SSU Palooza & Community Day

Main Quad (Between Stevenson Hall and Wine Spectator Learning Center)
Sat, Oct 3, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon at Sonoma State University with music, food trucks and vendors, a kids zone, lawn games, and a wine and beer garden! All are welcome to this free 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.

Vendors: 

• Sol Azteca
• Bombo’s Pizza
• Kona Ice
• Good Vibes Lemonade

Performances by the SSU Cheer & Stunt team and Sapphires!

Beer and Wine Garden

The Beer and Wine Garden will be open from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Purchase a ticket 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.

Get Beer & Wine Garden Tickets

Featuring: 

• Balletto Wines
• Jackson Family Wines
• Moonlight Brewing Co
• Old Caz Beer
• Chalk Hill
• North Coast Brewing Co.
• Lagunitas Brewing Co.
• Una Lou
• Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

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

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 Seawolf Family Weekend. 

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

Parking for Big Blue Weekend

Enjoy complimentary parking in all campus parking lots throughout Big Blue Weekend, from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026.