For a bit of wine country glamour, check out the Sonoma Jazz + Festival which brings together world-class music, food and wine. This year’s acts include Elvis Costello; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and Earth, Wind & Fire. Plus, throughout the festival, the entire town of Sonoma is abuzz with music and excitement as bands play throughout local venues and at the town square.

Or for a taste of that back-to-earth Sonoma County lifestyle, try out the Fermentation Festival over on the other side of the county at Freestone. Sample a variety of fermented foods and drink, see exhibits on what fermentation is and how it works, learn how to make foods such as sauerkraut and kombucha plus live music, kids activities and much more. And, most of all, experience a bit of that down-to-earth and eco-minded West County way of life.