THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th

THE GREAT SPRITZ OFF | Three Sticks Wines | 6:00 PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th

SONOMA VALLEY HARVEST DINNER | Viansa Winery | 5:30 PM   

The Harvest Wine Dinner at Viansa Winery is an exclusive event that brings together legendary and emerging winemakers of Sonoma Valley. Guests will begin the evening with wine tastings from renowned vineyards, accompanied by gourmet bites. The night continues with a 3-course dinner by Park Avenue Catering’s, Chef Ari Weiswasser. Each table will be hosted by a leading figure in the wine industry, featuring rare library and current-release wines carefully paired to create an unforgettable culinary experience.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

5K FUN RUN | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 8:00 AM

Kicking off the Daytime Festival, the 5K FUN RUN will take you through some of the most scenic areas of downtown Sonoma Valley. Join your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun and active morning, enjoying the fall colors and fresh air of harvest season. All ages and levels are welcome! Register here.

THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 9:30 AM

Each year the festival is commemorated by the annual Blessing of the Grapes.  The Blessing expresses an appreciation of the bountiful, fertile valley we live in and the abundant harvest of the grapes it provides.

HISTORIC SONOMA VALLEY GRAPE STOMP | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Toss off your shoes, roll up your pants and get ready for Sonoma Valley’s Historic Grape Stomp. Participate in this time-honored tradition and friendly competition.  Don’t miss the celebrity stomp at 10:00 AM. All sign-ups are for teams of two.

WINE GARDEN + ARTISANS FESTIVAL + FOOD & LIVE MUSIC | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Throughout the day visitors can enjoy local wine and beer by the glass and a variety of food vendors, while listening to live music on the Historic Sonoma Plaza. Sip Sonoma Valley wines or enjoy Sonoma Springs craft beer as you stroll the Artisans Festival and savor the day during the most anticipated season of the year. The Artisan Festival brings together local artists, and creators of all kinds.  This free festival is open to the public.   

LIVE MUSIC | Sonoma Valley Plaza Amphitheatre | 11:30 AM- 4:00 PM 

SONOMA VALLEY GRAND TASTING | Sonoma Barracks | 6:00 PM 

Presented by Expedia Wine Club Cruises and AMA Waterways

Join Sonoma Valley’s Vintners & Growers for an extravagant evening of wine tasting under the stars in the historic Sonoma Barracks. This walk-around regional tasting will feature an impressive collection of Sonoma Valley’s most interesting and impeccably selected wines from more than 50 wineries. Engage with winemakers and winegrowers, while you taste current vintages from each of Sonoma Valley’s 5 appellations and enjoy locally prepared cuisine from some of the Valley’s most notable chefs and artisans.