With more than 425 wineries, charming towns, and a wealth of nature to explore, you'll find no shortage of things to do in Sonoma County—including festivals and events. Plan your rejuvenating Wine Country vacation around a wealth of inspiring happenings. Experience the best Northern California has to offer at wine festivals, fairs that celebrate the county's rich agricultural heritage, car shows, history celebrations, and many other festive gatherings.

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Upcoming Events

Petaluma’s High Elevation Fireworks Display

Jul 4, 2026

Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th and California’s 175th birthdays! The City of Petaluma is once again hosting a high-elevation profess...

Radio Recall: The Soundtrack of Your Life

Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

A high-energy concert experience celebrating 60 years of the songs that shaped our lives — from Queen to Coldplay, The Beatles to Tina Turner. St...

Gay Wine Weekend

Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Enjoy 3 days of Gay in Wine Country at Gay Wine Weekend! This year is the 15th. Anniversary Celebration of this iconic event. Enjoy Winemaker Dinners,...

Sonora Santanera

Jul 17, 2026

Sonora Santanera, also featuring Los Alegres De Teran and Grupo Vennus, live in The Event at Graton Resort & Casino.Doors open at 7:00 p.m.Exclusi...

Mich-Mosa Festival

Jul 18, 2026

Mich-Mosa Fest is a day party built around two favorites—micheladas and mimosas!Grab your gang to sip micheladas & mimosas from multiple bart...

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic 2026

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Rise & Shine at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic! Looking for a magical way to start your day? Join us for an unforgettable two-day ballo...

Eighth Annual Wine Country Comedy Fest

Jul 23, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

The Laugh Cellar presents: Eighth Annual Wine Country Comedy FestWine Country’s funniest weekend is just around the corner! July 23 - Buena Vist...

53rd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair

Aug 8, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

Join us at the 53rd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair on August 8 & 9 at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol! This year's theme is "Where Joy Takes Ro...

Cotati Accordion Festival

Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026

The Cotati Accordion Festival is a two-day multicultural, multi-generational, international, nonprofit music festival. The event features five stages...

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July 3, 2026 Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Stars, Stripes, and Sips

Kenwood, CA
July 4, 2026 Saturday
7:00am - 12:00pm

Kenwood 4th of July Footrace 10K & 3K

Kenwood, CA
9:00am - 3:00pm

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend on the Russian River Railbikes

Cloverdale, CA
5:00pm - 9:45pm

Red, White and Pillow Fights

Santa Rosa, CA
5:30pm - 9:30pm

Stars & Sparklers Barbecue

Monte Rio, CA
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Dirty Cello 4th of July

Penngrove, CA
9:30pm - 10:30pm

Petaluma’s High Elevation Fireworks Display

Petaluma, CA
July 5, 2026 Sunday
9:00am - 3:00pm

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend on the Russian River Railbikes

Cloverdale, CA
July 10, 2026 Friday
7:30pm - 10:00pm

Radio Recall: The Soundtrack of Your Life

Sonoma, CA
July 11, 2026 Saturday
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
7:30pm - 10:00pm

Radio Recall: The Soundtrack of Your Life

Sonoma, CA
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Clint Black: Back on the Blacktop Tour

Rohnert Park, CA
July 12, 2026 Sunday
11:00am - 5:00pm

Petaluma Art & Garden Festival

Petaluma, CA
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
7:30pm - 10:00pm

Radio Recall: The Soundtrack of Your Life

Sonoma, CA
July 15, 2026 Wednesday
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NHRA Division 7 Drag Races

Sonoma, CA
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
July 16, 2026 Thursday
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NHRA Division 7 Drag Races

Sonoma, CA
July 17, 2026 Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Sonoma, CA
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Gay Wine Weekend

Sonoma, CA
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Sip & Savor Fridays: FIFA World Cup Edition

Windsor, CA
5:30pm - 10:00pm

LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

Petaluma, CA
8:00pm - 11:30pm

Sonora Santanera

Rohnert Park, CA
July 18, 2026 Saturday
4:00am - 11:00am

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic 2026

Santa Rosa, CA
8:00am - 5:00pm

DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Sonoma, CA
11:00am - 5:00pm

Mich-Mosa Festival

Rohnert Park, CA
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Gay Wine Weekend

Sonoma, CA
5:30pm - 10:00pm

LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

Petaluma, CA
July 19, 2026 Sunday
4:00am - 11:00am

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic 2026

Santa Rosa, CA
8:00am - 5:00pm

DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Sonoma, CA
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Gay Wine Weekend

Sonoma, CA
5:00pm - 7:30pm

Glamour

Rohnert Park, CA
5:30pm - 10:00pm

LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

Petaluma, CA
July 21, 2026 Tuesday
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
July 23, 2026 Thursday
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Eighth Annual Wine Country Comedy Fest

Sonoma County, CA
July 24, 2026 Friday
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Pour + Explore Sonoma Valley

Sonoma, CA
5:30pm - 10:00pm

LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

Petaluma, CA
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Eighth Annual Wine Country Comedy Fest

Sonoma County, CA
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Lee Brice: Live at Graton Resort & Casino

Rohnert Park, CA
July 25, 2026 Saturday
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Ferrari Challenge North America

Sonoma, CA
10:00am - 4:30pm

Fort Ross Festival

Jenner, CA
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
5:30pm - 10:00pm

LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

Petaluma, CA
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Eighth Annual Wine Country Comedy Fest

Sonoma County, CA
July 26, 2026 Sunday
2:30pm - 7:00pm

Valley of the Moon Music Festival

Sonoma, CA
5:30pm - 10:00pm

LUNAE: Farm-to-Table Dining and World-Class Ballet Under the Stars

Petaluma, CA
7:30pm - 11:00pm

Three Dog Night Live at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Santa Rosa, CA
July 27, 2026 Monday
10:00am - 11:30pm

Lazy Bear Week 2026

Guerneville, CA
July 28, 2026 Tuesday
10:00am - 11:30pm

Lazy Bear Week 2026

Guerneville, CA
July 29, 2026 Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30pm

Lazy Bear Week 2026

Guerneville, CA
July 30, 2026 Thursday
10:00am - 11:30pm

Lazy Bear Week 2026

Guerneville, CA
July 31, 2026 Friday
10:00am - 11:30pm

Lazy Bear Week 2026

Guerneville, CA
8:00pm - 9:30pm

John Legend Live at Graton Resort & Casino

Rohnert Park, CA

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Arts, Exhibits & Performances

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