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Where To Watch the World Cup in Sonoma, Napa Counties

June 2026

By Maci Martell

World Cup fans celebrate at the final whistle at the USA beat Iran, 1-0, at AusielloÕs 5th Street Bar & Grill in Santa Rosa Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The US advances to the knock out round where they play the Netherlands next Saturday. (John Burgess/Press Democrat)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship, kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19. The 23rd edition will be the first to feature 48 teams, up from 32, and the first to be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada.

One of the tournament’s 16 venues is Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, though FIFA will not call it that. Tournament rules bar corporate-sponsored stadium names, so the home of the San Francisco 49ers will be known as “San Francisco Bay Area Stadium” throughout the World Cup.

The six World Cup matches at Levi’s, ahem, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, will be held June 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, and July 1.

For fans planning to watch closer to home, businesses across Sonoma and Napa counties will be ready with television screens, cold beer and game-day fare.

Where to watch the games in Sonoma County

Matt Carlson gives Taylor Barlow, 7, a flying victory lap after a U.S. first half goal against Wales in the first round of the World Cup at the Victory House in Epicenter Santa Rosa Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Victory House, Santa Rosa

Victory House, the sports bar at Poppy Bank Epicenter, will show every World Cup match on its large-screen televisions. Additional games will be shown throughout the Epicenter complex, including at Chuck’s Bowling Bar & Lounge.

The venue will offer game-day food and drink specials and host a contest in which patrons can guess the tournament’s total number of goals. The grand prize, valued at $1,500, is a four-hour party at Chuck’s for up to 32 people, including a $500 food credit. Entry forms will be available at the bar. Participants must be at least 18 years old. 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-757-9041, visitvictoryhouse.com

The Goose & Fern, Santa Rosa

The British pub in Railroad Square will host a watch party for the World Cup final starting at 11:30 a.m. July 19, with indoor and outdoor screens, live music and a pig roast. All ages are welcome. 116 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-843-4235, thegooseandfern.com

Kaitlyn and Robert Cheung of Los Angeles, celebrate a goal from the Paris Saint Germain vs Aersenal Champion League finals soccer match, via live-stream at Goose and Fern in Santa Rosa, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Ausiello’s 5th Street Bar & Grill, Santa Rosa

Ausiello’s will screen every World Cup match with watch party drink specials. The specials include $5 pints of Stella and Michelob Ultra and a $50 bucket of four custom canned Casamigos margaritas, plus more for select games. 609 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-579-9408, ausiellos5thstreetgrill.com

Mitote Food Park, Santa Rosa

Mitote, a tented food court in Santa Rosa’s Roseland neighborhood, will show World Cup matches on a large outdoor screen. Patrons can order food and drinks from various trucks serving Mexican specialties. More information will be posted on Mitote’s social media channels. 100 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, mitotefoodpark.com

Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom, Santa Rosa

Belly Left Coast will screen every World Cup game on big screens. Game day drink specials include $6 well drinks, $20 pitchers of beer and $30 pitchers of margaritas. 523 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-526-5787, bellyleftcoastkitchenandtaproom.com

Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom in Santa Rosa carries a good selection of craft beers. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine, Santa Rosa

The Roseland restaurant plans to air matches on two indoor televisions and post watch-party information on social media. 1129 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, 707-523-4346, sazonsr.com

Passion Peru Restaurant, Santa Rosa

Passion Peru Restaurant will show all World Cup games on its indoor screen. 4219 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-235-9876, passionperurestaurant.com

Sivar Pupusas y Tacos, Santa Rosa

The Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant will screen all World Cup matches on multiple screens. 1709 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-791-7255, instagram.com/sivarpupusasytacos

Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa

The Mexican restaurant will air matches on indoor and outdoor screens throughout the tournament. Specials will be available on game days. Owner Gustavo Gutierrez and Taqueria Sol Azteca owner Frankie Lemus also helped produce a bilingual World Cup magazine and tournament bracket placemats to be distributed at participating restaurants. Copies will be available at Los Tres Chiles. 2765 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-304-5724, lostreschiles.com

Taqueria Sol Azteca, Rohnert Park

The taqueria will screen matches on two indoor televisions. More information about watch parties will be posted on social media. 1435 E. Cotati Ave., Suite C, Rohnert Park, 707-792-1859, taqueriasolazteca.com

Frankie Lemus will be showing World Cup games on a big screen television, and adding another large screen for the games, at his Taqueria Sol Azteca in Rohnert Park. Photo taken on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

The new Playbook sports bar is surrounded by screens at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat) — The new Playbook sports bar is surrounded by screens at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Playbook at Graton Casino, Rohnert Park

Playbook Sports Bar & Kitchen at Graton Resort & Casino will host a World Cup opening-match watch party starting at 11 a.m. June 11 and a viewing party for the final on July 19. Tickets range from $40 to $365 and are available through OpenTable. 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, 707-588-3734, graton.com

Galvan’s Eatery & Beer Garden, Cotati

The Cotati beer garden will show all matches on five screens in its outdoor dining and lounge area. During the games, $5 beers and $3 tacos will be available. 500 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, 707-664-5987, instagram.com/galvanseatery, facebook.com/GalvansEatery

The 8 Ball, Cotati

The Cotati dive bar will host select World Cup matches on eight HD screens and offer beer specials during the games. 8 Charles St., Cotati, 707-795-9859, facebook.com/8balltavern707

El Gallo Negro, Windsor

The Windsor Oaxacan restaurant will screen the World Cup games along with soccer-themed drinks and specials. Customers who arrive wearing jerseys for Mexico’s opening match against South Africa will receive discounted margaritas. A special “World Cup Legends” cocktail menu includes drinks inspired by stars of the game. 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, 707-838-9511, elgallonegro.net

A special drink created to celebrate the World Cup at El Gallo Negro in Windsor on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat) — A special drink created to celebrate the World Cup at El Gallo Negro in Windsor on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

A special drink created to represent Mexico for World Cup fans at El Gallo Negro in Windsor on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat) — A special drink created to represent Mexico for World Cup fans at El Gallo Negro in Windsor on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Paradise Burger And Kitchen, Windsor

Paradise Burger and Kitchen will air selected World Cup matches on three screens, including the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. Watch party schedules will be posted on social media. 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 300, Windsor, 707-837-7443, instagram.com/paradiseburger_kitchen, facebook.com/Paradiseburgerandkitchen

