The 111th annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival kicked off on Friday, Sept. 26 with the Patron’s Night Gala and rocked the Sonoma Valley through Sunday, Sept. 28. Food, wine, art, grape stomping, historical reenactments and family activities made the festival fun for all. Saturday and Sunday’s free live music line-up featured Ten Foot Tone, the Whiskey Thieves, Bautista, Natasha James and more. “I was very impressed. The music was fantastic!” commented Vickie Mulas, Vintage Festival attendee.
“Our board is always working hard to offer a variety of entertainment options and I felt the participation and enthusiasm was fantastic this year at the festival,” said Vintage Festival board member Matt Dockstader. The annual parade on the Plaza and the 5K run took place on Sunday, making sure the festival went out with a bang.
The Bundschu family served as the grand marshals for the parade. Photo by Melania Mahoney.
Parade Winners:
Division 1 – Individuals
Best in Division: Skyler Thompson – Bicycle
First Place: Skylar Thompson – Bicycle
Second Place: John Musilli – Vintage Fire Truck
Division 2 – Groups
Best in Division: EK Excavating – Float
First Place: E. K. Excavating – Float
Second Place: Broadway Bound Kids (175 children) – Float
Third Place Vintage House Senior Center – Float
Division 3 – Vehicles
Best in Division: Grieve Family Winery
– 1936 Auburn Speedster
First Place: Grieve Family Winery – 1936 Auburn Speedster
Second Place: Judy Stansfield – 1957 Chevy
Third Place: John Figone, Shamrock Materials
– 1930 Model “A” Ford
Division 4 – Mounted
Best in Division: Valley of the Moon Pony Club
First Place: Valley of the Moon Pony Club
– Best Presentation
Second Place: Valley of the Moon Pony Club
– Pooper Scooper
First Place: Pony School of Sonoma – Junior Costumed
Vintage Festival 5K Results
Category: Open
First: John Litzenberger Time: 16.31
Second: Geoff Rhizor Time: 17.21
Third: Ryan Lazarus Time: 20.55
Category: Master
First: Kevin King Time: 18.5
Second: Tom Sours Time: 20.57
Third: Rod Whiteman Time: 21.27
Category: Kid
First: Griffin Houtary Time: 21.30
Second: Jesus Molina Time: 21.39
Third: Delaney White Time: 25.30
Amateur Wine Competition Results
Best White:
Kevin Richards
2007 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Best Red:
Joe and Karie Destein
Destein Family Vineyards
2007 Bennett Valley Merlot
Best of Show:
Jon Leeb
2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Label:
Ron Rusnak and Lisa Zingarelli
2007 Sonoma Bottle Dance – Merlot
A member of the E.K. Excavating float dressed in a ’60s theme. Photo by Melania Mahoney.
