Congratulations and thank you to all of the amazing wineries that participated this year. 

Each June, the Wine Garden becomes home to the medal winning wines from the Annual North of the Gate Wine Competition. This allows guests of the Sonoma-Marin Fair the opportunity to taste these medal winning wines while taking a relaxing break in the Wine Garden on the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. This tranquil environment, near the Petaluma Stage will be a favorite spot for many come those warm summertime afternoons.

The mission of the North of the Gate Wine Competition is to promote and highlight the world-class wineries of Northern California. Wines entered in this competition highlight the uniqueness of the region between the Golden Gate Bridge and the Oregon border while the winners represent world renowned wines produced by farmers and winery professionals that call this bountiful landscape home.

About the Wine Garden: The Wine Garden may be one of the best-kept secrets on the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. A quaint, quiet area with seating, a pond with waterfall and perfect shade for sunny afternoons. This area is located stage right from the Petaluma Stage on the Fairgrounds and open from 12 – 9 pm daily during the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Come to the space to relax, find some relaxation and of course taste our award winning wines from the North of the Gate Wine Competition.