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Sonoma Events in October 2024: Harvest Activities, Wine Tasting, & More
by Jill Loeffler •
Sonoma events in October 2024 include Sonoma County Art Trails, the Harvest Fair, and Healdsburg Crush.
Other highlights include Asti Tour de Vine and individual winery events.
My calendar includes top things to do in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and other towns all around the county.
In addition, I've included a few of the top deals for this month for wine tasting, hotels, and other fun things to do.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza
Date: 10/13
Spend the day in the Healdsburg Plaza enjoying wine from over 60 premium wineries. You can sample Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, sparkling wine, and so much more. Entry price is $135 per person, including one souvenir glass.
There will be live music, local food, and a silent auction. 100 percent of the proceeds from this event benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma and Marin.
Head over between 1 pm and 4 pm or buy VIP tickets for early access at 12 pm. This event is for those 21 and older only.
Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Dates: 10/12
One of the first big Sonoma events in October is the harvest fair. This event offers the best of Sonoma County with award winning wines, beer, and locally-produced food.
The most popular is the Grand Harvest Tasting Pavilion. More than 100 wineries will be on hand serving up their Sonoma wines. You can also sample goodies from the winners of the Professional Wine, Food and Restaurant competitions.
Tickets are currently on sale for $80. This ticket includes the cost for parking.
It runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
>> Visit their site to learn more
Sonoma County Art Trails
Dates: 10/19 & 10/20, 10/26 & 10/27
Sonoma County Art Trails is a way to learn about and support local artists.
For four days in October, you will get the chance to step inside their studios, learn about how their create their art, and ask the artists questions. If you love some of their work, you can even pick up a piece or two for your own home.
Studios will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all four days. You can pick up a map at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
Live Music at Gundlach Bundschu
Dates: 10/19
One of the best outdoor Sonoma events in October is at Gundlach Bundschu.
This month's event is Hermanos Gutierrez in concert.
The show runs from 7:30 pm to 10 pm on October 19.
Places to Stay in Sonoma
If you plan to attend one or more of these Sonoma events in October, then make sure to spend a night or two to enjoy this lovely Northern California wine region. Click the links below for some great deals and to read recent guest reviews on Sonoma's top hotels.
Booking.com: Save on your Hotel in Sonoma with Booking.com, Planet Earth's #1 Accommodation Site. No booking fees ever!
TripAdvisor: What's the #1 hotel in Sonoma County? Read reviews & find hotel deals on TripAdvisor!
VRBO: You can also find some great places to stay on VRBO. They offer apartments, houses, cottages, and rooms for rent all around Sonoma County. Find some great places to stay here.
Asti Tour de Vine
Dates: 10/12
Ride your bicycle through the beautiful back roads of Northern Sonoma County, California’s breathtaking wine country.
Cruise past colorful vineyards, next to the Russian River, and through cute rural towns.
The event includes 25k, 50k, 100k, and 100m routes.
All four end up in the town of Cloverdale at the historic Asti Winery.
Your ride ends with a hearty lunch with some local Sonoma County wine.
More Fun Things to Do in Sonoma in October
In addition to all of these fun Sonoma events in October, you will also find so many other great things to do from heading out on a hot air balloon ride over the valley to bike riding tours. Click the links below to learn more.
Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour: Ride through Sonoma Wine Country on this 4.5 hour tour, starts in Santa Rosa and takes you to visit two to three wineries, entire trip is about 16-miles (25.7 km), route is mostly flat, check for availability
Food & Wine Walking Tour: Walking and food tour of Sonoma which stops at several gourmet spots for tastings, check for availability
Gem Faire in Santa Rosa
Dates: 10/25 - 10/27
The Gem Faire is coming to Santa Rosa this October. Gem Faire is a major gem, jewelry, and bead exhibition in the US, holding nearly 50 shows yearly.
It will feature more than 70 importers, wholesalers, and manufactures at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. You will find thousands of high quality gems, beads, crystals and more.
The fair runs from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sonoma Events in October 2024: Wine Tasting Parties
In addition to these larger Sonoma events in October, you will also find some great, small events at local wineries. Most required advanced registration so visit the winery websites for details.
Alexander Valley Vineyards (10/5): Fall Garden Lunch
Buena Vista Winery: Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball (10/26), head back to 1864 when the Count of Buena Vista hosted his first wine release with a masquerade ball, dancing, light appetizers and wine, dress in your favorite masquerade gown with mask for this special annual event.
Cline Family Cellars (10/26): Ghost Train Boogie from 7 pm to 10 pm.
DeLoach Vineyards (10/12): Pinot and Paella Winemaker Lunch from 12 pm to 3 pm
Dutton-Goldfield Winery (10/12): Pinot and Paella
Emeritus Vineyards (10/19): Harvest Trail, follow the trail of the grapes from vine to crush pad, sample current releases and enjoy some small bites, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Gary Farrell Winery (10/20): South East Asian street food and pinot with chef Sergio Velencia from Chacho's Catering, from 11 am
Jacuzzi Wines (10/6): Grape Stomp from 11 am to 2 pm
Jordan Winery (10/12 & 10/19): Pizza Cooking Class with Luncheon from 10:30 am to 2 pm
Kendall Jackson (10/5): Farm-to-table dinner from 5:30 to 9 pm
Pech Merle (10/5): Pech, love and paella from 4 pm to 7 pm
Rodney Strong (10/12): Fall Makers Market from 12 pm to 4 pm, free admission to their annual fall market with more than 20 local artisans
St. Francis Winery (10/6): Blessing of the Animals, 2 pm to 5 pm, furry fundraising event
Trione (10/5): Harvest celebration dinner under the stars from 6 pm to 9 pm
Wine Tasting Deals in Sonoma County
Get some great deals on wine tasting either before or after these fun Sonoma events in October. Click the links below for some of the best deals around.
Battaglini Winery & Vineyard: $5 Buys You a Coupon for $5 Off a Wine Tasting for Two Plus 20% Off a Bottle of Wine, near Santa Rosa, check for availability
Harvest Moon Estate And Winery: Save on their wine and cheese tasting plates for one, two or four people, near Santa Rosa, check for availability
*Note: Most deals last for 120 days after purchase, so make sure to check the exact terms before purchasing.
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