Fogbelt Brewing, Santa Rosa and Healdsburg

Fogbelt will screen World Cup games at its Santa Rosa and Healdsburg taprooms. Food and drink available for purchase during the games. 1305 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-978-3400; 410 Hudson St., Healdsburg, 707-473-8532, fogbeltbrewing.com

Beyond the Glory, Petaluma

The Petaluma sports bar will screen the World Cup matches on multiple television and projection screens. 1371 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 130, Petaluma, 707-971-8366, btgpetaluma.com

Soccer fans react as the USA plays Japan during the World Cup final at Beyond The Glory Sports Bar and Grill on Sunday, July 5, 2015, in Petaluma. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Bubbles & Delights Café, Petaluma

Bubbles & Delights Café will screen all World Cup games on big screens. Food and drink available for purchase during the games. 359 E. Washington St., Petaluma, 707-377-2490, instagram.com/bubblespetaluma

Petaluma Portuguese Hall, Petaluma

The Petaluma Holy Ghost Society, commonly known as Portuguese Hall, will host watch parties starting June 12 for the United States-Paraguay match and June 27 for a slate of group-stage games: Panama vs. England, Croatia vs. Ghana, and Portugal vs. Colombia. Nachos, linguica dogs and no-host cocktails will be available for purchase. 4649 Bodega Ave., Petaluma, 707-971-5517, petalumaholyghostsociety.org

Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma

The pub and restaurant near Sonoma Plaza will screen all matches live on high-definition televisions. Drink specials will be available on game days. Guests are encouraged to wear their team’s colors. 464 First St, E., Sonoma, 707-935-0660, sonomapub.com

Smash, Sonoma

Sonoma’s new smashburger spot will air the World Cup games in the upstairs lounge, an extension of The Beacon, on a 85-inch screen for those 21 and over. By June 17, there will a mounted projector on the ground floor for all-ages viewing. The Smash menu will be available on both floors. 497 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-721-1107, smashsonoma.com

Sangiacomo Winery, Sonoma

Sonoma Valley United FC will host a World Cup viewing party and fundraiser at Sangiacomo Winery starting at 5:30 p.m. June 25. The event will feature a screening of the United States-Turkey match, along with food, wine and family activities. Tickets are $40 for adults, including a welcome glass of wine, and $20 for youth ages 17 and younger. Tickets are available on Zeffy. Sangiacomo Winery, 21545 Broadway, Sonoma. premier.upsl.com/teams/sonoma-valley-united-fc-344422

Obsidian Wine Co., Sonoma

Obsidian Wine Co. will screen matches on its 16-foot-wide projector wall at its Obsidian Base Camp tasting room on the Sonoma Plaza. 441 First St. W., Sonoma, obsidianwineco.com

Where to watch the games in Napa County

Kerr Cellars, Napa

Kerr Cellars will screen all World Cup matches on an 85-inch television and offer wine specials during games: Sonoma Coast Chardonnay for $10 per glass and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for $12. No registration is required; walk-ins are welcome. 1463 First St., Napa, 707-963-5377, kerrcellars.com

Napa Palisades Saloon, Napa

Napa’s Spanish radio station MegaMix KVON will host a World Cup watch party starting at noon, June 11, at Napa Palisades Saloon. 1000 Main St., Suite 100, Napa, 707-492-3399, napapalisades.com

The Ruins, American Canyon

As the North Bay’s only official FIFA World Cup watch party, The Ruins in Napa Valley will air select matches on several big screens, accompanied with food and drink specials. Watch parties are free to attend and parking tickets are $20. Learn more and purchase tickets online. 100 Ruins Court, American Canyon, ruinsevents.com

Multiple locations

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

A sports watch party just feels incomplete without pizza, and Mountain Mike’s aims to deliver on both fronts with big-screen TVs to catch every game and all the ‘za one can eat. As the World Cup approaches, the pizza chain is spotlighting its Triple Play bundle ($29) that includes a large, one-topping pizza and any two sides, such as salad, fries, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks or churro bites. Available Monday through Thursday for dine-in or takeout. Locations in Petaluma, Windsor, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cloverdale and Napa. mountainmikespizza.com

The full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is available at fifa.com.

Raquel Issenberg of La Prensa Sonoma contributed reporting.

Did we miss a World Cup watch party? Let us know at maci.martell@pressdemocrat.com.

Where to See Rhododendrons in Bloom in Sonoma County

June 2026

By Nate Seltenrich

A bee flies around a rhododendron at Hidden Forest Nursery in Sebastopol on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Forest succession after a major disruption like logging or wildfire — of which we’ve seen plenty lately — can be measured in stages. The early-seral stage, dominated by grasses, shrubs, and eventually saplings among both surviving large trees and standing dead and dying trees, typically lasts between one and three decades.

It’s been more than 100 years since the last big fire at one coastal Sonoma County state reserve, but the forest is largely suspended in an early-seral stage. That’s thanks to decades of active land management for the benefit of a single shrub, the rhododendron, which is also the namesake of the reserve. In May and June, visitors to the Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve will find the plant blooming in all its rosy-pink magnificence.

California State Parks senior environmental scientist Brendan O’Neill explains that crews thin the redwood, tan oak, and fir forest by removing smaller trees from beneath the main forest canopy, then piling the cuttings and covering them to cure, before burning the piles in winter when conditions allow. “The rhododendrons depend upon sunlight and openings in the forest to be at their greatest,” O’Neill says.

Lush rhododendrons at Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve. (Chad Surmick / Sonoma Magazine)

Rhododendrons bloom at Kruse Rhododendron State Park in Jenner. (Sonoma County Tourism) — Pink rhododendron blooms at Kruse Rhododendron State Park in Jenner. (Sonoma County Tourism)

Three species of native rhododendrons exploded on the landscape after last century’s fateful conflagration. All are fire-adapted, possessing latent buds in their root crowns that initiate vigorous new growth after a fire, even if the rest of the plant is charred beyond repair. In 1933, about a decade after the fire, Edward P. Kruse donated to California part of the large ranch on which his family had been raising sheep and logging tan oak — expressly for the public’s continued enjoyment of the dense rhododendron stands whose fragrant, late-spring blossoms had already become a popular tourist attraction.

As the decades passed, the forest advanced into a mid-seral phase and the rhododendrons began to suffer. By the 1970s, State Parks ecologist Jim Barry recognized that without logging or fire, they would largely disappear. So he proposed an “out-of-the-box” and “a little bit revolutionary” idea, in O’Neill’s words, of maintaining the forest in an early-seral stage indefinitely.

