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| July |
| Guerneville Fireworks July 4, 2010 Downtown Guerneville |
Enjoy watching a fireworks display over the Russian River at Johnson's Beach. | |
| Healdsburg Fireworks July 4, 2010 Downtown Healdsburg |
Fourth of July fireworks display at Healdsburg High School, sponsored by the American Legion. | |
| Monte Rio Fireworks and Games July 3, 2010 Monte Rio |
Good, old-fashioned, small-town fun! Day-long games and barbecue on the beach, followed by a water carnival, boat parade and fireworks display. | |
| Red, White & Boom July 4, 2010 Sonoma County Fairgrounds |
Kick back on the lawn and enjoy one of the largest fireworks displays in the North Bay. Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Food booths, entertainment and more. | |
| 4th of July Old Fashioned Parade & Celebration: Saluting Community Traditions July 4, 2010 Sonoma |
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. | |
| Petaluma Art & Garden Festival July 11, 2010 Petaluma |
Visit Historic Downtown for an afternoon of home and garden art, local crafts, fine wines and delicious delicacies while listening to great Jazz & Blues. | |
| Civil War Days July 17 & 18, 2010 Duncan's Mills |
Each July, the quaint northern coastal town of Duncan's Mills, California, becomes 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.
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| Vineman Ironman 70.3 July 18, 2010 Guerneville to Windsor |
The point-to-point event begins at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville and takes entrants past literally hundreds of vineyards and dozens of wineries before it finishes up in at Windsor High School (just north of Santa Rosa). |
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| Fort Ross Cultural Heritage Day July 24, 2010 Fort Ross |
From 1812 to 1841 Russian American Company Settlement Ross was home to a unique blend of cultural groups—Russians, Creoles, Native Alaskans, and Kashaya and Coast Miwok Native Californians. Cultural Heritage Day celebrates this cultural diversity and the arts, crafts and traditional activities of the inhabitants of Fort Ross. Features music, food, canon and musket demonstration, and fort tours.
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| Art in Iron Motorcycle Exhibition July 24 & 25, 2010 Sebastopol Center for the Arts |
Custom Motorcycle Exhibition, Ride & Afternoon Gala .
The Center fills the gallery with moveable sculpture for “Art in Iron” a special two-day exhibition of custom motorcycles featuring some of Northern California's most innovative builders to benefit SCA's art programs for children.
The event includes bikes, an invitational gallery exhibit, an outdoor exhibit; a motorcycle ride, and gala party. |
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| Zucchini Blossom Festival July 25 Windsor Town Green |
Zucchini decorating contests, zucchini races and chef demos. Free. 10 am to 2 pm.
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| Sonoma County Fair July 27 - August 8, 2010 Sonoma County Fairgrounds |
The biggest fair of the year, the Sonoma County Fair features the largest themed flower show in the U.S., wine country racing, two weeks of headline entertainment, huge junior & professional livestock show & more!
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| Full Vineman July 31, 2010 Guerneville to Windsor |
The point-to-point event begins at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville and takes entrants past literally hundreds of vineyards and dozens of wineries before it finishes up in at Windsor High School (just north of Santa Rosa). |
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| August |
| Sonoma County Fair July 27 - August 8, 2010 Sonoma County Fairgrounds |
The biggest fair of the year, the Sonoma County Fair features the largest themed flower show in the U.S., wine country racing, two weeks of headline entertainment, huge junior & professional livestock show & more!
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| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Garden Tour August 1, 2010 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center |
The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center's annual tour begins at 10 am and will run approximately 1.5 hrs in duration. Tour participants will be introduced to the Center's organic gardens, which preserve thousands of varieties of rare and endangered food, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Sturdy shoes, brimmed hat or warm layers (depending on weather), and personal water bottles are recommended. Please note that the terrain is very hilly and unpaved with dirt or gravel paths. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested.
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| Gravenstein Apple Fair August 14 & 15, 2010 Sebastopol |
The Gravenstein Apple Fair showcases the best in arts, crafts, food, wines and brews, games, entertainment and farm life activities. Brimming with tradition, visitors come every year to experience the unique flavor of an old-time country get-together and to celebrate the Gravenstein apple.
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| Bodega Big Event August 15, 2010 Bodega |
The Bodega Volunteer FIre Department's annual fundraiser. Includes a parade, a BBQ, a raffle, live music and dancing. Free. 10 am to 5 pm.
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| Grape to Glass August 20 - 22, 2010 Russian River Valley |
Live like a local and indulge in world class Russian River Valley Wines, one of a kind Vineyard and Winery experiences and gourmet wine country dining – event includes a Winery Poker Run, “Sip n’ Cinema” at MacMurray Ranch, Lifestyle Activities (Ballooning over the valley, Kayaking down the river or the Tour de Vine Bike Ride), informative Behind the Wines Tours and Panel Discussions, “Hog in the Fog” Elegant BBQ & Silk Purse Auction and finish the weekend with “Wings, Wine and Wind-down” at the Wings over Wine Country Air Show.
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| Art in the Redwoods August 20 - 22, 2010 Gualala Arts Center |
What began among the redwoods on Gualala ridge in 1961 has grown to a weekend attraction for thousands. This popular weekend event features art from near and far along with free entertainment and artists booths.
The Festival is open to the public on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the indoor fine art exhibition and outdoor festival activities. Admission is $6.00 for adults, and children 17 and under are free. Food and drink will be available.
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| Zucchini Festival August 21, 2010 Healdsburg Farmers Market |
Healdsburg's annual salute to the zucchini includes zucchini car races and a Giant Zucchini Contest. Free. 9 am to noon.
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| Rockin' and Rollin' on the River August 21, 2010 Korbel Champagne Cellars |
Korbel's annual summertime bash includes live rock-and-roll music, a BBQ lunch and a logo glass. Special discounts offered, along with tours of the winery and garden. 11:30 am to 4 pm (Lunch: 12:3o to 2 pm).
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| Beer Revival & BBQ Cook-Off August 21, 2010 Stumptown Brewery Beach |
Beer, cider and BBQ tastings with 30 breweries and 30 BBQ teams represented. Gates open at noon. Beer tasting from 1 to 5 pm. Live music until 6 pm.
Sells out early every year!
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| Fall Biodiversity Plant Sale August 21 & 22, 2010 Occidental Arts & Ecology Center |
Choose from hundreds of varieties of heirloom brassicas, lettuces, salad greens, chards, leeks, and herbs as well as old-fashioned annual flowers, and ornamental and edible perennials too. This is a free event with Garden Tours at 11 am and 1 pm.
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| Cotati Accordion Festival August 21 & 22, 2010 La Plaza Park |
The 20th Annual tribute to the accordion features headliners Flaco Jiminez and Dick Contino, as well as many other performers. Food, beverages and accordion-related vendors. $15 in advance/$17 at the gate. $25 for both days. No pets or coolers. 9:30 am to 8 pm, both days.
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| Wings over Wine Country August 21 & 22, 2010 Santa Rosa Airport |
Antiques, war-birds, and contemporary aircraft will do flybys and will be parked on the ramp, as in years past, for an up close and personal look. One of the exciting features of the PCAM Airshow is the opportunity to touch and feel the awesome power and might of these historic machines which have meant so much to our history.
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| Art in the Redwoods Festival August 21 & 22, 2010 Gualala |
Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival will include a full array of entertainment in addition to the extensive display of art and crafts.
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| Bodega Bay Seafood, Art and Wine Festival August 28 & 29, 2010 Bodega Bay |
This ever popular festival showcases the best of California’s wineries, breweries, artists, and craftspeople. This event also features outstanding regional musicians and a delicious selection of seafood.
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| Healdsburg Plaza Antiques Fair August 29, 2010 Healdsburg |
The Fair features 90 exhibitors selling antiques, collectibles, decorative arts, and treasures. Among the items for sale are folk art, sterling silver, orientalia, American Indian blankets, country furniture, Bakelite and vintage jewelry, Persian rugs, art pottery, postcards garden art, and accessories.
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| September |
| Sonoma Wine Country Weekend September 3 - 5, 2010 Locations throughout Sonoma County |
Appellation Experience, Winery Dinners, Winery Lunches, Sonoma County Live, Wine Auction and Dinner, The Taste of Sonoma County. This even takes place labor day weekend.
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| Cajun / Zydeco Festival September 11, 2010 Sebastopol |
The Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise is hosting its 15th annual Cajun/Zydeco Festival. At Ives Park in Sebastopol, it will feature dancing under the redwoods, Cajun cuisine, gator sausage, beer, premium Sebastopol area wines, Hurricanes, live music and more. So come and enjoy yourself and do some good for the community at the same time. |
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| Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival September 11 & 12, 2010 Guerneville |
A great weekend of jazz and blues on the Russian River! Get there early and stake out your
special spot on the beach before the crowds arrive. The music starts flowing at
11 am and goes until 6 pm, with Jazz artists performing on Saturday, and Blues artists on Sunday.
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| Old Grove Festival September 24 & 25, 2010 Guerneville |
Enjoy music and theatrical performances in the midst of the Old Growth Redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve in the historic Redwood Forest Theatre. Performances include music from different genres.
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Celtic Music
Festival |
Fairgoers will find an array of
Celtic crafts and wares, fine foods, workshops, sessioning, dancers, children's
activities, micro-brewed ale, and choice wines.
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The Hand-Car Regatta |
The Handcar Regatta represents a free public celebration of Mechanical, Visual, Culinary, and Costumed Performing Arts combined with an inclusive concept of Community Participation and Human Ingenuity embracing sustainability, alternative transportation, and good old fashioned fun.
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Petaluma Downtown Fall Antique |
Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop. All proceeds benefit the Petaluma Downtown Association for future shows.
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| October |
| Sonoma County
Harvest Fair October 1 - 3, 2010 Santa Rosa Fairgrounds |
Come join
us at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair for premier wine-tasting, food-tasting, art
show and sale, pumpkin carving, hay rides, Haunted Room, jazz stage, and many
more events and fun activities for the whole family - and don't miss our renowned
World Championship Grape Stomp competition! |
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| ARTrails Open Studio Tours October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2010 Russian River Area |
Respected as one of the first and finest open studio programs, ARTrails artists have been inviting the public into their work spaces since 1985. This Sonoma County Open Studios program continues to educate visitors to the creative processes of professional artists. It also provides the opportunity to purchase unique fine arts and crafts.
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| Wine Country Marathon October 10, 2010 Healdsburg |
Wine Country Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish in beautiful historic downtown Healdsburg. | |
| Pinot on the River October 24, 2010 Russian River Valley |
Pinot On The River is a full-immersion weekend of Pinot Noir, featuring a full program of in-depth tastings and seminars, vineyard tours and sumptuous food. Sit with the winemakers and other Pinot-loving consumers as we focus on highly-allocated, limited production West Coast Pinot Noirs. From Friday's kickoff dinner to a Saturday of intimate Pinot seminars and tastings all the way through Sunday's "Pinot Noir Grand Tasting," with ten Artisan Cheese Vendors if you love Pinot Noir, it's a weekend you must not miss.
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| Harvest Market
Festival October 29, 2010 Occidental |
Celebrate the last day of the farmers market
season. Scarecrow contest, Dia de Los Muertos shrine, Taiko performance, pumpkin
painting & carving, paella, chef's demonstrations, live music and family activities.
Occidental Y's annual Halloween carnival, and more! 4pm 'til dusk. |
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| Healdsburg Farmers Market Pumpkin Festival October 29, 2010 Occidental |
Pumpkin car races, pumpkin carving, and more! |
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| November |
| A
Food and Wine Affair November 6 & 7, 2010 Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valley Vineyards |
Join us this weekend that
has become the premier event for the Russian River Wine Road… Two fun-filled
days of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.
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| Festival
of the Trees November 26 & 27, 2010 Gualala |
Festival
includes Gingerbread lane houses, the Fantasy Forest, food and drink, live entertainment,
shoppers extravaganza raffle, art boths and more.
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| Gualala Trucker's Light Parade | Commercial big rig Gualala Trucker's Light Parade! The
parade route stretches over a mile along Hwy. 1 south through downtown Gualala
past the judging stand on the porch of the historic Gualala Hotel, turns the corner
and circles back to Bed Rock, so spectators will see the entries twice, both coming
and going! Great for kids and adults.
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| December |
Parade of Lights |
Guerneville's brightest tradition, with colorful floats, and music by your favorite groups! | |
Santa Claus Fly-In |
Santa Claus will be flying in on a Reach helicopter! Lighted aircraft display. | |
| Dining
Out For Life Locations throughout Sonoma County |
Join Food For Thought - Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank, for our Annual Dining Out For Life. Dine out at a participating restaurant and 25% of your food bill will be donated to Food For Thought. |
