Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Sonoma County? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month. Less researching and more having fun. Enjoy!
Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival
September 7
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, the Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival raises funds to help power local non-profits, schools and community service projects. Festival-goers can enjoy local craft brews while feeling secure in the knowledge that their beers are giving back to their community.
Heirloom Apple Celebration at Gold Ridge Organic Farms
September 14
With more than 12-thousand apple trees — and 70 or so heirloom varieties — there’s a long list of reasons to celebrate at Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol. Enjoy apple tasting, fresh apple cider and more. Did we mention the farm also produces award-winning organic olive oil?
More info: goldridgeorganicfarms.com
2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA)
September 19 - 21
This weekend-long event includes wine, food, and a live auction. Proceeds raised benefit a number of Sonoma County charitable organizations.
More info: sonomacountywineauction.com
Jack London State Historic Park Annual Gala
September 21
The park’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the theme of this year’s gala is “Jack’s Bohemian Groove.”
More info: jacklondonpark.com
Railroad Square Music Festival
September 22
The Railroad Square Music Festival is a free day of music taking place in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square created by The Lost Church, an organization that believes that people are in need of accessible spaces to share their art and storytelling, according to its website. Help The Lost Church continue expanding the North Bay music community and make sure to get tickets to the 2024 festival today.
More info: www.railroadsquaremusicfestival.com
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
September 26 - 28
At the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, you’ll celebrate what makes Wine Country go ’round: grapes. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, this festival dates all the way back to 1897 when local playwright Ben Weed performed his play “The Vintage Festival” about the Roman god of wine, Bacchus.
More info: valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org
Access Alexander Valley
September 27
Held poolside at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville, attendees can taste wines from more than 20 Alexander Valley wineries alongside dishes from some of Sonoma County’s favorite eateries.
More info: alexandervalley.org
Healdsburg Arts Festival
September 28
Head on over to the Healdsburg Plaza to spend time at the annual Healdsburg Arts Festival. Featuring fine arts and crafts from over 55 artists, festival-goers can enjoy live music, food and wine as they engage with the local Healdsburg arts community.
More info: ci.healdsburg.ca.us
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.
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