Today, selective thinning and pile-burning are far more commonplace for fire safety and fuel-load management: a clear co-benefit of the rhododendron-driven work at Kruse. Another benefit? The unique beauty of a steep, deep-green forest lit with dappled sunlight and pastel-pink blossoms held 20 feet high on the elongated branches of these endemic yet ephemeral shrubs.

A rhododendron grows along a pond at Botanica Nursery and Gardens (formerly Hidden Forest Nursery) near Sebastopol. The nursery is open to visitors and has walking trails and picnic tables (by reservation). (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat) — A rhododendron grows along a pond at Botanica Nursery and Gardens (formerly Hidden Forest Nursery) near Sebastopol. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Sunlight streams down on a rhododendron at Botanica Nursery and Gardens (formerly Hidden Forest Nursery) near Sebastopol on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Where to see rhododendrons in bloom this spring and early summer

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve

Kruse Ranch Road, Cazadero. parks.ca.gov

Salt Point State Park

25050 Highway 1, Jenner. saltpoint.org

Botanica Nursery and Gardens

3970 Azalea Lane, Sebastopol. botanicanurseryandgardens.com

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

18220 Highway 1, Fort Bragg. gardenbythesea.org

A Napa Wine Icon Brings La Sirena Tasting Room to Downtown Calistoga

June 2026

By Tina Caputo

(From left) Bottles of La Sirena Moscato Azul, La Sirena Chardonnay, and Aviatrix Grenache at La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

At the 2000 Napa Valley Wine Auction, a 6-liter bottle of the cult Cabernet Sauvignon blend Screaming Eagle set a world record for the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of wine: half a million dollars. Heidi Peterson Barrett made that wine. Today, you can taste Barrett’s offerings at much more down-to-earth prices at her first tasting room in downtown Calistoga.

The story

Barrett grew up in the vineyards and cellars of Napa Valley, working alongside her father Dick Peterson, a legendary innovator in California’s post-Prohibition wine industry. She became one of the region’s most sought-after winemakers in the late ’80s and ’90s, making top-scoring wines for Dalla Valle, Screaming Eagle, Grace Family and other cult producers.

The winemaker founded her own brand in 1994 somewhat on a spur of the moment. She had been hired to make a Sangiovese for a client who suddenly needed to abandon the project. Instead of letting the client sell the wine on the bulk market, Barrett decided to buy it herself and start a winery. She called it La Sirena, inspired by the mermaid on Mexican Lotería cards and a nod to her love of scuba diving and the ocean.

In April, after a decade-long search for just the right spot, Barrett opened her debut tasting room in Calistoga.

Heidi Peterson Barrett and her daughter Remi sit on swings outside La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

“I would either be priced out of the market, or it was way too big of a place, or it came with a large home or more vineyard land,” she said. “I was really just in need of a tasting room, and this place has a little barrel cellar with the potential to make some of the wine here. It was a perfect fit.”

The tasting room showcases La Sirena wines, along with selections from Barrett & Barrett, co-founded with her husband Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena, and Aviatrix, a collaboration between Barrett and her daughters Chelsea and Remi Barrett. Made from the family’s vineyards and purchased fruit, wines range from Moscato and Grenache to serious red blends. Annual production totals about 3,000 cases.

The vibe

Barrett describes her fledgling tasting room as “joyous,” and it’s hard to argue with that. Set on Foothill Boulevard next to Rivers-Marie and close to Lola Wines, La Sirena is filled with nautical whimsy, awash in cheery cobalt and aquamarine hues. Barrett, also an artist, painted the mermaid mural in the women’s bathroom.

Paintings, pottery and jewelry made by Heidi Peterson Barrett on display for sale at La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The concrete-topped bar is decorated with blue mosaic tiles, and Barrett’s colorful paintings line the walls on both the main floor and in the upstairs loft. Outside, you’ll find two fun surprises: a petite side patio overlooking a neighbor’s vineyard and a set of swings — yes, swings! — hanging beneath a vine-covered arbor in the parking lot. Go ahead and take a ride (I did). In addition to wine, the tasting room sells Barrett’s handmade ceramics, jewelry and paintings.

On the palate

Though Barrett made a name for herself with Cabernet Sauvignon-based trophy wines, the offerings at La Sirena venture beyond typical Napa Valley varieties.

Heidi Peterson Barrett talks with guests at La Sirena tasting room in Calistoga Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The 2021 Grenache from Aviatrix ($40), made from Bennett Valley grapes, has a bright and juicy profile that’s all about ripe red fruit. Also on the fresher side, La Sirena 2023 Moscato Azul ($34) from Lake County and Calistoga has lovely floral aromas, plus peach and tropical fruit flavors. With barely a half-percent residual sugar, it’s crisp and dry.

Fans of serious reds will appreciate the La Sirena 2021 Studio Series from Napa Valley ($125). An unconventional blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc, the wine is rich in leathery spice aromas and black fruit flavors.

Tasting flights include a $25 mini tasting for walk-in visits, a signature tasting ($50) and two different reserve tastings ($75-$100).

Pedestrians walk past an “I Love Calistoga” mural along Lincoln Avenue (Highway 29) in downtown Calistoga, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Beyond the bottle

Calistoga is a walkable town, but it can be more fun to travel by cruiser bike. It’s an easy, flat ride between La Sirena and other downtown tasting rooms, including Lola and Tank Garage, plus shops and restaurants. Beyond downtown, riders can pedal alongside vines to visit local wineries. Bring your own bike or rent from Calistoga Bikeshop.

La Sirena, 810 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Reservations required for reserve tastings. 707-942-1105, lasirenawine.com

Tina Caputo is a wine, food, and travel writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including SevenFifty Daily, Visit California, HuffPost, and Sonoma magazine. Follow Tina on Bluesky @winebroad, view her website at tinacaputo.com, and email her story ideas at tina@caputocontent.com.

Healdsburg’s SingleThread Named One of North America’s Best Restaurants

June 2026

By Heather Irwin

A dinner spread at SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell / Sonoma County Tourism)

SingleThread in Healdsburg has once again been recognized as one of North America’s best restaurants, ranking No. 16 on the 50 Best organization’s North America list.

