Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Summer in Sonoma County? Join us on July 28th for Fort Ross Festival! Where else can you witness Kashia Pomo ceremonial dancing, sing along to Americana Swing, learn from Alaska Native craftspeople, and take in traditional Russian performances, all together on the most beautiful stretch of the Sonoma coast? Grab a pint from our Beer Garden (closes at 5:30 pm) and enjoy an amazing day celebrating different cultures. Back by popular demand, join the Fort Ross Militia for historic firearms demonstrations, and have a BLAST at Fort Ross!

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Ongoing Activities
10-5      Fort Ross Visitor Center Bookshop, museum, films & displays.                            
10-4      Fort Compound crafts, music, dance, cooking & more from the Russian, Alaska  Native & Kashia communities
10-4      Fort Ross Marketplace (handmade traditional crafts & art) in the Fort Compound
10-12    Harbor Seal Interpretation (above Fort Ross Cove, opposite Call Picnic Area)
11-4       Marine Mammal & Fur Trade Interpretation (Fur Warehouse)
11-5:30 International Food Bazaar (Call Picnic Area)
11-5:30 Beer Garden (Call Picnic Area)
12-4      Horse & Carriage ride (free!) between Windmill & Fort Compound
10-4      Pomona & Dog Port CSP Display/Presentation  

Schedule of Events
10:00   Divine Service – St. Nicholas Cathedral, San Francisco (Chapel)
11:00    Russian Orthodox Procession to the cemetery & Panikhida
11:00    Bell Ringing, Victor Avdienko, Bell Ringer & Percussionist, SF Symphony (Chapel)
11:00    Story Time (in Russian & English) - with Marina Pavlova  - Outside Rotchev House
11:00    Windmill presentation
11:00    Tea with the Rotchevs (Rotchev House)  
11:45     Zabavushka – Children's Slavic Folk Ensemble (Fur Warehouse)
12:00    Black Powder & Cannon Demonstration
12:30    First Annual Fort Ross Borscht Cook-Off (Fort Compound Kitchen)
12:30    San Francisco Balalaika Ensemble (Fur Warehouse)
1:00      Slavyanka Chorus – Sacred songs (Fort Ross Chapel)
1:00      Tea with the Rotchevs (Rotchev House)   
1:00      Storytelling - with Georgia Churchill
1:00      Fort Ross History and Trade Presentation (Fur Warehouse)
1:15       Kedry – Traditional Russian games & circle dances (Fort Compound)
1:45      Kitka – Balkan, Slavic & Caucasian Harmonies (Fur Warehouse)
1:45      Traditional Games (MAS wrestling, tug-of-war, etc.) - (Inside fort, SE corner)
2:00     Story Time (in Russian & English) - with Marina Pavlova  - Outside Rotchev House
2:00     История Форта Росс и морского промысла  (Fur Warehouse)
2:10      Dolina: Traditions, Songs & Costumes of Southern Russia (Rotchev House)    
2:30     Bell Ringing, Victor Avdienko, Bell Ringer & Percussionist, SF Symphony (Chapel)
2:45     San Francisco Balalaika Ensemble (Fur Warehouse)
3:00     Black Powder & Cannon Demonstration      
3:20     Slavyanka Chorus – Russian folk, patriotic & Cossack songs (Fur Warehouse)
3:45     Kitka – Balkan, Slavic & Caucasian Harmonies (Fur Warehouse)
4:00    Windmill Presentation
4:10     Kedry – Traditional Russian village dances (Fort Compound)
4:30    Su Nu Nu Shinal – Kashia Pomo Dancers (Marine Terrace)
5:30    Beer sales close
6:30    Festival ends