July 4th/Independence Day: 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

There are several events featuring wine & food, live music, and of course, fireworks in Napa Valley leading up to July 4th which is during the middle of the week this year. Check out what's happening the weekend before and on Independence Day too!

June 29 - 30 & July 1 & 4 -- Napa County Fair & Fireworks
Family Fun: Four days of summer sizzle with live music, strolling entertainers, competition for blue ribbons, antique truck and tractor show, 4th of July parade and fireworks. Showcasing local wines and arts.
Location: 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga CA
Fee: $10; Time: Fri 4p.m.-11p.m./Sat-Sun& Wed 12p.m.-11p.m.; Phone: 707-942-5111

June 30 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival O.A.R.
Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Festival Concert Series presents: O.A.R. Join us on a Saturday night in June for wine, food, fireworks and music under the stars. Annual Summer Concert benefiting Napa Valley Unified School District.
Location: 7801 St. Helena Highway 29, Oakville, CA
Fee: $65 general admission/ $195 VIP dinner; Time: Doors 5 p.m., concert 7 p.m.;
Phone: 888.769.5299

July 1 -- Napa Valley BBQ & Beer Battle @ Napa Valley Marriott
Beer & Food Education: Napa BBQ legends Pat Burke and Stephen Barber compete against one another in an epic BBQ cookoff. 9 Bay Area craft brewers will compete for best BBQ/Beer pairing. Silent Auction with fabulous items from the Napa Valley. A fundraiser for the Napa Valley Education Foundation's Music Connection program.
Location: Napa Valley Marriott, 3425 Solano Ave., Napa, CA
Fee: $45.00; Time: 1pm - 4pm; Phone: 707.253.8600

July 4 -- Louis M. Martini Winery Fireworks Spectacular
Celebration: Spend the 4th of July with the Martini family as we celebrate 17 years of historic fireworks in St. Helena. Enjoy a Napa-style feast, delectable wine and food pairings, and live entertainment- all culminating around world-class fireworks. Reserve tickets by calling the listed phone number.
Location: 254 South St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena, CA 94575
Fee: Guests $150/Members $110 (limit 4 at this price); Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Phone: 866.549.2582