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 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. u>
Tues. Farmers Market
Tuesdays in June
Lasting approximately 4 hours, the hike will conclude with a wine tasting and a Wine Country Lunch. More Info. u>
Historic Motor Sports Festival
June 2-3
Fans of all ages will enjoy this fun Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival event at Infineon Raceway. More than 350 historic cars will grace the road course. Lots of other happenings as well including a wine pavillion. More Info. u>
Ox Roast on the Plaza
June 3
Enjoy a sun filled day on the Plaza! Events including a barbecue, corn on the cob, salad, wine, live music, family and kid's games, art, and small town fun. Roast begins at 11am. Music at 1pm. on the Plaza in the center of Sonoma. More Info. u>
Gay Wine Weekend
June 15-17
Enjoy 3 Full Days of LGBT events in Northern California's magnificent Sonoma Valley - home to some of the world's most prestigious wines and wineries.Celebrate with world class wine and culinary delights, music and dancing in a private estate vineyard, VIP Receptions, wine tasting excursions, and laugh with the best of San Francisco's LGBT comedians. More Info. u>
Hiking & Tasting at Kunde Family Estate
June 23
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. u>
Toyata-Save Mart 350
June 24-26
Road-course racing has become the latest rage on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit, featuring more beatin' and bangin' than any short track. And nowhere is that more evident than at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 in Sonoma. NASCAR.com called the Toyota/Save Mart 350 one of the top five races of the year on the entire NASCAR circuit. Jeff Gordon. Defending champion Kurt Busch. More Info. u>