Inside Sonoma

Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival, Santa Rosa

Feeling festive with this warm summer weather?   There is plenty to do in and around Sonoma County.  Why not get out there, have some fun and meet some people!   Here are a few of the things going on:

Luthur Burbank Rose Parade
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

115th Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival ‘Through the Decades’ celebrating these past 12 decades since the event started with the Rose Carnival in 1894. Parade steps off at 10am at Sonoma Ave & E Street, proceeds to 4th Street and ends at 4th Street and Mendocino Ave. Festival is in Courthouse Square from 11am – 4pm includes kids activities, live music, the High School Culinary Program Iron Chef Competition, awards ceremony (2pm) and more.  www.roseparadefestival.com

Passport to Sonoma Valley
Saturday and Sunday, May 16 – 17, 2009
11:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Explore the unique charm of Sonoma Valley, California’s Original Wine Country! Tour one day or the entire weekend as over 40 Sonoma Valley Wineries present over 250 exceptional wines, delicious food pairings and delightful amusement. Your passport and commemorative wine glass give you unlimited tastings, discounts on wine purchases and entry to Sonoma Valley’s acclaimed wineries and hidden gems not normally open to the public. Passport to Sonoma Valley

Freestone Fermentation Festival
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

A fund raising event for the Occidental Area Health Center  -  A Celebration of All Things Fermented
Join us for educational presentations and interactive demonstrations on the magic of fermentation.  It will be a fun-filled day with Hands-on Exhibits, local music, and food.

Location:
Salmon Creek School
1935 Bohemian Hwy
Freestone, CA 95472
Find out more:  freestonefermentationfestival.com