Sonoma Weekend Planner Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Saturday:

Come taste some of the finest hand-crafted artisan wines from over thrity home wineries and enjoy some local cuisine at the Annual Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration. Bid on wines and other great items offered up in the silent auction. Hosted by the Sonoma Home Winemakers (VOMDES), all proceeds for this event benefit the

If you go: Tickets are $35 and can be bought by clicking here. The event is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the on their back patio, 18 W Spain Street in Sonoma. For more information call 707-939-1313.

Saturday:

This annual gala benefits the and this year will honor Nicholas Carriger, an ambitious 19th century pioneer and patriarch of Sonoma Valley. Return to the Valley of the moon’s “wild west” days and celebrate the life of this Sonoma pioneer on the grounds of his original homestead. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the event in their finest 1880's garb!

If you go: Tickets are $188 and can be bought by clicking here. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Carriger Estate, 18880 Carriger Road in Sonoma. For more information call 938-4626 ext. 1.

Saturday:

Broadway performers from such hit shows as 42nd Street, Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys, & Hairspray will present an evening of music and dance to benefit Jack London State Park. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association, a non-profit volunteer organization that supports Jack London, Sugarloaf Ridge, and Annadel State parks.

Pre-show picnicking at the Beauty Ranch begins at 5 p.m. Bring your own dinner or pre-order delightful French cuisine from Chloe’s French Café by clicking here. Signature wines from local wineries as well as additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the spectacular Kohler & Frohling winery ruins where you will experience the magic of musical theatre under the stars. Don't miss this extraordinary evening.

If you go: Tickets are $25-$35 and can be bought by clicking here. The picnic is at 5 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Jack London State Park, 2400 London Ranch Road in Glen Ellen.

Sunday:

A Sunday afternoon of music from celebrated children’s recording artist Tim Cain and Beatles’ channeling band the Sun Kings, to benefit scholarship funding and school programs to broaden participation at , a private, non-profit preschool. Enjoy activities for the whole family and the wonderful music in the autumn sun. Raffles, five-minute massages, games, dancing, food, beer, wine.

If you go: There is a $25 donation suggested per family.  The festival is open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Adobe School on the , 252 W Spain Street in Sonoma.

Sunday:

Meet old friends and new at this fabulous pancake breakfast with pancakes made from freshly ground flour, free-range poultry sausages, real maple syrup, veggie frittata with free-range eggs, fresh juice, and dark roast organic coffee, tea, and espressos.

If you go: The full breakfast is $5 for children and $10 for adults.  The breakfast is from 9 a.m. to noon at the , 18627 Highway 12 in Sonoma.

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