Valley of the Moon
Vintage Festival
SEPTEMBER 26 - 28, 2024
Presented by the Foley Companies
Since 1987, 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.
Join us as we commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Sonoma Valley Wine, the year of the Farmer. Two centuries ago grapevines were planted in in Sonoma. We look forward to celebrating that milestone together!
VINTAGE MOVIE NIGHT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
Sebastiani Theatre | 5:50 PM
Vintage Movie Night, featuring Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, is more than just a feast for the senses—it’s a journey through time and culture. Join us as we delve into the history of Sonoma Valley. Learn about the visionaries who shaped the region’s viticultural landscape from August Sebastiani’s pioneering spirit to the building of the Sebastiani Theatre, to the storied legacy of the Jack London Yacht Club.
Presented by the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Foundation, Jack London Yacht Club and Sebastiani Theater Foundation.
Tickets: $100
SONOMA VALLEY HARVEST DINNER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Gundlach Bundschu Winery | 5:30 PM
An exclusive evening at one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic properties, Gundlach Bundschu Winery. This unforgettable event brings together the veritable winemaking and winegrowing legends of the Sonoma Valley, up-and-coming stars, and an incredible selection of library and rare vintage wines. Your evening will begin with tastings from Sonoma Valley’s most famous vineyards accompanied by delectable, paired bites. As the night unfolds, you will be hosted by one of Sonoma Valley’s wine industry leaders for a paired 3-course dinner by Park Avenue Catering’s, Chef Ari Weiswasser. Each selection of rare library and current-release wines will be exceptionally paired to delight the senses and offer an experience you’ll never forget.
Tickets: $275 SVVGA members / $350 non SVVGA members
5K FUN RUN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 8:00 AM
Kicking off the Daytime Festival, the 5K FUN RUN will take you through some of the most scenic areas of downtown Sonoma Valley. Join your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun and active morning, enjoying the fall colors and fresh air of harvest season. All ages and levels are welcome!
Fee: $40 Early Access by July 31st; $45 starting August 1st.
THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
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 28th
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!
Tickets: $125/team of two.
FIREFIGHTER WATER FIGHTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
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
ARTISANS FESTIVAL + LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & WINE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
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.
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
Sonoma Valley Plaza | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Enjoy a variety of Sonoma Valley Bands as you enjoy your Sonoma Valley food and wine in the Grinstead Ampitheatre in the middle of the town plaza. The day kicks off with Take Off, doing classic rock and ’90s rock classics. Next up is Groove Incident playing their own interpretations of dance and some funk, with the emphasis on “Groove”. Wrapping up the day is Loosely Covered, playing classic and Southern Rock and features Rachel Sierra on vocals laying down everything from Elle King to Aretha.Â
Music is free and open to the public.
SONOMA VALLEY GRAND TASTING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
Presented by Expedia Wine Cruises, AMA Waterways and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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: $125 for SVVGA Members/ $150 non SVVGA members