Inaugural Taste of Kenwood brings food, wine, live music and shopping to Sonoma Valley Nov. 7
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SONOMA, Calif. - Californer -- KENWOOD, Calif. — The Kenwood Business Association (KBA) will present the inaugural Taste of Kenwood on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing food, wine, live music, shopping and local experiences to Kenwood in Sonoma Valley.

Rather than a traditional festival contained in one location, participating businesses will offer their own activities throughout town, encouraging visitors to explore Kenwood for the day.

"This is a chance for small business owners, locals and visitors to come together and celebrate what makes Kenwood so special," said Lisa Hannah, co-president of the Kenwood Business Association.

At Kenwood Village Courtyard, Pillowfight Coffee will celebrate two years in business with free cake. Pets Lifeline will host a dog adoption event from 10 a.m.–noon, and the Carlos Herrera Band will perform live.

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The courtyard will also feature wood-fired pizza from Casa Nostra, Philly cheesesteaks from Mamadios, additional live music and the KBA Information Booth with visitor information, printed maps and event resources.

Nearby, Vaughn Duffy Wines will offer wines by the glass or bottle, a $40 library flight and a complimentary mini-flight. Ty Caton Vineyards will offer a complimentary mini tasting plus an indoor party with small bites and a 10-wine Moon Mountain District flight for $25. Séamus Wines will pour magnum vintage wines by the glass and offer special bottle pricing.

At Kenwood Landing, LOTUS Boutique & Marketplace will host live music by Raven Monette and Christopher Caselli. Vine & Vista Living and Vine & Vista E-Bike Tours will also be onsite with rental e-bike information and a November rental special.

Other activities include special tastings, cheese and charcuterie and dessert at Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery and B. Wise Vineyards; food at Hamilton Family Wines' new Kitchen; barrel tastings at Manzanita Grove Vineyard by appointment; and an evening party at Burtech Family Vineyard with live music, wine and special offers.

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Stella will offer free corkage on Kenwood winery bottles, while Swede's Feeds Pet & Garden will feature select merchandise sales and panini sandwiches.

Visitors are encouraged to park once when practical and explore on foot, bike or e-bike. Printed maps and a QR code to the event's interactive map will be available at the KBA Information Booth.

Taste of Kenwood is free and open to the public.

Latest event details:
https://visitkenwood.com

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ABOUT THE KENWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Established in 2025, the Kenwood Business Association promotes local business while helping preserve the small-town character that makes Kenwood a special place to live, work and visit.