Salute to the Arts Calendar of Events

Sonoma’s 19th 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 Italian heritage of the Wine Country as we showcase the culinary, winemaking, visual and performing arts, July 30 & 31, and August 1, 2004.

July 2004

Visual Art Competition
Deadline: July 8, 2004
The Sonoma Valley Arts Alliance, non-profit sponsor of Sonoma's 19th Annual Salute to the Arts, invites artists to participate in the ninth annual visual art competition, exhibit, and silent auction.

The Salute Celebration
July 30, 2004 -- 5:30 PM
Silent Art Auction in Sonoma Plaza, and Salute to the Arts' opening night gala at Buena Vista Winery - Food, Wine, Entertainment & Dancing

Visual Art Competition Exhibit & Silent Auction
July 30, 2004 to July 31, 2004 -- 5:30 PM to 1:00 PM - Silent Auction open from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, and 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday
Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres Reception on Friday evening preceeding the Salute Celebration opening night gala; Silent Auction closes Saturday at 1 pm.

Salute to the Arts
July 31, 2004 to August 1, 2004 -- 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 31, 2004 -- 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
The entertainment continues at the Salute to the Arts Live Auction & Dinner on Saturday evening at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

Indulge in sumptuous hors d’oeuvres & wine, and a seated dinner, then raise your paddles high to raise funds for the arts!

August 2004

Salute to the Arts
July 31, 2004 to August 1, 2004 -- 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

See Also:

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