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February 12-15th Valentines Day/Presidents Weekend- Enjoy a romantic weekend in the Wine Country. www.petalumakoa.com

Tattoos and blues Arts Festival. www.tattoosandblues.net

March 2010

Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine and Chocolate Fantasy www.rodneystrong.com

ELVIS, THE GRACE & THE GRIT Date: 3/25/2010 to: 7/18/2010 Address: 20 4th St. Location: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum Time: Museum hours Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Museum Association Phone: 707-778-4398 www.petalumamuseum.com Description: The story of an American icon that features never-before-published photography of a young Elvis form the CBS Archives provided by Art Vision Exhibitions in the century old former Carnegie library in Historic Downtown. Call or visit the website for more information. Hours are Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. noon to 3 p.m. Closed Mon.-Wed.

4th ANNUAL ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL Date: 3/26/2010 to: 3/29/2010 Address: 745 Baywood Dr. Location: Sonoma County-Sheraton Petaluma Hotel Time: varies Phone: 707-283-2890 www.artisancheesefestival.com Description: Educational tastings and seminars, gala dinner, tours, artisan cheese marketplace and more. Coordinated and hosted by the Sonoma County-Sheraton Petaluma Hotel. For information, call 283-2890 or visit artisancheesefestival.com 

BATTLE OF THE BREWS March 26, 2010 14th Annual Presentation of Sonoma County's Favorite Brew Fest! Don't miss one of the best parties in Sonoma County, with great brews and music by Pat Jordan Band & Pepper. Must be 21 to enter; valid California Driver's License required at time of entry. Tickets available at Third Street Ale Works, Stout Brothers Irish Pub, Patterson's Pub, Russian River Brewing Co., Sweet Spot Pub & Lounge, and Wally's Liquor. Hours: 5:30 -10 p.m. Location: Grace Pavilion Admission: General $40; VIP $100 Organization: Active 20-30 Club #50 Phone: (707) 484-6317 Website: www.Battleof theBrews.com

April, 2010 

Easter Weekend and Eggstravaganza at Petaluma KOA. April 2-4th~ Have a blast at our family activities. The Kids will love the Easter Egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny and making friends with our baby goats and lambs. Petaluma KOA Campground www.petalumakoa.com

AARF! IN THE WINE COUNTRY - ALL BREED DOG AGILITY Dog agility is an exciting canine sport where dogs must correctly and rapidly perform a series of obstacles under the guidance of their handlers on a course consisting of jumps, tunnels, weave poles, dog walks and A-frames. This sport is great fun for participants and spectators alike, and has been receiving increasing exposure in the media, thus adding to its popularity. If you are a dog lover and enjoy watching people having fun with their dogs, you won't want to miss this event! April 9-11, 2010 Hours: Fri: 5:30- 'til end / Sat & Sun: 8:00am-5:00pm Location: Lyttle Cow Palace Admission: Free Organization: AARF! Contact: Maureen Lyons Phone: 707-584-3478 Website: email: agilityacres@yahoo.com

PETALUMA RIVER CRUISE Date: 4/10/2010 to: 4/11/2010 Address: Petaluma Turning Basin Location: Petaluma River Time: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.; 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Dolphin Charters Phone: 510-527-9622 www.dolphincharters.com Description: Join Ronn Patterson and Dolphin Charters for a three-hour narrated trip on the Petaluma River. View the commercial and industrial areas of the waterway as the double-decked boat with the picture window departs from the Petaluma River Turning Basin in historic downtown and heads downriver to enter a different world of meadows and oxbows in a scenic wetlands area as the boat winds toward the mouth of the Petaluma River near the Hwy 37 overpass. Learn about the history and importance of the river to the town of Petaluma and the surrounding countryside. See the birds and wildlife (especially with binoculars) that inhabit this special region as the boat cruises downriver and returns. Cost is $35 per person and children must be 8 years or older. 

SHEEP SHEARING Date: 4/10/2010 to: 4/10/2010 Address: 3325 Adobe Road Location: Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Sonoma-Petaluma State Historic Parks Association Phone: 707-762-4871 www.petalumaadobe.com Description: Watch historic and current techniques of shearing sheep; learn drop spinning, and carding. No food for sale. 

29TH ANNUAL BUTTER &EGG DAYS PARADE FESTIVAL Date: 4/24/2010 to: 4/24/2010 Address: Petaluma Blvd N., Kentucky St., Fourth St., Western Ave B St Location: Historic Downtown Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Downtown Association Phone: 707-762-9348 www.petalumadowntown.com Description: Petaluma's best loved event returns for its 29th year! Watch over 110 units march through Downtown, enjoy food and drink, music, arts and crafts and an area just for kids! Parade at noon!  

24TH ANNUAL SPRING ANTIQUE FAIRE Date: 4/25/2010 to: 4/25/2010 Address: Fourth St., Kentucky St., and the A St parking lot Location: Historic Downtown Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Downtown Association Phone: 707-762-9348 http://www.petalumadowntown.com Description: The Bay Area's Premier Antique Center, Historic Downtown transforms into an antique marketplace from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amid the beautiful historic buildings, one of a kind stores and an incredible array of restaurants and cafes, guests find an incomparable selection of affordable antiques from over 180 dealers. The show has a nice variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage decor, books and all kinds of unusual collectibles to suit every budget.

April 30 - May 2, 2010 - GEM FAIRE Gems, jewelry, beads, classes/instruction, door prices, minerals, crystals, fossils. Hours: Fri: noon - 7pm, Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: 10am - 5pm Location: Grace Pavilion Admission: $5.00 Organization: Gem Faire Phone: 503-252-8300 or 541-912-8807 Website: www.gemfaire.com

May, 2010 

MONSTER TRUCK SHOW May 7-8, 2010 Hours: Fri. 7:30-10pm, Sat. 7-9:30pm Location: Chris Beck Arena Admission: TBD Organization: WGAS Motorsport Entertainment, LLC Phone: 530-745-0100 Website: www.wgasmotorsports.com

Mothers Day Weekend at Petaluma KOA Campground. May 7-9 We will entertain the family so mom can sit back and relax. Mom's eat free at the Sunday Pancake Breakfast.

DOCENT GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Date: 5/7/2010 to: 10/29/2010 Address: 20 Fourth St. Location: Departs from the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum Time: 10:30 a.m. Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum Phone: 707-778-4398 www.petalumamuseum.com Description: Meet on the steps of the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum at 20 4th St. for a docent led tour of the Historic Downtown District most Saturdays. No tours on the days of major events downtown. Call 778-4398 for more information. TOURS ON SATURDAYS ONLY! 

LIVING HISTORY DAY Date: 5/8/2010 to: 5/8/2010 Address: 3325 Adobe Road Location: Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Sonoma-Petaluma State Historic Parks Association Phone: 762-4871 www.petalumaadobe.com Description: Volunteers recreate life in 1840's Mexican Era California with demonstrations of crafts and historical skits. 

PETALUMA RIVER CRUISE Date: 5/8/2010 to: 5/9/2010 Location: Petaluma Turning Basin Time: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.; 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Dolphin Charters Phone: 510-527-9622 www.dolphincharters.com Description: Join Ronn Patterson and Dolphin Charters for a three-hour narrated trip on the Petaluma River. View the commercial and industrial areas of the waterway as the double-decked boat with the picture window departs from the Petaluma River Turning Basin in historic downtown and heads downriver to enter a different world of meadows and oxbows in a scenic wetlands area as the boat winds toward the mouth of the Petaluma River near the Hwy 37 overpass. Learn about the history and importance of the river to the town of Petaluma and the surrounding countryside. See the birds and wildlife (especially with binoculars) that inhabit this special region as the boat cruises downriver and returns. Cost is $35 per person and children must be 8 years or older.

GREAT CHILI COOKOFF Date: 5/8/2010 to: 5/8/2010 Address: Fairgrounds Drive Location: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds Time: 1 to 5 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Cinnabar Theater Phone: 707 763-8920 www.greatchilicookoff.com Description: The 13th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff Salsa and Beer Tasting fires up on Sat., May 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sonoma-Marin (Petaluma)Fairgrounds when Chili and Salsa Teams and breweries share their best for ticketholders to enjoy. Music, dancing and spicy hot fun. Vote for your favorite chili, salsa and beer and have a raucous good time. Benefits Cinnabar Theater Youth Program. Call for ticket prices and info. 

5TH ANNUAL PETALUMA'S SALUTE TO AMERICAN GRAFFITI Date: 5/13/2010 to: 5/15/2010 Address: Plaza Shopping Center, Downtown Petaluma Location: Plaza Shopping Center , Downtown Petaluma Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Cruisin The Boulevard Inc. Phone: 707-762-3394 www.americangraffiti.net Description: An annual celebration of American Graffiti with classic American cars cruising the main drag, rock 'n roll music, and the happy days of the 50s and early 60s. Each day has a different venue and location. Check our website for locations and times. 

