Declare your independence from a run-of-the-mill 4th of July by heading to Sonoma County, where the holiday is sure to be a blast. Parades, fireworks displays, food and wine festivals are being held throughout the area.
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Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Saturday, July 3
Fireworks at Bodega Bay
July 3; 9:30 p.m.
Westside Regional Park
2400 Westside Road
Bodega Bay
Fireworks will fill the night sky in Bodega Bay. The presentation is free of charge to the public and can be seen from almost anywhere surrounding the bay! Sponsored by the Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Two celebrations in Windsor
July 3; 7-10 p.m.
Windsor High School
8695 Windsor Road
Windsor
www.ci.windsor.ca.us
Fireworks start at dark; Kettle corn, snow cones and hot dogs available for purchase. Parking at Windsor High School; lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Cost is $1 per person.
July 3; 5 – 10 p.m.
Windsor Town Green
701 McClelland Dr.
Windsor
www.ci.windsor.ca.us
Live music by Sugarfoot! Food, beer & wine available for purchase. Games and jumpies for the kids. Fireworks show (fireworks launched from Keiser Park at 9:30 p.m.) Admission is free
Fireworks in Sebastopol
July 3
Analy High School
6950 Analy Ave.
Sebastopol
707-823-1511
Live music by the Mighty Chiplings, Love Ruslters and Buzzy martin and the Buzztones.. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; fireworks begin at dark. Adults $7; children 6-11 $3.
Reds, Whites & BBQ at Benziger and Imagery
July 3; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Road
Glen Ellen
www.benziger.com
Join Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Estate Winery for a celebration of July 4th and their newly released white wines. Perfect for hot summer days, they’ll have special offers on the newest vintages of Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays at Benziger and White Burgundy, Wow Oui and Viognier at Imagery. They won’t forget those who prefer the red all year long. Savor Pinot Noir, Syrah, Barbera and Sangiovese with tasty BBQ. $20 per person
5th Annual All American Zin Day
July 3
Various Locations
Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg
familywines.com
Celebrate Independence Day with a progressive party in Dry Creek Valley. $20 charge includes food, great wines, and a glass. Participating wineries include Amista, Mazzocco, Rued, Wilson, and Family Wineries Dry Creek, will be featuring zin meatballs, barbecue chicken, sausages, and chipotle tri-tip steak.
Independence Celebration at Landmark
Landmark Vineyards
July 3; 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon Road
Kenwood
www.landmarkwine.com
The accomplished guitarist, Carlos Herrera, with Stan Adela on bogos will play Latin music in the Courtyard from 1 – 4 p.m. Chicago Hot Dog will be at Landmark from 12 – 4 p.m. serving an Overlook Chardonnay Hot Dog, Steel Plow Syrah Hot Dog, and an authentic Chicago-style Hot Dog. All hot dogs include a bag a chip ($6 each). Wine will be available by the glass or bottle.
Enjoy the breath-taking view of Sugarloaf State Park from Landmark’s verdant courtyard with a glass of wine and All-American hot dog while you listen to live music. Enjoy a game of bocce and stay for the afternoon. Complimentary Horse-drawn Wagon Tours from 1-4 p.m. Children are welcome.
Summer Concert at Medlock Ames Tasting Room
July 3; 1 p.m.
Medlock Ames Tasting Room
3487 Alexander Valley Road
Healdsburg
www.medlockames.com
Join Medlock Ames for their first summer concert, featuring bluegrass musicians, The Easy Leaves. Their first set will start at 3:30, with sets continuing until 6:30. A perfect afternoon outing for those who want to sip wine in the tasting room and then wander over to the bar for a garden inspired cocktail afterwards. Seasonal pizzas paired with wine flights, starting at 1 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4
Watch fireworks over the Russian River
July 3-4
Monte Rio
Beach parking lot / Rio Theater
www.mrrpd.org
Celebrate Independence Day in Monte Rio at the Russian River. The fun begins on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Big Rocky Games for kids and the barbecue from noon to 5 p.m. at the Monte Rio Fire House. Watch fireworks over the Russian River, the Water Carnival Boat Parade and the one and only Water Curtain, beginning at dusk. The Big Rocky Games continue on the 4th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Games for kids of all ages. Admission is free!
Bella’s Zindependence Weekend Celebration
July 3 – 4
Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves
9711 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg
www.bellawinery.com
Bella’s Zindependence Celebration will add the bang to your Fourth of July weekend with the swinging soulful roots/blues sounds of Brother Cat, tasty food bites, and lots of delicious Zinfandels.
Sunday, July 4
Charity Car Classic at B.R. Cohn Winery
July 4
B.R. Cohn Winery
15000 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen
www.brcohn.com
Visit B.R. Cohn Winery’s tasting room and see a collection of classic and hot rod cars along with Bruce Cohn’s cars. The winery will also offer picnic items from the gourmet food shop to enjoy with award winning B.R Cohn wines.
Petaluma’s Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds
175 Fairgrounds Drive
Arrive early to enjoy food, drinks, and desserts. Bring low lawn chairs, blankets, warm clothes, and flashlights. Fireworks by Zambelli, music by Randy and the Special Agents and more.
Guerneville Independence Day Celebration
July 4
16209 First St.
Downtown Guerneville
www.russianriver.com
The celebration begins with the Community Crafts Faire from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Guerneville Plaza. Enjoy great food at the Russian River Rotary BBQ from 12 noon to 8 p.m. in Lark’s parking lot. Pick a spot in the Plaza, on the pedestrian bridge or along Main Street to view the grand finale… spectacular fireworks show over the River.
Red White & Boom 2010
July 4
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa
Celebrate Independence Day at the biggest Fourth of July party in the North Bay, with great food, fun, and entertainment by Wonderbread 5 and a world-class fireworks extravaganza.
Cloverdale Firework Show
July 4
Cloverdale High School football field
509 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
cloverdalelionsclub.com
The show begins at dusk; admission is free.
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These activities seem to be for 2010 not 2011 since you indicate the 4th is on a Sunday.
Jolene – these are the events from 2010. For a listing of events happening this weekend see our post for 2011 – http://inside-sonoma.com/july-4th-events/.