Bear with us

On Saturday, June 10, Sonoma Plaza comes alive with history and grilled chicken. The Bear Flag Celebration & BBQ is the 55th annual celebration of the day in 1846 when a bunch of rowdy Sonomans proclaimed independence.

The local Native Sons of the Golden West observe the anniversary with an 11 a.m. ceremony and a 1 p.m. reenactment, and fire up the grill for chicken ($14) or hot dogs ($7) from noon to 4 p.m. To quell the revolutionary fever and microbrews will be offered for sale. Live music with Blue Rock Country Club. Free admission. Sonoma Plaza.