Sonoma County - July Events

• July 1 -- Guerneville Independence Day Celebration
  Celebration, Family Fun: Downtown Craft Fair on the Plaza from 10am-6pm, Russian River Rotary’s BBQ at Lark's parking lot, chicken or pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs and hamburgers and beer/wine bar from 12pm-8pm. Kids activities and block party in Downtown. Pick a spot in the Plaza, on the pedestrian bridge or along Main Street for fireworks over the River at dusk.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.9000

• July 1 -- B.R.Cohn Winery Charity Car Classic
  Benefit, Exhibition: In addition to viewing all kinds of rare, sport, drag racers and collectible cars, there will be food offerings, plus B.R Cohn wines. Live auction & raffle, and live music. 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen CA
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 800-330-4064

• July 4 -- Red, White & Boom Santa Rosa
  Family Fun: Kick back on the lawn and enjoy one of the largest fireworks displays in the North Bay. Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. No alcohol or glass containers, pets tents or canopies allowed through the gate. Food booths, entertainment and more. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Adult $7, $3 ages 6-12, Free ages 0-5 Time: Gates open 4pm, Fireworks at 9:30pm Phone Number: (707) 545.4200

• July 4 -- 4th of July Old Fashioned Parade & Celebration: Saluting Community Traditions
  Celebration, Family Fun: Sponsored by the Sonoma Community Center, join us for a day filled with fun in the Plaza including an eclectic parade, food, live music, and more. Fireworks at Vallejo's Field at dusk complete this Sonoma tradition.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-938-4626 x1

• July 8 -- Petaluma Art & Garden Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Visit Historic Downtown for an afternoon of home and garden art, local crafts, fine wines and delicious delicacies while listening to great jazz and blues music. Fourth and A Street parking lot, Downtown Petaluma CA
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-762-9348

• July 14 -- Tattoo Coming Out Party at Ravenswood
  Celebration: A celebration of the David Lance Goines trio of Ravens! Do you have the Ravenswood logo inked? Enjoy Free Tastings for Life! No ink, no prob. We'll have an airbrush artist on hand to set you up (temporarily). Great Wines, snacks, music, and fun! 18701 Gehricke Rd, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $15 per person, $10 for wine club members Time: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2336

• July 14 -- Kevin Russel's Live Music & Dance Party
  Benefit, Live Music: July 14th is Kevin Russell's fundraiser for the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center! Live music, food and drink, and a raffle. 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol
  Fee: $15 Adult, $5 Teen Time: 5:30 pm to 12:00 am Phone Number: 707.823.1511

• July 14 - 15 -- Broadway Under The Stars - Dreams
  Live Music, Benefit: Broadway performers, wine, and picnicking under the stars in Jack London State Park to benefit the park. Songs from WICKED, CRAZY FOR YOU, A CHORUS LINE, & more, in the breathtaking outdoor winery ruins. 4 separate concerts in concert series (total 14 summer performances)
  Fee: $35 Gen, $25 Y, $115 VIP (go up 5/31) Time: 5PM Picnicking, 8PM Concert Begins Phone Number: 877 424-1414

• July 14 -- Oyster and Wine Pairing Event
  Celebration: Enjoy delicious Hog Island Oysters served with Chef Maria Robledo's handmade salsa's paired with our award winning Sauvignon Blanc. Robledo Family Winery, 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $35.00 wine club/$45.00 non-club Time: 12-2pm Phone Number: (888) 939-6903

• July 14 -- LaRue Wines Dinner in the Vineyard
  Food & Wine Education: Join us for the pre-showing of the 2010 Pinot Noir at the LaRue Wines "Dinner in the Vineyard" featuring the Asian inspired creations of Chef Doug Eng with ITK Culinary Sausalito. The price is $110 per person, all inclusive and tickets are available for purchase on our website. The Rice-Spivak Vineyard, Sebastopol
  Fee: $110 per person all inclusive Time: 5:00-8:30pm Phone Number: 707-933-8355

• July 14 -- Healdsburg Water Carnival
  Celebration: In a revival of the historic Water Parades of the 1900s, Sonoma County Parks invite you to join the fun at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach. There will be a river float parade, live music, food trucks, wine barrel races, children’s games, and vendors. Proceeds benefit the installation of the Dam at the beach.
  Fee: $7 Parking Non Members/Memebers Free Time: 11am - 4pm Phone Number: 707-565-2041

• July 14 - 15 -- Duncans Mills Civil War Days
  Historic: The quaint north coast town of Duncans Mills, California, will become the fields of Virginia circa 1863. Civil War Days will once again be on tap as one of the largest re-enactments west of the Mississippi. Over a thousand re-enactors will converge to ensure a very memorable experience for all who attend. Duncan Mills CA
  Fee: $10/Parking $5 Time: Sat. 9a.m.-5p.m./Sun. 9a.m. - 3p.m. Phone Number: 831-751-6978

• July 14 -- Wine Country Big Q
  Celebration: Wine Country welcomes back the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) nationally sanctioned competition to Sonoma County. Sample great “authentic” barbecued meats, world class wines, award-winning brews while enjoying great country and blues music. 2500 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $20 Time: 12pm-8pm Phone Number: 707-523-3728

• July 14 -- Dixieland Jazz & Wine Festival
  Celebration, Live Music: Enjoy a day of great music, dancing, wine and food with Bay Area's finest Dixieland/Ragtime musicians at four unique venues at Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
  Fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door Time: 11am-6pm Phone Number: 707-940-4025

• July 14 -- Oyster & Wine Pairing at Robledo Family
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Hog Island Oysters served with Chef Maria's handmade salsas and paired with our Gold Medal Winning Sauvignon Blanc. RSVP only. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $45/$35 Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.6903

• July 15 -- Al Green Concert @ Rodney Strong Vineyards
  Live Music: Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series returns with another season of fine food, wine and incredible music. The summer celebration continues with intimate performances by world-class musicians in a stunning vineyard setting. The summer celebrations continue here at the winery as Al Green joins us on The Green. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
  Fee: VIP $115 / GA $75 Time: Doors: 4 pm / Show: 5 pm Phone Number: 707-869-1595 ext. 4

• July 15 -- Carneros Wine Country Half Marathon
  Recreation: This popular running race attracts runners and wine enthusiasts from all over the country. Your race journey begins at Cuvaison Carneros Estate winery in Napa, then passes thousands of acres of vineyards, ranches, wineries and the Napa/Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Preserve on your way to the grand finish down Broadway into historic Sonoma Plaza.
  Fee: Varies Time: 7:10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: 707-933-1769

• July 16 - 19 -- Kids Summer Cooking Camp (hands on) with Relish Culinary Adventures
  Family Fun, Food Education: Kids will find their ‘inner chef” at this hands-on cooking camp. Chef Jennifer Lange is creating a wonderful collection of menus that the kids will cook themselves, using the freshest local ingredients and fun, interactive cooking techniques. 14 Matheson St, Healdsburg
  Fee: $295 (ages 8-12) Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm Phone Number: (707) 431-9999

• July 19 - 22 -- Midsummer Mozart Festival
  Live Music: The Festival celebrates years of magical music with programs presented at unique venues throughout the Bay Area including the stunning outdoor amphitheater at the Gundlach Bundschu Winery on July 21st. 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: Call for information and tickets Time: 6:30 pm Phone Number: (800) 838-3006

• July 19 -- "Love of the Land"
  Celebration: Located in the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, "Love of the Land" will be held at Richard's Grove & Saralee's Vineyard. There will be tasting of Sonoma County wine and food and a dinner featuring an array of Sonoma County-grown products. Reservations are due by July 6. 3575 Slusser Road, Windsor CA 95492
  Fee: $65 Time: 5pm Wine Tasting/7pm Dinner Phone Number: 707-544-5575

• July 20 - 22 -- Broadway Under The Stars - Dreams II
  Live Music, Benefit: Broadway performers, wine, and picnicking under the stars in Jack London State Park to benefit the park. Songs from WICKED, CRAZY FOR YOU, A CHORUS LINE, & more, in the breathtaking outdoor winery ruins. 4 separate concerts in concert series (total 14 summer performances)
  Fee: $35 Gen, $25 Y, $115 VIP (go up 5/31) Time: 5PM Picnicking, 8PM Concert Begins Phone Number: 877 424-1414

• July 21 -- Jamaica in July at Korbel
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us for "Jamaica in July" at Korbel Champagne Cellars. Specially selected champagne and food pairing. Winery and garden tours offered throughout the day. Special discounts for all participants. 13250 River Road, Guerneville CA
  Fee: $20 General/$15 Club Members Time: 11am-3:30pm Phone Number: 707-824-7216

