FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
SONOMA VALLEY HARVEST DINNER | Sonoma Plaza | 5:30 PM
Presented by Merrill Lynch – The Gonzales Group and Co-sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Sonoma Valley Wine with the Year of Community. To celebrate, we are bringing the Harvest Dinner to the center of our community to celebrate!
Set in front of Sonoma City Hall, a series of connected tables forms one grand harvest table that wraps around the horseshoe driveway, bringing hundreds of guests together for an unforgettable evening in the heart of the Sonoma Plaza. Guests will enjoy a seasonal dinner prepared by the girl & the fig, thoughtfully paired with Sonoma Valley wines, celebrating the bounty of the harvest season and the region’s rich culinary and winemaking heritage. Throughout the evening, lively dueling pianos entertainment will provide the soundtrack for the celebration, creating an interactive and festive atmosphere. Gathering friends, neighbors, and visitors around one shared table, this signature event reflects the spirit of connection, hospitality, and community that defines Sonoma Valley.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
5K FUN RUN & 1 Miler | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 8:00 AM
Kicking off the Daytime Festival, the 5K FUN RUN and new this year, a 1 mile fun run! The race (not timed) 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! Registration opens July 3rd.
THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 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.
SONOMA VALLEY GRAPE STOMP | Sonoma Valley Plaza Amphitheatre | 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.
DAYTIME FESTIVAL | Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Live Music + Wine Garden + Food + Kids Activities + Artisan Fair. Throughout the day visitors can enjoy Sonoma Valley wine and Sonoma Springs craft beer by the glass and a variety of food vendors, while listening to live music on the Historic Sonoma Plaza. There's a Kids area with games and fun, and artisans fair that brings together local artists, and creators of all kinds. This free festival is open to the public.
* Live Music takes place 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
* Wine Garden is open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM and is sponsored by Anaba Wines
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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
BRUNCH BITES & BUBBLES | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Details coming soon!
