The 2014 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival kicks off with the Friday Night Gala at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the historic Sonoma Barracks.
“The 2014 Vintage Festival is four days away with the Friday Night Gala being held on Sept. 26, featuring live music by Foreverland from 7:30 to 10 p.m.,” said Maria Toimil, president of the Vintage Festival board. “The Vintage Festival is well known for its art show, grape stomp competition, night parade and family friendly environment. And this year we are also very excited about our free live entertainment over the weekend which features 2014 Grammy award-winner Charlie Musselwhite on Sunday, Sept. 28.”
Saturday, Sept. 27, festivities include the blessing of the grapes, the firefighters’ tug-of-war (which has replaced the water fights this year), the grape stomp, and the “Get Your Glow On” parade at 8 p.m.
Sunday includes the Grape Stompede – a 5K and 12K run, and more grape stomping competition.
There will be an art show all weekend, plenty of food and wine and plenty of music including:
Saturday, Sept. 27, on Sonoma Plaza Main Stage: 11 a.m., Gator Nation; 1 p.m., Luv Planet; 3 p.m., Danny Click; and 5 p.m., Lydia Pense & Cold Blood.
Sunday Sept. 28, on Sonoma Plaza Main Stage; 10 a.m., The Zins; noon, Frank Bey & Anthony Paule Band; and 2 p.m., Charlie Musselwhite.
For additional information about the 2014 Vintage Festival weekend activities and to purchase tickets for the Friday Night Gala, the weekend grape stomp competition and wine tasting, visit SonomaVintageFestival.com.
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is Sonoma Valley’s annual tradition of celebrating the harvest of wine grapes and the yearly crush. Since 1897 the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival has been celebrating the Sonoma Valley’s bounty, community, and local culture.
As California’s oldest festival, this Sonoma tradition takes place the last full weekend of September in downtown Sonoma’s historic Plaza. The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival benefits Sonoma Valley community projects and nonprofits.
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