• July 21 -- Healdsburg Harvest Century Bike Tour
  Recreation: A Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce Fundraising event. Bicycle through the beautiful Sonoma County Wine Country, including the Alexander, Russian River and Dry Creek Valley’s. Choose the 23, 37 or 60 mile options. Ride includes lunch, rest stops and SAG. Tour is limited to 1,000 riders, so hurry and register!
  Fee: $75 Time: 6:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

• July 21 -- The Rivertown Revival
  Festival, Family Fun: local, arts-based, community festival that highlights the Petaluma River and all of the amazing artists who call our county home. Includes art boat race and parade, floating art barges and an all-day festival, which includes local music, art, food and drink and over 40 fabulous local vendors. 9-acre McNear Peninsula along the Petaluma River, Petaluma
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707)326-5274

• July 21 -- Lobster Feed at Harvest Moon Winery
  Celebration: Enjoy a truly authentic Sonoma County experience and beat the rush of harvest and crush. Put on your bibs, grab your cracking tool and immerse your senses in fresh Maine lobster and local Pacific oysters, paired with delicious wines from our collection. RSVP now, sells out every year! 2192 Olivet Road Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $99 members, $129 general public Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.8711

• July 21 -- Catalan Festival at Gloria Ferrer
  Festival: A celebration of the winery's Spanish roots and the opening of the winery in July 1986. The Catalan Festival pairs the unique spirit of Catalonia with the world-class quality of California sparkling and estate varietal wines. Let your senses be enticed by music, dance, aromas and sumptuous flavors of food and wine. April 1st - May 31st $45 general, $42.50 club members, June 1st - July 20th - $50 general, $42.50 club members. At door $55.00 general, $42.50 club members. 23555 Hwy 121 (also called Arnold Drive) Sonoma CA
  Fee: See description Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-933-1999

• July 21 -- “Wonder’s of the Honey Bee” @ Matanzas Creek Winery
  Food Education: Marshall’s Farm will be giving you an up close look on bee keeping along with how they make our lavender infused honey. This informative seminar looks into the busy life of the honeybee. Topping of the afternoon will be a wine country barbecue that highlights using honey in culinary creations. 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: 800-590-6464

• July 21 -- Rootstock Wine, Food & Music Festival
  Celebration: Santa Rosa Vintners’ Square, just off Highway 101 in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, hosted the annual celebration featuring fine wine tasting, gourmet street foods, a Best Bites Invitational Competition, TasteLive streaming broadcast, live music from the main stage, and FUSE’s DJ Lounge. A portion of the day’s proceeds benefitted Worth Our Weight.
  Fee: $35 advance online, or $45 at the door Time: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 280-4658

• July 21 -- Annual Old Grove Festival - Gourmet Hike
  Festival, Outdoors: Take a leisurely stroll along the lovely trails of Armstrong Redwoods amidst the towering old growth redwoods while enjoying appetizers and wine pairings and entertainment by local musicians. Trail ends in the Forest Theater with additional entertainment, a silent auction and more libations for purchase. 17020 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville CA
  Fee: $35 Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-869-9403

• July 22, 2012 -- Pinot Family Reunion at Vintners Inn
  Wine & Food Education: An annual event featuring over 40 wineries participating in a wine and food tasting at Vintners Inn Event Center. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa , CA
  Fee: $50 Time: Tasting: 1 p.m Phone Number: 707. 527.7687

• July 25 - August 12 -- Sonoma County Fair
  Family Fun: 17 days of fun featuring live horse racing, headline entertainment, demolition derby, spectacular carnival rides, livestock shows and so much more. The Hall of Flowers theme is "Ports of Call," and the Fair theme is "Cruise on In." Enjoy lots of free entertainment with the price of admission. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $10 Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4200

• July 26 -- Monte Rio Variety Show
  Performing Arts, Benefit: This year's Variety Show will feature special guests, Grammy Award winning musicians, hot rock bands, jazz, and special acts that are guaranteed to delight spectators of all ages. Additional fee for the Firefighter's pre-show barbeque. All proceeds will benefit St. Catherine's Catholic Church, the Monte Rio Elementary School, and the Monte Rio Volunteer Firefighter's Association. Please bring a low lawn chair or blanket. Entrance to the show is behind The Pink Elephant on Main Street, Monte Rio
  Fee: $25 Time: Show begins at 7 p.m./Pre-show BBQ at 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 865.2234

• July 27 - 29 -- NHRA Nationals
  Recreation: The thunder of more than 8,000 horsepower will light up the Infineon Raceway drag strip as the quickest-accelerating vehicles on the planet return to Infineon Raceway for the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals. Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma CA
  Fee: $20-$135 Time: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 800-870-RACE

• July 28 -- Hike & Taste in the Vineyards
  Wine Education: Join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre volcanic and vertical Kunde Estate. Bill’s tours wind through the estate’s distinct eco-systems, each one uniquely contributing to the process of sustainable winegrowing. 9825 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
  Fee: $30 Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 282-1531

• July 28 -- Summer Farm To Table Dinner
  Wine & Food Education: An in-depth look at Quivira’s farming practices, winemaking, wines and other amazing estate features. Upon your arrival, pick up a glass of wine, grab a few items from the garden to be prepared with dinner, and then head off on an intimate tour of the estate. As the sun goes down, join us to dine al fresco in the garden.· 4900 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $125 Time: 5pm-9pm Phone Number: 707-431-8354 x 224

• July 28 - 29 -- Fort Ross Cultural Heritage Day
  Historic: From 1812 to 1841 the Russian American Company Settlement Ross was home to a unique blend of cultural groups - Russians, Creoles, Native Alaskans and Kashaya and Coast Miwok Native Americans. On Cultural Heritage Day we celebrate the cultural diversity of these Fort Ross inhabitants. Fort Ross, Sonoma Coast, CA
  Fee: Special Event Entrance Fee Time: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-847-4777

• July 28 -- Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series - Dave Koz
  Live Music: Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series returns with another season of fine food, wine and incredible music. The summer celebration continues with intimate performances by world-class musicians in a stunning vineyard setting. The summer celebrations continue here at the winery as Dave Koz & Bebe Winans join us on The Green. 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
  Fee: VIP $90 / $60 Time: Doors: 4 p.m./Show: 5 p.m Phone Number: (707) 869-1595 ext. 4

• July 29 -- Chardonnay and Croquet @ Sonoma-Cutrer
  Celebration: Join Sonoma-Cutrer for Chardonnay and Croquet. Play croquet while enjoying Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay. After the games players will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on our terrace. You don’t have to know how to play croquet or wear white to have a great time. Space is limited to 16 guests so reserve your spot now. A fun time will be had by all! 4401 Slusser Rd., Windsor
  Fee: $35 Per Person / $25 Wine Club Members Time: 11am-2pm Phone Number: 707-237-3461

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
  Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Call or visit us online for more information. Relish Culinary School, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg CA
  Fee: Fees vary, according to class, call for more information Time: Time varies, according to class, call for more information Phone Number: 707.431.9999

• Ongoing -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
  Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. Call or visit us online for class schedule. 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma
  Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 707.933.0450

• Saturdays -- Sonoma Saturday Farmers' Market
  Market: Join us Saturday mornings and experience the best that Sonoma has to offer. Home grown produce, organic cuisine and unforgettable art. Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.4626

• Daily through Summer 2012 -- Art Exhibit: Ordinary to Extraordinary
  Exhibition: Each piece in this exhibit incorporates commonplace items in unorthodox and creative ways—changing scale, composition and perspective to make the art unique and hard to miss. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free Time: normal business hours Phone Number: 707.546.7006

• Daily - May - October -- Charcuterie on the Patio at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Relax on our Syrah Patio at the foot of the Majestic Mayacamas and sample our chef's selection of local cheeses, meats and housemade rillettes paired with your choice of a red or white flight. Our summer Charcuterie and wine tasting experience is the perfect way to enjoy a casual Sonoma Valley afternoon. Walk-ins welcome. 100 Pythian Road at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $25/$20 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.9463

• Tuesdays May - October -- Tuesday Sonoma Farmers Market
  Market:Local Sonoma residents purchase food from the market and have dinner together in the plaza. This is a wonderful way to spend the evening. Plenty of room for the kids to run around and play as well as 2 playground area.109 East Napa St., Sonoma, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - dusk Phone Number: (707) 529.0404

• December 17 - August 12, 2012 -- New Exhibit:"Leveling the Playing Field"
  Exhibition: 2012 is the 40th anniversary of Title IX legislation banning sex discrimination in schools so it's a perfect time to learn about women's sports history & to celebrate Schulz's hilarious, often poignant, depiction of girls and sports in Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth & Seniors/Members Free Time: 11am-5pm Weekdays/10am-5pm Sat-Sun/Closed Tuesday Phone Number: 707.579.4452

