From art exhibitions to jazz performances to vineyard tours and wine tastings, to a myriad
of world-class dining options, to shopping around our historic town center Healdsburg plaza,
to a list of outdoor activities that includes cycling, hot air ballooning, golf, and floating
down the incredible Russian River...
Well, there's enough happening in Healdsburg, in the heart of the California Wine Country
all year long, to keep you out and about and entirely in the moment.
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce has a comprehensive Calendar of Events feature
that has events by month through the end of 2011!
Click on the links below to view full versions of our:
Events Calendar
Dining Guide
Winery Guide
July
Landy Family Vineyard Winemaker Dinner
July 9th
In 2005, Christina and Jim Landy, proprietors of Landy Family Vineyards, drove up a one-lane dirt road with their six-week old son in tow and immediately fell in love with the beautiful land they affectionately call "heavenly hill", located off the historic Sweetwater Springs Road in the Russian River Valley. Since that life-changing day, they have put their heart and soul behind making wine of the highest quality and truest expression from their vineyards. Landy Family Vineyards Estate wines are highly sought after and limited in production. Winemaking consulting is provided by the internationally acclaimed, Paul Hobbs. The meticulous crew led by Ulises Valdez, professionally manages the vineyards. Come taste their wines and hear the story of a small family winery pursuing their passion.
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Alexander Summer Open House
July 9th
Come celebrate the U.S.A. with the Ultimate Summer Activity - Wine tasting in the beautiful Alexander Valley! Visit wineries along Hwy 128 for a day of food, wine, sun, and fun! Join the following wineries in Alexander Valley as we try to beat the heat with some cool summer deals! Purchase wine glass ($20) and enjoy food and wine at the following wineries: Alexander Valley Vineyards ~ Fieldstone Winery ~ Johnson's Winery ~ Hanna Winery ~ Medlock Ames ~ Sausal Winery ~ Soda Rock Winery ~ Stonestreet ~ White Oak Vineyards & Winery.
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Bastille Day in Wine Country
July 14th
"Just like Paris, but the Servers are Nice!" Be French for the day with our specially-designed Bastille Day menu including pommes frites, escargots, salad nicoise, and much more with spectacular French desserts, mais oui! Whimsical entertainment, hands-on activities & give-aways - Kid's Eiffel Tower cookie decorating Fencing demo of the Francophile sport Petanque - hilarious French street bowling with bread boules Heads Will Roll - purchase Guillotine- sliced baguettes & boules! Plus appearances by - Marie Antoinette - "Let them eat Gougeres" "Oooh La La" Can-can Dancers
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25th Annual Healdsburg Harvest Century Bicycle Tour
July 16th
Join us as we pedal through the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country. Road and mountain bike riders will enjoy this moderately challenging ride through the Alexander, Dry Creek & Russian River Valleys. Distance options include 23, 37 or 60 miles. The 23-mile route is rather flat, while the 37 & 60-mile routes have more rolling hills and moderate climbs. Bicycling Magazine listed Sonoma County as one of "The 7 Greatest Rides on Earth" --- alongside the likes of Tuscany, Crested Butte, and Moab.
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Looking ahead this year...
August
Annual Grape to Glass Weekend
August 19-21st
Grape-growers, winemakers, chefs and innkeepers celebrate gourmet culture in the Russian River Valley with pinot and film noir, BBQ, auctions and air shows.
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September
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
September 2-4th
3 days of epicurean indulgences at one of the region's biggest festivities, celebrating over 80 years of grape growing in the region.
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October
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
October 29th
Challenge yourself to 26 (or 13) miles of *breathtaking* wine country scenery.
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Pinot on the River Festival
October 23rd
A weekend of food, seminars, and rare and artisanal tasting opportunities for this distinctive and popular wine.
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November
13th Annual Wine & Food Affair
November 5-6th
A weekend hands-on seminar in cooking and pairings for the inspired connoisseur.
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Healdsburg's Downtown Holiday Party
November 26th
Downtown Merchants light up their stores and welcome all shoppers to this annual holiday tradition. The celebration in and around Healdsburg's charming Plaza will have plenty of refreshments, holiday cheer and entertainment including live jazz, a brass quintet, delectable treats and much much more. It's the perfect time and place to get a jump on Christmas shopping at scores of unique shops. From 5-9 pm, Plan ahead to make sure you don't miss all the fun!
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December
Healdsburg for the Holidays
December - All month long!
Tree Lighting Ceremony, Annual Holiday Concerts, Fundraisers, Evenings with Santa (and Breakfasts!), Downtown Dining Events, Gingerbread House Contests, shopping, and of course, wine!
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