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July 2008 Calendar of Events for Sonoma County

by Maja Wood
for About.com

  • August 15 – 17 : 13th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend
    Join Russian River Valley grape growers, winemakers, chefs and innkeepers and indulge in world class Russian River Valley Wines, one of a kind Vineyard and Winery experiences and gourmet wine country dining. (707) 521-2534
    Russian River Valley

  • August 16 – 17 : Wings Over the Wine Country Airshow
    Antique aircraft, warbirds, and modern day aircraft will perform flybys and be parked on the ramp for an up-close and personal look.
    Santa Rosa

  • August 16 – 17 : SolFest 2008
    The country's largest renewable energy demonstration festival, 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.
    Hopland

  • August 16 : Kunde Estates' Sustainable Winegrowing Hike
    a fun, casual and up-close hike through the 1,850 acre volcanic and vertical Kunde Estate. This is a great opportunity to see sustainable winegrowing practices at work while taking in wine country's spectacular scenery. $15, includes wine tasting; Reservations are needed. (707) 833-5501 Ext. 331

  • August 16 : Healdsburg's Annual Street Dance
    Food and novelty booths will be set up around the Plaza and the live music starts at 7 pm. Healdsburg Plaza Park. 6 - 11 p.m.; (707) 433-4479
    Healdsburg

  • August 16 : Old Grove Festival
    Enjoy the Junius Courtney Big Band performing amid the majestic old-growth Redwoods of Armstrong Woods. (707) 869-9403
    Guerneville

  • August 16 : Free Family Day Woodworking Workshop
    Join members of the Sonoma County Woodworkers Association for an afternoon of hands-on projects for children and expert woodworking technique demonstrations by some of the finest woodworkers in the North Bay Region. At the Sonoma County Museum
    Santa Rosa

  • August 16 : New Exhibit: Schulz's Beethoven:Schroeder's Muse
    The exhibition features insights into Schulz's love of classical music and how Beethoven became Schroeder's hero. Exhibit runs till Jan. 26, 2009.
    Santa Rosa

  • August 16 - 17 : Antique Tractor & Baling Show
    An Agricultural step back in time for the whole family. Featuring an authentic 1920's Junior Monarch 5 wire stationary bay press and baling demonstration, antique crawlers, stationary engines, wheel tractors and implements on display for enthusiasts of all ages, filed plowing, circa 1922 St. Clair wood cook stove exhibit, farm animals and hay rides. Admission is FREE. At the Ponte Ranch, Corner of Spring Hill & Purvine Roads, 10am-5pm. For more info call the Ponte Family (707)769-4769
    Petaluma (In Two Rock Valley)

  • August 17: Harley Owners Group "Summer Run" to benefit Meals on Wheels
    Redwood Empire HOG's motorcycle run to benefit Meals on Wheels of Sonoma County. Depart from Michael's Harley-Davidson in Cotati and end at Petaluma Fairgrounds for food and fun.
    Petaluma

  • August 17 : Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series
    Enjoy an evening with Michael McDonald, the five-time Grammy Award Winner possesses one of the most distinctive voices in music history. McDonald is best known as a member of the Doobie Brothers, but has experienced a career resurgence with the recent release of three chart-topping Motown albums.
    Healdsburg

  • August 17 : Bodega Volunteer Fire Department “Big Event” BBQ and Parade
    “Good ole family fun” with parade at 10:30am, live music, local beer and wine, crafts faire, raffle, games and contests, get wet in the "cosmic commode," chicken and tri-tip bbq, homemade desserts. All proceeds go directly to the bodega volunteer fire department. (707) 874-1217
    Bodega

  • August 17 : Live at Juilliard!
    This week, enjoy the music of Nina Gerber and Kenny Edwards .
    Santa Rosa

  • August 17: Donna Summer at the Wells Fargo Center
    Santa Rosa

  • August 19: Anniversary Evening Charles M. Schulz Museum
    Celebrate the museum's 6th anniversary with free ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery of Sonoma County and free admission to the Museum all evening. 5 - 8 p.m. (707) 579-4452
    Santa Rosa

  • August 20: Melissa Etheridge at the Wells Fargo Center
    Santa Rosa

  • August 21 : Windsor Summer Nights on the Green
    Farmers’ Market and live music. This Thursday: Tom Rigney and Flambeau" (Cajun/Zydeco).
    Windsor

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