• Tour and Tasting with Greg La Follette -- A Terroir Tour With Greg
  Wine& Food Education: Guests will start their visitor experience with a tour of the cellar and hear about our vineyard practices,wine making techniques and sample straight from the barrel. Guests enjoy a private sit-down tasting featuring our current releases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as a few nibbles of local cheeses. Address and directions will be emailed to you upon reservation confirmation.
  Fee: $30.00/Complimentary for Vigneron members Time: 10:30am-Noon Phone Number: 707.395.3902 x224

• February 1 - September 30, 2012 -- New Exhibit: "It's a Fine Line"
  Exhibition: "It's a Fine Line" examines Schulz's pen line and includes a display and description of his "tools of the trade". (Museum closed on Tuesdays till Memorial Day). Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth & Seniors/Members Free Time: 11am-5pm Weekdays/10am-5pm Sat-Sun/Closed Tuesday Phone Number: 707.579.4452

• April 1 - October 31, 2012 -- Tour Season Opens @ Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
  Family Friendly: Come visit the gardens, tour the home and greenhouse, and shop for unique gifts in the gift shop. Docent-led tours includes part of gardens, an overview of Burbank's life and best known plant developments, see inside the historic home with original furnishings and memorabilia and the famous greenhouse. No tours and the gift shop is not open on Mondays, but the gardens are open daily. 204 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404
  Fee: $7 Adult/ Under 12 Free Time: Tours 10am-3:30 pm, every half hour (except Monday) Phone Number: 707-524-5445

• April 4 - August 6, 2012 -- New Exhibit: "Play Clothes"
  Exhibit: "Play Clothes" examines the different clothes and corresponding situations in this display of original Peanuts strips. Museum closed on Tuesdays until Memorial Day. Charles M. Schultz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Youth & Seniors /Members Free Time: 11am-5pm Weekdays/10am-5pm Sat-Sun/Closed Tuesdays Phone Number: 707-579-4452

• June 9 - September 9, 2012 -- Chester Arnold: Trees Sonoma County Museum
  Art Exhibit: The exhibit Chester Arnold: Trees presents an ongoing focus of Arnold’s work of trees, forest landscapes, and the interactions between humanity and these wild spaces, ranging from human activities such as logging, to natural decay, to the insistent power of the woods to reclaim their space. 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa CA 95401
  Fee: $7/Members Free Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: 707.579.1500

• June 23 - July 4, 2012 -- Willits Frontier Days
  Recreation, Family Fun: Willits Frontier Days - host to California's oldest continuous rodeo. We anticipate another week of extraordinary events we're sure you won't want to miss. Locals and visitors enjoy and participate in CCPRA rodeos, street dances, barbecues, horseshows, a cowboy breakfast, the Black Bart Gunfighters, a parade, a carnival, gymkhana, junior rodeo, and many more fun-filled activities and entertainment.
  Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 707.459.6330

• May 13 - October 28 -- SoundCheck Sundays
  Live Music: Soundcheck Sundays are happening at the gateway to Graton! Come join Dutton-Goldfield Winery as we bask in the sunshine and jam to the talents of local musicians. 3100 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol
  Fee: $15/ fee waived with wine purchase Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm Phone Number: 707.827.3600

• Every Sunday -- Champagne Brunch Buffet at The Flamingo Resort
  Dining: Enjoy Sunday Brunch with our Champagne Brunch Buffet in the Terrace Grille. Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
  Fee: $27.95 Adults/$12.95 Children/ Kids under 5 free Time: seatings at 10:30AM or 12:00PM Phone Number: 707.523.4745

• Every Sunday -- Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Affronti
  Dining, Live Music: Enjoy our Sunday brunch menu or our Jazz brunch buffet menu with live jazz at Affronti! 235 Healdsburg Avenue, #105, Healdsburg CA 95448
  Fee: $15 Buffet/$15 Bottomless Mimosa/A la Carte Available Time: 11:30am-2pm Phone Number: 707-431-1113

• Every Second Sunday -- Wine, Music & Friends
  Wine Education, Live Music: Hang out, listen to great music, sip great wine, visit with great people and watch the world go by. Wines from sparkling to port - something for everybody. Our prime location on the Healdsburg Plaza puts you right in the center of beautiful downtown Healdsburg, no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon. July 10th we are featuring B Rooster Blues Duo, a tasting room favorite! Vintage Wine Estates, 308B Center Street, Healdsburg CA
  Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707.921.2893

