The Salute Celebration

Something new this year: The Salute to the Arts Visual Art Competition Silent Auction will be held in Sonoma Plaza. A Champage & Hors d'oeuvres Artists' Reception, Awards Presentation & Silent Auction Kick-off will begin at 5:30 p.m., just prior to the gala at Buena Vista Winery.

Bid on your favorite entries, then shuttle free to The Salute Celebration. Bidding will continue on Saturday beginning at 10 am and close at 1 pm. Artwork not sold at Silent Auction will be then be offered at retail prices in Sonoma Plaza for the duration of the weekend.

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Salute's opening night gala - The Salute Celebration - at Buena Vista Winery will begin at 7 p.m, and will celebrate the Italian heritage of the Wine Country with traditional music, dance, and a Venetian Masked Ball.

Don a mask, a gown, black tie attire, or a costume and prepare for an evening of food, wine, entertainment, dancing & sensational surprises that will engage you from the moment of arrival!

Visual Art Competition Silent Auction

Indulge in sumptuous cuisine and select vintages presented by Sonoma County chefs and winemakers, dance beneath the stars, and enjoy a panoply of surprises, from the Tuscan countryside to the streets of Venice. The Salute Celebration is considered by many to be Sonoma Valley's most exotic party of the year.

Prepare for an evening of suprises...
Dance beneath the stars!

Taste, sip, and swirl as you stroll down the winery’s tree shaded lane then kick up your heels beneath the stars. Entertainment to be determined ~ this year will have an Italian theme ~ watch this site for more details soon!

This is a party you won't want to miss!

Jim DeJoy of The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

Check out The Menu, the Wine List, and our Craft Brews & Beverages page for a taste of whats to come.

Ticket Information

Online Ticket Sales have ended. Tickets available at the door.

$85 in advance - ($100 at the door)