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Sonoma Marin Fair ~ June 23-27 2010

May 17th, 2010 | Category: Activities, Local Activites and Events

Sonoma Marin Fair

Was looking at the schedule for this year’s Sonoma Marin Fair and it’s jam packed full of activities. It runs June 23-27 at the Petaluma Fairgrounds and includes specific activities for Family Day, Farmers Day, Agriculture Day, Senior Day, Kids Day, and EveryOne’s Day.

And of course, the ever popular Ugly Dog Contest.

Their web site is very helpful, it includes videos, interviews, schedule, directions, you name it. Looking forward to it.

Petaluma is just 30 minutes from “At the Bay’s Edge” and many of our guests use our coastal retreat as a hub for other activities. So come to enjoy!

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Salmon Creek ArtWalk 2010

April 15th, 2010 | Category: Local Activites and Events

Salmon Creek Activities

The 10th Annual Salmon Creek Artwalk is being held on May 1st – 2nd, 2010 from 10am – 5pm. Admission is free and this is always a great time….incredible artists ranging in mediums from acrylic, watercolor, oil, photography, leather designs, mixed media, sculpture, pottery, silk, woodwork, and yarn.

Salmon Creek is a small village just a few minutes north of Bodega Bay. I love this Art Walk…not only for the art itself, but just to walk around the neighborhood and chat with everyone. It’s very low key, and Salmon Creek Beach is one of the top Sonoma County Beaches to rest and relax on before or after the artwalk!

Salmon Creek, CA Activities

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Freestone Vineyards – Tours and Guest Center

April 4th, 2010 | Category: Activities

Freestone Vineyards Freestone is just 10 minutes inland from Bodega Bay, right past the town of Bodega, and on the Bohemian Highway on the turnoff to Occidental.

The Freestone winery is situated in the midst of the vineyards. This three story building allows the force of gravity to transport the wine from the fermenters down to the barrels. The subterranean level is actually an ideal cellar environment where temperature and humidity are controlled naturally.

The Freestone Vineyards guest center is open Friday through Sunday from 11-5pm, and no reservations are required.

They also feature “Second Sunday” events that range from food pairings to music, so be sure and check their calendar.

Freestone is well known for their Pinot Noir and their Chardonnay. Make sure and include them in your travels, it’s a fun stop and an excellent wine. (And it’s about a block away from the Wildflour Bakery….my personal favorite!)

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Bodega’s Casino Bar & Grill

March 29th, 2010 | Category: Restaurants in Bodega Bay & the Sonoma Coast

Bodega, CA Casino Bar and Grill

The Casino Bar & Grill is located in the historic town of Bodega in Western Sonoma County, just six miles south of Bodega Bay. And the most common assumption, because of it’s name is that it’s a gambling establishment, but it is not.

The Casino is a landmark roadhouse saloon, a community gathering place, and a place where friends and travelers can come together for a drink, a bite to eat, or a round of pool, and experience the authentic culture of what a small town in Northern CA is really like.

Here’s a bit of history directly from the Casino’s web site:

In 1874, a general store was built in central Bodega called Goodman’s General Mercantile. In 1939 a local man named Nebo Casini bought it and turned it into a restaurant and bar. He named the place the Casino as a play on the family name, Casini, and as history has it, he actually put some slot machines in the back room. In 1949, Nebo sold the Casino to his brother Art Casini and his wife, Evelyn. For more than 70 years now, the bar has remained in the Casini family.

The Casino is currently operated by Greg and Elizabeth Schimpf, but Evelyn Casini herself still tends the bar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as she has for more than six decades. Today, the Casino is one of Sonoma County’s few remaining rural bars. Known locally as Bodega’s beloved watering hole, it is an anchor for the community and a gathering place for the residents and visitors alike. Over the years, the Casino has been the site of weddings, birthday parties, memorial celebrations, informal town meetings, and provided a warm haven during winter power outages.

The casino offers free shuttle service from Bodega Bay (call them at 707-876-3185 for availability), always has new things on their menu, and often features live music on the weekends. Go for a bit of history, or just to enjoy the present. Enjoy!

