Events Calendar
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Sonoma - Marin Fair Hide Details Location:Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds Gates open daily at 12:00 noon: Come on down to the fair for carnival rides and concerts, livestock shows, exhibits, continuous entertainment, ugly dog contest and more for one admission fee. Cost: Adults $14, kids age 4-12 $9, Seniors $8, kids under age 3 are free. Phone: (707) 283-3247. Website: www.sonoma-marinfair.org. |
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Fri - Sun |
Gates open at 7am |
350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hide Details Location:Infineon Raceway Check out top NASCAR drivers like Vallejo native Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Infineon Raceway's 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course, in Sonoma. Qualifying is on Friday, race is on Sunday. The weekend will also feature the NASCAR Camping World Series West Race on Saturday. Fee: $25-$130, (per day); $99-$180 weekend pass. Discounts for kids. Phone: (800) 870-RACE. |
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Sat |
9am |
Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival Hide Details Location:Sonoma Developmental Center Festival, Recreation: A 5K run/walk or an advanced 10K run, winding through the beautiful grounds of Sonoma Developmental Center. Followed by awards, a raffle, and a festival. For more information: www.dds.ca.gov/svff. Register for either race at Active.com. Fee: Festival is free; Race registration $15-$30 Phone: (707) 938-6713. |
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Sat - Sun |
11 am - 5 pm on Sat and noon - 4 pm on Sun |
A Celebration of the Accordion Hide Details Location:Petaluma Historical Library and Museum 20 Fourth Street Visit Putnam Plaza and the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum to enjoy free musical presentations by musicians from all over the nation in tribute to "Petaluma's Official Instrument." Cost: Free. Phone: (707) 762-9348. Website: www.petalumamuseum.com. |
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Willits Frontier Days Hide Details Location:Willits We anticipate another week of extraordinary events we're sure you won't want to miss, including California's oldest continuous rodeo. Locals and visitors enjoy and participate in CCPRA rodeos, street dances, barbecues, horseshows, a cowboy breakfast, the Black Bart Gunfighters, a parade, a carnival, gymkhana, junior rodeo, and many more fun-filled activities and entertainment. Fee: varies by event. Phone: (707) 459-6330. |
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Fri |
3:30pm |
PMC Super Playgropu Hide Details Location:McNear Park More details to come as the date gets closer. |
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Sat |
10am - 8:30pm |
Bella Figura Celebration Hide Details Location:Location: 211 2nd Street, Petaluma Haus Fortuna celebrates its 6th birthday along with the celebration of Petaluma's 150th birthday between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. with free gifts, six contests for free prizes, grand prize drawing, entertainment, free food and beverages, face painting and free photos and so much more. Phone: (707) 283-2880. |
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Sat |
2pm and 4:30pm |
"Rumpelstiltskin" Hide Details Location:Wells Fargo Center at 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa Featuring up to 50 Local Child Actors! Come join Clara, a jester, villagers, wizards, a queen, a king, and a band of busy little bees for a heart-warming tale of mischief and friendship. Fee: Adult $12, Child $8. Phone: (707) 546-3600. Website: http://wellsfargocenterarts.org/docs/events/shows/0608_missoula.html. |
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Friday |
Gates open at 3pm |
Sesquifest Hide Details Location:Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds (Petaluma) Join in the joint celebration of Petaluma's 150th Anniversary and America's Independence at a good old fashioned community event that includes food, fun for kids, frivolity (translate live music and entertainment) and of course, FIREWORKS. Location: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds (Petaluma). Cost: $5 for people over 13 years of age. Those 13 and under get in FREE! Phone: (707) 769-0429. |
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Sat |
Starts at dusk |
Fireworks over the Bay Hide Details Location:Westside Park, Bodega Bay Enjoy fireworks over the bay at Westside Park, in Bodega Bay. Cost: Free. Phone Number: (707) 875-3866. |
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Sat |
show starts at dusk |
Movies in the Park Hide Details Location:McNear Par, Join us for "Bee Movie" outdoors at McNear Park. Cost: donations are $4 adults/$2 children. Phone: (707) 694-9888. Website: www.petalumamovies.com. |
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Sunday |
