Sonoma County - October Events

• October 11-14 and 17-21 -- Tolay Fall Festival
  Family fun: The festival features a “creatures” barn full of creepy critters, a straw maze, a petting zoo, lawn games, food stands, a Native American village, old-fashioned crafts for kids, and a pumpkin seed spitting contest. The highlight of the festival is a hay ride to a huge pumpkin patch, where families can find the perfect gourds for Halloween. On Saturdays and Sundays hours are 11am-5pm. Tolay Regional Park, 5869 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma CA
  Fee: $4 ages 13 & up, $1 kids 12 & under/ Parking $7 Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm Phone Number: 707-565-2041

• October 12-13 -- Barbara Bull Memorial Cemetery Walk
  Historic: The event includes dinner, cemetery walk with six performances of historical vignettes and dessert and coffee at the historic Luther Burbank Experiment Farm Cottage adjacent to Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Burbank Farm, 7951 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol CA
  Fee: $25 -30 Time: Time Varies, Please call for more information Phone Number: 707-823-0884

• October 13 -- Viking Fest
  Celebration: Join us for the Leif Erikson Day Viking Fest with the Sonos of Norway. Scandinavian vendors, 'Taste of Norway' lunch, live Viking re-enactments, music, homemade baked goods, lefse making and rosemaling demonstrations. Freya Lodge, 617 West 9th Street, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: No entrance fee Time: 10am-3pm Phone Number: 707-953-2258

• October 13 -- Corvettes at the Castle @ Ledson Winery
  Celebration: Come to see your favorite vintage Corvette! Create the perfect wine country picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace and enjoy wine tasting in our Oak Grove.Ledson Winery, 7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
  Fee: Free Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm Phone Number: 707-537-3810

• October 13 -- Asti Tour de Vine
  Recreation, Benefit: Join your hosts, the Cloverdale Rotary for the annual Asti Tour de Vine, a 25k, 50k, 100k, or 100m (century) bicycle tour. The tour takes place in Northern Sonoma County’s breathtaking wine country. This exclusive ride is limited in size. Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Cloverdale.
  Fee: $35-350, Additional $20 for lunch Time: Call for information Phone Number: 707-894-7848

• Oct 12-13 & Oct 20-21 -- ARTrails Open Studios
  Art Exhibit: Visit the open studios of over 150 Sonoma County artists on this self-guided art tour. ARTrails takes place October 13-14 and 20-21, 10am to 5pm. Catalogs/maps are available at selected sites around the county or on-line.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-579-2787

• October 13 -- Cotati Oktoberfest
  Celebration: Get out your lederhosen and practice your yodeling for the upcoming Cotati Oktoberfest. Wunderbar German food and beer, plus the oom-pah-pah of a Bavarian band. Polka to your heart's content on our new dance floor. La Plaza Park, Downtown Cotati at the corner of Old Redwood Hwy and West Sierra Avenue under the giant tent!
  Fee: Free Admission Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm Phone Number: 707-795-5508

• October 13-14 -- Ukiah County Pumpkinfest
  Celebration, Family Fun: Join in on the festivities during this wonderful fall event. There will be a Parade, Haunted House, Beer and Wine Tasting, Arts and Crafts, Free Children’s Activities, Pet Costume Contest, Scarecrow City, Pumpkin Pie Bake Off and more. Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, Ukiah, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10:00am Phone Number: 707-463-6231

• October 13 -- 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

• October 13 -- Karina Gauvin at Green Music Center
  Performing Arts: Praised for her luscious timbre, profound musicality and wide vocal range, Gauvin has performed with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. Together with pianist Michael McMahon, Ms. Gauvin will perform a French-centered program with works by Debussy, Massenet and Poulenc at the Green Music Center.
  Fee: $20-$70 Time: 8:00pm Phone Number: 866-955-6040

• October 14 -- Classic Car Cruise-In @ B.R.Cohn Winery
  Celebration: Visitors to the B.R. Cohn tasting room will enjoy a great selection of specially invited classic cars on display around the tasting room and patio area. We will be pouring our Classic Car Wine series and will be hosting a food cart for lunch or snacks. 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen CA
  Fee: Free Time: 11am-4pm Phone Number: 800-330-4064 x124

• October 14 -- Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration
  Celebration, Benefit: Come taste some of the finest hand-crafted artisan wines from home wineries paired with great appetizers at the Annual Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration. Bid on wines and hospitality items offered up in the silent auction. Hosted by the Sonoma Home Winemakers, all proceeds for this event benefit the Sonoma Valley.
  Fee: $35 advance / $40 at the door Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Phone Number: 707-939-4626

