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SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2026
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is a beloved community celebration that brings the heart of wine country to life each Fall on the historic Sonoma Plaza. The weekend features Sonoma Valley wines, live music, local food, and signature events that invite visitors and locals alike to gather, celebrate, and connect.
Produced by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Foundation, the Vintage Festival honors the region’s wine heritage while celebrating the joy of coming together — because in Sonoma Valley, wine, food, and community go hand in hand.
This year’s theme is “Year of Community,” recognizing the enduring role of wine in bringing people together—around the table, through shared meals, and in celebration—highlighting how food and wine have always been at the heart of connection and community in Sonoma Valley.
Proceeds from the weekend benefit the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation.
EXCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCES
For each of these events, you may reserve an individual seat or invite friends and reserve multiple seats.
Thursday, September 24
11:30 AM
LUNCH FOR 12 at Three Sticks Adobe
Step inside one of Sonoma’s most iconic historic properties for an intimate afternoon at the beautifully restored Three Sticks Wines Adobe. Limited to just 12 guests, this exclusive experience offers a rare opportunity to enjoy exceptional wines, seasonal cuisine, and warm hospitality in an unforgettable setting.
Limited to 12 people
Friday, September 25
11:00 AM
HARVEST IMMERSION EXPERIENCE at Sangiacomo Family Wines
Step into the heart of harvest with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Sangiacomo Family Wines. Join us for a rare opportunity to experience Sonoma Valley wine country during its most exciting season.
Guests will get hands-on in the vineyard as you learn how wine grapes are picked, taste fruit straight from the vine, and discover the journey from grape to glass. Meet the family members and grape growers who have dedicated generations to farming Sonoma Valley’s renowned vineyards and hear the stories behind the wines you enjoy. Includes lunch.
Limited to 20 people
Sunday, September 27
10:00 AM
BRUNCH BITES & BUBBLES EXPERIENCE at Bloom Carneros
Celebrate the final day of Vintage Festival weekend with Brunch Bites & Bubbles. Enjoy a leisurely morning featuring sparkling wines and delicious brunch bites. Gather with friends and fellow festivalgoers for a relaxed and festive conclusion to Sonoma Valley’s signature harvest celebration.
Limited to 30 people
SONOMA VALLEY HARVEST DINNER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Presented by
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Sonoma Valley Wine with the Year of Community. To celebrate, we are bringing the Harvest Dinner to the center of our community to celebrate!
Set in front of Sonoma City Hall, a series of connected tables forms one grand harvest table that wraps around the horseshoe driveway, bringing hundreds of guests together for an unforgettable evening in the heart of the Sonoma Plaza.
Guests will enjoy a seasonal dinner prepared by the girl & the fig, thoughtfully paired with Sonoma Valley wines poured by local vintners, celebrating the bounty of the harvest season and the region’s rich culinary and winemaking heritage.
WINE GARDEN TASTING EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Presented by
Find your spot in our shaded Wine Garden on Sonoma Plaza, surrounded by the festival’s live music, artisan booths, food vendors, and the lively buzz of community celebration.
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.
Tasting passes will be sold on-site at the Daytime Festival.
5K FUN RUN & VINTAGE VINES 1 MILER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sonoma Valley Plaza
8:00 AM: 5K Fun Run start
9:00 AM: Vintage Vines 1 Miler start
7:00 AM: Registration opens
Presented by
The 5K Fun Run and new Vintage Vines 1 Mile Race kick 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.
Race starts at 8 am
Participants get a Finisher’s Medal.
Note, these are not timed events.
Double Wedding of the Century
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 9:30 AM
Step back in time as the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival presents the historic “Double Wedding of the Century,” commemorating the June 1, 1863 marriage of two sons of Count Agoston Haraszthy to two daughters of General Mariano Vallejo—an iconic union that has become a beloved Vintage Festival tradition. Presented by local historian and playwright George Webber, this historically accurate, fast-paced 15-minute reenactment kicks off Saturday’s festivities and is a must-see highlight of the weekend.
THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 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.
HISTORIC SONOMA VALLEY GRAPE STOMP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Presented by
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
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PLAZA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
11 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of local live music from the Pulsators, Atomic Cocktail, the Jacob Benning Band and Pebble.
This event is free and open to the public
DAYTIME FESTIVAL + LIVE MUSIC, WINE, VINTAGE CAR SHOW, KIDS ACTIVITIES, & ARTISAN FAIR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beer & Wine Bar Presented by
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.
New! Vintage Car Show by the Devils Darlins’
Food Vendors announced soon.
This free festival is open to the public.
SONOMA VALLEY GRAND TASTING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sonoma Barracks | 6:00 PM
Presented by
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.