11 am - 5pm |
Annual Art and Garden Festival Hide Details Location:Downtown Petaluma More than 100 booths filled with artists, food vendors, gardeners, farmers and merchants, along with Jazz performers in Historic Downtown: Fourth Street , Kentucky Street and A Street parking lot. Cost: Admission is FREE. Phone: (707) 762-9348. Website: www.petalumadowntown.com. |
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10 am - 10pm |
Sonoma County Fair Hide Details Location:Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Celebration, Family Fun: Celebrate the bounty of Sonoma County. Headliner entertainment, flower shows, carnival rides, rodeo, exhibits, food, contests for kids. It is a celebration of everything Sonoma. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Cost: $7 adults. Kids and seniors are free. Phone: (707) 545-4200. |
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Sat |
show starts at dusk |
Movies in the Park Hide Details Location:Prince Park Join us for "Nacho Libre," starring Jack Black, outdoors at Prince Park, on E. Washington St. next to Rooster Run Golf Course. Cost: Donations $4 for adults/$2 for children. Phone: (707) 694-9888. Website: www.petalumamovies.com. |
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Gates open at 8pm |
NHRA Division 7 drag races Hide Details Location:Infineon Racewa Divisional drag racing returns to Infineon Raceway as more than 500 Northern California drag racers take to the world-famous drag strip. Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma. Cost: $5-$20 daily; $45 weekend pass. Kids 12 and under Free. Phone: (800) 870-RACE. |
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Sat |
show starts at dusk |
Movies in the Park Hide Details Location:McNear Park Join us for "Akeelah and The Bee" outdoors at McNear Park. Cost: donations are $4 adults/$2 children. Phone: (707) 694-9888. Website: www.petalumamovies.com |
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Sat |
12pm - 8pm |
Petaluma Waterfront Jazz Festival Hide Details Location:Downtown Petaluma Festival, Live Music: The festival will feature a main event stage showcasing nationally recognized jazz and blues artists in the Theater Square District of downtown Petaluma with wine tasting set along the scenic waterfront of the Petaluma River. This year's festival will feature these talented artists: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Sheila E, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, The Peter Welker All Stars and more! 1st Annual Benefit for Music Education Programs in All Petaluma Area Schools. Cost: $45 - Wine and Music $35 - Music Only. Phone: (707) 769-9650. |
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Sat and Sun |
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Sebastopol Gravenstein Apple Fair Hide Details Location:Ragle Ranch Park - Sebastopol, C Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm: Festival, Family Fun: Two Music Stages, Children's Corner, Farm Animal Exhibits, Life on the Farm, Quality Arts and Crafts, Apple Pie Eating Contest, Apple Pie Baking Contest, Chef Demonstrations, Country Store, Beer and Wine Tasting and More! Ragle Ranch Park - Sebastopol, CA. Cost: Call for information. Phone: (707) 824-1765. |
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Frida |
6pm - 8pm |
PMC August Social - Family Barbque Hide Details Location:Elim Lutheran Church |
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Sat |
6pm - 11pm |
Healdsburg's Annual Street Dance Hide Details Location:Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg Celebration, Family Fun: Join us at the 16th annual Street Dance to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Healdsburg. Food and novelty booths will be set up around the Plaza and the live music starts at 7 pm. Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg. Cost: Call for information and tickets. Phone: (707) 433-4479. |
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Sat and Sun |
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Wings Over the Wine Country Airshow Hide Details Location:Sonoma County Airport Doors open at 9 am, show starts at 11 am: Family Fun, Historic: From the restored planes of days gone by to the fully modern machines of today's skies. This airshow documents thrilling entertainment on a beautiful California afternoon. The museum is located at the Sonoma County Airport on the corner of N. Laughlin Rd. and Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA. Cost: Requested donation of $5. Phone: (707) 575-7900. |
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Sun |
10am - 5pm |
Bodega VFD "BIG EVENT" BBQ and Parade Hide Details Location: Benefit, Family Fun: Chicken/Tri-Tip BBQ, Parade 10:30am, Live Music, Local Beer and Wine, Crafts Faire, Raffle w/ Great Prizes, Participate in the "Tour De Tatar" Races, Get Wet In the "Cosmic Commode", Kids Games, Ice Cream and Homemade Desserts, All Proceeds Go Directly To The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Come Enjoy Some Good Old Family Fun. Cost: Free admission. Chicken or Tri-Tip: Adult $12, Child $8.00. Phone: (707) 874-1217. |