• October 14 -- LunaFest Wine Country @ Wells Fargo Center
  Performing Arts: This year’s LUNAFEST Wine Country will feature eco-friendly exhibitors, a silent auction, live art and opportunities to create lasting memories. In addition, VIP ticket holders will experience a special event featuring inspirational speakers, a selection of gourmet food & wine and more! 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $25 / $50 VIP / $15 students Time: 11:00am Phone Number: 707-546-3600

• October 19 -- Heroes for Y Kids Golf Tournament
  Outdoors: The Heroes for Y Kids Golf Tournament is supported by our local public safety members. Our goal is to raise money to help the Y make a difference in the lives of Sonoma County Youth. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. Lunch and Dinner are included for all players. 1320 19th Hole Drive, Windsor, CA
  Fee: $165 Time: 12:15pm - 6:00pm Phone Number: (707) 545-9622

• October 19-22 -- Friends of SR Libraries Book Faire
  Benefit: This is the biggest and best used book sale north of San Francisco! Thousands of donated books selling for bargain prices. Among them are choice art books and cookbooks as well as exceptional bargains in children's books, collector's editions & computer books with CD-ROMs. A large variety of movies on VHS & DVD, books on tape & CD, and music tapes & CDs. Times Vary: Fri 3pm-7:30pm/Sat-Sun 10am-5pm/Mon 2pm-7pm. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $5 Admission Friday/Sat-Mon Free Time: 3:00pm - 7:30pm Phone Number: 707-545-0831 x541

• October 19 -- Anjelah Johnson @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
  Performing Arts: San Jose, California native Anjelah Nicole Johnson made a huge splash with one of the most successful viral comedy videos of all time, 'Nail Salon.' A wildly successful stand-up comedian, Anjelah continues to tour the country, playing to sold-out comedy clubs plus appearing on TV shows, commercials and film.
  Fee: $29.50 Time: 8:00pm Phone Number: 707-546-3600

• October 19 -- DSLC Tech Expo and More 2012
  Fair: On October 19th, 10-3 pm community is invited to DSLC Tech Expo and More 2012, sponsored by Disability Services & Legal Center. This event will showcase the latest technology that enables people with disabilities and senior citizens to live and/or work independently. Technology vendors will display and promote their products. Sonoma County Fairgrounds Garrett Bldg, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free Admission Time: 10am-3pm Phone Number: (707) 528-2745

• October 19 -- Selby Winery Winemaker Dinner @ Inn at the Tides
  Winemaker Dinner: The Bay View Restaurant welcomes Susie Selby, Winemaker/Proprietor for a spectacular 5-course food and wine pairing dinner featuring Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Chardonnay, Russian River Pinot Noir, Russian River Syrah and n/v "Fancy Nancy". Phone for full menu and entire series dates or visit us online. 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay
  Fee: $79 plus tax & gratuity Time: 6:30 pm Phone Number: 707-875-2751

• October 20 -- Harvest Festival @ Robledo Family Winery
  Celebration: The Annual Robledo Family Winery Harvest Festival starts out with the Blessing of the Grapes and Olives and features live mariachi music and Aztec dancers. Special food and wine pairings are prepared. Of course there is a grape stomp. It wouldn't be a harvest party without one! Robledo Family Winery is located in the Los Carneros wine region and offers relaxing vineyards views in a quite and serene setting. Please RSVP, 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma CA
  Fee: $65/$55 Wine Club Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Phone Number: 888-939-6903

• October 20 -- Healdsburg Crush Festival
  Celebration: The who's who of Sonoma County wineries and restaurants will gather under one roof for the Healdsburg Crush Festival. The popular event showcases over 30 Sonoma County wineries alongside dozens of outstanding local restaurants and food purveyors. 217 Fitch St. , Healdsburg
  Fee: $65/person Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Phone Number: 707-433-2758

• October 20 -- Harvest Dinner @Gloria Ferrer
  Wine & Food: Celebrate the 2012 Harvest at Gloria Ferrer. The evening will commence with a sparkling wine reception while our guests sip bubbly from our unparalleled Vista Terrace followed by a multi-course dinner paired with our award winning wines. Reserve your tickets soon, as space is extremely limited.
  Fee: $95 General/$80.75 Cuvée Club members Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Phone Number: 707-933-1931

