Best Sonoma Sonoma County Events 2024
January 2024
Cloverdale Wine Walk (January 6th, 2024):
The Cloverdale Wine Walk and enjoy the downtown Cloverdale area while sipping amazing wine, enjoying olive tasting, enjoying live music, and shopping at the pop up vendors.
Winter Wineland (January 13th-14th, 2024):
This 2 Day event with 60 participating wineries and taste current vintages. In addition, you will taste multiple varietals and experience the beauty of winter in Sonoma County. This is in Northern Sonoma County in and around the Healdsburg area. Book your tickets here Winter Wineland
February 2024
Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Festival (February 3rd, 2024):
The Crab and Wine Festival starts at 4 pm with dinner and the live auction beginning at 6:30 pm. All proceeds benefit the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s agricultural education activities. Get your tickets here Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Festival
Wine Love Wine Trail (Febuary 10th, 2024):
Join over 35 wineries in Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and Dry Creek Valley and enjoy winter in Sonoma County. Tickets are $50 per person.
Valentine’s Day Winemaker Dinner with Flowers Vineyards at Timber Cove Resort (February 14th, 2024):
Celebrate love and indulge in a romantic culinary experience at Timber Cove Resort’s Coast Kitchen on the Sonoma Coast This Valentine’s Day. Their specialty curated menu is designed to create an unforgettable experience and the menu is paired with wines from Flowers Vineyards.
Sonoma County Restaurant Week (February 19th-25th, 2024):
Indulge in a culinary adventure during Sonoma County Restaurant Week and sample some incredible cuisine from top restaurants in Sonoma County.
Barrel Tasting at Fritz Underground Winery (February 25th, 2024 from 10:30-1:00pm)
Get to know what makes Fritz Underground Winery so special! Small bites and barrel tastings in groups of 6 will sample Clay’s upcoming wines.
March 2024
Annual Barrel Tasting (March 2nd-3rd, 2024):
Barrel Tasting is an opportunity to meet winemakers, learn a bit about the wine making process and to taste “futures” of the wine since you will have the opportunity to sample directly from the barrel. Book here Annual Barrel Tasting
Pigs and Pinot (March 15th-16th, 2024):
This weekend-long event celebrates perfect pairings of pork with the popular Pinot Noir varietal that Sonoma County is well known for. The pork is sourced from sustainable ranches, and it will star in the Tournament of the Pig seminar, an Iron Chef-style competition. Get your tickets here Pigs and Pinot
Cyrus Dinner in a Wine Cave (March 16th, 2024):
Three vintages of CYRUS paired perfectly with a 3-course dinner inside of an underground barrel aging wine cave hosted by the Wetzel family.
Sonoma Epicurean (March 21nd-24th, 2024):
Sonoma Epicurean is a signature series of events that feature curated, hands-on experiences with award-winning chefs, local artisans and world-class vintners. Save the date for adventures and experiences focused on lifestyle, wellness and sustainability. Proceeds from the event will benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research to fund game-changing cancer and related programs. Book your tickets for Sonoma Epicurean
California Artisan Cheese Festival (March 22th-24th, 2024):
The California Artisan Cheese Festival encourages you to taste, explore and learn at an event like no other! Cheese, Cheese and More Cheese. Head to artisancheesefestival.com to scoop up your tickets for the coveted Farm & Producer Tours on Friday, where you meet the producers, farmers, and cheesemakers behind these stellar local cheeses, artisan foods and craft beverages!
April 2024
Farm Trails (TBD):
Tour your way through Sonoma County’s farms! Activities include farm tours, demos, animal petting, and much more! More info
Wine and Cheese Trail (April 6th, 2024):
The wineries of Taste Destination 128 invite you to join them for a day of wine, cheese, and charcuterie in the beautiful Alexander Valley! Explore the scenic views along Highway 128 and visit five of Sonoma County’s premier wineries. Tickets are $55 per person
Vine to Bottle Winemaker Dinner at DeLoach Vineyards in Santa Rosa (April 13th, 2024):
Meet the growers at the annual Vine to Bottle Winemaker Dinner! Wine grape growing partners are dedicated to passionate about eco-friendly farming practices that lead to the production of these high-quality wines. The event is from 5:30pm-9pm.
