Experience the best of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival with the exclusive VIP Ticket Package, featuring premium access to signature events like the Sonoma Valley Harvest Dinner with priority check-in, and early entry to the Grand Tasting with VIP Lounge access. Enjoy special perks including concierge service, a luxury gift bag, priority booking at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, and complimentary transportation to select events. Plus, join the fun with reserved timing for the Grape Stomp and entry to the Wine Garden at the lively Sonoma Plaza Daytime Festival.
Schedule of Events
8am: 5K Fun Run Sonoma Valley Plaza
The 5K Fun Run 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.
Register now! Prices increase July 31st.
Participants get race T-shirt and Finisher’s Medal.
9:30am: The Blessing Of The Grapes - Sonoma Valley Plaza
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.
10-4pm: Historic Sonoma Valley Grape Stomp - Sonoma Valley Plaza
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!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Adaytime Festival + Live Music, Wine, Kids Activities, & Artisan Fair - Sonoma Valley Plaza
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.
11:00 Am – 4:00 Pm: Wine Garden Tasting Experience - Sonoma Valley Plazaa
Step into the shaded oasis of Sonoma Plaza at the Daytime Festival of Vintage with our Wine Garden Tasting Experience.
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.
Relax in the Plaza’s Cool Shade
Find your spot in our leafy Wine Garden, surrounded by the festival’s live music, artisan booths, food vendors, and the lively buzz of community celebration
Tasting passes will also be sold on-site at the Daytime Festival.
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Live Music - Sonoma Valley Plaza
Music is free and open to the public.
Live performances by:
Cat Monkeys
Loosley Covered
The Third Rail Band
Glory Daze presents "Sha Na Now"
6pm: Sonoma Valley Grand Tasting - Sonoma Barracks
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: $150 SVVGA members / $175 non SVVGA members
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