This is SingleThread’s second appearance on the regional ranking, which includes restaurants in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean as part of the broader World’s 50 Best Restaurants program. Mexico is featured on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

At the May 28 awards ceremony in New Orleans, SingleThread, which holds three Michelin stars, moved from its previous No. 8 ranking in 2025. It retained its title as Best Restaurant in the West and remained the highest-ranking California restaurant. Other Bay Area restaurants recognized were San Francisco’s Saison (No. 22), Benu (No. 33), Atelier Crenn (No. 44) and Sons & Daughters (No. 45).

SingleThread restaurant in Healdsburg — An elegantly presented dish at the three-Michelin star SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell / Sonoma County Tourism)

Chicago’s Smyth earned the top ranking this year, followed by Eight in Calgary and Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln, both in Canada. Dakar Nola in New Orleans and Mon Lapin in Montreal completed the top five.

New York secured 13 spots on the list, including Atomix (No. 7), César (No. 10), Le Veau d’Or (No. 12), Le Bernardin (No. 13), Kabawa (No. 14) and Jungsik (No. 18).

Since 2002, “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” has served as a snapshot of some of the best destinations for unique culinary experiences and has highlighted emerging gastronomic trends.

At SingleThread restaurant in Healdsburg. (Garrett Rowland / Sonoma County Tourism)

North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list joins other prominent accolades, such as the annual Michelin stars and James Beard Awards, as well as various national and regional “best of” lists that can significantly influence a restaurant’s success.

Judges for the North American awards are selected from a pool of chefs, restaurateurs, food journalists and gourmets, according to the organization.

SingleThread is also on the extended World’s 50 Best restaurant list at No. 80, along with American restaurants Le Bernardin (No. 90), Atelier Crenn (No. 96), and New York’s Cesar (No. 98). Atomix (No. 12) is the only American restaurant that currently breaks into the top 50. The 2026 World’s 50 Best awards will be held in November.

A full list of winners can be found on the 50 Best website.

SingleThread, 131 North St., Healdsburg, 707-723-4646, singlethreadfarms.com

Hazel, Sonoma Eats Restaurants Reopening This Summer

June 2026

By Heather Irwin

Mole Tamales from Sonoma Eats in Boyes Hot Springs on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Hazel restaurant in Occidental will reopen this summer in the former Barley and Hops space at 3688 Bohemian Highway.

The casual eatery, run by husband-and-wife team Jim and Michele Wimborough, closed last fall after nearly a decade when its previous location at 3782 Bohemian Highway was sold. Since then, the couple has hosted pop-ups and events at the Inn at Occidental while searching for a new, permanent home.

Many of Hazel’s signature comfort dishes, such as Brussels sprouts, vegan Caesar salad and pot roast, will return. Michele Wimborough also noted that several new menu items will be introduced.

“It’s really fun being uptown, and we’re right across from the farmers market, in the middle of everything,” she said.

Owner/chefs Jim and Michele Wimborough of Hazel restaurant in Occidental. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat) — Owner/chefs Jim and Michele Wimborough of Hazel restaurant in Occidental. The couple will reopen their casual eatery this summer. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat, file)

Owners Hayley Cutri and her husband Efrain Balmes at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa Monday, April 13, 2026. The couple will reopen their Sonoma Eats restaurant this summer. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Popular Sonoma restaurant to reopen

Sonoma Eats will reopen this summer after closing in March due to a significant rent increase, according to owners Efrain Balmes and Hayley Cutri. The closure occurred just weeks before the couple opened their second restaurant, Parkside Eats, in Santa Rosa.

The new Sonoma Eats location will be in Sonoma, though the exact address has not been announced. The restaurant will offer table service and takeout with a menu of Mexican classics.

“I can already smell the mole,” said Cutri, who will help open the new location.

Where to Get the Best Doughnuts in Sonoma County

June 2026

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

A selection of specialty doughnuts from SoCo Dough Co. inside the Graton Casino & Resort, clockwise from bottom, Gone Bananas, Pretty in Pink, Dubai of My Eye and Right Side Up Friday, May 29, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Whether you call them doughnuts or donuts, like them jelly-filled or straight-up glazed, it’s always time for these fried bits of heaven. But wasting calories on a day-old mess isn’t worth it. Sonoma County boasts over a baker’s dozen doughnut shops, so locals are never far from a fresh, fried delight.

Here are some of our favorite doughnuts in Sonoma County to enjoy on National Doughnut Day (June 5) or any day of the year.

New: SoCo Dough Co.

Guests of the Graton Casino & Resort can grab a specialty doughnut at the SoCo Dough Co. just a few feet away from the slot machines Friday, May 29, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat) — Guests of the Graton Casino & Resort can grab a specialty doughnut at SoCo Dough Co. just a few feet away from the slot machines Friday, May 29, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Right Side Up, a take on the upside-down cake in doughnut form, from the SoCo Dough Co. in the Graton Casino & Resort Friday, May 29, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat) — The Right Side Up, a take on the Upside Down Cake in doughnut form, from SoCo Dough Co. in the Graton Casino & Resort Friday, May 29, 2026 in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

SoCo Dough Co., one of three recent additions to Graton Casino’s expanded nonsmoking wing, leans into Vegas-style excess. Doughnuts come stuffed with banana pudding, lacquered in espresso glaze, or topped with candied bacon, honeycomb streusel and li hing mui. There’s also the Millionaire’s Doughnut, the most expensive piece of fried dough in the county, but hardly the strangest item at SoCo Dough Co. That honor goes to the everything bagel doughnut filled with cream cheese. “Abomination” feels harsh but not entirely inaccurate.