Spring Fling in Windsor (April 18th, 2024):
Book tickets to the Spring Fling in Windsor and explore amazing tasting rooms in Windsor. Book now here. Only 400 tickets will be sold to this exclusive sipping and shopping event incorporating our merchants throughout the Town Green and Bell Village.
Left Bank Alexander Valley International Spring Event (April 20th, 2024):
Participating wineries are: Bobdog Wines, Kelley and Young Wines, J Rickards Winery, and Mercury Wines. Celebrate bud break around the world with Alexander Valley wines paired with international foods! The event is from 11am-4pm and is $50 pp. For more information, visit the event page at J Rickards Winery.
Passport to Dry Creek (April 26th-28th, 2024):
Join 30+ wineries for the 33rd annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley to enjoy world-class winemaking. This year, choose your own adventure over a 3-day program with a Friday ticket and/or 2-Day Saturday and Sunday ticket option. Enjoy a wide variety of unique experiences in wine, food, education, and entertainment. Book your tickets here Passport to Dry Creek
Gragiste Festival: Northern Exposure in Sonoma (April 27th, 2024):
Over 40 excellent, hard to find micro-wineries from all over Northern California including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Sierra Foothills and Livermore. Find our for yourself why they are named #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today. $100 early entry from 1pm-5pm and $79 from 2-5pm. For more information go to Garagiste Festival.
May 2024
Signature Sonoma Valley (May 2024 TBD):
Experience “all things Sonoma” at this three-day celebration of Sonoma Valley wine, food, and lifestyle. Attend exclusive winemaker dinners, special tastings, vineyard views, and more!
Live Music on the Piazzo at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg (May 4th, 2024):
Sip on wines from the seven on-site boutique wineries, including Smith Story Wine Cellars, Aldina Vineyards, The Setting Wines, Convene by Dan Kosta, Dot Wine, Montagne Russe, and Westside Sparkling. It’s from 12pm-4pm and is free to attend. Do a wine tasting or purchase a glass of wine and enjoy the music and play bocce ball.
SingleThread Wine Pairing Lunch at Medlock Ames Estate (May 4th, 2024):
Experience Bell Mountain Vineyard wines paired with culinary delights from SingleThread, Sonoma County’s 3 Michelin Star restaurant. The wine pairing lunch will include a “bento box” with each item artcully paired with our organically farmed estate wines. Tickets are $175 per person.
Spring Bazaar at Bacchus Landing in Healdsburg (May 4th-5th, 2024):
This outdoor market will feature a curated array of vendors, live music, food and more. Free to attend for all ages and dog friendly. Enjoy shopping, sipping amazing wine, eating delicious food, and enjoying live music.
Peche Merle Lobster Feed (May 18th, 2024):
This Geyserville winery is hosting their 9th Annual Lobster Feed wiht thier favorite Pech Merle wines, amazing food, and friends.
Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience (May 16th-19th, 2024):
This event is in Healdsburg and is a wine love and foodie’s dream. Book your tickets at Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience
June 2024
Grand Cru Summer Open House (June 1st, 2024):
Join Grand Cru Custom Crush for a day of tasting handcrafted wines from family of independent winemakers + small producers along with seasonal fare from local farms + food artisans in Windsor California. You will sip amazing Windsor wines and incredible wines from Sonoma County.
2nd Annual Reach for the Moon Masterclass and Grand Tasting (June 1st, 2024):
Join Reach for the Moon for this 2nd annual event to enjoy the best of Moon Mountain wineries! This event will take place at the Gallo Family’s Monte Rosso Vineyard.
