September 20 -- The Beach Boys at the Wells Fargo Center Live Music: Bask in the sunny vocal harmonies of one of the signature sounds of the modern era! From songs such as "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get Around," and "Good Vibrations," The Beach Boys are responsible for some of the most perfect harmonies and gorgeous melodies in rock & roll history. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa?Fee: $62.50, $82.50 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

September 20 -- Petaluma's 14th annual Poetry Walk Celebration, Performing Arts: The walk affords an opportunity to experience the music of words in a unique setting that stirs the soul. All events within six easy walking blocks of one another. Each event features award-winning, celebrated poets presenting their work, music and the special ambiance of Historic Petaluma.?Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707)763.4271

September 20 -- "Bone Appetit" at CCI's Schulz Campus Benefit, Auction: Spend an afternoon on the beautiful 13-acre Schulz Campus. Sample great food & wines, listen to the wonderful sounds of Due Zighi Baci & learn how CCI provides such extraordinary assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Event also includes silent/live auctions and dog training demonstrations.?Fee: $75 pp or $125 a couple Time: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707)577.1777

September 20 -- Day of Wine & Roses at Topel Topel Winery Tasting Room in Healdsburg is teaming up with noted rose expert Jan Tolmasoff of The Russian River Rose Company for "A Day of Wine & Roses". Tolmasoff will conduct a seminar entitled "Growing Happy Roses". Following the presentation, Tolmasoff will conduct a private tour of The Russian River Rose Company garden. Topel Winery Tasting Room, 125 Matheson Street, Healdsburg?Fee: $25 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.4116

September 21 - 23 -- Sonoma County Grape Camp Wine Education: For anyone that has ever dreamed of experiencing the harvest, Sonoma Grape Camp is the place. Unique opportunity to have insiders view of harvest, including harvesting grapes, sorting grapes at wineries, winery visits and special meals. Taste over 75 wines. Very limited space available. Vintners Inn, 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa?Fee: $1750 per person Time: All day Phone Number: (707) 522.5863

September 23 -- Cookbook Release Dinner at Zin Restaurant Food & Wine Education: Join chefs Josh Silvers, Syrah Bistro and Jeff Mall, Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar, along with Rodney Strong winemaker, Rick Sayre, as they come together for one of three very special dinners celebrating the release of their cookbook, Down Home: Downtown, Seasonal Recipes from Two Sonoma Wine Country Restaurants. 344 Center Street, Healdsburg Fee: $75 per person Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Open Seating) Phone Number: (707) 473.0946

September 23 -- Healdsburg Kiwanis Golf Tournament  Recreation, Benefit: Help support community services in Sonoma County! Includes golf, box lunch, tri-tip & Chichen dinner. Proceeds benefit the Healdsburg Kiwanis Administrative Fund.  Fee: $140 pP Time: 1 p.m. shotgun start Phone Number: (707) 431.9715

September 25 - 26 -- Gallo's Annual Harvest Adventure Weekend  Celebration: oin Gina Gallo for the Annual Harvest Adventure Weekend – a two day wine and food adventure! You’ll be hands on in the vineyards, blend your own wine, and enjoy delicious artisan food and wine pairings. This weekend of fun will culminate in our Harvest Party! Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 431.5625

September 25 - 27 -- Old Grove Festival Festival, Benefit: The Old Grove Festival returns to the Redwood Forest Theatre in Armstrong Woods State Reserve. This year's event features a sensational evening of music on Friday with Chanticleer, Maria Muldaur's Garden of Joy Jug Band on Saturday and and on Sunday, Don Neely and the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra followed by Greek Feast. Benefit for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.Fee: $25 each show, $35 Greek Festival Time: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 869.9403

September 25 -- San Francisco Comedy Competition  Performing Arts: This historically hilarious event features 10 comedy stars of tomorrow vying for prize money and glory, as they pull out all the stops to secure their futures in television and film. Former contestants include Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and Ellen DeGeneres. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: $39.75 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 546.3600

September 25 -- Kosta Browne & Trecini Cellars Dinner Food & Wine Education: The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay welcomes Dan Kosta of Kosta Browne Winery and the John Vicini family of Trecini Cellars for a wonderful 4-course dinner with specially selected wines to complement each course. Reservations a must. 800 Coast Hwy 1, Bodega Bay?Fee: $79 per person, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 541.7788

September 25 - 27 -- Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival  Festival: The 112th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is an annual time to pause and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. It is also a time of fun and sharing -- of history and tradition -- and of the superior wines and fine foods which are the heritage of Sonoma Valley. History at its Vintage best! Wine, Art, Food, Childrens Activities, Contests, Music, Auctions, Crafts, Big Parade!! Various locations in and around Sonoma's famous plaza. Fee: Varies with eventTime: Varies by day and event. Phone Number: (707) 996.2109

