Santa Cruz Mountains - August Events

      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

      • 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

      • 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

      • 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 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

      • 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

      • TBA -- 18th Annual Cabrillo Music, Art & Wine Festival
        Festival: The quintessential Santa Cruz festival! Expect two full days of summer time fun when fine artists, craft vendors, food artisans and Santa Cruz Mountain wineries take to the street with their treasures and products. 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz.
        Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 420.5260

      • TBA -- 10th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival
        Festival: Enjoy fine art, wine & beer tasting, great food and live entertainment in an open park setting. There will be over 100 artists from around California and surrounding areas displaying their juried art including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass art, sculptures, etching, digital works, textile art and much more. The festival will also feature 14 of the area's most prestigious wineries and microbreweries pouring their best. Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
        Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 438.1010

      • TBA -- Day of Doon VII Wonders of the Dooniverse & Winemaker Dinner
        Celebration: This year, our annual club member event begins with an exclusive Friday evening reception and VIP winemaker dinner with executive chef Charlie Parker and founder, winemaker and president-for-life Randall Grahm. On Saturday, the good wines and times keep flowing as we immerse ourselves in Bonny Doon's unique food, wine and fun love fest. 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz
        Fee: $50-$200Time: Fri 6 p.m./Sat 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 425.4518

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