24th ANNUAL OPENING DAY PETALUMA FARMERS' MARKET Date: 5/22/2010 to: 10/30/2010 Address: on the corner of Petaluma Blvd. So. & D St. Location: Walnut Park Time: 2 - 5 p.m. Sponsoring Group: Petaluma Farmers' Market Phone: 707-762-0344 www.petalumafarmersmarket.com Description: Live music and more than 50 booths selling farm fresh produce (much of it organic), fresh cut flowers, vegetable starts, live oysters, olive oil, fresh cheeses, fresh baked goods, hot foods, a jumping house, pony rides, face painting and hand made crafts. Market is open each Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in Walnut Park through October 30.

"Come Camp with Us" Weekend May 14th & 15th Take part in a wide range of family activities from Pot Lucks, Arts & Crafts, Bounce Pillow, Hay rides and More!

Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown. May 14-16 A great weekend of Superbike racing, bike stunts and supermoto competition. Infineonraceway.com

Passport to Sonoma Valley. May 15th & 16th Wineries up and down the Sonoma Valley showcase the very best of their current releases, library wines and special bottling, along with wines paired with sumptuous treats and fun entertainment! 11am-4pm sonomavalleywine.com

Sonoma Jazz & Music Festival. May 20-23 World-class musical concerts in the field of Dreams. Featuring World-Class musicians. www.sonomajazz.org

June 2010

49th Annual Art & Artisan Show. June 5-6th Over 75 booths of fine art and handmade crafts in the Sonoma Plaza.

Sonoma Historic Motor Sports Festival. June 5th-6th Featuring vintage car racing, as well as the Wine country Pavilion, with wine and food tastings. Infineonraceway.com

32nd Annual HARMONY FESTIVAL June 11-13, 2010 The Bay Area's 3-Day Music Festival Hours: TBD Location: Venues throughout the fairgrounds Website: www.HarmonyFestival.com

Father's Day Weekend. June 18th-20th Come play a variety of great activities including karaoke, chili cook-off, hayrides, Bounce Pillow, Decorated Dad Parade and more!!! Dad's get free breakfast on fathers day!

Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. June 18th-20th Watch Nascar favorites like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart race in the wine country! Infineonraceway.com

Pirates Week at Petaluma KOA. June 21st-25th Aye Mate' come have a loot of fun and games at our pirates week. Play games, dress up parades, Hay rides and of coarse walk the plank!! Bring your little pirate to our boat load of fun!

July, 2010 

Fourth of July Celebration. July 2nd-5th Come celebrate everything Red, White and Blue. Sing Karaoke, decorate your site contest, arts &crafts, Parades, watermelon eating contest, Kids pool party and hula hoop contest and so much more!!

Polynesian Week at Petaluma KOA July12th-18th Enjoy Island style arts & crafts, themed parade, Hay Rides, Petting Farm Time, Poolside "Touch of Polynesia" Dance show (Saturday) and more! You will think you are in the Islands! www.petalumakoa.com

Prom Flashback and Ugly Bridesmaid Dress Weekend. July 30th-August 1st. Join us for fun events, arts & crafts, face painting, hay rides, petting farm, Saturday Pool Party and Fridays Karoake and Prom Flashback dance! Enter the Ugly dress contest and be the prom flashback parade queen! Tacky Tuxedo contest for the men! More fun than Halloween!

SONOMA COUNTY FAIR July 27 - August 8, 2010 "The Grape Escape" For more details, please check our website on a regular basis. Hours: Daily 11am-10pm Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds Phone: 707-545-4200 Website: www.sonomacountyfair.com

August, 2010 

Harry Potter Week- August 2nd-8th Come play in a fantasy land! Firebolt races, Magic Show, pool party, Make a magic wand, Dress up for the look a like contest and parade, Outdoor Movies, face painting, Hay wagon rides, and more! www.petalumakoa.com

Petaluma Wine Jazz & Blues Festival August 7th Enjoy Fantastic music by world class musicians paired with fabulous wine all in the gorgeous Sonoma wine country. Get ready for a great time! www.petalumawinejazzandbluesfestival.org

Petaluma Summer Music Festival August 20th -September 13th. Enjoy a variety of world class music concerts at the renowned Cinnabar Theatre. www.cinnabar.org

