The 129th Annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is a beloved community celebration that brings the heart of wine country to life each Fall on the historic Sonoma Plaza. The weekend features Sonoma Valley wines, live music, local food, and signature events that invite visitors and locals alike to gather, celebrate, and connect.

A Sample of this Year's Events:

Friday, Sept. 25 – Harvest Immersion Experience at Sangiacomo Family Wines: Go behind the scenes of one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic vineyards to learn more about the grape harvest. (Limited to 20 people). Ticketed event.

Saturday, Sept. 26 — Free Daytime Festival: the Blessing of the Grapes, the Historic Grape Stomp, live music, an artisan fair, a vintage car show, kids’ activities and a Wine Garden tasting on the Plaza. Saturday, Sept. 26 – A 5K Fun Run and Vintage Vines 1 Miler 8 a.m.: Registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 26 — Grand Tasting, 6 p.m.: An evening walk-around tasting at the historic Sonoma Barracks featuring more than 50 wineries across Sonoma Valley’s appellations, with bites from top local chefs. Ticketed event.

Sunday, Sept. 27 — Brunch Bites & Bubbles: Sparkling wines and seasonal brunch bites at Bloom Carneros. Limited to 30 people. Ticketed event.

Tickets and the full schedule are at valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org. 

Produced by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Foundation, the Vintage Festival honors the region’s wine heritage while celebrating the joy of coming together — because in Sonoma Valley, wine, food, and community go hand in hand. Proceeds benefit the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation.