Did someone say booze? Wine tastings, beer festivals and spirited fun abound this fall. Here’s what’s on slate for the Bay Area.
Berkeley Born & Brewed: 6 to 11:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Triple Rock Brewing, 1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Triple Rock Brewery and hip-hop ambassador Lyrics Born are joining forces to celebrate all things Berkeley with an epic beer bash presented by KALX 90.7FM. $28.52. tinyurl.com/BerkBornBrewed
CBCC Beer & Arts Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7, Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse, 1322 V St., Sacramento. Enjoy a day filled with vibrant art displays, delicious beer tastings, and gourmet food. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, craft beer lover or just looking for a great time, this festival has something for everyone. $125. tinyurl.com/CBCCFest
Pub in the Park: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7, Red Morton Park, 1120 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon lounging in the park while listening to bluegrass, sipping delicious local brews and enjoying lawn games. Each event features a variety of microbreweries and food trucks. Free admission. tinyurl.com/RedwoodPubinthePark
Mare Island Dock of Bay Music Festival: 1 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Mare Island Waterfront, 850 Nimitz Ave., Vallejo. Hear musical talent like Heatwave and The Commodores and enjoy a wide array of food options paired with regional wines, microbrews and specialty cocktails, complete with gorgeous Napa River views. $120 to $265. dockofbay.com/
Downtown Larkspur Wine Stroll: 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7, Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur. Enjoy a delightful evening on Magnolia Avenue filled with fantastic wineries, delicious food vendors, great company and a lively atmosphere. Sip and stroll as you sample a variety of food and wine from local restaurants and vineyards. $55.20. tinyurl.com/LarkspurWineStroll
San Jose Brewsology: 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 7, The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. The Brewsology Beer Festival offers a one-of-a-kind museum experience featuring more than 40 breweries with 100+ beers to sample. $68.16 to $83.99. tinyurl.com/Brewsology
Yuba Sutter Brewfest: Sept. 7, Bryant Field, 1431 C St., Marysville. Enjoy the best brews, food and live music at the the 11th annual brew fest which will feature dozens of local breweries showcasing new and exciting brews. $25 to $150. tinyurl.com/SutterBrewfest
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 7-8, Castro St., Downtown Mountain View. The 52nd annual festival will feature more than 350 of the region’s finest artists and craftmakers, stellar live music, tons of activities and, of course, food and drink. Free admission. mvartwine.com/
Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival: Sept. 7-8, John Buckley Square, 525 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. Watch cooking demonstrations, revel in the rhythm of three live entertainment stages, take in arts and crafts exhibitions, savor craft beer or indulge at the wine pavilion. $18. pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com/the-experience.html
Solano Avenue Stroll: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8, Solano Avenue in Berkeley and Albany. The East Bay’s largest street festival features more than 400 vendors including 50 entertainers, 25 food and drink booths, 100 government and non-profit agencies and 100 artisans. Free admission. solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/
Vineyard Vibes: Sept. 13, Arista Winery, 7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg. This Arista Winery event offers a splendid summer evening complete with live music, handcrafted wines and delicious gourmet pizza. $45. aristawinery.com/Events
Cuvaison Harvest Experience: 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Cuvaison Winery, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa. Gain in-depth, hands-on knowledge about winemaking during this exclusive harvest event. Guided by the winemaking and cellar teams, you’ll learn grape harvesting techniques in the vineyards and discover the science of the crush process, followed by a wine-paired dinner. $250. tinyurl.com/CuvaisonHarvest
Hands Across the Valley: 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14, Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena. Napa Valley chefs, vintners, celebrities and the community collaborate on the 32nd annual celebration which features an evening of food, wine, fundraising and dancing under the stars. $500. handsacrossthevalley.com/
Capitola Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 14-15, Capitola Village, Capitola. This charming beach town offers a festival featuring more than 125 local artists and wines from 23 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries. Free admission. capitolachamber.com/art-and-wine-festival/
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 14-15, Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. The 42nd annual festival offers art and crafts booths, live entertainment, children’s activities and food, beer and wine stalls. Free admission. Santaclaraartandwine.com
