- September 4 - 5
-- Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Celebration: This is a special anniversary for the festival which will mean an even bigger and better event for the tens of thousands of people who attend. . More than 200 artists and craft vendors from all over the western United States exhibit at the festival. With nearly continuous entertainment on the festival's stages, Millbrae's downtown is transformed into a wonderful mix of art, food, music and rides. Broadway Avenue between Victoria and Meadow Glen, Millbrae
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 697.7324 - September 11 - 12
-- 28th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Festival: Over 150 fine artists, 17 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, gourmet food, children's art area, entertainment all day both days and so much more! All in the beautiful, beach-side setting of Capitola Village-by-the-Sea.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 831.475.6522 - September 11 - 12
-- Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
Celebration: One of America's top art festivals featuring artists, craftmakers, live music, festive food & drink, premium wines, magicians, jugglers, kids activities and much more. Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 968.8378 - September 14 - 19
-- Santa Cruz County Fair
Fair, Family Fun: The 115th Santa Cruz County Fair is family oriented 6-day event. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville
Fee: VariesTime: Tues - Fri 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m - 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 724.5671
Ongoing Events- Daily
-- Wine Tasting at The Grapevine
Wine & Food Education: Looking for something to do on a weekday afternoon? The Grapevine's tasting bar is open Tues-Sat. We have several flights, or 20 wines available by the glass. Our selection changes often, sometimes daily. Also serving yummy artisanal cheeses and other tasty morsels. 1389 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose.
Fee: $4 per glass, flights also availableTime: Varies daily, Tues-Sat Phone Number: (408) 293.7574 - Saturdays, Sept 15 - 29 & Oct 6 - 27
-- See Harvest and Crush at Silver Mountain
Wine Education: Harvest at Silver Mountain has started! The first of the fruit is coming in from local vineyards, and we invite you to see what happens with harvest and crush at the winery. We will give an eco-tour of our organic vineyard with a group of at least six. Off the Old San Jose-Soquel Rd. (between Soquel and Los Gatos). RSVP
Fee: $5 Tasting FeeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 353.2278 - Daily
-- Wine Tasting at Vinocruz
Wine Education: Daily tasting of flights of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Flights change weekly. Wines being tasted often come from wineries that rarely open to the public. This is an excellent opportunity to taste these unique and distinctive wines. Vinocruz-Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Fee: $9Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.8466 - Every Friday, May 1 - December 18
-- San Pedro Square Downtown Farmer's Market
Family Fun: The market takes place each Friday, along a charming block of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets. Browse through colorful flowers, gourmet foods and fresh fruits and vegetables from California-certified growers. San Jose
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 279.1775 - Sundays
-- Japantown Farmer's Market
Market: A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods. Jackson St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets. San Jose
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 298.4303 - Every Sunday, May - November
-- Live Oak/Eastside Market
Market: Come by, have breakfast, do your market shopping and enjoy the music. The market houses about 30 vendors at the peak of the season and offers cafe seating and live music. Located in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center at 15th & East Cliff (Portola)
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566 - Every Monday Evening
-- World Class Jazz
Live Music: Each Monday evening a world class jazz artist performs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz! Open to all ages. Come for dinner and enjoy the jazz! Call for performance information. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center is located at 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fee: Varies According to ArtistTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 427.2227 - Every Tuesday
-- Michael's On Main
Wine and Food Education: Please join Michael's On Main for their popular Food and Wine Tasting! Michael's prepares a delicious match to specially selected wines. The food buffet, wine and live music reflect the theme of the evening. 2591 Main Street, Soquel
Fee: $25Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.9777 - Every Wednesday
-- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
Market, Family Fun: Come to the Downtown Farmers Market at the corner of Cedar and Lincoln Streets in Santa Cruz. Rain or Shine.
Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566 - July 12 - September 6
-- Metro Music in the Park
Live Music: San Jose summers wouldn't be the same without Metro's Music in the Park each Thursday evening. Enjoy blues, reggae, rock and jazz in free Thursday night performances, and take in the charming atmosphere of downtown's favorite park. At Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park on Market & San Carlos Streets, San Jose, CA
Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 279.1775 - Every Friday
-- Acoustic Fridays & Snappy Hot Dogs!
Celebration: Join us every Friday for Acoustic Friday Nights featuring music by Andy Fuhrman, guest musicians & Gary's Gourmet Hot Dogs - with his Snappy Dog hot dog cart at Vino Tabi Winery! Hot dogs from $3 and wine by the glass from $7. No cover for the music. 334 Ingalls Street "C", Santa Cruz
Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.1809 - Fridays
-- Joe Ferrara at Shadowbrook Restaurant
Live Music: San Jose native, Joe Ferrara, has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since his first gig in 1968. Joe's rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511 - Each Saturday
-- Aptos Certified Farmer's Market
Family Fun: Come explore all the wonderful offerings of this farmer's market! Located in Parking Lots B, C and D at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.6100 - Saturdays
-- Terry Riversong at Shadowbrook Restaurant
Live Music: His repertoire consists of such artists as James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Eagles and many others. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511 - Open every third weekend of the month
-- Martin Ranch Winery Monthly Wine Tasting
Wine Education: Discover the unique pleasure of tasting fine wine while touring the winery & learning about the art of winemaking from the winemakers, first-hand. Sample Therese Vineyards & J.D. Hurley brands: Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah & Zinfandel. Martin Ranch Winery, 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy.
Fee: $10/Refund w/purchase, Free to Club Mem.Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 842.9197 - Every Third Weekend of the month
-- Martin Ranch Winery - Open for Tasting
Wine Education: Discover the unique pleasures of tasting fine wine and relaxing in the vineyard at Martin Ranch Winery - tour the winery building and learn about the art of winemaking from the winemakers, first-hand! Sample the award-winning wines of Therese Vineyards and J. D. Hurley: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc. 6675 Redwood Retreat Road, Gilroy
Fee: $10 refunded with wine purchaseTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 842.9197 - Third Saturday of the Month
-- La Honda Winery, Redwood City — Mid-Peninsula Wine Tasting
Wine Education: Visit our convenient and inviting tasting room located in the heart of the SF Peninsula, minutes from all Bay Area locations. Meet the winemaker, tour the winery, enjoy quality charcuterie, fine cheeses and crisp breads. Best of all, enjoy world-class wines — from flagship Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc with crisp tropical notes, Chardonnays rich with caramel and butterscotch, and Merlots that embody the varietal's alluring traits. 2645 Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City
Fee: $10 (refund w/ $60 purchase) Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (650) 366.4104
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