• October 21 -- Pinot Festival "Pinot On The River"
  Wine Education: Pinot On The River is a fun filled weekend of Pinot Noir, in the beautiful Russian River Valley town of Healdsburg, Ca. Sit with the winemakers and other Pinot-loving consumers as we focus on limited production West Coast Pinot Noirs. Join us for Sunday's Pinot Noir Grand Tasting, with over 100 wineries plus guest Artisan Food Vendors all on the downtown Healdsburg Plaza Square, it's a Sonoma County wine weekend you won't want to miss.
  Fee: $75 General/ VIP $150 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Phone Number: 707-922-6362

• October 21 -- Wine Country Marathon & Half Marathon
  Recreation: Join us for the second annual Cloverdale Harvest Marathon and experience the scenic beauty of northern Sonoma County. The event starts and finishes at the Citrus Fair in downtown Cloverdale, named the Coolest Small Town in the West. Your run will be like a breath of fresh air, as you pass by vineyards, rural farms and our unspoiled hillsides.
  Fee: $60 - $100 Time: 7:30am Phone Number: 707-883-7861

• October 23 -- Tenth Avenue North @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
  Live Music: We’ve all heard it said that music is the universal language, and it’s so true. No other vehicle more powerfully captures our collective hopes and fears or more poignantly celebrates our dreams and triumphs. Musically inventive and lyrically compelling, these Dove Award-winning artists challenge audiences to a deeper walk of faith while sharing the gospel.
  Fee: $35 and $25 Time: 8:00pm Phone Number: 707-546-3600

• October 25 -- Capitol Steps @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
  Performing Arts: Get a douse of election year humor with the group that first put the 'mock' in democracy! The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. The Capital Steps have been digging into the headlines of the day for 30 years. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.
  Fee: $45 and $30 Time: 8:00 pm Phone Number: 707-546-3600

• October 27 -- Christopher Creek's Fall Fest
  Wine Education: We will have some interesting wines to taste as well as food to savor. There might be a trick or treat or a goblin or two seen at the winery. Fall is one of the nicest times in the wine country, so we hope you will join us for a fun event. 641 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg
  Fee: Free Time: 11:00am Phone Number: (707) 431.8243

• October 27 -- Halloween Party & Costume Contest
  Holiday: Celebrate Halloween at Sally Tomatoes' annual party. Get spooked in the haunted house, feast on their delicious special menu, dress up for a costume contest, and enjoy live music while dancing with the Rotten Tomatoes. Plus enjoy an all you can eat Buffet($8.95). Who could ask for more?
  Fee: Free Time: 6:00pm-12:00am Phone Number: 707-665-9472

• October 27 -- Bill Engvall @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
  Performing Arts: You know him from “The Bill Engvall Show,” as host of “Country Fried Home Videos” and one of the four on the original Blue Collar Comedy Tour. This hard-working and mega-popular comedian who tours consistently to full houses will be in Santa Rosa for one night only.
  Fee: $55 and $45 Time: 8:00p, Phone Number: 707-546-3600

• October 27 -- Eastside Bunch Wineries "Bounty of Harvest"
  Celebration, Benefit: Spend a special day visiting 8 unique Russian River Valley family wineries. We’ll have samples of fermenting juice to sip, hearty harvest food to sample, and current and new release wines to taste and buy. You may even get to help punch down, fermenting 2012 wines. 11650 Los Amigos Road, Healdsburgg, CA
  Fee: $35 presale/$45 at the door/Designated Driver $10 Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm Phone Number: 707-433-4032

• October 28 -- Jewish Winemakers Tasting & Nosh
  Celebration: Congregation Shir Shalom will host the Third Annual Wine Country Jewish Winemakers Tasting and Nosh "Knishes, Kugel and Cabernet" at the Veterans Memorial Hall. This event celebrates the contributions and talents of local Jewish winemakers. Proceeds will help underwrite Jewish education and cultural events in the wine country. 126 First Street West, Sonoma CA
  Fee: $35 Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Phone Number: 707-343-1901

• October 31 -- Petaluma Downtown Trick or Treat Trail
  Family Fun: Join over 60 participating Downtown merchants for a fun and safe community Halloween for the entire family and goodies for costumed kids under 12. Prepare for a hautingly "ghould" time as the scary, the cute, the ugly and the creepy descend on Downtown Petaluma.
  Fee: Free Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm Phone Number: 707-762-9348