Even in an era of over-the-top pastries, the lineup of 15 buttermilk doughnuts inspires childlike awe. There’s the Vietnamese Coffee Time, glazed with espresso and drizzled with condensed milk; the Rap Berry, with raspberry icing and white chocolate; and the Wake ’N Bacon, sticky with maple glaze and strips of candied pork. Tropic Like It’s Hot, mango-glazed, coconut-drizzled, and flecked with lemon zest, serves as a gateway to Matcha Made in Heaven, coated in green tea glaze and shredded coconut. 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, graton.com

Special Doughnut Day Deals

Krispy Kreme, Rohnert Park: Krispy Kreme offers a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day — no purchase necessary. The chain also typically offers a $2 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. This year, Krispy Kreme teams up with DoorDash to offer $7 off orders of $25 or more from June 4-18 (redeemable via the DoorDash app). “Hot Light” hours, when doughnuts are freshest, are 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. daily. 5090 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park, 707-521-9154. krispykreme.com

Employees stock the display case prior to the grand opening of the Krispy Kreme in Rohnert Park, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Dunkin' doughnuts and coffee. (Pere Rubi/Shutterstock) — Customers can get a free doughnut with a purchase of a beverage on Friday at Dunkin’ in Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Windsor. (Pere Rubi / Shutterstock)

Dunkin’, multiple locations: Customers get a free doughnut with a beverage purchase on June 5. The first Sonoma County outpost of this East Coast and Midwest favorite arrived in Petaluma to the delight of transplants. It now also has locations in Santa Rosa and Windsor. In addition to their legendary coffee, they have doughnuts in every flavor of the rainbow. Because that’s what doughnuts are made of: rainbows and love. 435 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 50, Petaluma; 2739 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa; 6650 Hembree Lane, Windsor. dunkindonuts.com

Best Doughnuts in Sonoma County

Santa Rosa

Johnny Doughnuts: The successor to the much-loved City Garden Doughnuts excels with Crodoughs (a take on Cronuts, or croissant doughnuts), Bismarks (jelly doughnuts), cinnamon rolls, wheat-free doughnuts, vegan doughnuts, and all the sprinkles you want. 1200 Fourth St., 707-308-4836, johnnydoughnuts.com

Donut City: Fancy doughnuts with sprinkles, sugar and plenty of pizzazz are best bets here. Check out the Tiger Tail, a braided doughnut with chocolate swirls. 1331 Guerneville Road, 707-541-6141

Donut Bagel Cafe: Food-choosy friends swear this is the best doughnut cafe in town. Always packed. Jelly doughnuts are a favorite. Doughnut holes are also great. Takeout only. 750 Stony Point Road, 707-284-1012

Tan’s Donut: A go-to for straight-up office-worthy doughnuts. Don’t miss the buttermilk doughnut, a denser version of the glazed. The Guerneville Road location also serves up Cambodian cuisine. 1074 Fourth St., 707-568-3988; 2550 Guerneville Road, Suite E, 707-528-1567

A variety of freshly baked doughnuts in the case at Tan's Donut in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat) — A variety of freshly baked doughnuts in the case at Tan’s Donut in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Jelly Donut: Our favorite raspberry jelly doughnut. Open daily from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next day. Plus, get a dozen doughnut holes for only $2.75. Enough said. Takeout only. 443 Dutton Ave., Suite 10, 707-544-8494, instagram.com/thejellydonutsr

Andy’s Donuts & Bagels: Doughnuts that can turn a rough morning around. “This has been my favorite donut store for years. I lived in that neighborhood over 10 years ago and still come here,” wrote Shannen R. on Yelp. “Staff are always friendly, donuts are always tasty, can’t go wrong,” added Nick. O, whose Yelp profile photo is, fittingly, Homer Simpson. 1784 Piner Road, 707-541-0877

Sonoma

Danish & Donuts: Crullers are a specialty at Sonoma’s Danish & Donuts, along with yeasty doughnuts with sprinkles and maybe a Danish or two if you get there early. Takeout and delivery available. Boston cremes get top billing. 18580 Sonoma Highway, 707-938-1333

Petaluma

Donut Den: Nestled in an unassuming strip mall on the corner of North McDowell and Old Redwood Highway, the Donut Den has earned a devout following on Petaluma’s east side. The shop makes creatively designed doughnuts, including holiday-themed treats. Custom doughnuts and apple fritters are best bets. 1390 N. McDowell Blvd., 707-792-1312, instagram.com/the_donut_den

Keny’s Donuts: This doughnut shop has been around since 1984 and has been a favorite among Petaluma high schoolers for decades. “This is not the hipster, organic doughnuts place … this is Sunday morning I want a good donut!” wrote Dara Krahne Peloquin on the Save Sonoma County Restaurants page. 202 Douglas St., 707-765-3961. Find on Facebook.

Sunrise Donuts: Chocolate cake and blueberry doughnuts are favorites at this neighborhood spot. “Boy, it’s safe to say it would take a lot to make me get emotional about donuts, but Sunrise Donuts made it happen!” said one enthusiastic reviewer. Takeout. 68 E. Washington St., 707-762-6601. Find on Facebook.

Rohnert Park

Kailey’s Donuts: A cute doughnut shop with even cuter doughnuts. Raised or filled, glazed or sprinkled, it’s hard to go wrong with the assortment of sweet offerings. 931 Golf Course Drive, 707-971-5974

Windsor

BurtoNZ Bakery: You can thank the Kiwis for coming up with a cream and raspberry-filled doughnut that’s about the best thing since sliced bread. This New Zealand specialty is a not-too-sweet fried torpedo rolled in sugar, split down the middle and stuffed with whipped cream and a schmear of seedless raspberry jam. Oh, so good with morning coffee, an evening dessert or any time in between. 9076 Brooks Road S., 707-687-5455, burtonzbakery.com

Happy Donuts: Solid raised and glazed doughnuts, plus delightful apple fritters and maple bars. Find a second outpost in Cloverdale (1117 S. Cloverdale Blvd., Suite C). 8962 Brooks Road S., 707-838-3526, happydonuts.me

Healdsburg

Flakey Cream Do-Nuts & Coffee Shop: A favorite since the 1960s, this classic coffee shop offers a full breakfast and lunch menu. But it’s the doughnuts in the window every morning that have been drawing kids and hungry grown-ups to this spot for more than 50 years. They even have a “buy five, get one free” deal for their doughnuts. Amazing glazed doughnuts. 441 Center St., 707-433-3895, flakeycreamcoffee.com

Heather Irwin and Maci Martell contributed to this article.

Andy’s Donuts in Santa Rosa Named Among Top 100 Doughnut Shops in US

June 2026

By Maci Martell

A view of a dozen donuts in a box. (Photography By Tonelson / Getty Images)

Cementing Sonoma County as a dominant doughnut destination, DoorDash last week named Andy’s Donuts & Bagels in Santa Rosa among the top 100 local doughnut shops nationwide.

The food delivery site listed 100 small- and medium-sized doughnut shops with at least 1,000 lifetime reviews and the highest consumer ratings from April 2025 to April 2026.

“Doughnut shops are true neighborhood institutions that people return to week after week,” said Ruth Isenstadt, Head of U.S. Restaurants at DoorDash, in the site’s press release. “With our inaugural Donut Day Dozens list, we’re proud to shine a light on 100 of the top-rated neighborhood favorites that share joy, sweetness and convenience with communities across the country.”

The most-ordered treats at locals’ favorite Andy’s Donuts, according to DoorDash, are apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, jelly-filled and custard-filled doughnuts, plus a dozen mixed-variety doughnuts and a dozen doughnut holes. Old-fashioned and cake doughnuts also get high reviews.

Andy's Donuts & Bagels offers single bagels as well as croissant and bagel breakfast sandwiches. — Andy’s Donuts & Bagels offers single bagels as well as croissant and bagel breakfast sandwiches. (perlphoto / Shutterstock)

In addition to the sweet fried treats, Andy’s offers bagel and croissant breakfast sandwiches. There’s also boba tea and fruit smoothies.

Individual doughnuts range from $2.75–$4.35 on DoorDash; a dozen doughnuts range from $23.99–$34.99. Drinks from $5.99–$7.99. Open from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Andy’s Donuts & Bagels, 1784 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, 707-541-0877

Modern Home of Late Multimedia Pioneer for Sale in Sonoma

June 2026

By Karen Kizer

This modern Sonoma estate on 37 acres in the Carneros AVA is currently listed for $7,695,000. (Jeffrey Frisk / Sotheby’s International Realty)

A modern Sonoma estate with poetic, understated style on 37 acres of rolling hills and vineyards is currently listed for sale. Owned by the estate of CD-multimedia pioneer Robert Ellis, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is seeking $7,695,000. A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit the late entrepreneur’s beloved organizations: Opera Parallèle, the San Francisco Symphony and the UC Berkeley Foundation for Cal Performances.

The work of Mahoney & Piechota Architects, the 4,200-square-foot dwelling offers a seamless indoor-outdoor experience via floor-to-ceiling sliding windows and a wraparound deck. But the interplay between the design and setting strikes an alchemy beyond that.

The home’s angular design whispers with clean lines and subtle tones. The look is made sumptuous with juxtaposing curvy hills and vineyard rows, visible from nearly every room — even the walk-in closet. Similarly, a flood of red flowers dazzle in the courtyard against a tranquil backdrop of wood-siding and walls of glass windows, gently framed in black steel. From inside the house, the show of red beams against seasonally green hills in the distance. The landscaping, by Tammara Norman, includes a surround of lush shrubbery.

Seating area of great room in Sonoma home — Seating area of great room. (Jeffrey Frisk / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Eating area. (Jeffrey Frisk / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Seating area with vineyard views. (Jeffrey Frisk / Sotheby’s International Realty)

The grounds offer a spa, pool and outdoor shower. A sizable pond is just a short walk beyond a patch of vineyard.

The property sits in the Los Carneros AVA and includes 3 acres of Merlot vines, plus smaller plantings of Zinfandel, Riesling and Muscat. The established vineyard offers potential for expansion.

The home is outfitted with solar energy, a fire hydrant and fire pump.

For more information on 3480 Napa Road in Sonoma, contact listing agents Erin George, 707-815-5028, or David Collins, 707-934-5263. Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country – Sonoma Brokerage, 793 Broadway Sonoma, 707-935-2288. sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1188-g65g39/3480-napa-road-sonoma-ca-95476

Cloverdale’s Historic Power House Hits the Market

June 2026

By Karen Kizer

A home with a powerful history is currently listed for sale in Cloverdale. Built in 1903 as a steam-generating power plant, the structure was converted into a residence by the 1950s. The “Power House” — named by former owner Arthur Foster, a banker and Northwest Pacific Railroad scion — is currently seeking $3,750,000.

The stucco dwelling, which once converted Big Sulphur Creek water into power for three towns and the Italian Swiss Colony, still bears the words “No Admittance. Danger.” No danger remains, but Big Sulphur Creek does, which runs that length of the property, adding scenic and acoustic beauty, not to mention a nod to the home’s history.

The home has three en-suite bedrooms, a 40-foot-by-40-foot great room with 20-foot ceilings, a herringbone-brick faced hearth, and custom windows that overlook the creek.

Table and hearth in Cloverdale home — Table and hearth. (Jeffrey Frisk)

The Cloverdale-based Power House—a former steam-generating power plant-turned-residence—is currently listed for $3,800,000. (Jeffrey Frisk) — Exterior of building. (Jeffrey Frisk)

Sapele wood doors with van Cronenburg architectural hardware connect to the gardens, featuring ancient olive trees, native plants and gravel pathways — the work of notable landscape architect and former owner of the “Power House,” Todd Cole. A vintage Wedgewood stove adds a retro touch to the kitchen. Doors lead to a courtyard on one side and the creek on the other.

Other amenities include a pool, an office, a pavilion and an accessory dwelling unit.

For more information on this property at 1015 Geysers Road in Cloverdale, contact listing agent Donna Goldman at 415-509-2427. Compass, 490 Magnolia St., Larkspur; 891 Beach St., San Francisco. donnagoldman.com/properties/alexander-valley-sonoma-county-california

Where to Celebrate Pride Month in Sonoma County

May 2026

By Maci Martell

Juanita Watkins of Cotati, waves a flag as she dances with the “Hubbub Club” in the parade during the 2025 Sonoma County Pride Parade in Santa Rosa on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Pride Month, celebrated every June in the United States since 1999, commemorates decades of LGBTQ civil rights activism and marks the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York that sparked the movement. Sonoma County has long been at the forefront of gay rights activism, and each year the Pride celebrations grow more colorful.

