Today acknowledged as a major work of art, The Running Fence arched across 25 miles of Sonoma and Marin county hills before trailing into the ocean.

Join us Saturday, August 1 at The Backdrop for a fun evening with prizes, delicious food, complimentary drinks and some community notables.

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Gala highlights

• A spirited panel discussion of The Running Fence moderated by Gabe Meline
• California State Senator Mike McGuire will be taking time from his busy schedule to serve as our auctioneer
• Complimentary cocktails, and wine from Sonoma County
• A delicious dinner from Pascaline
• Fantastic raffles featuring food and restaurants throughout Sonoma County
• Exciting live and silent auction prizes

We will also be honoring 2026 Visionary Award recipients Joe and Nancy Wang.

Gala begins at 5 pm

Champagne reception followed by live and silent auctions.
Dinner by the Executive Chef Didier Ageorges of Pascaline Catering.

$250 for individual tickets
$2,500 for a table of ten

A celebration that supports a good cause

The Museum of Sonoma County celebrates the stories and people that make our home unique.
Join us as we celebrate the glorious and ephemeral Running Fence which ran through the hills and heart of this community in 1976.

Your support is essential to the rich community programming that the Museum is known for like Sonoma County Stories, Dia de Los Muertos Block Party and Artistry in Wood.

Get your tickets now for this special evening on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at The Backdrop.

Pre-register for the live and silent auctions