• Last Tuesday in May - August -- Tuesdays in the Plaza
  Live Music: Enjoy summer concerts, local food vendors, and community picnics. Food Vendors open at 5 pm. Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg
  Fee: Free Time: 6 to 8 pm Phone Number: (707) .431.3301

• Every Tuesday, June 12 -August 21, 2012 -- "Tuesday Night Movies on the Green"
  Family Fun: Stake your spot on the Green for the Tuesday Night outdoor movie series! Presented by Starry Movie Nights and the Downtown Windsor Merchants Association. Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor CA 95492
  Fee: Free Time: 6:30pm-10:30pm Phone Number: 707-838-1260

• Every Tuesday -- Gourmet Food Truck "Tasty Tuesdays"
  Dining: Every Tuesday mobile food trucks roll into the Community Center serving a large variety of delicious fare. Combine that with a sampling of locally-grown produce and you have a great way to spend your lunchtime. Join your co-workers and friends for this local treat! 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707.588.3496

• Tuesdays & Thursdays -- Park-n-Eat Sonoma County
  Food: Local food trucks, those mobile vendors of delicious street food, return to Santa Rosa’s Spring Lake Regional Park on Tuesday, April 3, and roll into Sebastopol’s Ragle Ranch Regional Park on Thursday, May 3. Each food truck donates a portion of its sales to the Regional Parks Foundation, which supports park programs and operations.
  Fee: Varies Time: 4 p.m. - dusk Phone Number: 707.565.2041

• Wednesdays, June 6 - August 29, 2012 -- Petaluma Evening Farmers' Market
  Market, Live Music: Enjoy the bounty of Sonoma County produce and find a wealth of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, fresh baked goods, fresh cider, cheese and more. Children's entertainment and prepared dinner foods available to take home or enjoy in the park setting. Theatre District, 2nd Street between B & D Streets, Petaluma
  Fee: Free Time: 4:30pm-8pm Phone Number: 707.762.0344

• Wednesdays, May 9 - August 29, 2012 -- Santa Rosa Downtown Market
  Markets, Family Fun: The Downtown Market brings the community together to celebrate and showcase the bounty of Sonoma County by offering fine foods, fresh produce, a wonderful variety of entertainment, and handmade arts and crafts. The Santa Rosa Downtown Market fills the downtown area along Fourth Street from Mendocino Avenue to E Street. No market July 4.
  Fee: Free Time: 5pm-8:30pm Phone Number: 707.524.2123

• Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
  Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free Time: Wed:8:30 a.m. -12 p.m.; Sat: 8:30am-1pm Phone Number: (707) 522.8629

• 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, May 9 - September 26, 2012 -- "Keep on Truckin’ Wednesdays" @ Simi Winery
  Celebration: Every second and fourth Wednesday, Simi will host food trucks for their weekday visitors to enjoy local street fare ranging from BBQ to cupcakes. Vendors will offer wine tasters a chance to enjoy a delicious and affordable meal. 16275 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg CA 95448
  Fee: $6-$8 Time: 5pm-8pm Phone Number: 707-433-3686

• Every Wednesday, June - October -- Healdsburg Wednesday Farmers' Market
  Market: A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available, as well as cheese, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat and fresh eggs. In the Purity (Cerri) Lot One block north and one block west of the Plaza North and Vine Streets in Healdsburg.
  Fee: Free Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

• Wednesday-Sunday, May 9-July 8, 2012 -- Riverfront Gallery Art Shows: "The New Yosemite Perspective" and "The Tinted Lens"
  Art Education: Two shows featuring "The New Yosemite Perspective" paintings by Jeffrey Williams and "The Tinted Lens' photographs by Martin Dawson. Other fine artists also showing. 132 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma CA 94952
  Fee: Free Time: Wed, Thur, Sun 11am-7pm/Fri-Sat 11am-8pm Phone Number: 707-775-4278

• Every Thursday night -- Thursday Night Live Music
  Live music: Come enjoy ocean view dining, live music, and martini specials in the Fireside Lounge at the Blue water Bistro. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay, Ca.
  Fee: Free Time: 5-8pm Phone Number: 707.875.3513

• Thursday-Monday -- Food & Wine Pairing at St. Francis Winery
  Wine & Food Education: Chef Dave creates an assortment of small dishes to pair with hand-selected artisan wines. Enjoy a casual atmosphere and fine dining presentation at a communal table. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts, creating a relaxing, fun and educational wine country experience. Reservations strongly recommended. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $38/Club Members $30 Time: Fri-Sun 11am,1pm & 3pm/Mon & Thurs 11am & 2pm Phone Number: 888-675-WINE