This year is no exception as the county is going all in on the rainbow-filled community festivities. Here is where to celebrate Pride in Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Pride

Sonoma County’s annual Pride Month celebration will kick off with a free pride-flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. on June 1 atop the Rosenberg Building in Santa Rosa (306 Mendocino Ave.). Sonoma County Pride will present various events across the county, including its main festival weekend, June 5-7, in downtown Santa Rosa. sonomacountypride.org

Transgender Rally – For Our Rights! June 5

Sonoma County Pride will host a Transgender Rally from 4-7 p.m. June 5 at Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square. The rally aims to support and uplift transgender and nonbinary individuals with speakers and community resources. Speakers, performers and special guests include Suzanne Ford, executive director of San Francisco Pride; E. Samuell MacLaughlin, a member of Santa Rosa’s Manzanita Harmony choir; Diana Dreams, a singer-songwriter and community organizer; and Tiesa Meskis, new Sonoma County Pride board member and trans rights advocate. Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

Pride 2026 Kickoff Party, June 5

Shady Oak Barrel House will host Sonoma County Pride’s Kickoff Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., June 5, at its Santa Rosa taproom. Hosted by drag performer Fantasia Royale Gaga, the party will include dance music by DJ Dyops and drag performances by Bay Area entertainer Tila Pia, Petaluma performer La Adriana Falana and drag king Divonte West. Doors open at 9 p.m. The 18-and-over drag show starts at 11 p.m., with dancing before and after. General admission is $20. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Shady Oak Barrel House, 420 First St., Santa Rosa

Sonoma County's AG and Open Space participants march on hold signs during the 2025 Sonoma County Pride Parade in Santa Rosa on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat) — Sonoma County’s AG + Open Space participants march and hold signs during the 2025 Sonoma County Pride Parade in Santa Rosa on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Pride Parade and Festival, June 6

The 41st annual Sonoma County Pride Parade will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, June 6, from Fremont Park down Fourth Street to Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. The Pride Festival immediately follows the parade and will include live entertainment, a marketplace, local artists, community resources and interactive experiences. Dance-music artist Kristine W will headline the festival, which will also include performances by Los Angeles-based queer music artist BleachX; host and drag entertainer Fantasia Royale Gaga; Bonesurf, resident DJ at the Rainbow Cattle Company; and nonprofit Cheer San Francisco. Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

Pride After-Party at La Rosa, June 6

Sonoma County Pride will hold its after-party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., June 6, at The Lounge at La Rosa. Fantasia Royale Gaga will host the 21-and-over party, featuring music by DJ Beverly Chills and drag performances by Princesses Poncha, Mary Vince and Kochina Rude. General admission is $20. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. La Rosa | Tequileria & Grille, 500 Fourth St., Santa Rosa

Pride Pool Party at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, June 7

Sonoma County Pride will host its pool party from noon to 5 p.m., June 7, at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. Hosted by Fantasia Royale Gaga, the 18-and-over party will include music by DJ Jaymeebaaby. General admission is $45 and reserved loungers (includes admission) are $125. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville

Pride Stand-Up Comedy Night, June 19

Sonoma County Pride’s “Tokes & Jokes” stand-up comedy night will be held from 6-10 p.m., June 19, at The Lounge at Mercy Wellness in Cotati. Comedian Marcus Williams will headline the 21-and-over event, which will also feature special guest Tila Pia, live DJ music, cannabis tastings and herbal cocktails. Tickets range from $25 to $200. Purchase tickets on EventHi. The Lounge at Mercy, 7950 Redwood Drive, Suite 16, Cotati

Sonoma Valley Pride

Founded by Out in the Vineyard owner Gary Saperstein and local designer Matthew Long in 2020, Sonoma Valley Pride held the first official Pride gathering with the mayor in 2023 and arranged city-approved Pride banners around the Plaza in June. Sonoma Valley Pride will hold its three-day Pride celebration from June 12-14. sonomavalleypride.com

Pride Kickoff Gathering, June 2

Before its annual Pride weekend, Sonoma Valley Pride will kick off Pride month with a meet-up at the Tuesday Night Market at 5 p.m. on June 2 on the Sonoma Plaza. Sponsored by Picnic Potential and presented by Sonoma Valley Pride in collaboration with Sonoma GayDar, the gathering offers the LGBTQ community and allies a chance to connect and enjoy the market together. Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks to share. Free to attend; RSVP on Facebook. Sonoma Plaza, 453 First St. E., Sonoma

Rise with Pride Concert, June 12

The Sebastiani Theatre will host “Rise With Pride,” an inaugural concert presented by and benefiting Sonoma Valley Pride, on June 12. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the all-ages show starts at 8 p.m. The show will feature Portland musician J. Graves and Bay Area drag performers Kochina Rude and Tila Pia. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for youth under 21. Purchase tickets online. Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St. E., Sonoma

Pride Dance Party at General’s Daughter, June 13

Sonoma Valley Pride will host a Pride dance party from 7-10 p.m., June 13, at the soon-to-reopen event venue The General’s Daughter in Sonoma. The evening will include music by Marylouise Pels of the DJ duo Posso, food for purchase from Costa’s Tacos in Sonoma and wine from Pangloss Cellars and Winery Sixteen 600 (included with ticket purchase). Tickets are $30. Purchase tickets online. The General’s Daughter, 400 W. Spain St., Sonoma

2026 Plaza Pride Festival, June 14

Sonoma Valley Pride’s annual music and arts festival will be held from 2-5 p.m. June 14 on the Sonoma Plaza. The community festival will include food, live music, guest speakers, queer artists and makers, face painting and a photo booth with costumes and props. Free to attend; food and wine available for purchase. Learn more online. Sonoma Plaza, 453 First St. E., Sonoma

Sutton Beyer, 7, smiles as Bailey Rhude flicks open her fan during the Sonoma Valley Pride Festival at Sonoma Plaza in Sonoma Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Cloverdale Pride

The town of Cloverdale will celebrate its second annual Cloverdale Pride Weekend from June 18-21 with several festivities.

Pride Happy Hour at The Beet, June 18-21

The Beet Restaurant & Wine Shop will host a special happy hour from 3-6 p.m. every day during Cloverdale Pride Weekend. It will also host a Pride Dance Party with a live DJ playing favorite dance hits from 9:30 p.m. until close on June 19. The kitchen will stay open late. Free entry. 116 E. First St., Cloverdale, 707-669-5080, cloverdalebeet.com

Pride Movie Night in Cloverdale, June 18

The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center will celebrate Cloverdale Pride with a screening of the 1995 film “To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar” from 6-9 p.m. June 18. The movie follows three New York City drag queens — played by Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo — on a cross-country trip that gets sidetracked when they break down in a small town. A reception with a DJ, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be held after doors open at 6 p.m. The film begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. Purchase tickets online. 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-894-2214, cloverdaleperformingarts.com

Friday Night Live with Earl Thomas, June 19

Grammy-nominated blues singer Earl Thomas and his band will perform a free, outdoor show from 6-9:30 p.m. June 19, at the Cloverdale Plaza, as part of the town’s Friday Night Live at the Plaza concert series. Thomas has claimed he’s the “first openly gay bluesman” in the genre’s 200-year history. All ages welcome. Cloverdale Pride T-shirts will be available for purchase. Cloverdale Plaza, 122 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, facebook.com/FridayNightLiveAtThePlaza

