Since 1973, Farm Trails and its signature event, the Gravenstein Apple Fair, have celebrated and helped preserve local farms in Sonoma County. Long known as the \u201csweetest little fair in Sonoma County,\u201d the event was also named the \u201cBest Festival in Sonoma County\u201d for 2023 by the readers of Bohemian<\/em>\u2014the North Bay\u2019s local source for quality news and arts coverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fair is a down-home celebration of farm life that honors the history of the Gravenstein apple and farming in the region. Guests can experience farm life through hands-on demonstrations, savor foods made by local chefs using local ingredients, sip locally made beverages, and taste all things Gravenstein, while enjoying live music from the two main stages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re excited to throw the biggest party in our 50-year history,\u201d said Farm Trails Executive Director and Gravenstein Apple Fair Producer, Carmen Snyder. \u201cThis year we\u2019re honoring the foresight of our founding farmers and their vision to preserve agriculture in Sonoma County. We\u2019re also delighted to showcase the next generation of inspiring farmers and ranchers who are meeting the moment and cultivating a more resilient food system through regenerative agricultural practices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the 2023 highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fair wouldn\u2019t be possible without the support of our generous sponsors, including: Dutton Ranch, Richard Kunde and Saralee McClelland Kunde Endowment Fund, Northern California Public Media, Sonoma County Tourism, Exchange Bank, North Coast Organic, Shelter Co., American Ag Credit, Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery, Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Oliver\u2019s Market, Golden State Cider and Seismic Brewing Co. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With its mission to help ensure the continuing economic viability of Sonoma County agriculture, Farm Trails was established in 1973 by local Sonoma County farmers to create community among food producers and establish a stronger connection between farmers and the public. Farm Trails continues to serve as a local resource, publishing Sonoma County\u2019s premier agricultural Map & Guide and producing seasonal tours. Their primary annual fundraiser is the Gravenstein Apple Fair, celebrating the heirloom apple and Sonoma County\u2019s rural traditions. Farm Trails is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization. Its sister organization, Farm Trails Foundation, is a 501(c)3 non-profit that funds scholarships for ag students and young farmers. For more information, visit www.farmtrails.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sponsored content by Sonoma County Farm Trails Sonoma County\u2019s beloved annual Gravenstein Apple Fair will be celebrating its Golden Anniversary on August 12 & 13 at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol, CA. This year\u2019s 50th celebration is expected to draw 15,000 adults and children throughout the weekend. The Fair is an annual fundraising event […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1271,"featured_media":20168965,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[10467],"tags":[16009],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n![\"farm](\"https:\/\/www.metrosiliconvalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/07\/apple-fritters-gravenstein-fair.jpg\")
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