Celebrate the ‘Year of the Farmer’ at the Sonoma City Party Aug. 1st

The public is invited to celebrate The Year of the Farmer at the 27th Annual Sonoma City Party August 1, 5:30-9:30 p.m., presented by Sonoma City Council and the City of Sonoma – a night of free fun, festivities, and live performances in honor of our vibrant community.

The party is free to attend. Free bike valet sponsored by Sonoma Clean Power. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local non-profits and purveyors.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
In honor of the 200th anniversary of vineyards being planted in Sonoma Valley, a musical lineup that will take party-goers through the rich history of farming in Sonoma Valley and country music. The entertainment line-up includes a look back at Sonoma’s 200-year history of growing wine grapes with historical reenactor and entertainer, George Webber, live performances by Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén and a Country All-Star Band featuring Hardy Hemphill on Keys and vocals, Terry Miller on Bass and vocals, Travis Howard on Guitar and Vocals, Jeff Campitelli on Drums, Mark Keller on vocals and guitar, Matt Szemela on fiddle, Stu Rosenberg on guitar and vocals & Tim Weed on Mandolin, guitar and vocals. Learn more on our entertainment page.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Pack a picnic, make a reservation at your favorite local restaurant, or indulge in delicious bites from our on-site food purveyors, including Aunt Betty’s Gourmet Corn Dogs, DiFilippo Wood-Fired Pizza, Hopmonk, Kettle Pop, Mama Yali/ Yummy Meals, and Tacos Costa.

For those looking to enjoy an adult beverage, the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce will be serving a selection of alcoholic drinks featuring local favorites from Highway 12 Vineyard & Winery, Pomme Cider Shop & Tap Room, Prohibition Spirits, and Sonoma Springs Brewing Company.

COMPLIMENTARY BIKE VALET
A pop tent with banners advertising a bike valet service with Sonoma City Hall in the background. Avoid the congestion, bike to the City Party! The City of Sonoma is excited to be partnering with Operation Bicycle again this year in offering the FREE bike valet program. Community members are encouraged to ride their bikes to the event, and valet park their bikes knowing that they are secured.

All bikes will need to be retrieved from the bike corral located at the South entrance to the horseshoe before 10 pm. The bike valet will be in the front of the City Hall (east entrance to the horseshoe), with the best access point from Napa Street.

HELP MAKE THE PARTY SUSTAINABLE
The City of Sonoma’s goal is environmentally friendly events. This year’s event encourages attendees to bring reusable cups to the event to drink out of, ride their bikes to the event and utilize the FREE bike valet, and dispose of their belongings in a responsible manner by placing items in the correct waste receptacles onsite.

All vendors adhere to the ban on single-use plastics, and all food items ordered onsite will be served in/on compostable products. If you purchase food items at the event rest assured that items can be deposited in the composting containers. This year the city is working with Green Mary who is responsible for ensuring that all of the event’s waste is sorted in a manner compliant with SB1383.

RULES
No unattended setup prior to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2024. Items left unattended will be removed. No roping off or barricading of sections in the Plaza. Those who do this will be asked to take it down immediately.

NOT ALLOWED:
Household furniture (this includes dining tables, sofas, and chairs),
Barbecues of any kind,
Candles,
Tents and canopies, or
Pets – Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.