PDA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MAY 2026
IN THIS ISSUE
  • Sign Up for the Art & Garden Festival
  • Salute to American Graffiti Car Show
  • Participate in the Petaluma Fair
  • Help the Floathouse Move Home
  • Barber Cellars Tasting Room Closing
  • Petaluma Businesses Going Green with Cool Petaluma 
  • Petaluma Committees, Commissions, Boards Openings
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join in the fun at the

2026 Petaluma Art & Garden Festival!


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American Graffiti Car Show & Cruise

Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti is an annual celebration of American Graffiti, classic American cars, cruising the “main drag”, rock ‘n roll music and the “happy days” of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. This multi-day community-wide celebration is most known for large car show and cruise.

Cruisin' the Boulevard invites American model cars 1972 or older to join us May 17th for the annual Salute to American Graffiti Car Show. This event features show parking on the streets of historic Downtown Petaluma, the same street featured in the film, old time live radio DJ, food vendors.


Saturday, May 16

Downtown Petaluma


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Participate in the 2026 Petaluma Fair

Step right up for one of Petaluma’s most cherished traditions - the 2026 Petaluma Fair! This year’s theme, “Past, Present, and Future Luma,” celebrates our community’s rich heritage, the vibrant spirit of today, and the bright possibilities ahead.

Experience the magic of the fairgrounds with livestock shows, still exhibits, thrilling rides, delicious local food, and family fun for all ages. From farm animals to fine arts, it’s a showcase of Petaluma pride where our roots meet our future under the lights of Luma!

Mark your calendars for June 18-21, 2026!


Visit cityofpetaluma.org/fair for information on programming, vendors, sponsorship opportunities, and more. Buy your advance tickets for the best price HERE!

Help the Floathouse Move Home 

The Floathouse has enjoyed its visibility at the foot of the Water Street gangway, but now they’ve been asked to return to their original home in the Turning Basin. But there’s one problem: the mud.


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ART & MUSIC AROUND DOWNTOWN
 

CLICK HERE FOR ART SHOWS


EXHIBITIONS, SHOWCASES, SHOPS, STUDIOS, GALLERIES

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE MUSIC


VENUES, BARS, RESTAURANTS,

BREWERIES, WINERIES
 

PETALUMA DOWNTOWN BUSINESS UPDATES
 

Barber Cellars Tasting Room Closing

Barber Cellars tasting room at the Hotel Petaluma will be closing on June 5. Plans are to consolidate elements of Barber Cellars and Petaluma Cheese into Barber-Lee Spirits, their distillery and tasting room up the street.


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PETALUMA NEWS & SERVICES
 

Petaluma Businesses Going Green with Cool Petaluma 

Petaluma businesses are stepping up! This spring, 17 local businesses are working together with Cool Petaluma to become certified Green Businesses. 


Check out their event calendar and support businesses committed to our community and our planet.


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Petaluma Committees, Commissions, Boards Openings

Applications are open for Petaluma’s Annual Committees, Commissions and Boards (CCBs) Recruitment!


Seeking applicants with a diverse range of perspectives and experience to bring to the table, helping to ensure the City's decisions are equitable and representative of the needs and interests of the community.

 

Applications Due ~ May 21


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