Event Schedule + Tickets
2025 Schedule
Thursday, September 25th
THE GREAT SPRITZ OFF
6:00 pm: Three Sticks Wines Adobe
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
SONOMA VALLEY HARVEST DINNER
5:30 pm: Viansa Winery
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
PLAZA DAYTIME FESTIVITES
8 am: 5K Fun Run
9:30 am: Blessing of the Grapes
10 am – 4 pm: Daytime Festival – Wine Garden, Live Music, Food & Beer, Kids Activities and Artisan Fair
10 am – 4 pm: Grape Stomp
GRAND TASTING
6 pm: at the Historic Sonoma Barracks
Participating Wineries and Restaurants
The Great Spritz Off
Three Sticks Adobe
Thursday, September 25th: 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 Valley of the Moon 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.
Spritz Off Competitors include:
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Three Sticks Wines & Sonoma Syrup Co.
GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery
Anaba Wines + Songbird Parlour
Three Fat Guys + The Red Grape
Pomme Cider & Kivelstadt Cellars
Mexican food generously provided by El Roy’s Express Mex.
Tickets: $100
Sonoma Valley Harvest Dinner
Presented by Merrill Lynch – The Gonzales Group
Co-sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak
Viansa Winery
Friday, September 26th: 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
Historic Sonoma Valley Grape Stomp
Presented by Grapes & Games
Sonoma Plaza
Saturday, September 27th: 10:00 am to 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: $75 for team of 2
Vintage Festival 5K Fun Run
Presented by Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma Plaza
Saturday, September 27th: 8:00 am
The 5K Fun Run on Saturday, September 28th, 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.
Fee: $45 Early Access by July 31st; $50 starting August 1st.
Sonoma Valley Grand Tasting
Presented by Expedia Wine Cruises and AMA Waterways
Sonoma Barracks
Saturday, September 27th: 6:00 pm
The Sonoma Valley Grand Tasting is an elegant evening of wine tasting under the stars at the historic Sonoma Barracks. Guests will explore the diverse wines and growing regions of Sonoma Valley, sampling an exceptional selection from over 40 wineries. This walk-around tasting event offers the chance to meet winemakers and winegrowers, enjoy current vintages from all six Sonoma Valley appellations, and savor locally prepared cuisine from top chefs and artisans.
Participating Wineries and Restaurants
Live Music by the Jami Jameson Band
Tickets: $175
$150 for SVVGA Members
$225 for VIP Lounge
$125 for Designate Drivers
Wine Garden
Presented by Anaba Wines
Saturday, September 27th: 11 am – 4:00 pm
on the Historic Sonoma Plaza
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.
Participating Wineries include:
Anaba Wines
Gehricke Wines
Grand Scheme Wines
Imagery Estate Winery
Landmark Vineyards
Kenwood Vineyards
Meadowcroft Wines
Sojourn Cellars
Turnstile Cellars
Tasting passes will also be sold on-site at the Daytime Festival.
Sonoma Valley Plaza Festivities
Saturday, September 27th: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Family-friendly and something for everyone to enjoy. The festival is free and open to the public.
Blessing of the Grapes: 9:30 am
Artisanal Fair:
The Artisans Festival brings together local artists, makers, and creators. See unique installations and meet artists from all over the Sonoma Valley.
Beverage Bar with local wine & beer
Presented by Crandall Roofing, Inc
Live Music + Kids Activities + Grape Stomp + Food
Throughout the day visitors can enjoy Sonoma Valley wine and Sonoma Springs craft beer by the glass and a variety of food vendors, while listening to live music on the Historic Sonoma Plaza. There’s a Kids area with various games and a local favorite, the Salami Toss!
Live Music Line-Up:
11-11:30 a.m. – Cat Monkeys
11:50 – 1:20 p.m. – Loosely Covered
1:40 – 3:10 p.m.– Third Rail
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Glory Daze
Food Vendors include: Sonoma Valley Rotary Club, El Roy’s Express Mex, HopMonk, Aunt Betty’s Gourmet Corndogs, Sinfully Sweet
Vintage Festival Merch Booth, including maps, posters, and SWAG
Local Sonoma Valley Community Booths