Current Tokaj Committee Meetings and Events

Lets visitors see the most recent event or meeting for the Tokaj Committee and what is coming up in the future

Getting to Know Tokaj Event Wrap-Up

This event, which took place on Saturday/13 September 2025, was a wonderful, multi-faceted presentation about our beautiful sister city in Hungary.  Five different speakers conveyed their impressions, including the two committee chairs, Sylvia Toth and Joan Toth.  We also heard about the history of the relationship from George Webber and what it’s like to visit […]

Getting to Know Tokaj Event Wrap-Up2025-10-07T21:52:02-07:00

Hungarian Community in Transylvania Thrives

An article in the July/2025 issue of National Geographic magazine highlighted the everyday life of the people of Karacsonyfalva, a village located in the valley of the Homorod River in rural central Romania.  Eighty-five percent of the inhabitants in this region speak Hungarian and are descendants of ethnic Hungarians who came to the area at […]

Hungarian Community in Transylvania Thrives2025-07-30T20:54:52-07:00

Get Your Tickets Now for the Sonoma-Tokaj Committee Fundraiser on 11-2-2024

Join us for a traditional Hungarian dinner with entertainment, dancing, and wines from Sonoma and Tokaj!

The proceeds from this program benefit the intern exchange program with our Sister City of Tokaj, Hungary. Right now we have one intern from Sonoma who is working the harvest in Tokaj, and two from Tokaj working here in Sonoma.

Come […]

Get Your Tickets Now for the Sonoma-Tokaj Committee Fundraiser on 11-2-20242024-10-03T19:19:01-07:00

Listen to Live Hungarian Music on 12 May 2024

Drop by the the fountain courtyard at Buena Vista Winery from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th for an enchanting afternoon of Hungarian folk music performed by Zagyva Banda.  Immerse yourself in the melodious sounds of traditional music in this picturesque setting, perfect for a relaxing day out. There’s no need to make […]

Listen to Live Hungarian Music on 12 May 20242024-05-06T21:00:17-07:00

“The Musical Genius of Zoltán Kodály”, Saturday/4 November 23

The Sonoma – Tokaj Sister Cities Committee Presents a Hungarian Musical Culture Event: “The Musical Genius of Zoltán Kodály” on Saturday, 4 November 2023 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Burlingame Hall (252 West Spain Street, Sonoma).  The suggested donation for this event is $20.00/person.

Background on Zoltán Kodály (1882 – 1967): He was the famous Hungarian […]

“The Musical Genius of Zoltán Kodály”, Saturday/4 November 232023-10-10T20:10:47-07:00

Application Deadline for the Tokaj Winery Internship Extended

The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee has extended the deadline for applying for the Tokaj winery internship to April 30, 2023. Please contact Victor Szendi at 415.233.2869 for more information.

Application Deadline for the Tokaj Winery Internship Extended2023-04-15T18:39:41-07:00

A Short Film to Watch

I wanted to share this short film with you. My sister-in-law in Hungary teaches at an elementary school in a town called Gyomro which is just outside of Budapest. She sent me this link. The students were totally devasted learning about the war in Ukraine. Not only did they collect boxes of clothes, food, […]
A Short Film to Watch2022-12-29T15:55:45-08:00

Let’s Celebrate 10 Years Together!

Can you believe it’s been a decade since the cities of Sonoma and Tokaj became sisters?  And what a fabulous decade this has been.  Please join the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City Committee this Thursday, August 25th at Buena Vista Winery from 6-7:30 p.m.

You’ll enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers, Hungarian music and a special performance by […]

Let’s Celebrate 10 Years Together!2022-08-21T13:43:25-07:00

The Sonoma-Tokay Virtual Bake-a-Thon: Saturday, 20 November 2021/11AM PST

You are invited to Sonoma-Tokaj Virtual Holiday Bake-a-thon

Sonoma-Tokay Bake-a-Thon

When: Nov 20, 2021 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this complimentary  virtual event:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc–rpjMjGtAQrzdTu3CefEt2PpgrxXmw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]

The Sonoma-Tokay Virtual Bake-a-Thon: Saturday, 20 November 2021/11AM PST2021-11-14T19:25:03-08:00

New SSCA Pop-Up Event – Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

The Greve in Chianti and the Tokaj Sister City Committees invite you to a celebration of our Sister City relationship of 38 years with Greve in Chianti and 9 years with Tokaj!

Join us on Tuesday, August 24th , 4:30 PM on The Plaza, during Farmer’s Market. Bring a picnic, pick up goodies at the Farmer’s […]

New SSCA Pop-Up Event – Tuesday, August 24th, 20212021-08-17T14:47:36-07:00
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