Ongoing Events

• Thursday-Monday -- Wine & Food 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. Times are: Fri-Sun 11am,1pm & 3pm/Mon & Thurs 11am & 2pm. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $38, Club Members $30 Time: 11:00am- 3:00pm Phone Number: 888-675-WINE

• 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

• 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

• October 1 - 31 -- Harvest Crush Camps
  Wine Education: You work alongside cellar hands and winemakers on wines currently in production. You'll learn by doing as you sort, de-stem and crush grapes, punch down fermentation bins, view wines being pressed to barrel and participate in the sensory analysis of different grape varietals. Crushpad, 389 4th Street East, Sonoma, CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Phone Number: (707) 294.1994

• September 22 - October 9 -- Treasure Island
  Performing Arts: Silver Moon Theatre brings to life the swashbuckling action-packed tale of Long John Silver in Treasure Island. Sept. 22-Oct. 9 at Andrews Hall, Sonoma Community Center. Treasure Island will dry dock for a limited time.
  Fee: $22 or Thrifty Thursdays $15 plus Time: Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00 or Sun at 3:00 Phone Number: 938-4626 ext 1

• 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

• 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. Tours 10am-3:30 pm, every half hour (except Monday). 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: 10am-3:30 pm Phone Number: 707-524-5445

• July 13 - December 14 -- Women in the Wine Industry Dinner Series
  Winemaker Dinner: 26th annual series, food & wine pairing dinners at The Inn at the Tides. Elizabeth Grant-Douglas, La Crema. Marimar Torres, Marimar Estate. Carol Shelton, Carol Shelton Winery, Susie Selby, Selby Winery, Diane Wilson, Wilson Winery. Heidi von der Mehden, Arrowood Winery. Dates/menus online. 800 Highway One, Bodega Bay
  Fee: $79-$99 plus tax & gratuity Time: 6:30 pm Phone Number: 707-875-2751

• August 8 - November 26 -- Exhibit:Taunting Trees and Talking Walls
  Exhibition: The exhibit takes a close look at Schulz's use of inanimate objects in 70 original strips. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free to members/adults:$10,youth:$5 Time: 11AM-5PM, weekends:10AM-5PM Phone Number: 707-579-4452

• August 18 - December 9 -- New Exhibit: "Name Dropping"
  Exhibition: A Peanuts reader never knew who they might meet in Schulz's famous strip. In addition to original strips, this exhibit also includes photos & correspondence with some of these famous folks. 11AM-5PM, weekends:10AM-5PM. 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free to members/adults:$10,youth:$5 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-579-4452

• 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 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

• 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-2:00pm Phone Number: 707-431-1113

• Daily -- Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
  Art Exhibit: Northern California’s only gallery dedicated entirely to modern and contemporary fine art sculpture. SculptureWALK showcases 70 monumental and garden-sized sculptures, including kinetic works and water sculptures throughout the Cornerstone garden complex. Please call or email the gallery if you are interested in a Curator-led tour. at Cornerstone Sonoma, 23588 Arnold Dr., Sonoma
  Fee: Free Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Phone Number: 707-933-1300

• Daily, weather permitting. -- Ravenswood Morning Tour & Tasting
  Wine Education: Open your day with a morning tour of our certified organic estate vineyard. Stroll through the property. Learn about our unique viticulture practices. See the winery’s non-wimpy, winemaking process. Thief some tastes from the barrels. The experience concludes in the tasting room where you’ll get to sample current vintages! 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $15 per person Time: 10:30am Phone Number: 707.933.2332

• 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

• Every Wednesday Morning -- Redwood Empire Farmers' Market
  Market: Local farmers, ranchers, and food purveyors come together in one place. Supporting local agriculture is good for you, the economy and the community. Santa Rosa Veterans Building Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30am -12:00pm Phone Number: 707-237-5340

• Every Wednesday-May 9 - October 17 -- Wines and Sunsets at Paradise Ridge
  Celebration: Ongoing each Wednesday evening through mid October, visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy delectable award winning Paradise Ridge wines while watching spectacular sunsets from the winery’s expansive veranda and beautiful poetry terrace. Call to reserve a table. 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr., Santa Rosa, Ca
  Fee: $5 Time: 6:00pm Phone Number: 707-528-9463

• Every Wednesday Morning -- Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers
  Market: Join us year round, rain or shine for locally grown fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, free-range eggs, pasture-fed meat and poultry from family farms, fresh and smoked fish, local honey, hearth breads and much more! Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30am-12:00pm Phone Number: 707.522.8629

• 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

• Every Thursday night -- Thursday Night Live Music @ The Bluewater Bistro
  Live music: Come enjoy ocean view dining, live music, and martini specials in the Fireside Lounge at the Bluewater Bistro. 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay CA
  Fee: Free Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Phone Number: 707-875-3513

• 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

• Friday-Sunday, May 25 - October 28, 2012 -- Summer on the Terrace @ J Vineyards
  Celebration: Join us on our creekside Terrace for a special offering of light refreshments from Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell. We invite you to share with a friend a plate of delicacies and two glasses of J’s award winning varietal or sparkling wines while enjoying the leisurely warmth of the season. Reservations required. 11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg CA 95448
  Fee: $40 per couple/$35 per couple Club J Members Time: 11:30am-3:30pm Phone Number: 707-431-5430

• Every Friday -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Market: Featuring 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. Arnold Field Parking Lot, 241 First Street West, Sonoma CA
  Fee: Free Time: 9am-12:30pm Phone Number: 707-538-7023

• 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

• August 3 - October 5 -- Pizza Friday at Seghesio
  Food: Start your summer weekends off at Seghesio with a favorite tradition of the season — wood-fired pizzas from the outdoor oven.Each Friday, two pizzas are featured — including a vegetarian option, along with a sandwich and salad of the day. 700 Grove Street , Healdsburg
  Fee: Varies Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-395-3609

• Fri. & Sat in Oct & Mon, Oct 31 -- Dr. Evil’s House of Horror
  Holiday: Doctor Evil exposes Guerneville's tales of murder and madness in his haunted history, and shares the secret reason he created Sonoma County's scariest haunted house. Free spooky fun house for the kids each Friday & Saturday in October with free candy and prizes Halloween night. 16101 Neeley Rd., Guerneville
  Fee: $10 Time: Sundown until 11 p.m. Phone Number: 707-869-3102

• 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 -- 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 per person. Limited to 10 people. Time: 11:00am Phone Number: 707.933.2349

• 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

• Saturday & Sunday -- Food & Wine Pairing at Lambert Bridge
  Wine & Food Education: A delicious way to enhance your wine tasting experience, our winemakers, Jill Davis and Jennifer Higgins, have expertly paired a unique flight of Lambert Bridge wines with artisan cheeses and small bites. Each seating is hosted by one of our friendly wine experts. Reservations required. Times are: 11am, 1pm, 3pm. 4085 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg
  Fee: $40.00 per person Time: 11:00am Phone Number: 707-431-4665

• Saturdays, May 19 - November 17, 2012 -- 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, D Street & Petaluma Blvd South, Petaluma CA
  Fee: Free Time: 2pm-5:30pm Phone Number: 707-762-0344

• Every Saturday -- Redwood Empire Farmers' Market
  Market: Local farmers, ranchers, and food purveyors come together in one place. Supporting local agriculture is good for you, the economy and the community. Santa Rosa Veterans Building Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: 707-237-5340

• Every 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 per person. Limited to 10 people. Time: 11:00 am Phone Number: (707) 933.2349

• Every Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers
  Market: Join us year round, rain or shine for locally grown fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, free-range eggs, pasture-fed meat and poultry from family farms, fresh and smoked fish, local honey, hearth breads and much more! Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: 707-522-8629

• Saturdays, May 5-November 24, 2012 -- Healdsburg 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. 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. One block west of the Plaza, on Foss Creek. Healdsburg CA
  Fee: Free Time: 9am-12pm Phone Number: 707-431-1956

• 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: 6:30pm-9:00pm Phone Number: 707.431.8000 ext. 1

• First Friday of the month -- Williamson Wines - Epicurean Dinners
  Food & Wine Education: Join Bill and Dawn Williamson for an Epicurean Dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen featuring food perfectly paired with Williamson Wines! Chef Dustin and Bill Williamson work together to create and pair each of the six course dinners. 317 Healdsburg Ave, Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $150 all inclusive, limited to 10 guest Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm Phone Number: (707) 433.1500

• 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

• 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: 11:00am-4:00pm Phone Number: 707.996.4480

• 2nd Thursday of the month -- Cabaret de Caliente
  Celebration: This month Sebastopol's own monthly dance and circus arts variety show honors Cancer birthdays! Cabaret de Caliente brings glitter and glamour to the bounce and boogie of jUkE jOiNt with Burlesque, belly dance, sideshow, magic, unique musical acts and circus arts. 8:30 Doors/9:30 Show. $10 Adv/$15 Door; $5 After 11:30. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol
  Fee: $15 Time: 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-829-7300

• TBA -- Fall Garden Lunch
  Food & Wine Education, Dining: Savor an elegant meal featuring the fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine of Baci Cafe and Wine Bar. This seasonal meal, served on the patio of the Wetzel Family Estate and paired with AVV wines, is the ultimate way to enjoy wine country. Alexander Valley Vineyards, 8644 Hwy 128, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $50 General/ $35 Wine Club Members Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm Phone Number: 800-888-7209 x 108

• TBA -- Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis Winery
  Celebration: Take part in our 12th annual Blessing of the Animals event by bringing your best furry friend to be blessed here at the winery. If you have a dog, plan to show it off by participating in our "Winery Dog of the Year" contest. We'll have wine, nibbles, special guests and fabulous raffle prizes donated by local pet-friendly businesses. 100 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: Free Admission Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Phone Number: 888-675-WINE

• TBA -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair
  Fair: Join us for three days of wine tasting (150+ wineries), continuous jazz, cooking demonstrations, gourmet marketplace, the World Championship Grape Stomp, Giant Pumpkin contest, fine art show and sale, farm animals, plus hands-on activities for children and adults. Times vary, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa CA
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Ages 7-12/Ages 6 & Under Free Time: 12pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-545-4203

• TBA -- Annual YMCA Harvest Fair Fun Run
  Recreation, Benefit: This long time favorite fun run will now start & finish at the Y on College Avenue, providing an opportunity to enrich the connection between the Y and the neighborhoods that surround us. The event will start at the Y and go through the historic McDonald, Proctor Terrace and Hidden Valley neighborhoods. You can still choose your pace and walk, run or skip your way to the finish line in the 1K, 5K or 10K.
  Fee: Adults $40/ 12 & under $12/ Family(2 Adult 2 Youth)$60 Time: 7:45am Phone Number: (707) 545.9622

• TBA -- Harvest MicroBrew Tasting
  Sonoma County's Annual Harvest Fair has expanded its popular tasting of locally brewed ales and lagers. Taste Sonoma County’s best brews in the Fair’s Village Area on Saturday only. $15 for tasting pilsner and four tastes. Additional taste tickets are 4 for $12 or $3 each. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Phone Number: 707-545-4203

• TBA -- Bill Soberanes Annual Whiskerino Contest
  Celebration: The Petaluma Farmers' Market will sponsor the annual Bill Soberanes Whiskerino Contest in Walnut Park. All categories welcome; show off your facial hair to one and all - Full beards, goatees, mustaches, sideburns and peach fuzz. We're introducing a new category this year, Timed Growth. Lots of other good stuff in the works, too.
  Fee: Free Time: 3:00pm Phone Number: (707)762.0344

• TBA -- BR Cohn Fall Music Festival
  Live Music, Festival: The overall feel of the BR Cohn Fall Music Festival is laid back, yet it of course rocks out too! Beer, wine and food booths are at the top of the hill. It's an incredibly comfortable venue, no chairs are allowed, bring a blanket to sit on and a sweater for later in day. Doors open at 11am. 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen CA
  Fee: $85 General/$350 VIP Time: 12pm-6pm Phone Number: 707-938-4064 x124

• TBA -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair Grand Tasting
  Celebration, Wine Education: An Evening of Sonoma County’s Most Inspired Food and Wine, attendees will be first to partake in the medal-winning wines and cuisine. They’ll also get to mingle with key winery and restaurant representatives (owners, winemakers, chefs, and other top positions), and hear insiders’ stories about ingredients, philosophies and inspiration. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $60 in advance, $70 at the door Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm Phone Number: 707-545-4203

• TBA -- North Bay Buddy Walk 2012
  Benefit: Down Syndrome Association North Bay's 8th Annual Buddy Walk. Support people with Down syndrome and their families. Enjoy a 1-mile walk,food from Union Hotel Occidental, a talent show, games, prizes, and learn about resources. Motorcycle Run begins at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are welcome. 630 Summerfield Road / Howarth Park, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $15.00 Adult / $10.00 Child Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Phone Number: (707) 953-7822 or (707)537-8001

• TBA -- Sonoma Jet Center Aviation Day
  Educational: Come to the Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa for our annual aviation day! Static aircraft display & climb-a-boards, contests w/great prizes, free introductory flight lessons for kids, air traffic tower tours, pilot guest speakers, a WINGS FAAST lecture & more! Event is free & open to all - activities for all ages!
  Fee: Free Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Phone Number: 707-304-2527