The 129th Annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is a beloved community celebration that brings the heart of wine country to life each Fall on the historic Sonoma Plaza.

A Sample of this Year's Events:

Friday, Sept. 25 – Harvest Immersion Experience at Sangiacomo Family Wines: Go behind the scenes of one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic vineyards to learn more about the grape harvest. (Limited to 20 people). Ticketed event.

Saturday, Sept. 26 — Free Daytime Festival: the Blessing of the Grapes, the Historic Grape Stomp, live music, an artisan fair, a vintage car show, kids’ activities and a Wine Garden tasting on the Plaza. Saturday, Sept. 26 – A 5K Fun Run and Vintage Vines 1 Miler 8 a.m.: Registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 26 — Grand Tasting, 6 p.m.: An evening walk-around tasting at the historic Sonoma Barracks featuring more than 50 wineries across Sonoma Valley’s appellations, with bites from top local chefs. Ticketed event.

Sunday, Sept. 27 — Brunch Bites & Bubbles: Sparkling wines and seasonal brunch bites at Bloom Carneros. Limited to 30 people. Ticketed event.

Tickets and the full schedule are at valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org. Produced by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance Foundation, the Vintage Festival honors the region’s wine heritage while celebrating the joy of coming together — because in Sonoma Valley, wine, food, and community go hand in hand. Proceeds benefit the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation.