Savor Sonoma
Open-flame cooking at Live Fire & Vine

Savor Sonoma: Aarón Sánchez & Friends. August 21–22, 2026, Sonoma County, California

Graton Resort & Casino presents

Savor Sonoma

Aarón Sánchez & Friends

August 21–22, 2026Sonoma County, California

The Lineup

Celebrated Chefs.National and Local Stars.Wine Partners.

Proud Partners

BERO premium non-alcoholic beer logo
  • A. Rafanelli Winery logo
  • Aperture logo
  • Bricoleur Vineyards logo
  • Tequila Cazadores logo
  • Chappellet logo
  • CIRQ | CHEV Estate logo
  • Fogbelt Brewing Company logo
  • Good Pharma logo
  • J Vineyards & Winery logo
  • Johnnie Walker logo
  • Ketel One Vodka logo
  • Ram's Gate Winery Sonoma logo
  • Ridge Vineyards logo
  • Rockwell Vermouth Co. logo
  • Silver Oak logo
  • Staglin Family Vineyard logo
  • The Matheson logo
  • The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley logo
  • Valette Wines logo
  • Williams Selyem logo

The Weekend

The Headliners' Dinner

Friday, August 21

Sold Out

The Headliners' Dinner

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM·Welcome cocktails and canapes

  • 7:00 – 11:00 PM·Dinner service

AYA rooftop restaurant

A signature five-course collaborative tasting dinner at AYA, Graton Resort & Casino's rooftop restaurant overlooking sweeping views of Sonoma Mountain. Featuring Aarón Sánchez, Charlie Palmer, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, and Roy Ellamar, each chef will personally present a course in an intimate seated experience. The curated pairing program will highlight top Sonoma County wines featured alongside the meal.

Chef Aarón Sánchez

Free · Open to public · 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Meet Aarón Sánchez

The Portal · Photo and 1-on-1 moment with Chef Aarón before dinner.

$300

plus taxes and fees

Sold Out
Live Fire & Vine

Saturday, August 22

Live Fire & Vine

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM·VIP Early Access

  • 1:00 – 5:00 PM·General Admission

  • 7:00 – 9:00 PM·VIP After Hours at AYA

The Pool at Graton Resort & Casino

  • 4

    Hours

  • 7

    Chefs over open fire

  • 16+

    Sonoma wineries

Ignite your senses across two spectacular worlds. Step onto the pool deck, where the rich aroma of live-fire cooking fills the air and chefs masterfully perfect flame-kissed proteins and vegetables right before your eyes. Just steps away, a vibrant pop-up Sonoma County village awaits, where local restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries plate and pour their finest.

General Admission

$165

plus taxes and fees

GA Tickets

VIP Experience

Upgrade to VIP for early entry, the exclusive tasting lounge, premium pours, an agave masterclass, and after-hours on the AYA rooftop.

Included
GA
VIP
Event access
1:00 – 5:00 PM
12:00 PM early entry
Live Fire cooking & village
Included
Included
Tastings
Included
Included
VIP lounge
Exclusive tasting area
Premium wine pours
VIP lounge only
Agave masterclass
With Manny Hinojosa · Cazadores
AYA rooftop after hours
7:00 – 9:00 PM gathering
Price
$165
$245
AYA Rooftop Gathering

7:00 – 9:00 PM · AYA rooftop lounge

AYA Rooftop Gathering

When the afternoon ends, the inner circle migrates upstairs. Unwind alongside festival talent over premium cocktails, late-night bites, and ambient beats — the strongest single VIP benefit of the weekend.

VIP only · Tequila Cazadores

Agave Masterclass with Manny Hinojosa

Go deeper with Global Brand Ambassador Manny Hinojosa and Tequila Cazadores in an exclusive VIP agave masterclass — three names, one sellable moment.

Poured only in the VIP lounge

  • The Mascot

    Napa Valley · Cabernet

  • Staglin Family Vineyard

    Rutherford · Estate

  • CIRQ | CHEV Estate

    Sonoma County · Estate

  • Vérité Winery

    Sonoma County · Bordeaux blends

  • Anakota

    Knights Valley · Cabernet

VIP

$245

plus taxes and fees

VIP Tickets

VIP is a full ticket — not an add-on to General Admission. Choose GA or VIP at Ticketmaster checkout.

Graton Resort & Casino at dusk

The Venue

Graton Resort & Casino

Nestled in the heart of Northern California's wine country, Graton Resort & Casino offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and excitement. Beyond an exceptional gaming experience, guests can indulge in world-class dining, vibrant live entertainment, and the ultimate relaxation in upscale hotel and spa accommodations.

AYA restaurant interior
AYA

Perched above it all, AYA is a rooftop dining experience inspired by the moment. As the sun dips behind Sonoma Mountain, Chef Roy Ellamar masterfully balances vibrant, farm-fresh ingredients with dishes kissed by open fire.

A Platform with Purpose

Proudly benefiting the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund

Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund

A program of Emeril Lagasse Foundation, that is uplifting the lives of Latino youth through food. $5 of every ticket benefits the fund, and Graton seeds it with a $15,000 gift presented on stage during Saturday's Live Fire & Vine.