Blog September 19, 2024

Fall Festivals in Sonoma County

 

Fall is on its way to Sonoma County, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Check out a few local recommendations for 2024 Fall Festivals below. See you there!

A glass of red wine sits on top of a wine barrel. Pumpkins are slightly visible in the background, as is an empty wine glass.

 

Sonoma County Harvest Fair

When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Where: Sonoma County Fairgrounds 

What: The Sonoma County Harvest Fair is a long-standing tradition that everyone should experience! This event highlights agriculture, industrial and recreational grape growers, local makers and crafters, and much more!

 

 

 

A women smiles while standing by two pumpkins. A pumpkin patch is behind her.

 

Shone Farm Fall Festival

When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Where: 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville

What: A unique experience for family and friends to come together and experience the outdoor learning laboratory and campus during the harvest season! There will be animal meet and greets, pumpkin picking, vegetable and flower farmstands, games and activities, and much more. 

 

 

Competitors gather around a decorated ramp and get ready to race their pumpkins. Onlookers stand around the ramp.

 

Healdsburg Farmer’s Market Pumpkin Festival

When: Saturday, October 26th, 2024

Where: Healdsburg Plaza

What: A twist on the annual farmers market, this festival features pumpkin decorating contests, pumpkin carving, a costume competition, and more fun for all ages! 

 

 

Two people walk with a banner that reads Glen Ellen Village Fair.

 

Glen Ellen Village Fair

When: Sunday, October 13th, 2024

Where: Downtown Glen Ellen

What: An annual small town street fair to celebrate the season! This years theme is “Stars Of Our Community.” 

 

 

 

 

A large glass is full of an amber liquid, a large pretzel leans against it.

 

Oktoberfest

When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Where: Sonoma Plaza

What: Oktoberfest is a family-friendly gathering on the Sonoma Plaza featuring food, drink, live music, games, and a “village” for vendors. As an added bonus, Oktoberfest functions as a community fundraiser for Sonoma Youth Soccer!