UPBEAT’s SUMMER Entertainment Guide #3 Vintage Festival September 2019


Sip, Shop, Dance and Dine at Sonoma’s 122nd


Sonoma, CA. ~ For the 122nd year in a row, the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is celebrating the harvest season with a wine county tradition of events, taking families and friends on a food, wine and art extravaganza. During the weekend of September 27- 29, festival-goers


will have


the opportunity to enjoy local culinary creations, indulge in a variety of wines and partic- ipate in some exciting events all while soaking up rich cul- tural history.


The festival kicks off with the Opening Night Gala at the historic Sonoma Barracks showcasing local wines and creations from restauranteurs. Dancing under the stars to live music from the popular cover band Notorious, and a silent auction sets the tone for a fun- filled weekend. The Vintage Festival trans- forms the Sonoma square into a weekend-long outdoor cel- ebration with live music, art, crafts, food and more. In addition to wine tasting


there are over a dozen op- portunities


to participate in


the weekends’ events that are fun for the whole family. Sip, Shop and Savor, include a cus- tom souvenir wine glass, com- memorative charm and four tastings.


Throughout the weekend, visitors are invited to toss


down a blanket, kick-up their heels and enjoy free concerts with The Kerry Daly Band, Trotta, Walters and Lewis, Levi


Lloyd Letters, All-Stars, Roy


Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, Sue Albano and Scar- lett


Nicole Sutton


and Luvplanet, Take Off and Shana Morrison and Caledo- nia!


Wineries such as Gund-


lach Bundschu, Sangiacomo (add more)] will be serving the


region’s most beloved award-winning wines. “There is nothing else quite like the Vintage Festival and there is no place quite like Sonoma! We are thrilled to share this special event with locals and visitors alike and join together in the heart of wine country


for the pinnical of the season - harvest.” said Maria Toimil, President of the festival’s board of directors. The Vintage Festival has strong community ties and will be continuing its tradition of philanthropic support by donating 100% of its proceeds to local community organiza- tions. Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue, Native Sons of the Golden West, Sonoma Valley High School Sports Team and Girl Scouts are among this year’s grantees. Vintage Festival is free and open to the public. Tickets for wine tastings and events, including the Opening Night Gala


are available online.


www.valleyofthemoonvin- tagefestival.com.


A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps


friendship, and he who plants


kindness gathers love. Saint Basil


Pg 18 • AUGUST 2019 • UPBEAT TIMES, INC. If I wasn't a pro-athlete, I would probably eat any dessert dish every day! ~ Zach LaVine


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