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Your Ultimate Guide to August & September 2025 Events

Santa Rosa Events – August & September 2025
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✨ Discover the Magic of Santa Rosa ✨

Your Ultimate Guide to August & September 2025 Events

Welcome to the heart of Sonoma County, where late summer blooms into early fall with a spectacular array of events, festivals, and celebrations! Santa Rosa transforms into a vibrant tapestry of culture, sports, music, and community spirit during August and September 2025. Whether you’re a local looking for weekend adventures or a visitor planning your Wine Country getaway, we’ve gathered the most exciting events to make your experience unforgettable!
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🌻 August 2025 🌻

August 1-10

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!

📍 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa
🎪 Special Events: World’s Ugliest Dog Contest (Aug 8), Elvis Celebration (Aug 9), World Championship Grape Stomp (Aug 9-11)
🎟️ Gates open at noon daily, closes 10pm-11pm depending on the day
Get Your Tickets!
August 2

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!

All ages welcome – special adult trivia at 7:30 PM
🎭 Costume contests and surprise prizes all day
August 8

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.

🥬 Fresh, local, organic produce and artisan goods
🎵 Live music and entertainment throughout the day

🏃‍♀️ 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!

August 23-24

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!

🏃 USATF-certified courses, Boston Marathon qualifier
🎉 Post-race celebration at Old Courthouse Square with complimentary beer (21+)
🍷 Marathon finishers receive a commemorative bottle of wine!
Register Now!
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🍂 September 2025 🍂

September 28

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.

🎸 5 stages with continuous performances all day
🍺 Local beer, wine, food trucks, and craft vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with interactive kids’ activities
💯 FREE ADMISSION – Voted “Best Music Festival” in North Bay!
Learn More
September 28

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.

🏊 Multiple distance options for all skill levels
🚴 Scenic routes through Wine Country
🏅 Professional timing and post-race celebration

🎭 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.

See Full Schedule
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