The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and Sonoma County will offer everything from traditional fireworks and parades to dinners and dancing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Here’s where to find Independence Day celebrations across the county. All events take place on July 4 unless noted otherwise. Personal fireworks are strictly prohibited throughout most of Sonoma County. Learn more about local fireworks regulations from Permit Sonoma.
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Fairgrounds: The Sonoma County Fair will host a “Red, White & Pillow Fights” Fourth of July event starting at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. The event will include fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m., live music from local bands, food and beverages for purchase, and the World Pillow Fighting Championships. Tickets are $10 per person; day of sales only. 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, 707-545-4200, sonomacountyfair.com
Vinarosa Resort: The Santa Rosa resort will host a Fourth of July pool party from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring live music, festive cocktails, popsicles and unlimited barbecue. Available exclusively to guests who reserve in advance. Reserve online or call. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 707-575-7350, vinarosaresort.com
Kenwood
Kenwood Parade: The Kenwood Community Club and Kenwood Depot will host the town’s annual Fourth of July parade, which includes a pancake breakfast and silent auction from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., footraces starting at 7:30 a.m., parade starting at 10:30 a.m. and a Rotary shindig at noon. The parade starts in front of the Kenwood School and ends at Kenwood Plaza Park. Free to attend. Kenwood, 707-570-5496, kenwoodparade.org
Rotary Club of Glen Ellen-Kenwood: The Glen Ellen-Kenwood Rotary Club will host its annual Fourth of July Shindig at noon, following Kenwood’s holiday parade, at Kenwood Plaza Park. The party will include food, drinks, kids’ games and live music by Bay Area band Back pOrchEstra. Free to attend. Kenwood Plaza Park, 200 Warm Springs Road, Kenwood. glenellenkenwoodrotary.com
Sonoma
Fairmont Sonoma: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn will host a “Blues, Bites & Bubbles” night as part of its Summer Music Series, July 3-4. There will be wine, cocktails and food from the CaliForno Street Eats food truck. 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, 707-938-9000, fairmont-sonoma.com
Sonoma Independence Day: The city of Sonoma’s Hometown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks celebration will happen from 8 a.m. to dusk on the Sonoma Plaza. The parade takes place from 10 a.m. to noon around the plaza, where there will be a celebration including live music, local vendors, family activities, food and drinks. Free to attend. Sonoma Plaza, 453 First St. E., Sonoma. sonomacity.org
Petaluma
Petaluma Museum: The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum will host its annual “July Fourth Celebration and Bell Ringing” from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum on Fourth Street. The celebration will include live music, refreshments and the ringing of the historic Korbel Bell. Free to attend; reserve a spot on Eventbrite. 20 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-778-4398, petalumamuseum.com
Floathouse Petaluma: The watercraft rental center will host its third annual “Floathouse Fireworks Paddle” from 8:30-10 p.m. along the Petaluma River. Guests will meet at the Floathouse and paddle out together on the river to view the city’s fireworks display. A $60 ticket includes popcorn and the show. Purchase tickets online. 50 Water St., Petaluma, 707-971-3640, thefloathousepetaluma.org
Petaluma Independence Day: The city of Petaluma will celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m., with multiple viewing locations across the city, including most local parks. Limited paid parking will be available at the Fairgrounds parking lot. Petaluma, cityofpetaluma.org
Penngrove
Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District: Rancho Adobe firefighters will host a Fourth of July pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the Penngrove Firehouse. 11000 Main St., Penngrove, 707-795-6011, rafd.org
Penngrove Social Firemen: Penngrove’s 50th annual Independence Day parade will start at 11 a.m. sharp, July 5, on Main Street downtown. The celebration will include a barbecue, kids’ games and live music from noon to 4 p.m. at Penngrove Park (11800 Main St.) The event is Penngrove Social Firemen’s biggest fundraiser of the year, benefitting the Penngrove community. 707-318-2191, penngrovesocialfiremen.org
Rohnert Park
Green Music Center: Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center will celebrate the Fourth of July starting at 4:30 p.m. with a live performance followed by a fireworks display at its Weill Hall and on the lawn. Transcendence Theatre Company and the Santa Rosa Symphony will perform Broadway hits and patriotic classics. A kids zone will be open from 4:30-7 p.m., featuring bounce houses, carnival games, music and food. A fireworks show will close out the night. Tickets range from $46–$76. Lawn tickets for children 12 and under are half price. Purchase tickets online. 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu
Sebastopol
Sebastopol Kiwanis Club: The Kiwanis Club of Sebastopol will host its annual “3rd of July Fireworks & Music Extravaganza” starting at 4 p.m., July 3, at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. The event will include live music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, free kids’ activities and a fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m., launched from the Analy baseball field. Early bird tickets, available through June 30, are $17. Tickets at the gate are $20 for people 12 and over, $5 for children 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Premium seating in the air-conditioned community center is $60 ($55 without parking) and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, table seating and access to indoor bathrooms. Proceeds benefit Sebastopol service projects, grants and scholarships. Purchase tickets online. Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris St., Sebastopol. sebastopolkiwanisclub.org
Crooked Goat Brewing: Crooked Goat will celebrate Independence Day with a night of brews, local food and live music by the Marshall House Project band at the Sebastopol taproom during the town’s fireworks show on July 3. 120 Morris St., Suite 120, Sebastopol, 707-827-3893, crookedgoatbrewing.com
Windsor
Windsor Kaboom: The town of Windsor and the Active 20-30 Club will celebrate Independence Day from 4-10 p.m., July 3, at Keiser Park. The celebration will include live music, food, kids’ activities and fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m. to close out the event. Proceeds benefit local children’s programs. General admission tickets are $10 for people 13 and over, $5 for children 3-12, and free for children 2 and under. VIP tickets are $90 for people 13 and over, and $60 for children 3-12. Purchase tickets online. Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor. windsorkaboom.com
Bricoleur Vineyards: Bricoleur will host a special Fourth of July dinner with seatings from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Windsor tasting room. The four-course menu includes hush puppies, pulled pork sliders, smoked wagyu brisket and lemon poppyseed cake with fresh strawberries. Each course will be paired with estate wines. Tickets are $90 per person. Reserve on Tock. 7394 Starr Road, Windsor, 707-857-5700, bricoleurvineyards.com
Healdsburg
Montage Healdsburg: Montage will celebrate the Fourth of July with a weekend of festive celebrations. The weekend starts with a poolside barbecue featuring live music and seasonal beverages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 3-4, at the resort’s Hudson Springs Bar & Grill. Available to resort guests; reservations not required.
