SSU Palooza & Community Day

Main Quad (Between Stevenson Hall and Wine Spectator Learning Center)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon at Sonoma State University with music, food trucks, a kids zone, games, and a wine and beer garden! All are welcome to this free and vibrant event, where you can enjoy a variety of activities that cater to all ages and interests. Bring your friends, family, chairs, and blankets to relax and soak in the atmosphere.

Food vendors include Sol Azteca, Mountain Mikes, and Swirl Time.

Performances by the SSU Cheer & Stunt team and Sapphires! 

This event is presented by the Alumni Association and Student Involvement.

Beer and Wine Garden at the Palooza & Community Day

During the event, we'll have our Beer and Wine Garden from 4:30–7:00 p.m. Sign up to indulge in a curated selection of sips from local breweries and wineries. This is a perfect opportunity to taste and support local businesses while enjoying the company of friends and colleagues.

Beer and wine vendors include:

• Cuver Belgian Brewers
• Jackson Family Wines
• Landmark Vineyards
• Martin Ray Vineyards
• Moonlight Brewing Company
• Old Caz Beer
• Uno Lou Winery                        

(Note: You must be 21+ to participate in the Beer and Wine Garden. Valid ID required.)

Purchase a Beer & Wine Garden Ticket

Proceeds benefit the Heart of SSU Alumni Scholarship.

Please note that the beer and wine garden part of this event is not included in the registration fees for Parent and Family Weekend. 

Parking is complimentary in General Parking Lots during Big Blue Weekend and Seawolf Family Weekend, from October 3-5, 2025. No parking passes are needed.

Contact Email: [email protected] 
Contact Phone: (707) 664-2426