• Every Thursday -- Sultry Salsa Nights
  Recreation, Instruction: Today, salsa is everywhere, ranging from college classes to the TV spotlight of "Dancing with Stars.", so don't be left out and join our us. We offer group salsa lessons for dancers of all ages and levels. No Experience, No Partner Necessary! 7 PM Level I:Basic steps and technique. 8 PM Level II:Partner Technique and Combinations. Santa Rosa Salsa, 528 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $50 for 4/Weeks, $15 Drop in Time: Time Varies, Please call for more information Phone Number: 707.217.2203

• Every Thursday -- Wine Down Thursdays at D'Argenzio Winery
  Live Music: Join us Thursday evenings in our weekly wine down event. D'Argenzio Winery features local musicians playing rock, folk, jazz, blues and Americana. Wine is served from six boutique wineries in Santa Rosa Vintners Square. Come discover new boutique wineries in downtown Santa Rosa, enjoy a friendly ambiance and live music. 1204 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 5:30pm-9pm Phone Number: 707.280.4658

• Every Thursday -- Celebrity Wine Experience @ Carneros Bistro
  Wine Education: Celebrity Wine Tender. Join us every Thursday for a local winemaker and educator from different local wineries to taste some of their finest offerings. The Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma
  Fee: Free Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707.931.2042

• Every Friday -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Market: Sonoma Farmers Market features some of Sonoma County's freshest fruits and vegetables, along with artisan breads, cheeses, and arts and crafts. Local growers come and sell their freshly picked crops at reasonable prices. 270 First Street West (1 Block North of Sonoma Plaza)
  Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live music at The Flamingo Resort
  Live Music: The Flamingo Lounge provides the ideal atmosphere to enjoy great Happy Hour. As the evening progresses, this “retro” Lounge becomes one of Sonoma County's premier nightspots, with an exciting and ever-changing lineup of music and dance, including live music Friday and Saturday nights. 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
  Fee: Free Time: Varies, call for more information Phone Number: 707.545.8530

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Live Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Fire Side Lounge while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

• May 4- May26, Friday and Saturday Nights -- Live Jazz At The Dry Creek Kitchen
  Live Music: Enjoy live jazz in the fire lounge at the Dry Creek Kitchen every Friday & Saturday. Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: Cost of meal Time: 7:30p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Feeling daring? We have the place for the novice blender or the most seasoned wine drinker to learn the art of winemaking! Create your own melange of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane, then take your masterpiece home in a 375-ml bottle to impress your friends and family! Reservations required. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

• Fridays, mid-June 15 - September 14 -- Cloverdale Certified Farmers Market
  Market: Local farmers will be selling produce, flowers, crafts, olive oil, baked goods and more. Downtown Cloverdale, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 pm Phone Number: (707) 894.4049

• Every Saturday -- Landmark Free Saturday Concert Series
  Live Music: Landmark Vineyards invites guests to the winery for a free concert and winery activities every Saturday. You can take in the sweeping views of the camas from the courtyard with a glass of Overlook Chardonnay or Steel Plow Syrah. Come enjoy a great afternoon of live music. It is sure to be a great laid back afternoon. Pack a picnic to enjoy while you listen to music, or enjoy a game of bocce ball or a horse-drawn carriage ride. 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA 95452
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-833-0053

• Saturdays - May - August -- Winemaker Saturdays at St. Francis Winery
  Wine Education: This opportunity for guests to “Meet the Winemakers” in our Tasting Room every Saturday beginning in May and continuing thru August is already very popular. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet, taste and talk wine with the passionate winemakers who craft it. 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12 Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: Tasting fees apply Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE (9463)

• Every Saturday, May - November -- Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market
  Market: Welcome to the Healdsburg Farmers' Market where farmers truck their fresh, seasonal, and sustainably grown produce to town from farms mostly within 10 miles of the Healdsburg Plaza in Healdsburg, CA. A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available as well as cheese, honey, olive oil, bread, wild fish, pasture-finished meat, and fresh eggs. Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets(One block west of the Plaza), Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

• Saturdays & Sundays -- Art, Food, and Wine Experience at Kenwood Vineyards
  Exhibition: Come taste exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons while learning and viewing the renowned “Artist Series Collection”. Gourmet appetizers will be paired to bring out the best characteristics of the wine. Please call for reservations or book online. 9592 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
  Fee: $30/$25 Wine Club Members Time: 2pm Phone Number: 707.282.4228

