Your Ultimate Guide to August & September 2025 Events
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Your Ultimate Guide to August & September 2025 Events
🌻 August 2025 🌻
Sonoma County Fair – “Hot Dogs & Cool Cats”
Step right up to the greatest fair on Earth! The 2025 Sonoma County Fair promises ten days of non-stop excitement with this year’s playful theme celebrating our furry friends. Experience the thrill of carnival rides, savor mouthwatering fair food, witness spectacular arena events including the famous Destruction Derby & Monster Trucks, and don’t miss the Wine Country Rodeo!
Harry Potter Day at the Fair
Calling all witches and wizards! Don your house colors and grab your wands for a magical day at the Sonoma County Fair. Participate in trivia contests, potion mixing activities, look-alike competitions, Quidditch skills challenges, and themed arts & crafts. The evening features a special pub team trivia event for adult Potterheads. Costumes are highly encouraged, and spotters will be awarding prizes throughout the day to fairgoers showing their wizardly spirit!
SoCo Market
Experience Santa Rosa’s newest farmers’ market, where fresh local produce meets artisan crafts, live music fills the air, and the community comes together in celebration. This vibrant marketplace showcases the best of Sonoma County’s agricultural bounty, featuring organic fruits and vegetables, handmade goods, gourmet food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
🏃♀️ Run Through Wine Country! 🍇
Join thousands of runners from around the world for an unforgettable weekend of racing through California’s most beautiful wine region!
17th Annual Santa Rosa Marathon Weekend
Lace up your running shoes for the premier racing event in Wine Country! The Santa Rosa Marathon offers four distance options: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon. Run through scenic vineyard-lined paths, picturesque rolling hills, and charming downtown streets on mostly flat, fast courses. The full marathon even takes you through the barrel room of DeLoach Vineyards!
🍂 September 2025 🍂
10th Annual Railroad Square Music Festival
Get ready for a FREE day of incredible music in the heart of Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square! This beloved festival celebrates the North Bay’s vibrant arts and culture scene with FIVE stages featuring diverse regional acts. From Americana to jazz, hip-hop to rock, and everything in between, this festival showcases the incredible talent of our local music community.
2025 DJFE Triathlon Race Series
Challenge yourself in this exciting triathlon event that showcases the natural beauty of Sonoma County! Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete or trying your first tri, this race offers various distance options to suit all fitness levels. Swim, bike, and run through some of the most scenic routes in Northern California, with enthusiastic community support cheering you on every step of the way.
🎭 September Entertainment Spotlight 🎪
The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts brings world-class entertainment to Santa Rosa all month long! Check their September lineup for incredible performances ranging from Broadway shows to comedy acts, concerts, and family entertainment.
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