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Enjoy Barrel Tasting Along the Wine Road

March 4th, 2010 | Category: Local Activites and Events

Barrel Tasting Sonoma County

Yes, the 32nd annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting is happening this weekend, March 6-7, and March 13-14 from 11-4.

Above is the link to the list of the over 100 Sonoma wineries that are participating. It’s quite an event!

Barrel Tasting is not a food or themed event. It’s all about the WINE…many wineries offer “futures” on their barrel samples. This is a chance to purchase wine now, often at a discount, then come back to the winery when the wine is bottled, typically 12-18 months from now. Many wines are so limited, buying futures is your only chance to purchase them. We often have wine enthusiasts come from out of town just for this unique and special event. It’s also a great way to meet the vintners and learn more about the wine.

The goal of Barrel Tasting is to introduce people to wines still in the barrel, help guests learn about wine and better understand what they’re tasting and to offer futures for sale.

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Sonoma Restaurant Week – 3 Course Dinners From $19 – $39!

February 20th, 2010 | Category: Local Activites and Events

Sonoma County Restaurant Week Sonoma County’s first ever Restaurant Week starts Feb. 22nd and runs through the 28th. A delicious, farm fresh, 3-course dinner ranges from just $19 – $39, depending on the restaurant. Of course, reservations are strongly encouraged.

While restaurants are participating throughout Sonoma, the following Bodega Bay restaurants are included as well.

Inn at the Tides

Blue Water Bistro at Bodega Harbor Golf

The Duck Club Restaurant at the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa

So glad to see this come together and I’m really excited to eat out this week….lots of fabulous restaurants and menus to choose from. Enjoy!

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Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival April 17-18, 2010

January 30th, 2010 | Category: Bodega Bay Activities

Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival 2010The Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival is April 17-18th and is our big annual fund raiser for our local community. It’s quite an occasion, featuring live music, a boat building contest, wine tasting, an amazing array of food for all, art, childrens events, a boat parade, a golf tournament, and more. In past years, they’ve had Coast Guard demonstrations and tours, and the local fire fighters have brought the trucks down and let the kids sit in them and tour them. It’s great fun for all.

In fact, the boat parade passes right in front of “At the Bay’s Edge”, it’s great fun to watch. Check out the festivities and hope to see you there!

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California’s Artisan Cheese Festival March 26-29, 2009

January 18th, 2010 | Category: Local Activites and Events

Artisan Cheese Festival The 4th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival will be taking place March 26-29, 2009.

There is an exciting array of festivities planned: creamery tours, an eight-course dining event, cheese appreciation classes (with wine!), and a marketplace where you can buy everything and meet everyone. Join in for the entire three-day event or pick and choose your own adventure.

Here is the Artisan Cheese Festival Schedule of Events. Enjoy!

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Winter Wineland Wine Road Along the Russian River – January 16 – 17th 2010

January 8th, 2010 | Category: Local Activites and Events

Winter Wineland in the Russian River

18th Annual Winter Wineland along the Russian River is one of the New Year’s highlights.

This is a great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines. Some wineries will offer food pairings and others will have tours. Check out their detailed program to see exactly what each winery will offer for the weekend…then plan your tasting adventure!

The Russian River Wine Road is one of the highlights of the Sonoma Coast….many don’t realize how many wineries are located along the coast!

Here are the specifics:

January 16 & 17, 2010
11:00-4:00 both days
120 Wineries

Ticket price will include wine tasting at all of the participating wineries for the weekend. Advance Online Ticket Prices Are: $40 Weekend, $30 Sunday Only, $10 for Designated Drivers

Enjoy!

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Bodega Bay Grange Annual Crab Cioppino Dinner

January 6th, 2010 | Category: Bodega Bay Activities

Bodega Bay GrangeThe Bodega Bay Grange holds an annual fundraiser / crab feed dinner that’s always a great time. A tradition since 1953, the volunteers of the Grange served up over 600 dinners last year to fund their scholarship programs. So come, enjoy, and help support this local effort!

Here’s the Specifics:

Sunday, January 17, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Bodega Bay Grange
1370 Bodega Ave.
707-875-9414
Price: $40

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