Event Schedule + Tickets
FRIDAY, September 29, 2023
Sonoma Valley Legends Dinner
Friday, September 29
An evening where wine enthusiasts and Sonoma Valley’s iconic community celebrate the Birthplace of CA Wine at one of its most vibrant wineries, B.R. Cohn Winery, kicks off the Vintage Festival weekend events. This unforgettable event brings together the veritable winemaking and winegrowing legends of the Sonoma Valley, up-and-coming celebrity winemakers and winegrowers, and an incredible selection of library and rare vintage wines.
TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 2023
Sonoma Valley Grand Tasting
Saturday, September 30
Join Sonoma Valley’s Vintners & Growers for an elegant and fun evening of wine tasting under the stars in the historic Sonoma Barracks. The Sonoma Valley Grand Tasting is your opportunity to experience the Sonoma Valley’s incredible diversity of wines and growing regions with an impressive collection from over 40 wineries. Engage with winemakers and winegrowers while you taste current vintages from each of Sonoma Valley’s six appellations. Enjoy locally prepared cuisine from some of the Valley’s most notable chefs and artisans.
TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 2023
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 30
11:30AM – 3:30PM
SONOMA PLAZA
Vintage Festival 5K Fun Run
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival 5K Race is back! This family-friendly ‘FUN RUN’ will take you through vineyards, majestic tree-covered roads, and some of the most scenic areas of downtown Sonoma Valley. Open to all ages and levels, even those that would like to enjoy a morning stroll through the vines.
Presented by Sonoma Raceway and Sonoma Cryo, in partnership with Motiv Sports
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2023
Sonoma Valley Grape Stomp
Toss off your shoes, roll up your pants, and get ready for the 2023 Sonoma Valley Grape Stomp! Assemble your team or go it alone to take part in a time-honored tradition that goes back to the early days of winemaking. All ages are welcome!
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2023
10AM – 4PM
SONOMA PLAZA
Sonoma Valley Plaza Festivities
OFFICIAL KICK-OFF
The daytime festival opens with a 5k race and a fun run for all ages before the fun continues on the historic Sonoma Plaza with a tried-and-true Sonoma Valley Community event, including the Blessing of the Grapes and the Historical Reenactment of the Double Wedding.
ARTISANS FESTIVAL
The Artisans Festival brings together local artists, makers, and creators. See unique installations and meet artists from all over the Sonoma Valley. The festival is free and open to the public. Local Artisans interested in becoming a vendor are invited to apply by clicking here.
LIVE MUSIC + WINE + ACTIVITIES
Enjoy local wine and beer by the glass and various local food vendors throughout the day while listening to live music on the historic Sonoma Plaza. Stroll the Artisans Festival, local community booths, Sonoma Plaza shops, tasting rooms, and family fun in the Kids Zone with a Salami Toss and Tractor Pull races. Savor the season during the most anticipated time of the year. Family-friendly and something for everyone to enjoy.
HISTORICAL REENACTMENT OF THE DOUBLE WEDDING
Take part in the time-honored reenactment of the June 1863 double wedding of the Vallejo sisters to the Haraszthy brothers, presented by Sonoma Valley Historian and Performance Actor George Webber.
WATER FIGHTS
Water availability is pending because we don’t want to be wasteful. Watch the local fire departments battle for the title of CHAMPION at the Water Fights on the streets of the downtown plaza.
11:30AM – 3:30PM: Sonoma Valley Grape Stomp
9AM – 4PM:
Wine + Beer + BBQ + Concessions, drink & food tickets for purchase onsite
Live Music
Artisans Festival, featuring more than 20 different local artists and makers
Sonoma Valley KIDS ZONE, featuring games, activities, story time by the Sonoma Valley Library, face painting, and much more!
Vintage Festival Merch Booth, including maps, posters, and SWAG
Local Sonoma Valley Community Informational Booths