Sonoma
Valley hosts many popular events every year, giving you a special reason
for a day trip, weekend getaway, or part of a longer vacation. Celebrations, festivals,
special wine releases, concerts, art shows, and more... come join the fun! Many
events raise needed funds for non-profit services in the area.
Be sure to plan ahead to stay overnight on major event weekends for more Sonoma Valley hotel
and lodging choices.
Open Fridays 9:00 AM - 12 Noon, year 'round, in Depot Park, just one block north of Sonoma Plaza. Fres fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, and arts and crafts. More Info.
Sat. Farmers Market
Saturdays in August
Open Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00PM, 6/11/2011-9/14/2011, at the Sonoma Community Center, two blocks east of Sonoma Plaza. Experience the best that Sonoma has to offer: home grown produce, organic cuisine, and unforgettable art. More Info.
Tues. Farmers Market
Tuesdays in August
Centrally located in the Town Square, Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 pm to dusk, May through October. The weekly events doubles as an unofficial weekly town picnic. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local produce, seasonal flowers, and live music. More Info.
Hiking & Tasting at Kunde Family Estate
August 20
Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre volcanic and vertical Kunde Estate. This is a great opportunity to see sustainable winegrowing practices at work while taking in some of wine country’s most spectacular scenery. This moderately strenuous hike lasts approximately four hours. More Info.
Sonoma Indy Grand Prix
August 24-26
The IZOD IndyCar Series hits the rev limiter as the cars and stars of the Indianapolis 500 invade the Sonoma Valley for the eighth consecutive year at the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma. You’ll enjoy a full weekend of racing with the Historic Grand Prix, Formula Car Challenge and SCCA World Challenge. More Info.
Eco Tour Dog Hike
August 26
The tour, conducted by 4th generation winegrower, Jeff Kunde, is a moderately strenuous hike that will take you and your pet on a scenic hiking tour of our 1,850 acre estate. Along the way, you will be rewarded with sights of bountiful wildlife, panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery of the Sonoma Valley and learn of Kunde Estate's sustainable winegrowing practices as they craft their ultra-premium estate bottled wines. More Info.