September 25-27 -- Sebastopol Celtic World Music Festival Festival, Live Music: With a wide array of Celtic crafts and wares, fine foods, workshops, dancers, children's activities, microbrewed ale, and choice wines, The Sebastopol Celtic Festival has developed a reputation for presenting quality world-class entertainment in a warm and inviting setting, influencing many of the performers to stay during daytime festivities over the weekend. This year's line up of performers will live up to that reputation in the highest regard. Sebastopol Community Center and Laguna Youth Park and ball field.  Fee: Varies Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.1511

September 26 -- Healdsburg Arts Festival Festival: Plaza Arts Center is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Healdsburg Arts Festival. The festival features more than 80 juried artists, fine arts and crafts, a Children's Art Zone, food, wine, music, family entertainment and activities. The proceeds benefit the mission of Plaza Arts to enrich the artistic life of our community. Downtown Healdsburg, on the Square Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1970

September 26 -- EarleFest: Americana Music Festival Benefit, Live Music: An outdoor celebration of Americana and Roots music on two stages: Johnny Rawls, Houston Jones, a Townes Van Zandt tribute, Rhythm Rangers, Solid Air, Old Jawbone and more. Local food, wine and micro brews. Free parking; kids under 10 yrs. free. All proceeds benefit the Earle Baum Center. Fee: $15 in advance, $18 at the door Time: Open at noon; music from 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.3222

September 26 -- Baker Ridge Release party?Celebration: On Saturday, September 26, 2009, Thomas George Estates will host its first annual Baker Ridge Release party held at the Baker Ridge vineyards, 8075 Westside Rd. The party will include lunch catered by Bob Blumer "“the surreal gourmet" paired with Thomas George wines, special tastings of new releases, entertainment and the opportunity to view the newly renovated facility. Fee: $50, free to wine club members Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 431.8031

September 26 -- Festival on the Hill & Hill on Wheels Celebration: Vintage and classic autos and pickup trucks, both stock and modified; also Huli-Huli chicken barbecue, lively music, opportunity drawing, children's carnival and other activties. Plenty of time for good old-fashioned fun and visiting. Fee: Free admiss;$30 car show reg,$40 day of Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763. 2454

September 26 -- Baby & Child Fair 2009 Fair: Everything you need in one day from pre-conception to pre-K! Come to the fair and find out about mom & baby health, working from home, maternity & baby supplies, medical & dental care, preschools & childcare, adoption & foster care and much more. Held at the Finley Community Center on West College in? Santa Rosa.?Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 586.9562

September 26 -- Halloween and Vine Exhibition: Held in the heart of historic Petaluma. Artisans from across the country gather to show and sell their spirited one-of-a-kind Halloween art to the public. Come and see the creative spirits that will leave you spellbound. It's the best Halloween show in the West for the past 13 years! Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma  Fee: $5 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.0462

September 26 - 27 -- Seth Montfort Musical Weekend Package  Live Music: On Saturday, Sept. 26 Creekside Inn & Resort is hosting a Seth Montfort Concert. The weekend package includes 25% off any room or cottage at the resort. Enjoy a concert by Seth of beach and veranda music. Seth happily takes requests. This package cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is available on new bookings only. 16180 Neeley Road, Guerneville Fee: 25% Off Regular Rates Time: Evening Phone Number: (707) 869.3623

September 26 - 27 -- National Alpaca Farm Days at Brookfarm Celebration, Family Fun: 3 Alpaca Farms celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days. Meet alpacas, learn about alpacas & their fiber. Handmade & commercial products for sale. Fiber demos, loads of fun & more - all Free! Please, No Dogs. 8150 Sonoma Mountain Road in Glen Ellen, CA.  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.0350

September 26 -- Stargazer Winemaker Dinner Wine & Food Education: Crush will be in full swing and the Autumn night skies are full of bright stars. We'll guide you on a stargazing experience that you won't soon forget. Join us for a presentation on the stars followed by dinner with our winemaker prepared by a local chef. Then stroll out into the vineyard to take in the breathtaking views that will behold you. Michel Schlumberger, 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg Fee: $110 per person Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

September 26 -- Taste of Petaluma Benefit, Food & Wine Education: Embark on a culinary journey of our finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and food purveyors. Buy your book of 10 tickets, receive a map, a menu, and see all the great locations for sampling. Choose how you want to spend your dine-around tickets. This event is a fundraiser for Cinnabar Theater. Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

