Holidays: June 2012 Archives

July 4th falls on a Wednesday this year. We won't mind if you start the celebration early! Check out activities June 30th - July 4th in Sonoma Wine Country.

June 30 - July 1 -- Red, White & Petite Sirah!
Celebration: Come out for a day of fun, relaxation, amazing wine & delicious BBQ! We have a special line-up of our favorite Reds, White & limited Petite Sirah for you to sample. Don't miss this fun event!
Location: Mounts Family Winery, 5545 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA
Fee: $10 pp/Complimentary for Club Members; Time: 11am - 4pm; Phone: 707.292.8148

July 1 -- Fireworks Over the Bay
Celebration: Enjoy fireworks in Bodega Bay before the 4th of July. Fireworks over the Bay is a free event, but donations are welcome. The Bodega Bay fireworks display is fairly small.. Make sure to plan a full day in Bodega BayShow on map and cap it off with fireworks display.Bring warm clothes as it can get very chilly at night in Bodega Bay.
Location: 2400 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA
Fee: Free; Time: 9:30 p.m.; Phone: 707.347.9645

July 4 -- BBQ & Fireworks at Ramekins
Celebration: Guests can enjoy fresh bites from the grill while listening to live music and purchasing drinks from the outdoor bar. Kids can participate in a patriotic hat decorating contest, cookie decorating and a "make your own sundae bar." Event is free for kids under the age of 12.
Location: 450 W. Spain St, Sonoma, CA
Fee: $45 adults/$22.50 kids 12-18 Time: 6:30pm - fireworks Phone Number: (707) 933.0450

July 4 -- Fireworks Party & Dinner @ Depot Hotel Restaurant
Celebration: Every year the Sonoma Fireworks go off right above our Restaurant Garden! Come join us for a fabulous Buffet dinner, wines, and fireworks. Includes Fourth of July buffet dinner, a bottle of wine per couple, tax and tip and, as always, a donation to the Sonoma Valley Fire Association which does a wonderful job of putting on the incredible fireworks. Call or email for reservations.
Location: 241 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
Fee: $70 Adults/$40 Under 21; Time: 7pm; Phone: 707-938-2980

LIVERMORE, CA
June 17 -- Wines, Beats, and Mobile Eats
Celebration: Treat Dad to an array of food choices from our favorite food trucks, Southern Sandwich Co., Rice Rockit, le truc and Kara's Cupcakes, while sampling wines from Wente Vineyards, Murrieta's Well, and Double Decker.
Location: Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore, CA
Fee: $15 general/$10 club members; Time: 12-4pm; Phone: 925.456.2305

June 17, 2012 -- Father's Day BBQ at Elliston Vineyards
Celebration: Make Father's Day extra special this year at Elliston Vineyards. Join us for an afternoon of delicious BBQ, fun and sun, family and friends, and of course beer and wine. Cost is inclusive of food, non-alcoholic drinks, tax and gratuity. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Large group reservations available. Advanced booking is required.
Location: Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA
Fee: $35 Adults/$12 Children; Time: 12pm - 3pm; Phone: 925.862.2377

MENDOCINO, CA
June 15 - 17 -- A Taste of Redwood Valley
Wine Festival: Join eight wineries and a brandy distiller that offer the "Focus on Experience" winemaker dinner. Experience a herb walk, make homemade bread,feast at a farm to table dinner, and enjoy dessert all served with fine wines while listening to live music. On Sat and Sun all will be open for tastings w/food,music, and farmer's market stands.
Fee: Dinner: $55;  Dinner & Tasting:$80; Tasting:$30;
Time: Dinner: 6pm; Sat/Sun Tasting: 11-5; Phone: 707-485-0322


NAPA VALLEY, CA
June 17 -- V Marketplace Father's Day Invitational Auto Show
Celebration, Exhibition: V Marketplace celebrates the "art of the driving machine," from the national champions to the local favorites, to the one-of-a-kind collector curiosities. Packard, Pierce Arrow, Ford, Ferrari, M.G., Mercedes Benz and more, top a list of more than 100 early and late model autos spanning some 90 years of production!
Location: 6525 Washington Street, Yountville CA
Fee: Free; Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Phone: 707-944-2451

June 17 -- Conn Creek's Father's Day Throwdown
Celebration: Wine, Barbeque and hot competition - what more could Dad ask for? 2 amazing Napa valley chefs will be barbecuing up ribs! You vote to determine who wins the throw-down. Challenge our winemaker, Mike McGrath to a wine blending throw-down.
Location: 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $50/$40 club members; Time: 2pm-6pm; Phone: 800.793.7960 ext. 210