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Here are some picture galleries of some of the most popular places and events in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County.
Sonoma's Red and White Ball 2007
Sonoma's Red and White Ball is an unpretentious, fun-filled celebration in the heart of California Wine Country.
Wine & Food Affair 2007
Photos from the 2007 Russian River Wine Road's Wine & Food Affair in Sonoma County
Wine Tasting at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair (Photo Gallery)
Wine tasting is the main draw at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Fair attendees can taste and buy over 550 different wines, all under one roof, and all made from Sonoma County grapes.
McDonald Ave. in Santa Rosa (Picture Gallery)
The McDonald Ave. area is not only a historic district but it's also one of most prestige and charming neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. Four movies were filmed on this street, including "Scream," "Pollyanna" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt," as well as its remake.
Take a Walking Tour of Santa Rosa's Railroad Square (Photo Gallery)
Historic Railroad Square is Santa Rosa's "It" spot for both tourists and locals. Where else can you can dine at a famous gourmet restaurant, find a refrigerator for your home, browse one of the trendy boutiques, drink a latte while people watching, and buy another chicken for your coop, all within the same few blocks? Take a walking tour of this special district to discover its history and charm.
Cotati Accordion Festival (Picture Gallery of the 2006 Event)
The annual musical extravagance has built a very loyal following since its inception in 1990. And it has grown into one of the must-see events in Sonoma County.
Heirloom Tomato Festival (Picture Gallery of the 2006 Event)
This is a quintessential Wine Country foodie event: Folks strolling about, sipping wine, listening to music and nibbling on gourmet foods created by some of the finest chefs in the area. What’s not to love?
Windsor Pumpkin Festival (Photo Gallery)
One of the highlights at the Windsor Pumpkin Festival is the baking--and the eating!--of a giant pumpkin pie.
World Championship Grape Stomp (Photo Gallery)
The annual World Championship Grape Stomp is held during the Sonoma County Harvest Fair in Santa Rosa, CA.
Artist Monty Monty
Monty Monty, an assemblage sculpture artist living in Santa Rosa, CA, is known for the stories, wordplays, puzzles and little jokes found within his works. NEA Chairman Dana Gioia, who owns some of Monty's work, refers to his style as "rambunctious elegance."
Healdsburg Crush Festival (Photo Gallery)
It's a school fundraiser held in the gym, yet some of the biggest names in the restaurant and wine industries take part in the Healdsburg Crush Festival.
Sonoma Horticultural Nursery and Gardens in Sebastopol
The 8-acre nursery and demonstration garden in Sebastopol is absolutely beautiful and open to the public.
Russian River Wine and Food Affair (Photo Gallery)
This weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys is the premier event for the Russian River Wine Road.
Peter Pumpkin Patch at Spring Hill Cheese (Photo Gallery)
In October of each year, the folks at Spring Hill Cheese create Peter Pumpkin Patch which features: cheese tasting, pick-your-own-pumpkin, dig-for-potatoes, pet farm animals, milk a cow, hay rides, hay maze, corn maze and homemade pumpkin ice cream.
Wine Tasting at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair (Photo Gallery)
Wine tasting is the main draw at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. Fair attendees can taste and buy over 550 different wines, all under one roof, and all made from Sonoma County grapes.
Winter Wineland
Over 100 Sonoma County wineries in the Russian River region participate in Winter Wineland each January. The wineries, many of which are not usually open to the public, offer tastings, sometimes from reserve wines, and owners and winemakers are usually on hand to answer questions and simply chat.
Pinot on the River Festival (Photo Gallery)
The Pinot on the River Festival is a three-day immersion program for the Pinot Noir enthusiast featuring seminars, wine tastings, field trips and more. There are a couple of wine tasting events for which tickets can be bought separately. These photos were taken during the 2006 Sunday afternoon wine tasting.
Particles in Motion: Work by Ned Kahn & Bruce Shapiro (Photo Gallery)
Particles in Motion: Work by Ned Kahn and Bruce Shapiro is an art exhibit featuring works strongly influenced by science, math or technology. It runs through October 29, 2006 at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Each year, the San Francisco Chronicle holds the world's largest wine competition of American wines.
Fairy Folk Festival (Photo Gallery)
The Fairy Folk Festival is a gathering of "magical folk" in Sebastopol, CA.
Christmas Lights Displays on Walnut Ct.
Each year, the houses on Walnut Ct. boast one of the most jolly Christmas displays in Santa Rosa.
Pictures of Les Claypool's New Year's Eve Mad Hatters Ball, 2005-2006
Pictures of Les Claypool's New Year's Eve Mad Hatters Ball for 2005-2006
Les Claypool New Year's Eve Hatter's Ball 2006-2007 (Photo Gallery 1)
See photos of the 2007 Les Claypool's New Year's Eve Hatter's Ball held in Santa Rosa, CA.
Les Claypool New Year's Eve Hatter's Ball 2006-2007 (Photo Gallery 2)
Photo gallery of Les Claypool New Year's Eve Hatter's Ball 2006-2007

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