Events Calendar

January

Winter Wineland
100+ wineries offer special treats – meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines. Some wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. wineroad.com

March

Barrel Tasting
On the first two weekends in March, more than 100 wineries open their cellars for the annual Russian River Wine Road barrel tasting. wineroad.com

April

Sonoma Valley Film Festival
Discover the year's best independent films, indulge in sumptuous regional cuisine and explore the finest wines all in one enchanting location... at the ultimate celebration of film, food and wine! sonomafilmfest.org

May

Passport to Sonoma Valley
Explore the unique charm of Sonoma Valley, California's Original Wine Country! Tour one day or the entire weekend as over 40 Sonoma Valley Wineries present over 200 exceptional wines, delicious food pairings, and delightful amusement. Your passport and commemorative wine glass give you unlimited tastings, discounts on wine purchases, and entry to Sonoma Valley's acclaimed wineries and hidden gems not normally open to the public. sonomavalleywine.com

Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival
One of Sonoma County’s most honored traditions and one of the oldest and largest events of its kind in Northern California. Countless blossoms are grown, cut and rearranged on floats, presented in a visually stunning parade, followed by a day filled with food, live entertainment, and activities. roseparadefestival.com

August

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Wine Country’s premier annual wine and food festival, 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, a grand tasting, and the most fun you’ll ever have at a wine auction. sonomawinecountryweekend.com

Salute to the Arts
Northern California's ultra-premium showcase of the culinary, winemaking, visual, performing, and literary arts, is held in August, kicking off with an opening night gala in Sonoma Plaza. salutetothearts.com

September

Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Celebrating its 110th year, this is the second oldest festival in California, following the Rose Parade. The Vintage Festival is held over a weekend in September at various locations in and around Sonoma’s famous plaza. sonomavinfest.org

October

Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Enjoy the company, sounds, tastes and smells of Sonoma County each October when over 1,000 wines compete for top honors in a wine competition. The fair also showcases locally grown organic fruits and vegetables in dozens of food competitions, and you can learn about the wine industry in seminars conducted by local wine experts. The highlight of the fair is the World Famous Grape Stomping competition. harvestfair.org

November

Wine & Food Affair
A weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. wineroad.com

December - February

Annual Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
A celebration of all things olive!
Shake off those winter blues and come to Sonoma Valley, December through February, where you can enliven your senses and get into the spirit of the Season of the Olive. Take an olive curing workshop, enjoy a wine country massage, or eat a delicious dish prepared by Wine Country chefs with local olive oils. Choose from over 30 olive-related activities and events such as cooking demonstrations, Martini Madness, live comedy shows, and art exhibitions. sonomavalley.com/olivefestival