Thanks to Yelp, my hubby scored tickets to this year's 6th annual BBQ competition & festival. I…read moreheard from other attendees, this is the first year it was held at the Sonoma-Marin fairgrounds to accommodate the crowd and vendors. Apparently, it was held at a smaller venue previous years. There's a VIP hour at noon, and many parking spaces were taken by the time general admission arrived at 1pm; others had to find parking on the street. The new spacious venue is a good fit for this festival; however, there's always room for improvement. It was a bit disorganized once you walked onto this open field of confusion, not sure which vendors were serving what. I'd like to suggest a map showing the layout of food, restrooms, alcohol, beverages, etc. Many food vendors ran out of food i.e., ribs, sliders, etc. We were walking around lost and some vendors only took purchased tickets from the event (different color from grey ones)...hmmm? There was a tent selling purple tickets for those wanting more wine, beers, non-alcoholic beverages, food, etc. - bizarre. For my friends who spent over $50 pp for admission & several food tickets, they weren't going to buy more tickets. We did enjoy some mouthwatering BBQ from those who still had food left for us to try. There was no shade, so we sat underneath the cooking demonstration tent for the remainder of the event. The VIP Bull Pen area was also confusing, as many thought it was also for festival goers. It was great to see familiar faces from the wineries we've visited and learn about new ones (Comstock, Flora Springs, Kokomo, Shone Farm, Overland, Korbel, and many more). The weather was amazing...the sun was out, and there was a breeze the entire time! Pros: - new spacious fairgrounds to hold such an event - free parking - unlimited pours of wine & some beers Cons: - no map listing vendors, entertainment, restrooms, etc. - not many shaded areas - nowhere to sit & enjoy the day - no watering station - no recycle or compost bins - certain foods ran out quickly - no big signs http://winecountrybigq.com

Come hungry! I'm still in a BBQ food coma; when I first checked in and saw I was only given 8 food…read moretickets I instantly thought, where do I buy more? Boy was I ever wrong; as I was heading out to the exit gates, I gifted my last 2 tickets. The samples were generous. This event brought some of the best pit masters in the country for a day of indulgence for meat lovers. In addition to the wide variety of barbecue sampling, there was also plenty of beer, wine and cider to help wash down the spicy sauces. A meat lover's festival would not be complete without a little bacon right?! So, to add to the experience, your admission also includes bacon desserts! And if you're anything like me, your tastebuds are not satisfied until you've had a sweet treat, so why not go for it! In addition, the venue provides live entertainment to add to the fun atmosphere of the event. My only complaints were that the seating was only available in front of the entertainment stage so tall pub tables would have been nice as it was sometimes difficult to balance trying to eat the sample and not spill your beverage; I heard multiple people say they wish they had another hand but in reality if you could just stand at a table top it would have made holding a plate and eating ribs a lot easier. Also, BBQ is messy, a hand washing station would have been a nice touch or even some wet wipes. Ha ha ha, so bring your own and be ready for a finger lickin' good time :)

I love butter. I love eggs. And now I love the Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival, even…read morethough ironically I didn't really find butter or eggs at the event I attended this past weekend... unless you count egg-themed merchandise from vendor booths. There were a lot of chickens and cows though, both humans dressed in goofy attire/headgear and actual live animals. Yes, they offered pony rides, a petting zoo with farm animals charming visitors (especially a giant tortoise and lots of adorable bunnies), and an opportunity to interact with baby goats, calves, and more. There was plenty to see and do, including a cow chip throwing contest, cutest little chick contest, and two sets of live music entertainment on stage with a bit of audience seating available. The main parade was the highlight of the festival, with the 2026 theme "America's Birthday - Petaluma Style" celebrated with pride. Chicken and cow-themed floats and costumes engaging attendees, businesses and organizations such as Straus Family Creamery and Petalumans of Yesteryear representing, and awesome music and dance performed by high school marching bands as well as groups like Paquiyollotzin (Ballet Folklorico of Petaluma). And of course, cheerful crowds lining the sidewalks, mesmerized by the amusing characters and lovely artworks on display. To eat, we had a corn dog from Aunt Betty's food stand, a delicious lamb and beef gyro pita from Stockhome, and even got ourselves some jumbo black old fashioned licorice from The Licorice Guy. Clover Sonoma was giving away free samples of premium chocolate and vanilla ice cream all day, which I definitely took advantage of. And since that wasn't enough to satisfy my sweet tooth, I also got more cold and creamy chocolatey goodness from YaYa's Classic Soft Serve. It was a wonderful event altogether, and though I wish they actually had butter and eggs, I absolutely enjoyed the lively atmosphere and diverse offerings. Plus, there was no fee for entry and free street parking not too difficult to find nearby, though city parking garages were also a convenient option (with the 2-hour parking restriction waived for this special event day).

Fun free local event in downtown Petaluma. The parade has over a hundred different participants…read morefrom the community and there are plenty of shops and food vendors.

A hugely spread out Faire in the downtown streets of Petaluma. It was a well organised event…read moreconsidering the number of stalls and participants. However, personally, I was less than impressed by the collection of "antiques" on display. Lot of repetition at every other stall, not too many choicest artefacts to really choose from, mostly household used goods and such other items not evoking much interest. It's almost an annual event (now next one is to be in April 2024), however, for me it dint inspire that awe or charisma which may want me to come back the next year.

Fun and fabulous for the whole familia!…read more We happened upon the Antique Faire by pure accident, so how lucky were we?! Block after block of treasures. Whether you're looking to take a trip down memory lane or you're on the hunt for something specific, the Petaluma Antique Faire is a great stop. I picked up a vintage bread bowl, and I LOVE it. There's food, an old timey picture booth, furniture, clothes, decor...the whole nine yards. Show up and show out!

Came here back in October 2019 and my kid had a great time doing the hay rides during their…read moreHalloween Pilgrim event. Was thinking what to do this year thinking that they might had reopened due to COVID releases, but they are closed and possibly reopening next year if COVID numbers doesn't increase. I just didn't like the drive off road.

Great family fun fall festival! Runs two consecutive weekends in October. If you have a Sonoma…read morecounty park pass, you (and up to four family members I believe) get in for free! There were a number of activities and things to see! They provide a little book to fill with stamps at all the stations you visit. From candle making to a pumpkin seed spitting contest! And take a hay ride out to pick a pumpkin! There were a few food trucks, long lines / wait time for food, definitely recommend packing food!

Marc did a fantastic job with our Christmas light installation and removal. He had excellent…read moresuggestions on what would look best on our house in terms of lights and placement, and he was right! The house was beautiful at night. On top of doing an excellent job, he was also very professional and an excellent communicator.

Very nice person and waiting for my lights to be installed. Hopefully before Christmasread more

The best ethnic food festival in Santa Rosa, does not disappoint in variety and price that's for…read moresure ! If you buy the tokens and don't use them all they will most certainly let you return them for a cash refund . They have a great children's play area with a jumpy and face painting , lots of little shady areas with tables fir 2 that are inntimate to eat, sip wine and have conversation . if you want to be right in the heart of everything they have lots of tables in the main food court too! Desserts a plenty inside the main hall and all kinds of coffee including authentic Greek Style . I didn't check out the BierGarten for a drink ( beer garden) however it looked like like a lot of other festival goers did I chose a falafel platter I think it was $8 or $10 and Rose Grenache wine $5 nice and refreshing Lots of Parking, shade and lightning; reasonable food and drink prices, ice cream bars and water were a $1- that combination of ammenaties was what made me give 5 stars; as so many festivals do not have that down and believe me they should; if they want people to stay . what a fun place to gather with friends; we will be back next year for sure !

This was the best international food festival we've ever been to in this county. We were there for…read morethe first time last year. I don't think they held one this year. We found many foods that aren't even to be found in any of the restaurants here. The ethnic entertainment was also very enjoyable. In one building there was the 'dessert pavillion' with scores of homemade baked goods to eat there or take home. Outdoors, they even had a good selection of regional microbrews to slake your thirst on a hot summer day, at reasonable prices, instead of inflated event prices. We tried another pseudo mediterranean food fest this summer in rohnert park, but it was a big nothing, even after a decade, so we turned around & left. It didn't even compare to the Glendi Food Fest. Nothing does.

Not a big park but nice and clean. We'll trimmed and maintained grass and trees. Busy playground…read morefor kids and quiet sitting areas around small covered pavilion.Nice beautiful little park to sit down or walk around on a beautiful cool sunny day .

The historic district to its limits is nice but it degrades quickly outside them. There are some…read morehomeless at the waterfront degrading the experience a little.

It's been years and years since I last attended. I sure hope that it's in the same place that it…read morewas. It was set up amongst the huge ancient oaks of the Novoto hillsides, which made it feel like a real life setting. It made all the difference in the world.

Mystical's review says it all! Faire is a time when we can slip to a world of fantasy and let the…read morestress of modern living go away. The sounds of battle and festivity fill the air as you cavort with the maidens and snack on a giant leg of mutton! Times of Olde are HERE! :)