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Winter in Sonoma Valley

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WINTER WONDERLAND, WINE COUNTRY STYLE

Come visit Sonoma Valley this holiday season to see the lights in the Sonoma Plaza, stay in cozy inns, shop for unique wine country gifts, savor local wines, relish delicious food!

~ All are invited to share in the cheer! ~

~ The Annual Lighting of the Plaza ~
Saturday November 20, 2021 from 5:00-8:00pm

The Lighting of the Plaza Celebration is the first official holiday event in wine country and a beloved Sonoma tradition!

Come see thousands of lights in Sonoma's historic plaza and enjoy musical and dance performances, hot cocoa and cookies, beer and wine, and hearty fare from our favorite food trucks.

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Halloween Masquerade Ball

In 1864, the Count of Buena Vista, Agoston Haraszthy, hosted California’s first formal vintage celebration …

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Spooktacular Sonoma - Halloween Around

Spooktacular Sonoma - Halloween around the Sonoma Plaza Monday, October 31, 2022 3 to 5 pm We invite our …

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Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza 2022

It's the brightest evening in Sonoma Wine Country as we celebrate the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza 2022 with …

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Thanksgiving at Fairmont Sonoma Mission

Enjoy a lavish Thanksgiving Dinner with our Chef prepared 3-course family style menu served with all the …

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Christmas Craft Fair

Local crafters display a variety of handmade gifts, fashion accessories, and home goods. Homemade goodies are …

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Best Wines to Drink with Holiday Dishes

While the adage of drinking what you enjoy always rings true, it’s also true that the perfect wine and …

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Prohibition Spirits' Figgy Pudding

The team at Prohibition Spirits cooked up this scrumptious little cocktail using two of their signature …

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The girl + the fig's Glazed Winter

As one of the early trailblazers of farm-to-table fare in Sonoma Valley, the girl + the fig knows a thing or …

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Laurel Glen Vineyard's Lamb Moussaka

Impress your friends and family with this extremely flavorful lasagna-like dish. Written by Shaun Myrick, this …

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Taub Family Outpost's Butternut Squash

Taub Family Outpost's Chef Trevor Anderson created this velvety soup to showcase the flavors of fall in …

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