An Independence Day brunch buffet will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montage’s Hazel Hill restaurant. The brunch is $75 per adult, $35 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. Champagne add-ons are available for an extra charge. Reservations are required; reserve on OpenTable.
Montage will host a “Stars & Stripes Splash-off” from 2-3 p.m., July 4, at the resort pool, featuring pool games designed for younger guests. Complimentary for resort guests; reservations not required.
The resort will also celebrate with a “Liberty Afternoon Tea” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 3-5, at its Scout Field Bar. The tea service will include seasonal bites and a selection of iced teas. $115 per guest. Reservations are required; reserve on OpenTable.
Appellation Healdsburg: Chef Charlie Palmer’s Healdsburg hotel will host a Fourth of July weekend, from July 3-6, featuring a lineup of food, music and parties. Dance instructor Nikki Marek will lead an evening of line dancing from 6-10 p.m., July 3, in The Grange. The dancing event, $95 per person, will include live music from country artist Dustin Saylor, along with small bites and complimentary beer and wine. Book online.
The estate’s Folia Bar & Kitchen will host a holiday barbecue from 3-8 p.m. July 4, featuring woodfired meats from A&M BBQ, raw bar and pizza stations, slushies and finger desserts. The July Fourth barbecue is $125 for adults, $30 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. Reserve on OpenTable.
Closing out the weekend, the resort will host a pool party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 5, at its Foss Pool. The party will include food truck eats, complimentary ice cream, outdoor hot tub access and an Americana playlist played throughout the day. Tickets are $150 per person for non-hotel guests and include a $50 food and beverage credit. Complimentary for hotel guests. A cabana pass is $400 for hotel guests and $750 for non-hotel guests. Book online. 101 Dovetail Lane, Healdsburg, 707-723-2000, appellationhotels.com/hotels/california-healdsburg
Foppiano Vineyards: Foppiano will celebrate the Fourth of July from 2-5 p.m. with live music and wine. The Gill Brothers Band and songwriter-guitarist Tom Relling will perform. New estate wines will be on tap and food will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Purchase tickets on Tock. 12707 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, 707-433-7272, foppiano.com
Elephant in the Room: Audio Angel will present a “Ray, White and Blue” show featuring The Ray Band from 8-11 p.m. at the Healdsburg bar and event venue. The band will be showcasing the music of American soul icon Ray Charles. Tickets are $20. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 177 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, elephantintheroompub.com
Healdsburg Independence Day: The city of Healdsburg will host its annual Independence Day fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m., with viewing available from the Healdsburg High School parking lot and select neighboring streets. Learn more about viewing spots and updates online. Free to attend. Healdsburg, healdsburg.gov
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Independence Day: The city of Cloverdale will hold its fifth annual Fourth of July parade and celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Cloverdale. The parade starts at 10 a.m. off Third Street and heads down Cloverdale Boulevard. A celebration on the Cloverdale Plaza starts at 11 a.m. with live music from local band Wonder Bread 5. There will also be food and drinks from local vendors, as well as a kids’ zone. Free to attend. Cloverdale Plaza, 122 N. Cloverdale Blvd.; cloverdalechamber.com
Russian River
Monte Rio: The town of Monte Rio will host its annual Big Rocky Games from noon to 4 p.m., July 3-4, featuring rubber duck races, Hula-Hoop contests, water balloon tosses and more family-friendly games at Monte Rio Beach. Free to attend. Monte Rio Beach, 20400 Bohemian Highway, Monte Rio, 707-865-2487, mrrpd.org
Rio Nido Roadhouse: The roadhouse will host a Fourth of July family bash from noon to 4 p.m., featuring a pool party, kids’ boat races, live music from Bay Area band Tracorum, and barbecue specials served throughout the day. No cover for the show; pool pass required for swimming. 14540 Canyon 2 Road, Rio Nido, 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com
R3 Hotel: The Guerneville hotel will host “fireWERK!” — a Fourth of July-inspired burlesque show produced by THTR Productions — from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the hotel’s main stage. The event is for people 21 and over only. Tickets range from $20–$129.89. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 16390 Fourth St., Guerneville, 707-869-8399, ther3hotel.com
Sonoma Coast
Coast Kitchen: The Timber Cove Resort restaurant will host a July Fourth barbecue buffet starting at noon. The menu includes potato salad, pork ribs, herbed Mary’s chicken, mac and cheese, grilled corn and bread rolls. Reserve online. 21780 Highway 1, Jenner, 707-847-3231, timbercoveresort.com
Multiple locations
Auteur Wines: Auteur will celebrate Fourth of July weekend with flights of red, white and sparkling wine, yacht rock music and an Americana menu by chef Craig Wilmer, from July 3-5 at both tasting room locations. Book online. 10520 Wohler Road, Healdsburg, 707-766-0222; 373 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-938-9211, auteurwines.com