What’s Happening A list of notable upcoming North Bay events
Sonoma County Wine Celebration
Cotati Accordian Festival
Sebastopol PorchFest
SONOMA
Stumptown Beer Revival & BBQ Cook-Off
Aug. 16: Stumptown Beer Revival & BBQ Cook-Off Head to Stumptown Brewery Beach, 15045 River Road in Guerneville, for a lively afternoon featuring over 25 breweries, 15 barbecue teams and live music from two bands. On Aug. 16, enjoy mouthwatering barbecue, vote for your favorite wings and ribs and sip on top-notch craft beers. The event runs noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person; for more information visit stumptown.com.
Aug. 15 – 17: Cotati Accordian Festival The 35th annual Cotati Accordion Festival squeezes off on Aug. 15 at the Church of the Oaks, 160 W Sierra Ave. in Cotati. The festival continues at La Plaza Park, 8167 La Plaza in Cotati, on Aug. 16 to 17. This multicultural, multi- generational event features over 30 musical acts, including cumbia, a zydeco party, jazz, polka, rock and more. Enjoy a vibrant marketplace with 90 vendors offering food, wine, beer, arts and crafts, accordions and even wild animal displays. Festival hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information visit cotatifest.com.
Sept. 13: Sebastopol PorchFest 2025 Sebastopol PorchFest 2025 is a free, all-day, all-ages music festival celebrating local talent on Sept. 13. With over 40 bands performing across porches and pop-up stages along High Street and Florence Avenue. The festival runs noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Sebastopol. Don’t miss this annual celebration of music, creativity and local culture. For more information visit sebastopolporchfest.com.
Sept. 19 – Sept. 20: 2025 Sonoma County Wine Celebration Cline Family Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive in Sonoma, is hosting the 2025 Sonoma County Wine Celebration (SCWC) on Sept. 19 to 20, benefiting Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. The event features a live auction with rare wines, luxury trips and culinary experiences. This year’s theme is “Sail into Sonoma County with our Cabana Club Party.” The weekend includes a Friday welcome reception at Bricoleur Vineyards and interactive experiences across Sonoma County. Early bird pricing is $1,250 per person through Aug. 4; regular pricing is $1,500. Proceeds support local nonprofits. For more information visit winecelebration. sonomawine.com.
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