Sonoma County Wine Celebration — a 3-day weekend in Sonoma County

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Healdsburg

   Land at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Sonoma County Wine Celebration

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: VIP access lots — including private cave dinners and library release experiences — are among the most interesting auction packages in California wine. Register to bid online if you can't attend.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Sonoma County

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Healdsburg

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Healdsburg

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Healdsburg

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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One winery worth a detour

Practical

Nearest airport

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Festival site

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