A September to Remember
A September to Remember...
Santa Rosa shines bright all summer long, but September is especially vibrant around the urban heart of Sonoma County.
Blue skies, ample sunshine, and late summer celebrations are quintessential to September in Santa Rosa. Hike, mountain bike, or ride horseback on miles of trails in Annadel State Park, soak in warm afternoons that transition to cooler evenings, enjoy farm-to-table culinary offerings, and taste world-class craft beer and wine. The happening hub boasts incredible art courtesy of Sonoma County Art Trails, a stacked performance lineup at the Luther Burbank Center for the Performing Arts, sip delicious varietals and mingle at Wine & Sunsets on Wednesday evenings at Paradise Ridge Winery or celebrate the transition to fall in Downtown Santa Rosa at Open & Out’s End of Summer Block Party.
Below is a snapshot of these exciting September happenings.
Wine & Sunsets at Paradise Ridge Winery
Lucky for fans of wine and sunsets (we specialize in both here in Santa Rosa) because this year September’s calendar features 5 Wednesday evenings! Guests can purchase Paradise Ridge Winery’s artisan wines from Rockpile and the Russian River Valley appellations while enjoying gourmet local food trucks, live music, and fantastic wine country sunsets!
Tickets are available online in advance. With limited seats, tickets tend to sell out, so it is recommended that you purchase your tickets early. Due to the outdoor nature of this event, you are encouraged to bring sun hats and warm layers.
Paradise Ridge Winery is a family-owned and operated business fueled by a love of wine, art, and community. Each bottle of wine made by Paradise Ridge Winery supports its core value of human connection. Their wines are crafted to bring pleasure to food and friends and become an experience that evolves into a memorable story. The multi-faceted estate offers an unforgettable Sonoma County wine country experience. Guests can savor their vineyard-designated wines while taking in sweeping Russian River Valley views and exploring their outdoor sculpture grove.
Open & Out Downtown Santa Rosa End of Summer Block Party
After a morning exploring Sonoma County Art Trails plan to spend the afternoon in Downtown Santa Rosa on Saturday, September 18th, last official weekend of summer season, at Open & Out’s End of Summer Block Party. Enjoy live music and a Beer Garden on Courthouse Square, a Makers Market Open Air Artisan Faire, free activities for families, and a sidewalk sale.
Lined by great restaurants and bars serving up locally crafted cuisine, beer, and cocktails as well as unique shops offering clothing, jewelry, and gifts, Open & Out is your downtown destination along 4th Street in the urban heart of Santa Rosa.
Sonoma County Art Trails
Sonoma County Art Trails
For two weekends in September, the 18th – 19th and the 25th – 26th explore the magnificent work of Sonoma County artists, interact with them in their own studios, and enjoy or collect beautiful art. Sonoma County Art Trails is a premier juried open studio, self-guided tour that gives visitors fabulous opportunities to learn first-hand from the artists what inspires their art, how it is made and where it is made. Every year visitors and residents alike discover the rich and vibrant art culture Art Trails brings to Sonoma County. Make sure to mark your calendar and invite your friends as you engulf yourself in this fantastic artsy experience.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) is the North Bay’s premier Arts Center presenting world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary visual arts, and many popular community events. Together with its resident companies, the Center is ranked among the world’s top 100 performing arts presenters hosting performances in music, theater, dance, comedy, family programming, and renowned speaker events: and serving more than 30,000 children and adults annually through its nationally recognized education programs. The LBC’s mission is to enrich, educate, and entertain the North Bay community.
In September you can catch live shows with A-list talents such as Chicago, Squeeze, Vintage Trouble, the 45th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals, Wanda Sykes, Josh Turner, and the David Luning Band (and the entertainment spills over into early October which includes such headliners as Emmylou Harris and the John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas Band).
