Things to Do in Bennett Valley in August 2026
Golden hills, ripening vineyards, and one last stretch of long summer evenings before the school bells ring. Here’s everything worth putting on your calendar this month.
Calendar confirmed against official sources · last checked July 2026
August is Bennett Valley at its most golden. The hills above Matanzas Creek fade from green to amber, the Bennett Valley AVA vineyards along Bennett Valley Road are heavy with fruit ahead of harvest, and the whole valley slows into that unmistakable end-of-summer rhythm — patio dinners at Iron & Vine, one last splash at the Spring Lake lagoon, and the Sonoma County Fair rolling right down the street.
Whether you’re a longtime Yulupa Avenue local or just passing through Sonoma County wine country, here’s a real, chronological look at what’s happening in and around Bennett Valley this August — plus a few neighborhood favorites worth working into your plans any day of the month.
August 2026 Community Calendar
Listed in date order, earliest to latest
Little Parkies at Spring Lake
A gentle, guided introduction to the outdoors for toddlers and their grown-ups, hosted by Sonoma County Regional Parks along the lakeshore and oak woodlands. Advance registration is recommended since these sessions tend to fill up.
See registration & details →Sunday Worship Around Bennett Valley
A few congregations right in the neighborhood welcome visitors every week this month:
- Bennett Valley Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — 1780 Yulupa Avenue — Sacrament meeting at 10:00 AM
- Bennett Valley Baptist Church — 2718 Tachevah Drive — Sunday worship (call ahead to confirm the current service time)
- Bethel Latin Assembly — 920 Bennett Valley Road — Sunday worship (call ahead to confirm the current service time)
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Bennett Valley sits in Supervisorial District 1, currently represented by Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo. The Board meets most Tuesdays at 8:30 AM, with agendas covering everything from road repairs to county-wide policy. Meetings are open to the public and livestreamed.
View August agendas →Weekly Dining & Live Music at Iron & Vine
The restaurant at Bennett Valley Golf Course keeps the valley fed all month long, with a rotating weekly lineup on the patio and in the dining room:
- Tuesday Trivia, 6–8 PM, every Tuesday
- Live Music Thursdays, twice a month on the patio — confirmed for Thursday, August 6
- Prime Rib Friday, 4 PM until close, $40 — every Friday in August except August 7
- Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM–2 PM
Flower Show Preview Party — Sonoma County Fair
Get an early look at this year’s Hall of Flowers display, one of the largest themed flower shows in the country, before the fairgrounds open to the general public the following day.
Preview party details →Sonoma County Fair
The county’s biggest annual gathering runs right along Bennett Valley Road at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds — carnival rides, the Wine Country Rodeo, live thoroughbred horse racing, nightly concerts, livestock competitions, the Hall of Flowers, and plenty of fair food. Parking runs $10–$15 depending on the lot.
Tickets & entertainment lineup →Science Saturday: Sun Prints
A kids-only, hands-on science and art hour at the EDC on Violetti Road — this session explores sun prints. Two identical sessions are offered, morning and afternoon.
Registration & times →Bennett Valley Grange Monthly Meeting
Built in 1873, this is the oldest Grange hall in continuous use in the United States. Membership meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month, and guests are always welcome to learn about the Grange’s community programs.
Grange info & contact →Spring Lake: Volunteer Grab Bag & Water Park Schedule Change
Pitch in for a litter pick-up and general park tidy-up from 10 AM to noon. This is also the day the Spring Lake Water Park, swimming lagoon, and boat rentals shift from daily to weekends-only through Labor Day, so plan any weekday visits before August 19.
Water Park hours & tickets →Back-to-School at Bennett Valley’s Elementary Schools
Yulupa Elementary (grades K–3) and Strawberry Elementary (grades 4–6) open their doors for the 2026–2027 school year sometime in mid-to-late August. BVUSD typically finalizes the exact first day early in the calendar year, so check the district site for the confirmed date, supply lists, and enrollment info.
Yulupa Elementary: 707-542-6272 · Strawberry Elementary: 707-526-4433
BVUSD calendar & enrollment →
More Bennett Valley Favorites This August
No specific date required — good any day of the month
Galvin Community Park
3330 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
A 23-acre neighborhood staple sharing its driveway with Bennett Valley Golf Course. Soccer fields, a softball diamond, tennis and pickleball courts (renovations underway this year), a fly-casting pond, a fenced dog park, and shaded picnic areas.
Park details →Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa
Bennett Valley’s wild eastern edge — more than 5,000 acres and 40-plus miles of trails around Lake Ilsanjo for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. $8 day-use fee, open 8 AM to sunset.
Trail maps & info →Los Tres Chiles
2765 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
A family-owned Mexican kitchen serving fresh tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, with a pet-friendly patio. Open daily for dine-in, takeout, and catering.
Menu & hours →Acme Burger — Bennett Valley
2781 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
Fresh-ground quarter-pound burgers, breakfast sandwiches, and local Bella Rosa drip coffee, open 8 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week.
Menu & hours →Ricardo’s Bar & Grill
2700 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa
A true neighborhood bar-and-grill with a Cheers-like following — American comfort food, Saturday karaoke, and a Sunday brunch known for bottomless mimosas.
Menu & hours →A quick note on this calendar: we do our best to list accurate, real events happening in and around Bennett Valley, but this is not a complete list of everything going on this month, and event details, dates, and times can change after publishing.
Know of a Bennett Valley event we should include? Let us know at tiv360.com/contact-the-inventors-velocity. This page is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or operated on behalf of any of the organizers, venues, or businesses listed above — please confirm details directly with each event or organization before you go.
