With the summer season quickly approaching, Sonoma County is heating up with some of its biggest annual festivals. From the high-end culinary scenes in Healdsburg to the classic fairground fun in Petaluma, here are the standout public events for May and June 2026.
May 2026
Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 2–3
Blessing of the Fleet, wooden boat challenge, live music, and famous local fish & chips
bbfishfest.org
Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
May 14–17
A premier 4-day festival with world-class chefs, “Big Bottle” parties, and outdoor concerts at Rodney Strong
Healdsburg, various locations
healdsburgwineandfood.com
Salute to American Graffiti
May 14–16
The massive annual car show and cruise celebrating the nostalgic film’s
Petaluma locations
visitpetaluma.com/salute-to-american-graffiti
BottleRock Napa Valley
May 22–24
Technically in Napa, but a massive regional draw for music, celebrity chef demos, and Sonoma/Napa wines
Napa Expo
bottlerocknapavalley.com
June 2026
Music, Pride, and the Fair
Sonoma County Pride
June 5–7
The 2026 Sonoma Pride parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with live performances and vendors
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
sonomacountypride.org
Sonoma Wild
June 6
Music Festival and community gathering with info booths, presentations, craft & food vendors
SoMo Village Event Center, Rohnert Park
tapestryproductions.org
Huichica Music Festival
June 10–11
An indie-focused “boutique” music festival set in beautiful vineyards
Gundlach Bundschu, Sonoma
huichica.com
Healdsburg Jazz Festival
June 12-21
Two weeks of performances featuring national, regional, and local artists performing in a variety of venues from wineries, theaters, and community centers
Healdsburg, various locations
healdsburgjazz.org
Country Summer Music Fest
June 12–14
Northern California’s largest country music festival featuring 30+ hours of live performances
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
countrysummer.com
North Coast Wine & Food
June 13
20+ celebrated chefs and 100+ gold-medal-winning wines all in one afternoon
Luther Burbank Center, Santa Rosa
northcoastwineandfood.com
Petaluma Fair
June 18–21
The “Past, Present, and Future Luma” theme featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, and the Ugliest Dog Contest
Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma
petaluma.org/fairgrounds
Summer Solstice Celebration
June 19
A relaxed evening on the lawn with food trucks, vineyard views, and lawn games
St. Francis Winery, Sonoma
stfranciswinery.com/events