Locals Get Advance Tickets Key for Wine Country Weekend

Sonoma County residents will be rewarded with first dibs on specially-priced tickets to the fifth annual Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, to be held in late August. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 1, but “locals” tickets go become available on Tuesday, May 1.

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, the premier wine and epicurean event that showcases the birthplace of California wine, is set for Labor Day Weekend August 21 - September 2 , 2012.

“We recognize that Sonoma County residents deserve a special opportunity to support both our local beneficiaries, as well as the Sonoma wine industry,” said Honore Comfort, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Co-Executive Director. “Visitors, as well as locals, are always a huge part of our full weekend of events that celebrate the very best of our region.”

To obtain the special “locals” pricing, residents of Sonoma County can go to their website and use the promotion code “LOCALS” and their Sonoma County zip code at checkout. A maximum of four specially-priced tickets is allowed per address.

“Last year our events completely sold out,” said Maureen Cottingham, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Co-Executive Director. “We recognize that some of the events on the schedule tend to sell out rather early. The chance to purchase tickets early is also a nice benefit for, and one way we can thank, the people in our community who support us year after year.”

Discounted tickets are available while supplies last for Sonoma County residents only. Locals tickets to Taste of Sonoma at are $75 ($150 General Public); while tickets to the Sonoma Valley at Chateau St. Jean are $350 ($500 General Public).

Technically, it's not only for Sonoma County residents. In fact presenting sponsor Visa Signature® is currently offering cardholders event perks and savings, including access to an exclusive ticket presale.

For more information visit the website for Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.