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 three weeks 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.
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.
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