The purpose of the Sonoma County Harvest Fair is to highlight our County’s agricultural, industrial and recreational opportunities. The Fair’s inception was in 1975, and is considered one of the premiere regional wine judgings in the country. It draws a considerable amount of attention and interest on both a statewide and national level.
The Harvest Fair recruits 18 judges representing trade, education, writers, retailers and others in the wine and hospitality industry to judge the professional wine competition. Over two days they judge over 900 wines, all made from grapes grown in our premiere Sonoma County growing region. They stimulate both local and national recognition of Sonoma County’s premium wines. The Harvest Fair also highlights Sonoma County’s innovative cuisine through its professional food competitions.
The Harvest Fair, though very much in the national spotlight, is still able to retain its exclusively local flavor. In addition to our wine and food judgings it holds a Grand Tasting where over 1,500 people can sip and taste all the Golds and Best of Class wines. Patrons can also venture outside the tasting pavilion to enter or watch the World Champion Grape Stomps held in conjunction with the Grand Tasting.
The Harvest Fair is a major tourist event, yet continues to focus its emphasis on the community.
Come for the wine and stay for the World Championship Grape Stomp or cheer on the stompers and swabby’s! Take in the art show and sale by the West Sonoma County Artists Workshop, while sipping fine wines and enjoying small bites. For classic car enthusiasts, Sonoma County’s chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will showcase their popular classic car exhibition.
For a truly personalized experience, purchase the VIP experience pass. This option provides an extra hour at the start of the Fair to enjoy wines, food and arts in a more intimate environment. It’s a true immersion into the enormous bounty of Sonoma County’s harvest!
This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Sonoma County’s world-renowned makers!