Broadway Under the Stars (June-Setember 2024 TBD):
Transcendence Theatre’s “Broadway Under the Stars” is a series of concerts featuring professional Broadway and Hollywood performers in the majestic open-air winery ruins in Jack London State Park. More info
NASCAR 350 at Sonoma Raceway (June TBD):
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 race plus auctions, air-show, contests, and more. More info
Taste of Sonoma (June 22nd, 2024):
You’ll taste wines from 100+ wineries, refuel at complimentary food trucks and relax at themed lounges. In addition to walk-around wine tasting, you can check out guided wine seminars. You can also enjoy garden tours, the beer garden, premium wine experiences, and more. Book your tickets to Taste of Sonoma
July 2024
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic (July 13th-14th, 2024):
This is teh 32nd year of Sonoma County celebrating the beauty of Hot Air Ballooning. This event is located in Santa Rosa, California.
Summer Wine Trail (July 13th, 2024):
The Summer Wine Trail is an event that includes 40 wineries from 3 different valleys. This one day event is popular so purchase your tickets in advance!
Gay Wine Weekend (July 19th-21st, 2024):
Gay Wine Weekend makes a move to the Russian River Valley & Healdsburg wine region of Sonoma County. Also, there will be all-new venues, wineries, restaurants, and more! Book here for the Gay Wine Weekend
Paradise Ridge 30th Anniversary Celebration (July 28th, 2024):
Enjoy an all-day celebration at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa. Indulge om delicious bites from food trucks, groove to live music, explore the new production facility with their guided tours, play fun games, and best of all, savor amazing wines.
Lazy Bear Week (July 29th-August 5th, 2024):
Enjoy pool parties, dance parties, campfires, live entertainment and amazing DJs. All the profits from this event go to charity.
August 2024
20th Anniversary Dinner in the Amista Vineyard (August 3rd, 2024):
The inimate event at Amista Vineyards features the bounty of Sonoma County and their favorite wines from their estate Morningsong Vineyard. You will dine at sunset for a multi-course meal. Tickets are $225 per person.
Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw Concert (August 9th, 2024):
Enjoy a concert with these two incredible musicians at the Green Music Festival in Rohnert Park.
Left Bank of Alexander Valley (August 10th, 2024)
The Left Bank of the Alexander Valley! We’re known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and more! From the towns of Geyserville and Cloverdale, northward to the top of this historical appellation, participating wineries will be pouring their best locally grown wines for you to enjoy paired with delicious artisan grilled and barbecued dishes.$60 per person, $10 for designated drivers. You’ll also receive 4 – $5 credit vouchers for Left Bank wine purchases on the day of the event, and a souvenir wine glass.
Wind to Wine Festival (August 10th, 2024):
Wind to Wine Festival celebrates the distinct wine grown in the wind-driven Petaluma Gap AVA. This year’s festival will be at the Gambonini Ranch and will include 25+ wineries pouring an array of Petaluma Gap Wines. Appetizers and cheese will also be provided.
September 2024
Sonoma County Wine Auction (September 19th-21st, 2024):
Be a part of Sonoma County’s largest fundraising weekend. To attend and support a good cause, go to Sonoma County Wine Auction
October 2024
Sonoma Harvest Music Festival (October 7th-8th, 2024):
This event will be held at B.R Cohn Winery. In addition to great music, you will get to enjoy amazing wine. For more information click on the link below. Book tickets here Sonoma Harvest Music Festival
Healdsburg Crush (October 13th, 2024):
This event Healdsburg Crush is a fun-filled afternoon of wine tasting in the beautiful town of Healdsburg, California. In addition, you will taste limited production Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines from up to 60 premium wineries including Healdsburg wineries and Windsor wineries. To get tickets, go to Healdsburg Crush
November 2024
36th Annual Wine and Food Affair (TBD):
Check out this wine and food event to taste amazing wines and bites. For tickets go to Wine and Food Affair