Community Day at the Plaza, June 20

Pride Weekend’s Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 20, at the Cloverdale Plaza. KJ Fullsend will host an open-air karaoke all afternoon, and crafts store Knotty Nook will have arts and crafts for all ages on the square. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Papa’s Pizza and The Butcherman food truck. The afternoon festivities will be followed by an art gallery reception from 2-4 p.m. at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery. The reception — featuring the works of artist James William Moore — will include wine, small bites and live music from Steve Tellez and KJ Jones. Free entry. Cloverdale Plaza and CAA Gallery at 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale. cloverdaleartsalliance.org

Drag Bingo Brunch, June 21

La Tequila Mexican Restaurant will host a drag bingo June 21 featuring brunch and a show. Doors open at 11 a.m., a brunch buffet starts at 11:30 a.m. and the drag show starts at 12:30 p.m. with hostess Blanca Salchicha Chicharron de la Cruz, her sidekick Lazy Susan and more drag queens. Tickets are $60 per person and include brunch, two bingo cards, drag performances and special prizes. Drinks will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets online. La Tequila, 134 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-669-2363, mexicanrestaurantcloverdale.com

More exciting Pride events

Dolly! A Pride Show, June 6

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will perform a Pride concert inspired by music icon Dolly Parton starting at 5 p.m., June 6, at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center in Weill Hall. Tickets are $31–$81. Purchase tickets online. Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, 707-664-4246, gmc.sonoma.edu

Rainbow Hike: Pride In The Park, June 13

Sonoma County Regional Parks will host a “Pride in the Park” hike and picnic from noon to 2 p.m., June 13, at Mark West Creek Regional Park and Preserve east of Santa Rosa. Free. Register online to save your spot. Mark West Creek Regional Park and Preserve, 3000 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov

A Queen’s Brunch at The Madrona, June 14

Healdsburg’s The Madrona will host “A Queen’s Brunch” at 12:30 p.m., June 14, at the hotel’s Palm Terrace. The event will include a two-course, prix-fixe brunch accompanied by drag performances and a special appearance by Lady Camden of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Tickets are $150 per person. Purchase tickets on OpenTable or call the hotel to book. 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 707-395-6700, themadronahotel.com

Queer Trailblazers of Sonoma, June 18

An evening of storytelling and live music recognizing Sonoma Valley’s LGBTQ trailblazers from 5-7 p.m. June 18 at the Sonoma Community Center. Light appetizers and drinks available. The event benefits the center’s Queer Art Club. The main event is 18-and-over, and the after-party from 7-9 p.m. at Pangloss Cellars (35 E. Napa St.) is 21-and-over. Tickets are $40-$50. Purchase tickets online. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma

Proud Mary: A Creedence Queerwater Revival, June 19

Proud Mary, the self-proclaimed “world’s queerest Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band,” will perform from 6-9 p.m., June 19, at Rio Nido Roadhouse. All ages welcome. Tickets are $15, available at the door only. 14540 Canyon 2 Road, Rio Nido, 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com

Priscilla, Queen of the Center! June 20

The Sonoma Community Center, in partnership with Out in the Vineyard, will host its Pride Night celebration from 5-9 p.m. June 20 at the center’s Secret Garden and Redwood Grove. The event, inspired by the 1994 film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” will include a cocktail hour, family-style dinner, live drag performances and a post-show dance party with DJ music. General admission is $150 per person and a VIP Experience is $500 per couple. Learn more and purchase tickets online. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma

Sonoma County Dyke March and Street Fair, June 21

The inaugural Sonoma County Dyke March will stride through downtown Santa Rosa on June 21, followed by the Lez-a-Palooza Street Fair on the Square. Participants should gather at 10 a.m. at the Santa Rosa City Hall parking lot. The march begins at 11 a.m. and finishes at Old Courthouse Square, where the street fair will take place. The route is wheelchair and walker friendly; dogs are not allowed at Courthouse Square. The street fair will include speakers (with ASL interpretation), live music by DJ Dyops, a dress-up photo booth and other interactive booths. Various activities and games will include cornhole, line dancing, axe throwing, a Hula-Hoop challenge and a kids corner. Free to attend. Santa Rosa City Hall parking lot and Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. socodykemarch.org

Pride Happy Hour at Martin Ray, June 27

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery will host a Pride happy hour from 3-6 p.m., June 27, at its Santa Rosa tasting room. The happy hour event, a benefit for the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, will include an auction, light bites and wine by the glass or bottle. Guests will have a chance to try the estate’s recently released 2025 PRIDE Cuvée. Carpooling and ride-sharing are encouraged, as parking is limited. Tickets are $30. Purchase tickets on Tock. 2191 Laguna Road, Santa Rosa, 707-908-8993, martinraywinery.com

Martin Ray winery pride — Every June for the past 16 years, a rainbow flag has flown from the tall water tower at Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery in northwest Santa Rosa. The winery celebrates Pride Month with a series of Pizza & Pride events. (Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery)

Out in the Vineyard pride — In 2008, Gary Saperstein founded Out in the Vineyard, a Sonoma-based event company aimed at cultivating an inclusive experience in Wine Country. Today, the organization organizes events throughout the year and a series of popular parties during Pride Month. (Melania Mahoney of Sonoma Valley Pride 2025)

Gay Wine Weekend, July 17-19

Out in the Vineyard’s 15th annual Gay Wine Weekend will return July 17-19 to Sonoma Valley. While it’s after Pride Month, the three-day event hosted by Gary Saperstein’s Wine Country events company is among the most anticipated LGBTQ festivities in the county.

The weekend will include a VIP opening reception at The Lodge at Sonoma and a series of winemaker dinners at select Sonoma Valley restaurants on July 17; winery tours around Sonoma County and a “Twilight Dance” at Cornerstone Sonoma on July 18; and a drag queen brunch with wine auction at The Lodge at Sonoma and a closing pool soiree at a private Wine Country estate on July 19.

Tickets for select events range from $75 to $250. A Magnum VIP Pass ($1,200) includes access to all events over the weekend, and a VIP Party Pass ($575) includes access to all the parties but not the tours and dinners. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit local nonprofit and HIV/AIDS network Face to Face. Purchase tickets online. outinthevineyard.com

Did we miss a local Pride event? Let us know at maci.martell@pressdemocrat.com.