Family fun at SDC Festival

The beautiful grounds of the Sonoma Developmental Center are the site of the Sixth Annual Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival, a day of outdoor exercise and fun on Saturday, May 12.

The race starts 9 am with a 5k run/walk and an advanced 10k run. The 5k run/walk course runs throughout the center’s tree-lined streets, with the advanced 10k continuing on through the campus and surrounding hill sides. There will also be a kids’ fun run during the festival.

The festival, 9 a.m. to 2 pm, featuring events and activities to entertain people of all ages. There will be a car show, beer and wine tasting, food vendors, a raffle, carnival games and attractions, and music all day by Harvey and the Wallbangers. Sorry, no pets are allowed.

Advance registration fees for the footrace are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. On the day of the race, registration will be $30 for adults and $20 for children. All race participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and goodie bag. In addition, adults will receive a souvenir glass and two drink tickets.

The event is proudly sponsored by The Sonoma Sun. The center is located at 15000 Arnold Drive in Eldridge. Find out more at 938.6713 or Dds.ca.gov/SVFF/.