Valley of the Moon
Vintage Festival
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2025
Presented by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation
Since 1897, the Vintage Festival has brought the community together to celebrate the annual harvest season in Sonoma Valley. Our winemakers, grape growers, and community welcome you for a weekend honoring our regions rich winemaking legacy and agricultural heritage in the birthplace of California Wine.
Proceeds from the weekend benefit the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation.
VINTAGE FESTIVAL WEEKEND VIP EXPERIENCE
Experience the best of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival with the exclusive VIP Ticket Package, featuring premium access to signature events like the Sonoma Valley Harvest Dinner with priority check-in, and early entry to the Grand Tasting with VIP Lounge access. Enjoy special perks including concierge service, a luxury gift bag, priority booking at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, and complimentary transportation to select events. Plus, join the fun with reserved timing for the Grape Stomp and entry to the Wine Garden at the lively Sonoma Plaza Daytime Festival.
THE GREAT SPRITZ OFF
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
Three Sticks Adobe | 6:00 PM
Get ready to sip, savor, and spritz! Join us at the historic Adobe at Three Sticks Wines for The Great Spritz Off—a lively new addition to the Vintage Festival. Taste your way through Sonoma Valley’s finest wineries and cheer on the ultimate wine spritz showdown as local pros compete to craft the most refreshing, fizzy creation of the season.
Tickets: $100
SONOMA VALLEY HARVEST DINNER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Presented by Merrill Lynch – The Gonzales Group
Co-sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak
Viansa Winery | 5:30 PM
The Harvest Wine Dinner at Viansa Winery is an exclusive event that brings together legendary and emerging winemakers of Sonoma Valley. Guests will begin the evening with wine tastings from renowned vineyards, accompanied by gourmet bites. The night continues with a 3-course dinner hosted by a leading figure in the wine industry, featuring rare library and current-release wines carefully paired to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
Tickets: $275 SVVGA members / $350 non SVVGA members
5K FUN RUN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 8:00 AM
The 5K Fun Run kicks off the Daytime Festival in Sonoma Valley. Participants will run or walk through scenic vineyards, tree-lined roads, and downtown Sonoma, enjoying the beauty of the harvest season. The race finishes at the Historic Sonoma Plaza, where the festivities continue with the Daytime Festival, a cherished community event open to all.
Runners of all ages and skill levels—including families, groups, and even those with strollers—are welcome to join in this fun and active morning.
Registration is now open! Prices go up June 30th.
Participants get race T-shirt and Finisher’s Medal.
THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 9:30 AM
Each year the festival is commemorated by the annual Blessing of the Grapes. The Blessing expresses an appreciation of the bountiful, fertile valley we live in and the abundant harvest of the grapes it provides.
This event is free and open to the public
HISTORIC SONOMA VALLEY GRAPE STOMP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Toss off your shoes, roll up your pants and get ready for Sonoma Valley’s Historic Grape Stomp. Participate in this time-honored tradition and friendly competition. Don’t miss the celebrity stomp at 10:00 AM!
FIREFIGHTER WATER FIGHTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
----CANCELLED----
Sonoma Valley Plaza | W. Spain Street | 11:00 AM
Teams of firefighters from various Sonoma County stations will face off, with a goal to push an empty beer barrel into the opposing team’s end zone using only the spray power of a fire hose.
This event is free and open to the public
DAYTIME FESTIVAL + LIVE MUSIC, WINE, KIDS ACTIVITIES, & ARTISAN FAIR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Throughout the day visitors can enjoy local wine and beer by the glass and a variety of food vendors, while listening to live music on the Historic Sonoma Plaza. Sip Sonoma Valley wines or enjoy Sonoma Springs craft beer as you stroll the Artisans Festival and savor the day during the most anticipated season of the year. The Artisan Festival brings together local artists, and creators of all kinds.
This free festival is open to the public.
WINE GARDEN TASTING EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Step into the shaded oasis of Sonoma Plaza at the Daytime Festival of Vintage with our Wine Garden Tasting Experience.
5‑Taste Pass Included
Purchase a pass granting you five wine tastings, letting you sip your way through a curated selection of Sonoma Valley’s finest vintages.
Relax in the Plaza’s Cool Shade
Find your spot in our leafy Wine Garden, surrounded by the festival’s live music, artisan booths, food vendors, and the lively buzz of community celebration
Tasting passes will also be sold on-site at the Daytime Festival.
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2024 acts shown in photos. 2025 acts to be announced soon!
Music is free and open to the public.
SONOMA VALLEY GRAND TASTING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Presented by Expedia Wine Cruises and AMA Waterways
Sonoma Barracks | 6:00 PM
Join Sonoma Valley’s Vintners & Growers for an extravagant evening of wine tasting under the stars in the historic Sonoma Barracks. The Grand Tasting is your opportunity to experience Sonoma Valley’s incredible diversity of wines and growing regions. This walk-around regional tasting will feature an impressive collection of Sonoma Valley’s most interesting and impeccably selected wines from more than 50 wineries. Engage with winemakers and winegrowers, while you taste current vintages from each of Sonoma Valley’s 5 appellations and enjoy locally prepared cuisine from some of the Valley’s most notable chefs and artisans.
Tickets: $150 SVVGA members / $175 non SVVGA members
VIP Tickets: $225
Early Access ticket price of $150 available until July 13th