Wings over Wine Country August 21st-22nd Enjoy 2 days of aeronautical excitement! View historic aircraft and watch a daring display of aerobatic flying. Kids of all ages love this event! www.wingsoverwinecountry.org

September 2010

SONOMA COUNTY FALL HOME SHOW & REDWOOD EMPIRE TRAIN SHOW September 17, 18, 19, 2010 Now in its 16th year, the Sonoma County Fall Home Show consistently has been a must-attend event for homeowners in and around Sonoma County--and this year is no exception! New this year, the Redwood Empire Train Show will be held as part of the show. This addition will cater to everyone who enjoys building, operating, or simply watching scale model railroads. It's the largest show in Sonoma County dedicated to "scale" model trains. From HO to G, the exhibitors will have all the common scales--everything you could want to make your hobby more enjoyable! Consumers who are familiar with the Sonoma County Fall Home Show will be pleased to view over 250 exhibits that will assist them with all of their home improvement, decorating, remodeling, and gift-giving needs, making it the most unique shopping opportunity in the North Bay and Redwood Empire. The show continues to partner with the Redwood Empire Food Bank by offering a $2 discount to every attendee who brings a nonperishable food item to the show. As always, two great shows for one price. Hours: Fri: 1pm to 8pm, Sat: 10am to 7pm, Sun: 10am to 6pm Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, numerous locations Admission: $7.00 General, Seniors (60+) $4. Friday Only, Under 12 Free Organization: G & G Productions, Inc. Phone: 916-483-2296 Website: ggshows.com

HARVEST FAIR AWARDS NIGHT GALA Saturday, Sept. 25th Wine Country's Oscar Night This prelude to the three-day Harvest Fair gathers Sonoma County's most talented winemakers, wine grape growers, chefs, and caterers for the awarding of 2010 Harvest Fair medals to the best of the best. Your admission to this gala includes a commemorative glass, tasting plate and carte blanche to taste hundreds of the best wines and foods in Wine Country. Must be 21 or older. Tickets will be available beginning August 13th on-line and at the Harvest Fair Office at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Hours: 7 - 9:30 p.m. Location: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds Admission: $TBD - includes commemorative glass and tasting plate Contact: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Office Phone: 707-545-4203 Website: www.HarvestFair.org

October, 2010 

Petaluma KOA Campground Spooktacular all weekends in October. Enjoy Halloween themed activities, arts & crafts, Parades, Hay Rides, Petting Farm time, Movie Time, Scavenger Hunts and more! www.petalumakoa.com

SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR Friday - October 1st Taste the Best of Sonoma County In One Place Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County's harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults. Hours: TBD Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Phone: 707-545-4203 Website: www.HarvestFair.org

SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR Saturday & Sunday - October 2nd & 3rd Taste The Best of Sonoma County In One Place Harvest Fair is a celebration of Sonoma County's harvest featuring three days of wine tasting with 150+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest ag-tivities for children and adults, The World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more. Saturday/Sunday Wine Tasting with the Wineries admission is $7. Admission includes Pavilion Admission, Glass, and two taste tickets. Additional taste tickets are 4/$6 or $2 each. Hours: TBD Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa Organization: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Phone: 707-545-4203 Website: www.HarvestFair.org

November, 2010

Thanksgiving Celebration November 24th-28th. Petaluma KOA Campground Enjoy arts and crafts, movies, Football Games on the Big screens, and a yummy Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner. Petaluma KOA provides the Turkey and Mashpotatoes, Please bring your favorite holiday dish to complete a great meal! Spend your holiday with family and friends without having to clean your house!

December, 2010 

Santa is coming to the Petaluma KOA. December 10th-12th Join us for a weekend of Holiday cheer. We will have a holiday Pot Luck dinner on Saturday December 11th. Petaluma KOA will provide the Turkey and Mashpotatoes. Please bring your favorite holiday dish to complete our holiday meal. Santa will arrive to entertain the kids with gifts and caroling. Join Friends in some arts & crafts, watch football on the big screens and shop at the nearby outlet mall. www.petalumakoa.com 

New Years Celebration at the Petaluma KOA December 31st-January 2nd Join us for music, dancing, snack buffet and New Years Toast! Bring in 2011 in a family friendly environment and for a great price. New Years Day will be filled with football games, snack buffet and new years day sales at the nearby outlet mall!

 

20 Rainsville Road ~ Petaluma, CA 94952 ~ www.petalumakoa.com