Downtown Campbell Fall Wine Walk: 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Water Tower Kitchen, 201 Orchard City Drive, Campbell. Now in its 15th year, this event showcases 20+ amazing local wine makers and tastings at eclectic shops and creative eateries. $50 to $55. downtowncampbell.com/event/2024/09/2024-fall-wine-walk-downtown-campbell
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 21-22, Downtown Lafayette. Stroll among booths of handmade art and crafts while enjoying foods from local restaurants, vendors and food trucks, wines and microbrews. Stop by one (or more) of the four entertainment stages to jam out to tunes along the way. Free admission. lafayettefestival.com/
Los Gatos Art & Wine Fiesta: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 21-22, Civic Center Lawn, 110 E Main St., Los Gatos. The 2024 edition of this annual festival will feature more than 200 artists, local bands, fine wine and craft beer, plus gourmet food trucks and fun activities. Free admission. losgatosfiesta.com
Alameda Blues, Brews & BBQ: 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Washington Park, 740 Central Ave., Alameda. Alameda’s favorite blues festival returns with another ace line up including Grammy nominee Mark Hummel and Bay Area legend, the Dynamic Miss Faye Carol. Sample local craft brews and mouthwatering barbecue, too. Free admission. westendartsdistrict.org/blues-brews-and-bbq
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival: Sept. 26-28, various Sonoma Valley venues. Spend a weekend honoring this region’s rich winemaking legacy and agricultural heritage with wine tasting, the time-honored Grape Stomp competition, live music and family-friendly activities. Prices vary. valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org/
Wine, Dine & Dance: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27, Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. This Gilroy winery’s weekly music series will feature live sounds, wine and food served by local caterers, Chef Gonzo and Chef Sergio. Free admission. sarahsvineyard.com/events/wine-dine-dance/
Wet Hop Festival: 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 28, Homegrown Hops Brewing, 3000 Mines Road, Livermore. This festival celebrates the unique flavors and aromas of freshly harvested wet hops with exclusive beer tastings, food pairings, live music and hop farm tours. $60 to $95. tinyurl.com/WetHopFest
Endeavour Release Party: 12 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Dry Creek Vineyard, 3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg. Come out for the annual release of Dry Creek’s flagship Endeavour Cabernet Sauvignon, named after Captain Cook’s famous sailing ship. $50. tinyurl.com/EndeavourRelease
Faction Brewing Fall Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St., Alameda. Faction’s Fall Market brings together some of the Bay Area’s best artists, makers and small businesses under one roof. Support local vendors, grab some food and craft brews and enjoy scenic views of the bay. Free admission. tinyurl.com/FactionFallMarket
Crush It at Estate Yountville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Estate Yountville, 6481 Washington St., Yountville. Join Estate Yountville this fall for food, wine, grape stomping, live entertainment, family activities, local vendors and photo ops. Free admission; wine tastings and grape stomping priced separately. visitnapavalley.com/event/crush-it-at-estate-yountville/12822/
Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. The 14th annual celebration draws music lovers, beer enthusiasts, barbecue aficionados and now, classic car fans for a day of entertainment and enjoyment. Free admission. napabluesandbrew.com/
Monterey Beer Festival: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. Embark on the ultimate “beer-cation” at the 21st annual fest which features an expanded lineup with hundreds of beers, live music and a mouthwatering array of food truck offerings. $65 to $80. montereybeerfestival.com/
Corks, Forks, Rhythm and Brews: 12 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7, City Hall West Parade Lawn, Alameda. Enjoy California’s best wines, brews, spirits, gourmet food and live entertainment at this benefit for the Alameda Boys & Girls Clubs. $100-$200. tinyurl.com/CorksForksBlues
TASTE – The Livermore Valley Wine Experience: Oct. 17-20, various Livermore venues. Livermore Valley’s premier food and wine affair features sommelier-led tasting experiences, vertical tastings with multiple wineries, gourmet pairings, cooking classes and outdoor activities among the vines. Prices vary. lvwine.org
Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, Downtown Los Gatos. This seasonal sip, savor and stroll event showcases 30 local wineries, plus eclectic shops and restaurants. Find updated pricing details at losgatoschamber.com/wine-walk
Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk: 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 10, Oswald, 121 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. Taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond while strolling through Santa Cruz shops and stops. $35 to $45. tinyurl.com/SantaCruzWineWalk
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