June is a special time when Gay Pride Month, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, street festivals and country fairs fill the outdoor events calendar. We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in Sonoma County including museums, cultural events and food tours and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in Sonoma County, and if you’re planning a weekend, the best places to stay.
June is hot in Sonoma County, with temperatures in the 80s.
Featured photo courtesy of Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.
Reach for the Moon
Date TBD
You won’t want to miss the Moon Mountain District Master Class and Grand Tasting. Learn about one of the country’s newer American Viticultural Areas (AVA) and enjoy more than 20 small-production wines.
More info: moonmountaindistrict.org
Cornerstone Music Series
Saturdays through September
The annual Cornerstone Music Series is back! Entrance is free; take in the gardens. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
More info: cornerstonesonoma.com
Wine & Sunset Series at Paradise Ridge Winery
Wednesdays, May through October
Live music, rotating food trucks, and wine by the glass or bottle, all with a primo sunset view from the Russian River Valley Estate.
More info: prwinery.com
Vineyard Stroll + Wine Tasting at Benziger Family Winery
June 9, July 14, August 11, September 15
Learn about biodynamic winegrowing while walking through the vineyards, then enjoy a seated wine tasting.
More info: benziger.com
Dinner in the Vineyard
Date TBD
Get into the swing of summer in wine country with dinner overlooking the vineyards at Medlock Ames stunning Bell Mountain Ranch in Healdsburg. An organically-inspired four-course meal featuring produce from the winery’s gardens will be paired with special release wines.
More info: medlockames.com
Sturgeon’s Mill Demonstration Days
June 15–16, August 3–4, and September 14–15
This little known, more than a century old mill in Sebastopol is open to the public only a handful of weekends every year. A working museum, volunteers hold demonstrations at the steam powered sawmill.
More info: sturgeonsmill.com
Taste of Sonoma
Date TBD
Sip wines from more than 100 wineries, grab tasty eats from food trucks and relax at themed lounges (offering perks like bubbles, massages, and frosé) at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens in Santa Rosa. Did we mention there will also be a beer garden?
More info: tasteofsonoma.com
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in Sonoma County? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
Comedy
Movie Theaters
Looking for more things to do in the area?
Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!
