- May 30 – June 8:
10th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival
Celebrate a decade of great jazz with a fantastic line-up of new and familiar names for this 10th Annual Jazz Festival. (707) 433-4644
Healdsburg - May 31 - June 1 and June 7 - 8 :
Art at the Source Open Studios
Discover Art. Discover the Artists. Over 100 artists in West Sonoma County open their studios to the public. (707) 829-4797
West Sonoma County - May 31 – June 3 :
Carneros Heritage Fest
The Carneros Wine Alliance will host a celebration of the wines, heritage and distinctive qualities of the Carneros region. Featuring Carneros Lamb BBQ, wine tastings, a young chef competition, musical entertainment, sheepherding and falconry demonstrations, vineyard tours, and more. (707) 253-2678
Sonoma - May 31 - June 1 :
The Rites of Spring
The Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, led by Dan Earl, presents its spring concert featuring the complete "Frostiana" song cycle with orchestra, and more works celebrating spring and love. Tickets available at Stanroy's or Copperfield's in Santa Rosa and People's Music in Sebastopol, or at the door. The Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave. $15/$10; : Saturday, 8 pm., Sunday 3 pm; (707) 527-4999 ext 9228
Santa Rosa - May 31 - June 1 :
Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races
Vintage car racing returns to Infineon Raceway. The weekend will feature more than 250 vintage cars, including Ferrari, Lotus, Trans-Am and Porsche. Fans can also visit the Wine Country Pavilion, featuring samples of area wineries and food purveyors. (800) 870-RACE
Sonoma - May 31 – June 1 :
Russian River Rodeo & Parade
41st Annual Russian River Rodeo at the Duncan's Mills Rodeo Grounds. Breakfast begins at 7am. The parade parades down Main Street in Guerneville starting at 10 a.m. (707) 865-9854
- June 3 :
Free Live Music at the Healdsburg Market
Windsor - June 4 :
Santa Rosa Downtown Market
Santa Rosa - June 5 :
Opening Night of Summer Nights on the Green
Celebrate opening night of this farmers’ market and big community gathering spot with the popular Bay Area soul band Pride & Joy. Windsor goes all-out on their Farmers' Market. Lots of food for sale. Family games. Every other Thursday night (on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month), there's a big musical act on the Town Green. And on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays, at dusk, there's a movie on the big screen. - June 5 :
Poolside Jazz Party
KJZY Mixer at the Flamingo Hotel. Music and prizes. Starts at 5:30pm.
Santa Rosa - June 6 – 8 :
30th Annual Health and Harmony Festival
An all-ages multicultural, multi-sensory experience that brings out participation, dancing, laughter and learning in all who attend. 500 vendors, four outdoor stages, nationally renowned speakers and musical acts with a focus on creating a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., (707) 861-2035
Santa Rosa - June 6 :
First Friday Art Walk Downtown Santa Rosa
Self-guided walking tour of more than 40 temporary in-store art exhibits and studios plus street performers and other activities throughout the Downtown Arts District. Rosie the Trolley offers free shuttle service throughout the event area and there are free carriage rides at Railroad Square. 5 - 8 pm (707) 542-1894
Santa Rosa - June 6 :
The Temptations & The Four Tops
At the Wells Fargo Center
Santa Rosa - June 7 :
Beerfest
More than 35 of Northern California's finest microbreweries and lots of fantastic gourmet food. Live music. A Benefit for Face to Face. At the Wells Fargo Center.
Santa Rosa - June 7 :
Free Summer Sampler Day at the Charles M. Schulz Museum
Free admission today. 10 am to 5 pm. Sample some of our summer classes & meet the instructors. Learn about manga, cartooning & hands on art projects. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, (707) 579-4452
Santa Rosa - June 7 :
Hike -- Fort Ross State Historic Park
Organized by Coastwalk
Sonoma Coast
- June 7 - 8 :
Wine Country Quilts Showcase
Over 400 quilts on display, handcrafted items and quilts for sale at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.
- June 7 – 8 :
2008 Russian River Passport Tasting
Dozens of acclaimed wineries from the famous Russian River Valley will open their cellars for wine lovers in the first "Russian River Passport" Tasting. Winery locations will also feature great food and/or entertainment for their guests.
Russian River Area - June 7 – 8 :
11th Annual Taste of The Valley
25 wineries throughout Alexander Valley will welcome you with gracious hospitality, demonstrations, and exclusive wine offers as wine lovers experience world class wines, tantalizing food and great music all weekend long.
Alexander Valley - June 7 :
Cloverdale Sculpture Exhibit Opening Reception
Meet the Sculptors and the Judges at the opening reception for Cloverdale's Sculpture Exhibit, at the Plaza. Enjoy the sculptures, judging, live music, refreshments. Continue on to First St Gallery for the opening of the related exhibit, "2008 Sculptors: A Closer Look."
Cloverdale - June 7 – 8 :
Art at the Source Open Studio
Over 100 artists in West Sonoma County open their studios to the public.
West County - June 7 :
Rock Paper Scissors Championships
Come for a chance to play rock paper scissors for a $1600 purse at the 6th Annual Rock Paper Scissors Championships. All ages welcome. (At the new cornerstone place tasting room.)
Sonoma - June 7 – 8 :
Annual Youth Park BBQ and Carnival
Enjoy BBQ chicken, Ribs. Oysters, Steak, Fine beer and Wine, Craft vendors and carnival rides for the kids! Old fashion water balloon toss and pie eating contest!! Live Bands Sat - Voodoo Bleu, Solid Air, Old Boot Band. Sun - Voodoo Bleu, Blues Burners, Phenix. Sorry no coolers or pets allowed. The Forestville Youth Park is one of the only parks west of the Rockies that is privately owned and operated by a non-profit organization. The Park depends solely on fundraising efforts such as this Annual BBQ. 10am to 8pm. (707) 887-9841
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