Sonoma County Airport
Many exciting events take place around the Wine Country each year. This is just a small sampling from the great variety of fun things to do while visiting Sonoma County and points beyond. Some events are free, others charge a fee. Check the websites for more information.
Also, when visiting Santa Rosa, be sure to stop by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Snoopy Home Ice Arena.
| At the Airport in June! Young Eagles - Kids Fly Free! Saturday, June 21, 8 am - 1 pm., Pacific Coast Air Museum. Experienced pilots from EAA Chapter 124 are volunteering to fly young people ages 8-17 for free! Registration begins by email April 8, first come first served. To register in advance or for more information, send an email to Sher (shermier@comcast.net). All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Also featured at the Museum that weekend (June 21 & 22, 10 am - 4 pm) is the opportunity to "Climb Aboard" an IL-Russian Crate. Bring the whole family out for an exciting introduction to the thrills of aviation and aricraft history. Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2230 Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 575-7900. |
| At the Airport in August! Wings Over Wine Country Air Show The Pacific Coast Air Museum's spectacular annual event! Historic warbirds and antique and modern aircraft perform fly bys, stunts, and are on display. Sat-Sun, August 16-17, 9am-4pm. The Air Museum also offers aircraft "Climb Aboards" every month. |
2008 Calendar
JANUARY 2008
Carols in the Caves
Enjoy the magic of rare dulcimers, harps, psalteries, flutes, drums & more. A fun, relaxing, underground adventure in nostalgic wine caves. Four weekends, four wineries. Hans Fahden Vineyards, Calistoga, Napa County. January 5-6, 2008
Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival
A celebration of old-time fiddle music in Cloverdale. Saturday - Sunday, January 26-27
Napa Valley Mustard Festival
A sensational season of wine country events in Napa County. February 2-March 29
FEBRUARY 2008
Olive Festival - Sonoma Valley
A celebration of olive cultivation through a variety of events. December 2007-February 2008
Amgen Tour of California Cycling Race
The world's top professional cycling teams compete over an eight-day, 700-mile race on a route that includes the wine country. February 17-24
MARCH 2008
Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting
Over 100 wineries along the Russian River open their cellars for your tasting pleasure. March 1-9
Mustard, Mud and Music - Calistoga Jazz Festival
The entire downtown area along Lincoln Avenue will be transformed to feature a variety of jazz groups, tastings of choice local wines in this famed hot springs town. Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
APRIL 2008
Sonoma Valley Film Festival
Showcasing the best of new independent cinema alongside regional cuisine and tastings of award-winning wine from over 30 wineries. April 9-13
Apple Blossom Festival & Parade
Food, drink and nonstop entertainment as well as crafts galore will delight all your senses in charming Sebastopol. April 26-27
MAY 2008
Boonville Beer Fest
Beer, music, and fun in Mendocino County's beautiful Anderson Valley. Saturday, May 10, 10am-6pm
Sonoma Jazz +
Featuring the perfect pairing of music and wine with the Bay Area's finest musicians & Sonoma Valley's finest wines, set in and around the historic Sonoma Plaza. Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25.
Hopland Passport
The Hopland Passport held in ten Mendocino County wineries is held in both May and October and includes two days of wine tastings, food pairings, live music and much more. 2008 dates to be announced.
JUNE 2008
Sonoma-Marin Fair
A fun home-town fair at the Petaluma Fairgrounds that features animals, agriculture, rides, art and craft exhibits, entertainment, food, and the famous World's Ugliest Dog Contest. June 18-22
Healdsburg Jazz Festival
There is live jazz every week in charming Healdsburg and a very special Jazz Festival in June. 2008 dates to be announced.
Nascar Sprint Cup Series
Toyota/Savemart 350, Infineon Raceway
The weekend will also feature the top racing stars of tomorrow in the NASCAR Elite Division, West Series, as well as an extensive vendor midway and other entertainment. June 20-22
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
Bring the whole family to Keiser Park in Windsor for two days of beautiful hot air balloons, food, crafts, balloon rides, and fun. June 28-29
Point Reyes Farmers Market
Featuring locally grown organic produce, baked goods, artisan cheese, olive oils, home-made preserves, grass-fed beef, oysters, bee products and flower, the market is located in Toby's Feed Barn on Highway 1 in Pt. Reyes Station; a short distance from Marin County's Point Reyes National Seashore and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm, June-October
Taste of the Valley
Visitors to Mendocino's beautiful Alexander Valley will enjoy wonderfully prepared food, live music, wagon rides through the vineyards, tours, demonstrations, discounts on purchases, gracious hospitality, and more. 2008 dates to be announced.
JULY 2008
Sonoma County Fair
An old-fashioned county fair that offers great entertainment, exhibits, food, flowers, carnival rides and fun for all ages. July 22-August 4
AUGUST 2008
Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
The Pacific Coast Air Museum's spectacular annual event! Historic warbirds and antique and modern aircraft perform fly bys, stunts, and are on display. Sat-Sun, August 16-17, 9am-4pm. The Air Museum also offers aircraft "Climb Aboards" every month.
Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival
More than 170 varieties of fresh picked heirloom tomatoes in every size, shape and color imaginable will be featured at Kendall-Jacksons Wine Center in Fulton. 2008 dates to be announced.
Russian River Jazz Festival
Great music outdoors on Johnson's Beach. 2008 dates to be announced.
OCTOBER 2008
Harvest Fair
Taste over 550 winning wines, sample local food, stomp grapes, view art exhibits, see giant pumpkins and have a great time at the Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. 2008 dates to be announced.
Charles Schwab Cup Championship
Part of the PGA tour, this championship is held at the beautiful Sonoma Golf Club. 2008 dates to be announced.
Hopland Passport
The Hopland Passport held in ten Mendocino County wineries is held in both May and October and includes two days of wine tastings, food pairings, live music and much more. 2008 dates to be announced.
NOVEMBER 2008
A Wine and Food Affair
Food and wine pairing at 70 wineries along the Russian River. 2008 dates to be announced.
DECEMBER 2008
Windsor Holiday Celebration
Windsor's Annual Holiday Celebration and Old Downtown Business Open House. Holly Trolley tours, Polar Express train rides, Jingle Bell Carriage rides, Children's holiday crafts, strolling carolers, musical entertainment & treats. 2008 date and time to be announced.
Holiday Parade of Lights
Parade of Lights featuring more than 100 entries of floats, horses, marching bands, antique cars, trucks and more all decorated with Christmas lights. Free Cookies and Cider, on the Plaza. Downtown Guerneville on the Russian River. 2008 dates to be announced.
Carols in the Caves
Enjoy the magic of rare dulcimers, harps, psalteries, flutes, drums & more. A fun, relaxing, underground adventure in nostalgic wine caves. 4 weekends/4 wineries. Hans Fahden Vineyards, Calistoga. 2008 dates to be announced.