Locavortex
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Calendar of Local Events
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 2–3Blessing of…
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Locavortex Events
March 2026 Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival Saturday, March, 7 10AM-4PM A free, family-friendly event featuring environmental education, food trucks, beer/wine, and activities celebrating the steelhead trout return. Milt Brandt Visitor Center 3288 Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville steelheadfestival.org California Artisan Cheese Festival March 20–22 Farm tours, cheese tastings, and a marketplace featuring local cheesemakers taking…
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A Season of Celebration
Sonoma County is never at a loss for inspiring happenings, but the holiday season kicks it into overdrive with events, performances, and fairs to fuel the holiday spirit. Here is a sampling that caught our eye. Sonoma County Beekeepers Association Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 22 | 10am-4pm Many local vendors and crafters. The perfect event…
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Happy Trails
Celebrate Fall with a Weekend Along the Farm Trails. This fall, Sonoma County offers one of its most beloved local traditions: the Weekend Along the Farm Trails Fall Tour, returning September 27 and 28. Organized by Sonoma County Farm Trails, this free, self-guided event invites locals and visitors to slow down, reconnect with the land,…
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Regenerative Gardens for Real LifeLuma
Front Yard Farming Creates Thriving Spaces. In an era where sustainability is no longer a luxury but a necessity, Luma Front Yard Farming is helping Northern California homeowners transform their gardens into resilient, biodiverse ecosystems. This Sonoma-based service is rooted in regenerative gardening principles and offers everything from personal consultations to full-scale garden installations—meeting people…
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Locavortex – Pumpkin-Palooza
As the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp, Sonoma County becomes a go-to spot for family-friendly pumpkin excursions. The area offers a range of pumpkin patches perfect for family outings, fun activities, and picturesque moments. Here’s a guide to some of the best pumpkin patches to visit this fall in Sonoma County.…
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Locavortex – Gravenstein Apple Fair
This August, Sonoma County Farm Trails celebrates the 51st iteration of its flagship event—the Gravenstein Apple Fair. The annual fundraiser draws up to 15,000 attendees for a weekend of music, local food and drink, farm demonstrations, children’s activities, and community spirit around the county’s agricultural experience. Apple enthusiasts will delight in the “Apple Alley,” with…
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Locavortex – Planting Seeds
Discover the Community Seed Exchange in Sebastopol, a volunteer-led effort promoting local seed sovereignty. Anchored by a grassroots seed library and flourishing garden based at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Sebastopol, the Exchange offers free, non-GMO, and pesticide-free seeds, sourced and grown locally. Focusing on preserving biodiversity and fostering community resilience, the CSE aims to…
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Locavortex
On A Roll For more than 20 years, Community Bikes in stern Santa Rosa has served as a cornerstone of Sonoma County’s vibrant biking community, fostering health and connection through the joy of cycling. Community Bikes mainly operates as an inclusive and accessible bike shop offering affordable refurbished bikes for purchase, along with repair services…
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Meet An Artist: Filmmaker Ian Nelson
Meet An Artist: Filmmaker Ian Nelson While growing up in the beautiful and diverse landscape of Sonoma County, Ian began exploring his interest in creating various forms of art, from drawing to playing and writing music to filmmaking. During his time at Santa Rosa High School, Ian learned and developed the basic skills of filmmaking…