This annual event brings so much more than just showcasing award-wining wine and beautiful food. New this year are educational demonstrations, a cooking competition, expanded interactive tastings, and a sharpened focus on local and artisanal products. The highlight remains the Grand Tasting, with three days of sampling from 150+ wineries, including the opportunity to purchase bottles at a Fair-direct discount. Don’t miss the marketplace tasting seminars where you can learn about farming wine grapes, winemaking, and wine appreciation, directly from the winery owners and winemakers. Also new: the World Championship Grape Stomp runs three days, instead of two, offering even more opportunity for messy fun and great prizes like $1,500 cash.

$5 General Admission; Tasting Pavilion Tickets: $55 All Inclusive / Presale 2 for $100, $125 3-Day Pass, $25 Designated Driver Tickets (only available day of) – See more at: http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/sonoma-county-harvest-fair#sthash.NyyqclgC.dpuf