- June 16 :
Saddle Mountain Full Moon Hike
Watch the sunset and moonrise from Saddle Mountain above Rincon Valley. Organized through LandPaths in association with the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District.
Santa Rosa - June 17 :
Earth, Wind and Fire
At the Wells Fargo Center
Santa Rosa - June 17 :
Free Live Music at the Healdsburg Market
Windsor - June 18 – 22 :
Sonoma-Marin Fair
Headline concerts Smash Mouth, Pat Monahan, Terri Clark, Tower of Power, and The Motels featuring Martha Davis. Special fair events include The 20th Annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Luche Libre Wrestling, the Destruction Derby and Petaluma Celebrity Feud.
Petaluma - June 18 :
Santa Rosa Downtown Market
Santa Rosa - June 18 :
Travis Tritt
At the Wells Fargo Center
Santa Rosa - June 19 :
Free Live Music at the Windsor Green
Windsor - June 19 – 22 :
From Farm to Table
All-inclusive gourmet "field trips" led by a resident food and wine author, local chefs, and artisan winemakers.
Sonoma - June 20 – 22 :
350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
The NASCAR Sprint Cup series will make its only Northern California stop during the 2008 racing season at Infineon Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Check out top NASCAR drivers like Vallejo native Jeff Gordon on Infineon Raceway's 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course.
Sonoma - June 20 :
World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Part of the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Come cheer on homely dogs from around the globe as they compete in this infamous contest that has gained international attention and participation.
Petaluma - June 21 :
Free Airplane Flights for Kids
Pilots from the local EAA Chapter 124 are volunteering to fly kids 8 - 17. Go to the website to register or call (707) 584-9682.
- June 21 :
-- Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series
The 18th Annual KJZY Summer Concert Series at Rodney Strong Vineyards kicks off today with Brian Culbertson's Funk Experience and Jonathan Butler
Healdsburg - June 21 :
Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival
A 5 k run/walk or an advanced 10k run, winding through the beautiful grounds of Sonoma Developmental Center. Followed by awards, a raffle, and a festival.
- June 21 :
Sonoma County Trails Jamboree
Celebrate our local trails and those who appreciate the great outdoors. Live entertainment, kids' activities, delicious food, outdoor gear demonstrations and prizes. Music: The Jason Bodlovich Group, The Thugz, Vinyl. At Julliard Park.
Santa Rosa - June 21:
History Tour at the Rural Cemetery
Walking tours leave every 20 minutes from 10am to 11am. Meet at the Franklin and Monroe entrance gate. Free admission- donations appreciated. Explore the native vegetation of the rural cemetery and hear about the animal life in this historic site during a 70 minute docent led walk through this pioneer cemetery.
- June 22 :
Bloomin' Backyards Garden Tour & Market
Tour six Santa Rosa Master Gardeners' private gardens and visit our Plant & Crafts markets in Sonoma County. The gardens demonstrate good gardening practices in a variety of styles
June 2008 Calendar of Events for Sonoma County
June 16 - 22
by Maja Wood
for About.comExplore Santa Rosa, CA
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