Sonoma Plein Air Festival

Name: Sonoma Plein Air Festival
Start: 2026-09-14
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Sonoma

The 24th annual Sonoma Plein Air Festival is a week-long art event held in Sonoma, California, featuring works by juried artists. The festival culminates in an Art Show and Sale on Sonoma Plaza.

Date: Sep 14-19, 2026
Location: Sonoma

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Event summary

Highlights

Art Show and Sale on Sonoma Plaza
Works by 29 juried artists
Artistic demonstrations
Hands-on art activities for kids

The 24th annual Sonoma Plein Air Festival runs from Monday, September 14, to Saturday, September 19, in Sonoma, California. The event showcases works by 29 juried-in artists who painted throughout the festival week.

The main Art Show and Sale takes place on Sonoma Plaza on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering public access to the displayed artworks. This public event also includes artistic demonstrations, hands-on art activities for children, and live music. Additionally, the festival week features the Sonoma Plein Air Foundation Gala at the Hanna Center in Sonoma on Friday, September 18, where participating artists preview their favorite works for a silent auction.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Sonoma Plaza; www.sonomanews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Sonoma

Before attending

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