redwood Forest Theater in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Food and beverages including beer and wine will be sold at each event. The Old Grove Festival features an outstanding variety of musical and theatrical productions that help Stewards raise funds to support our educational and stewardship programs, as well as, continued advocacy for ALL State Parks. 17020 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville CA
  Fee: Each show: $25/$10 Ages 5-12/$40 Redwood Circle Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-869-9177

• TBA -- Porsches at the Palace
  Celebration: This is our annual Porsche aficionado event. Come to see your favorite vintage vehicle! Create the perfect wine country picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace and enjoy wine tasting in our Oak Grove. Ledson Winery 7335 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.3810

• TBA -- Bottle Shots 2011
  Celebration, Benefit: Bottle Shots is an annual charity event that coincides with harvest in the wine country. This year Bottle Shots will be hosted by Seghesio Family Vineyards where guests will participate in harvest-related activities, sample Seghesio Family Wines, Bear Republic and Russian River Beer, local artisanal food and live music by the Pat Jordan Band and Crazy Famous.
  Fee: $35 pre-sale, $40 at the door Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.2929

• TBA -- Waves to Wine MS Bike Tour
  Recreation, Benefit: Join us for Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride. Experience an unforgettable two day journey from San Francisco up Highway 1 to Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Be one of more than 2,000 riders committed to help move us closer toward a world free of MS, while enjoying incredible views and stunning landscapes. Call to sign up.
  Fee: Donation Time: 6:30 a.m. start time Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS

• TBA -- Annual Wet Paint Dinner & Auction - "Rouge!"
  Benefit, Auction: Wet Paint, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art's annual gala fundraiser, takes on a French twist this year and moves indoors to a new venue. The event, now called "Rouge!" will be held at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Guests will be treated to an evening of great art, along with fabulous French food, cheeses and desserts and a selection of the best Sonoma Valley wines. Benefits the museum's valuable education and exhibition programming.
  Fee: Call for information Time: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 939.7862

• TBA -- Katmandu Festival
  Festival: Experience the diverse cultures of Nepal, Tibet and India through traditional Himalayan music and lively dance performances. Enjoy shopping for imported and unique items, savor mouth-watering momos and other traditional fresh-cooked cuisines, and relax with a healing arts demonstration. Veterans Memorial Hall, 126 1st Street West, Sonoma
  Fee: $10 donation Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938-1807

• TBA -- J Vineyards 25th Anniversary Celebration
  Celebration: A celebration of J's 25th Anniversary will be held at the winery's Visitor Center and Bubble Room in tandem with the winery's annual harvest event. Festivities will feature specialty food producers and tastings of past, present, and future J wines. 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA 95448
  Fee: $55, $40 for wine club members Time: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431-5430

• TBA -- B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival & Golf Tournament
  Benefit, Auction: Beginning Friday night is the Charity Auction Dinner featuring Celebrity Chef, Bradley Ogden. Saturday & Sunday is the Charity Music Festival, featuring Doobie Brothers, Special guests Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani, Leon Russell, Jim Messina and Greg Kihn and the Celebrity Golf Classic is Monday. Benefiting American Legion Post 489, Little Kids Rock, Salvation Army, Sonoma Jazz+ and the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance. The B.R.Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: Call for Information Phone Number: 800-330-4064

• TBA -- Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
  Auction, Benefit: The annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Weekend, combining the best of the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine and Food and the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, features more than 200 wineries and chefs over three days of fabulous winemaker lunches and dinners, winery BBQs, grand tasting, and the most fun you'll ever have at a wine auction.
  Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 800-939-7666

• TBA -- Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival
  Festival: Authentic Cajun food, legendary Zydeco music and dancing under the redwoods! The Zydeco Flames, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Sheryl Cormier with Ed Poullard, Freeze Guillroy & the Bon Temps Zydeco Band Live Crawfish, Gator Sausage, Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, BBQ chicken & Oysters, Hurricanes, Margaritas, Oyster Shooters, wine and beer. Ives Park, 7400 Willow Street, Sebastopol CA
  Fee: $17 Advance/$20 At the Door/Under 12 Free Time: 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-823-3971

• TBA -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair Grand Tasting
  Celebration, Wine Education: Attendees will be first to partake in the medal-winning wines and cuisine. Mingle with key winery and restaurant representatives (often owners, winemakers, chefs, and other top positions), and hear insiders’ stories about ingredients, philosophies and inspiration. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $60 in advance, $70 at the door Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-545-4203

• TBA -- Twilight on the Serengeti at Safari West
  Benefit: This ferociously fun event is always a sell-out, so reserve your ticket today! Featuring Liam Mayclem, Emmy award winning host and producer for CBS 5 TV's Eye on the Bay.Safari Attire - Safari Inspired Cuisine - Exotic Animals - Entertainment - Silent and Live Auction - Plus more 'untamed' surprises! 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $150 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-566-3667

• TBA -- Art in the Park
  Exhibition, Benefit: More than one hundred exhibiting artists will display their work. Donations from sales at this event provide scholarships for local art students. Held in Petaluma's beautiful Walnut Park, 201 Fourth Street, Petaluma CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-773-3393

• TBA -- The Wedding Expo at Wells Fargo Center
  Fair: Come savor wine country's finest wines (complementary with admission—must be 21 or over); see the latest in bridal fashion in the fashion centers; sample fine cuisine, lavish hors d' oeuvres, delectable cakes and decadent desserts. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $15 door, $12 online Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: 707-546-3600