Summer is upon us, which means it’s time to kick back and relax, perhaps with a drink in hand. Here’s a sampling of festivals, tastings and other spirited fun in the coming months.
Bottle Rock: May 24-26, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. This annual Wine Country music festival features a fabulous lineup of live entertainment from nationally known artists, singers and bands, as well as gourmet food, wine and beer stalls and a culinary stage. $233. bottlerocknapavalley.com
Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: 12 to 5 p.m. June 1, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. This annual festival features California wines and local eats, plus local and nationally-known jazz artists and tribute acts. $75-$95. hmbwineandjazzfest.com/
Pints For Paws: 2 to 5 p.m. June 1, 2700 Ninth St., Berkeley. Enjoy the annual Pints for Paws event with your dog, family and friends, all while benefiting Berkeley Humane’s life-saving programs. Guests receive a commemorative Belgian-style glass, unlimited tastings of local craft beers. ciders, artisan wines and hand crafted vodka. $95 to $150. berkeleyhumane.org/events/pints-for-paws/
Rocklin Brewfest: 1 to 5 p.m. June 1, Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 Fifth St., Rocklin. Sample beer from more than 40 breweries with several wineries on hand to offer beer alternatives. $20-$100. rocklinbrewfest.com/
Black Food & Wine Experience: 7 to 11 p.m. June 1, The Bridge Yard, 210 Burma Road, Oakland. Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure celebrating Diaspora-inspired foods, wine and cocktails. $175 to $250. bit.ly/BlackFoodWine
Redwood Mountain Faire: June 1-2, Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Dance the day away to live music while enjoying tasty, locally made food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. $0 to $90. redwoodmountainfaire.com/
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 1 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2, Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. Enjoy wines from Paso Robles and Lodi and around the world, as well as craft beer at the festival’s beer garden, then browse the art stalls and food offerings. Admission is free, food and wine available for purchase. walnut-creek.com/art-wine-festival-2024/
Pub in the Park: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1, July 13, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7, Red Morton Park, 1120 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City. