Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This March

Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Sonoma County Wine Country? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month — less researching and more having fun. Enjoy!

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Wine Road Barrel Tasting

March 3–5

More than 60 Sonoma County wineries are taking part in the 6th annual Barrel Tasting weekend. Tastings are by reservation only.

More info: wineroad.com

TEDxSonomaCounty

TEDxSonomaCounty

March 4

The live event takes place in Santa Rosa, but it will also be broadcast virtually. “This is Us” is the theme for 2023. Presenters will cover a range of topics including how to foster inclusivity, negotiate more powerfully, the future of AI, and more.

More info: tedxsonomacounty.com

Jack London State Historic Park
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Countdown to Spring at Jack London State Historic Park

March 4, 18

Get excited about spring hiking to the park’s famous Grandmother Tree on the 4th, and then return on the 18th to hunt for wildflowers along the trail. Reservations required.

More info: jacklondonpark.com

Sonoma Epicurean

March 9-12

A weekend full of activities and symposiums, Sonoma Epicurean features hand-on events with renown wine country chefs and winemakers. This year’s lineup includes names like Charlie Palmer, Dustin Valette, Duskie Estes, and Medlock Ames winery co-founder Ames Morison. Proceeds benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Events take place throughout Sonoma County.

More info: sonomaepicurean.org

Pigs and Pinot
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Pigs and Pinot

March 17-18

Taste 60 pinot noirs alongside pork dishes created by wine country’s favorite chefs. Now in its 16th year, the event benefits a variety of local charities and scholarships.

More info: pigsandpinot.com

Medlock Ames
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Blending Seminar at Medlock Ames

March 18

Be a winemaker for a day and learn more about the art of blending wine varietals from co-founder, Ames Morison, and winemaker, Abby Watt. An added perk, the seminar is held at the winery’s stunning Bell Mountain Ranch in Healdsburg.

More info: medlockames.com

Alexander Valley Vineyards
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Cyrus Dinner in the Wine Cave

March 18

Family-owned and operated, Alexander Valley Vineyards will celebrate the 23rd vintage of the winery’s CYRUS label with a wine dinner in its 25,000-square-foot underground wine cave. CYRUS pays tribute to Cyrus Alexander, Alexander Valley’s namesake.

More info: avvwine.com

California Artisan Cheese Festival
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California Artisan Cheese Festival

March 24-26

This delicious celebration of California artisan cheese returns to Santa Rosa for a three-day cheese extravaganza including a cheese crawl! Enough said!

More info: artisancheesefestival.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.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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