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Fri - Sun |
10am - 7pm |
SolFest 2008 Hide Details Location:Solar Living Center - Hopland The country's largest renewable energy demonstration festival, SolFest marks its 13th luminous year in 2008 with an impressive roster of musicians and speakers, representatives from Green businesses and organizations, and numerous inspirational workshops and exhibits. Draws over 15,000 guests annually! Location: Solar Living Center - Hopland. Cost: Call for information and tickets. Phone: (707 )744-2017. |
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Fri - Sun |
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Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County Hide Details Location:Infineon Raceway Gates open at 7 am: Helio Castroneves and the stars of the IndyCar Series take over Infineon Raceway as Marco Andretti looks for his second victory in the Sonoma Valley. Watch as these stars drive over 150 mph on the 12-turn, 2.45-mile road course. Location: Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma. Fee: $10-$65, daily; $64-$85, weekend pass. Kids 12 and under, Free (Fri and Sat). Phone: (800) 870-RACE. |
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Sat and Sun |
9:20 am - 8 pm |
Cotati Accordion Festival Hide Details Location:Cotati The 18th annual Cotati Accordion Festival is a two-day event of nonstop accordion music to benefit local youth groups. Highlights include dance parties in the polka tent, numerous accordion-related vendors, and the annual "Lady of Spain" ring, including the releasing of the doves. Takes place at various locations in Cotati. Cost: $17 at the gate, $15 in advance, $25 both days. Phone: (707) 664-0444. |
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Sat and Sun |
10am - 6pm |
Bodega Seafood Art and Wine Festival Hide Details Location:Watts Ranch, Bodega 14th annual festival will feature an outstanding selection of seafood entrees, top quality juried art and crafts, great entertainment on 3 stages, and a large wine and microbrew tasting tent. New location on Watts Ranch - Bodega Highway Cost: $12 adults $10 seniors, $8 youth 12 -16, kids under 15 free. Phone: (707) 824-8717. |
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Sat |
show starts at dusk |
Movies in the Park Hide Details Location:Prince Park Join us for "Young Frankenstein" outdoors at Prince Park, on E. Washington St. next to Rooster Run Golf Course. Cost: Donations $4 for adults/$2 for children. Phone: (707) 694-9888. Website: www.petalumamovies.com. |
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10am - 5pm |
Studio Discovery Tour Hide Details Location:see desc This free, self-guided tour along the coast - from Stewarts Point north through the architectural award-winning Sea Ranch. Artists you meet share their unique vision and studio works. Cost: Free. To receive a free full-color catalog call: (707) 884-1138. |
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Mon, Weds and Fri |
3pm - 5pm |
Drop-in Dress-up and Photo Shoot for Girls and Boys Hide Details Location:Sebastopol Upstairs in the Enchanted Closet at The Princess Rose. Location: 309 South Main Street, Sebastopol. Cost: $10 per child. Phone: (707) 823-3323. Website: www.theprincessrose.com |
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Exhibition: "Schulz's Beethoven: Schroeder's Muse" Hide Details Location:Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa Visitors will be able to view Beethoven-themed strips while listening to the music that Schulz transcribed into his panels. The exhibition will also feature Schulz's reference books on classical music; personal letters he wrote about his growing appreciation of the genre; original Beethoven manuscripts, scores, and first editions; paintings and a bust of Beethoven; and a fortepiano. Cost: Free to members; Adults $8.00; children 4-18, student ID and seniors $5.00. Phone: (707) 579-4452. Website: http://www.schulzmuseum.org | |
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Exhibition: "Outside the Frame" Hide Details Location: Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa There are several well-known characters in Peanuts that never actually appear in the strip, including the Little Red-Haired Girl and the Red Baron. This display exhibits those strips in which Schulz believed that the appearance of certain characters was best left to his readers' imaginations. Location: Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. Cost: Free to members; Adults $8.00; children 4-18, student ID and seniors $5.00. Phone: (707) 579-4452. Website: http://www.schulzmuseum.org | |
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Sat and Weds |
Sat 2pm - 5pm and Weds 4:30pm - 8pm |