• Every Saturday -- Public Tastings @ MacRostie Winery
  Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards are opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $10 (waived with wine purchase) Time: 11am-4pm/M-F or By Appt Phone Number: 707.996.4480

• Saturday & Wednesday,May 19 - November 17;June 6-August 29 -- Petaluma Farmers' Market
  Market, Live Music: Enjoy the bounty of Sonoma County produce and find a wealth of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, fresh baked goods, fresh cider, cheese and more. Children's entertainment and prepared dinner foods available to take home or enjoy in the park setting. Walnut Park, Petaluma
  Fee: Free Time: Sat:2pm-5:30pm; Wed:4:30pm-8pm Phone Number: 707-762-0344

• Every 2nd Saturday of the month -- BBQ Smokehouse Smokin' 2nd Saturday
  Food & Wine Education: Sonoma County chef Larry Vito promises Bay Area gourmands an extravagant slow-smoked barbeque and local wine pairing adventure every second Saturday. Cooked up by a chef with culinary credentials that stretch from M.F.K. Fisher to the the Kansas City BBQ Association, Smokin' 2nd Saturdays promises BBQ to write home about! 6811 Laguna Park Way, downtown Sebastopol
  Fee: Varies Time: Carving at noon. Serving noon until 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.3277 ext. 2

• Last Thursday of every month March to October. -- Sunset Supper at DaVero
  Wine & Food Education: Join Ridge & Colleen for a family style supper & educational tour of our biodynamic gardens. A local Chef will be our guest as we pair and feature our exciting Falco & DaVero Estate Wines. Seating is limited for this casual and small group setting. RSVP required to attend. 766 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $85/$75 Wine Club Member Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707.431.8000 ext. 1

• TBA -- Fireworks, Family & Fun!
  Celebration: Celebrate Independence Day at The Bodega Harbour Yacht Club. Fee includes entry to event, BBQ Buffet, free parking, live music & cash bar. Tickets will be sold for Bounce House, Face Painting & Balloon Animals. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Fireworks start at Sundown. 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay CA
  Fee: $20/$10 Ages 7-12/Under 6 eat Free Time: 7 p.m./Dinner 7:30pm-8:30pm Phone Number: 707-875-3538

• TBA -- Amphora’s Annual Amphora-Luau
  Celebration: Join Rick for an island-inspired luau feast. Relax to the sounds of Hawaiian music as well as other cover songs. After dinner, Rick's band will be performing. Reservations required! Amphora Winery, 4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg CA
  Fee: $30 Advance/Wine Club Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707-431-7767

• TBA -- Raven Players annual Gala
  Celebration, Performing Arts: Join us at the Raven as we kick off our new season of plays! This is your chance to preview the new season of plays. Meet the directors and hear musical numbers from next year's musicals as well as from the currently running production of The Pirates of Penzance. 115 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-433-6335

• TBA -- Fireworks over Bodega Bay
  Celebration: View the Firework show in Bodega Bay from all around the harbor. The free show starts after dark at approx. 9:00. Call for more details and to find additional activities in Bodega Bay this day.
  Fee: Free Time: 9 p.m. Phone Number: 707-347-9645

• TBA -- Kenwood 4th of July Hometown Parade
  Celebration, Family Fun: Come celebrate hometown patriotic pride that only our little town can supply! Parade starts 10am Mon, July 4th after the 7am Pancake Breakfast provided by Kenwood Community Church and the 7:30am Footrace. Parade circles around Kenwood Plaza Park on Warm Springs Blvd.
  Fee: Free! Time: Parade-10am, Breakfast-7am, Race-7:30am Phone Number: 707.833.6410

• TBA -- Chateau St. Jean's 4th July Celebration
  Celebration: Summer is here and with it, many refreshing and lively white wines - make Chateau St. Jean your desired destination in the wine country. Our splendid picnic grounds are awaiting you. Live music outside and tasty picnic food available! 8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood CA
  Fee: $10/$20 Reserve Wine Tasting Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-833-4134 x5258

• TBA -- Summer Celebration at MacRostie Winery
  Celebration: Please join Steve MacRostie and crew at the winery as we showcase newly released wines served with delicious artisan food and live music from Victoria Holman. Everything from the food to the music is local and representative of the special place where we live, just like the wine we are so proud of. 21481 8th Street East #25, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $20, free to wine club members Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: 707-996-4480