It’s never to early to start planning your trip to Sonoma for September! Sonoma County is beautiful and full of fun activities all year long, but if you are looking to schedule a visit to Sonoma you don’t want to miss out on all of the exciting events and beautiful scenery Sonoma has to offer in September. September is known as the beginning of harvest season, and with that comes perfect weather, outstanding events, and gorgeous surroundings. If you’re looking to be a part of a traditional wine crush, drink wine under the sunset, browse through Sonoma County’s surplus of festivals, or experience a Broadway show under the stars, then a September in Sonoma is a must do on your to do list. Below are some of the top events happening in Sonoma this September, but check our full list of events for more great things going on around the county! 
August 31st-September 2nd
Wine Country Weekend
This event may start in August, but it’s fabulous harvest celebration you won’t want to miss! Sonoma Wine Country Weekend combines the elegance, sophistication, and style of Sonoma, with the festivity, frivolity and fundraising of the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction for three unforgettable days of celebration!
http://www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com/events.asp
September 1st
Broadway Under the Stars-“Gala Celebration: One Day More”
Enjoy Transcendence Theatre Company’s last show of the summer theatre festival this September 1st at Jack London State Park. This special evening will feature Broadway songs, community tributes, and exciting announcements about next year’s season!
Time: Picnics begin at 5 p.m./Show begins at 8 p.m.
Price: Varies
Location: Jack London State Park
Price: $85 before April 1, $100 thereafter
Location: Venues Throughout Santa Rosa
Website: http://www.transcendencetheatre.org/event-info.html#Gala
Every Wednesday in September
Wines and Sunsets In Paradise
Ongoing each Wednesday evening beginning in early July and continuing through mid October, visitors are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy delectable award winning Paradise Ridge wines while watching spectacular sunsets from the winery’s expansive veranda and beautiful poetry terrace.
Times: 6 p.m. until dusk
Price: $5
Location: Paradise Ride Winery
Website: http://www.prwinery.com/index.php/Travel-Reviews/Visit-Us.html
September 12th-23rd
Santa Rosa International Film Festival
The Santa Rosa International Film Festival, a Wine Country Film Festival event, is wine country’s FIRST – the area’s original, largest, and longest running film festival. It features more spectacular Festival screenings in venues throughout Santa Rosa and in wine caves and under the stars – Films al Fresco™ – than any other festival in North America.
Price: $85 before April 1, $100 thereafter
Location: Venues Throughout Santa Rosa
Website: http://www.sriff.org/
September 15th
2nd Annual Lobster Boil at Robledo Family Winery
Enjoy an evening of fresh delicious Maine lobster and prawns paired with award winning wines from Robledo Family Winery!
Times: 6-9 p.m.
Price: $95
Location: Robledo Family Winery.
Website: http://www.robledofamilywinery.com/events.html
September 16th
The Wedding Expo
Mark your calendar for September 16, 2012 to plan the perfect wedding. Enjoy a fashion show at 12 and 2:30 with latest in bridal fashions. The Wedding Expo features wines from Sonoma County’s finest wineries, the latest in bridal fashion, and great hors d’oevures and desserts!
Times: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $7.50 online, $15 at the door
Location: 333 Country Club Drive, Santa Rosa, CA
Website: http://sonomaweddingshow.com
September 22nd-23rd
Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival
Enjoy 2 fun filled days of jazz and blues music at Johnson Beach! This incredible events features live music from George Benson, David Sanborn, Brian Culberton, Eric Lindell and many more. Experience a day filled with wine, food, live music, and water activities!
Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Price: 1 Day Adult Pass: $50/2 Day Adult Pass: $80
Location: Johnson’s Beach
Website: http://www.omegaevents.com/russianriver
September 22nd
Sonoma County Book Festival
Check out Santa Rosa’s Courthouse Square for a free, celebration of literacy and the literary arts. The Sonoma County Book Festival will feature nationally recognized poets, novelists, screenwriters, children’s authors, publishers, bookstores, exhibits, storytellers, comedian acts and so much more!
Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Santa Rosa Downtown Courthouse Square and Central Library
Website: http://www.socobookfest.org/
September 22nd
Healdsburg Arts Festival
The Healdsburg Arts Festival features 70 of northern California’s best artists in fine art and contemporary craft. This family fun event features live music, wine, a children’s art zone, face painting and fine art and craft. All artists will be on site at the festival and their unique work will be available for purchase. Enjoy discovering fine art from sculptures to jewelry to photography and much more!
Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Healdsburg Plaza
Website: http://www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com/events/arts-festival
September 28th-30th
115th Annual Valley of the Moon Wine Festival
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is Sonoma Valley’s annual tradition of celebrating the harvest of wine grapes and the yearly crush. The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival benefits many Sonoma Valley community projects and non-profit organizations. On Friday night enjoy a food and wine tasting event at the Opening Night Gala. On Saturday and Sunday celebrate the harvest with a water fight, grape stomp, 5k walk/run, music, wine tasting, delicious food, a parade and much more!
Times: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m-6 p.m
Location: Sonoma Plaza
Website: http://sonomavinfest.org
September 29th-30th
Sonoma Valley Crush
Join us for one of Sonoma County’s most unique and exciting events, this September 29th and 30th at the Sonoma Valley Crush! Experience a wine crush and harvest hands on at 14 different Sonoma County wineries. The ’CRUSH Weekend Wine Tasting Pass’ is $35 per person and gives you access to harvest activities and wine tastings at select tasting rooms from 11am to 4pm each day.
This year’s wineries include: Audelssa Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Kaz Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Little Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery, VJB Vineyards & Cellars
Times: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Price: $35
Location: Participating Wineries
Website: http://www.heartofsonomavalley.com/products/2012-sonoma-valley-crush
September 30th
Petaluma Downtown Fall Antique Fair
Antique and collectable lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop the 26th Annual Petaluma Fall Antique Faire on Sunday September 30th, 8 am to 4 pm set in one delightful and relaxing setting in downtown Petaluma. All proceeds benefit the Petaluma Downtown Association for future shows.
Times: 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Downtown, Petaluma
Website: http://petalumadowntown.com/AntiqueFairePetaluma.aspx