September 26 -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair Awards Night Celebration: Taste Sonoma County's finest wines and foods! This prelude to the Fair announces the award-winning wines from the largest regional wine competition in the nation. Join wine and food industry leaders as winners are announced. Admission includes commemorative glass, award winners booklet, tasting plate and unlimited wine and food tasting. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Fee: $65 Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4203

September 26 -- Stargazer's Dinner Michel-Schlumberger Food & Wine Education: We'll guide you on a stargazing experience that you won't soon forget. Join us for a presentation on Astronomy followed by dinner with our winemaker prepared by a local chef. Then stroll out into the vineyard to take in the breathtaking views that will behold you. 4155 Wine Creek Rd., Healdsburg Fee: $110/person Time: 6 p.m Phone Number: (707) 433.7427 or (800) 447.3060

September 26 - 27 -- Taste of the Azores Islands Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Celebrate the Portuguese heritage of our proprietor, Robert Benevides, and his Azorian friends with flavors of the Islands, including favas a Francisco, St. George cheese, Portuguese sweet bread, plus other Azorian goodies. Raymond Burr Vineyards, 8339 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 900.0024

September 27 -- Russian Riverfest Festival: Come out to the Russian River and celebrate the bounty of the harvest season with a gourmet BBQ dinner, Sonoma County Organic Wine & Beer Tasting, inspiring speeches and awards, live music, a raffle and more to benefit the Russian Riverkeeper program.  Fee: Call for information & advance tickets Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m Phone Number: (707) 433.1958

September 27 -- The Great West End Hand-Car Regatta & Exposition  Recreation: The Handcar Regatta represents a public celebration of Mechanical, Visual, Culinary, and Costumed Performing Arts combined with an inclusive concept of Community Participation and Human Ingenuity embracing sustainability, alternative transportation, and good old fashioned fun. Located at Railroad Square in the old downtown Santa Rosa "Depot Park" between 4th and 5th Streets near Wilson Street.  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

September 27 -- Only Women Can Touch the Grapes Stomp Benefit: Come stomp for a good cause. All donations proceeds & profit from the sale of the Due Sorelle wine go to the Women's Breast Care Center at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa to subsidize mammograms for the uninsured women of our community. Amphora Winery 4791 Dry Creek Road Healdsburg CA Fee: $25 Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.7767

September 27 -- "When The Rivers Ran Red" Book Signing Lecture, Wine Education: Author Vivienne Sosnowski of "When the Rivers Ran Red" and Louis J. Foppiano, 98 year old winery patriarch, will be on hand for signing books while regaling guests with stories about Prohibition. Enjoy verticals of Foppiano Petite Sirah paired with foods while enjoying this glimpse into the past. Books available for purchase in Tasting Room. Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7272

September 27 -- Petaluma Downtown Fall Antique Faire Antiques: Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop. All proceeds benefit the Petaluma Downtown Association for future shows. Downtown Petaluma ?Fee: Free Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348

September 27 -- Porsches at the Palace Celebration: This is our 10th annual Porsche aficionado event. Come to see your favorite vintage vehicle! Create the perfect wine country picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace and enjoy wine tasting in our Oak Grove. Ledson Winery 7335 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 537.3810

September 27 -- Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis  Benefit: Bring your best furry friend to be blessed at St. Francis Winery. If you have a dog, show it off by participating in our Winery Dog of the Year contest. We'll have wine, nibbles, and pet friendly vendors on hand to round out the afternoon. Proceeds from this event go to support local animal charities. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa Fee: Free Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 675.WINE x 255

September 28 -- "Not A Genuine Black Man" Brian Copeland Performing Arts: Not A Genuine Black Man, is a little-known chapter of history. 1971, San Leandro's named 1 of the most racist towns in the US. 1972 8 year-old Brian Copeland's African-American family moved there. This monologue is both funny & poignant, he explores how surroundings make us who we are. Come see what all the shouting is about! Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma Fee: $35 advance $40 at door Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 763.8920

September 30 -- Ravenswood - Bedrock Vineyard Tour Wine Education: Last of the Season! Join Wine Educator, Dave Miles, for a narrated walk in the historical Bedrock Vineyard – owned by Ravenswood founder and winemaker, Joel Peterson. Enjoy a Sonoma bounty of artisan cheeses, pates, and breads paired with Ravenswood Bedrock Vineyard Wines. Limited to 10 people. Larger groups by special arrangement. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma Fee: $125 pp. Limited to 10 people.Time: Tour Departure: 10 a.m. from winery Phone Number: (707) 933.2332

California Wine Tour Guides is not responsible for any harm or disappointment which may result from using the information contained herein and does not endorse or support any of the recommended places or activities. Since the wine country is constantly changing, some of the businesses may no longer be active or may have changed their locations. Websites for all recommended stops are linked to the guides, you may want to check them out before you plan your trip.