Petaluma Farmers' Market Hide Details Location:Walnut Park on the corner of Petaluma Blvd. and D Street The 22nd season opens featuring "Clo" the cow offering FREE ice cream for everyone, live music and more than 50 booths featuring farm fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, vegetable starts, smoked salmon, live oysters, fresh cheeses, fresh baked goods, espresso and more. Cost: FREE. Phone: (707) 762-0344.Website: www.petalumafarmersmarket.com. |
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Tuesday Evenings, April through October |
5:30 pm to dusk |
Sonoma Valley Farmers' Market Hide Details Location:Sonoma Plaza The Sonoma Valley Farmers' Market is held weekly at the Sonoma Plaza. Featuring food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local fresh produce, and seasonal flowers. Live music sponsored by The Sonoma Community Center. Cost: Free Phone: (707) 538-7023. |
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Sat |
3pm - 5pm |
Wine Tastings and Wine Classes Hide Details Location:143 Kentucky Street, Petaluma Saturday Tastings with winemakers from 3 - 5 pm. Wine classes with sommelier Christopher Sawyer and his partner Jason Jenkins on Wednesday nights. Cost: most free. Minimal charge with food pairings. Phone: (707) 765-1112. Website: http://www.vineandbarrel.com |
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Weds - Sunday |
11am - 5pm |
Historical Artifacts Exhibition Hide Details Location:SThe Sonoma County Museum :Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection at The Sonoma County Museum. Location: 425 7th St., Santa Rosa. Fee: $5 adults, $2students/seniors, free for members. Phone Number: (707) 579-1500.Bring your baby, a stroller and yoga mat and have fun exercising with other mom's at Shollenberger Park in Petaluma. Classes are 9:30a.m.-10:45 a.m. Babies must be between 6 weeks - 2 years old. Call 415-601-1224 or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com for pricing/schedule information. |
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Petaluma Library Events Hide Details Location:Petaluma Library, E Washington St Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5): Tuesdays at 10 am, June 10-July 29 Museum Storytime (ages 2-5) at the Petaluma Historical Museum: Thursdays at 11 am, Aug. 14-28 |
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daily |
8a - 4p |
Eldridge Farm at Sonoma Developmental Center Hide Details Location:15000 Arnold Dr, Eldridge Visit this lovely old farm on the campus of the Sonoma Developmental Center. The farm houses pigs, goats, sheep, miniature horses, chickens, exotic pets, and more. Visitors are sometimes allowed to help feed the animals, but call ahead. 15000 Arnold Dr., Eldridge, CA. Fee: Free Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone: 707-938-6337 |
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Sat and sun |
10am - 4p |
Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House Hide Details Location:Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa. Cost: Free. Phone: 707-575-7900 |
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Weds |
8:30a - 12p |
Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market Hide Details Location:1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa The Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market runs Wednesdays year 'round at the Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, rain or shine! 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa. Phone: 707-522-8629 |
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Thurs |
4:30p - 7:30p |
Cotati Farmers Market Hide Details Location:La Plaza Park, Cotati Each Thursday through September 14th, certified farm fresh fruits and vegetables, gourmet foods, arts and crafts galore, plus live entertainment! La Plaza Park, Cotati. Cost: Free. Phone: 707-795-5508 Website: http://www.cotati.org |
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Sat |
10am |
Docent Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Petaluma Hide Details Location:Departs from Petaluma Historical Library and Museum Costumed docents lead walking tours departing from the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum at 20 Fourth Street in Historic Downtown Petaluma every Saturday offering visitors a glimpse in the 1860's Petaluma with a view of "Ironfront Row" and other historic buildings and landmarks. Cost: Free. Phone: (707) 769-0429. Website: www.petalumamuseum.com. |
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M - F 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm |
Precious Cargo Exhibition Hide Details Location:California Indian Museum and Cultural Center , Santa Rosa California Indian cradle baskets and childbirth traditions are the topics of a groundbreaking exhibition that runs through Spring 2008 at the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC) in Santa Rosa, California. Fee: By Donation. Phone: (707) 579-3004 . |