Salute to the Arts Calendar of Events

Sonoma’s 18th annual Salute to the Arts – the Wine Country’s most colorful, energetic, beloved, and emulated food, wine, and art festival, is the perfect time to celebrate the indomitable spirit of the west as we showcase the culinary, winemaking, visual and performing arts, July 25, 26, and 27, 2003.

July 2003

Visual Art Competition
Deadline: July 12, 2003
The Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance, non-profit sponsor of Sonoma's 18th Annual Salute to the Arts, invites artists to participate in the eighth annual visual art competition, exhibit, and silent auction.

Salute Celebration- Happy Trails! - Discovering the Food, Wine, and Art of Sonoma!
July 25, 2003 -- 7:00 PM
Salute to the Arts' opening night gala at Buena Vista Winery - Food, Wine, Silent Art Auction, Entertainment & Dancing

Salute to the Arts
July 26, 2003 to July 27, 2003 -- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Art & Entertainment: 10 am to 6 pm • Food & Wine Tasting: 11 am to 5 pm
An elegant, vibrant showcase of the culinary, winemaking, visual, performing, and literary arts, Salute brings together artists, chefs, food producers, brewmasters, and winemakers to present the best of Sonoma County. Free Admission - Tasting Tickets available at The Event

Salute to the Arts Live Auction & Dinner
July 26, 2003 -- 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM
The entertainment continues at the Salute to the Arts Live Auction & Dinner at Chateau St. Jean on Saturday evening. Indulge in sumptuous hors d’oeuvres & wine, and a seated dinner, then raise your paddles high to raise funds for the arts!

See Also:

• Your Invitation
• About Salute to the Arts
• Ticket Information
• The Menu
• Wine List
• Craft Brews & Beverages
• Art Tasting in Sonoma Plaza
• Performance Schedule
• Auction Teaser
• Proceeds Benefit...
• Map and Parking/Shuttle information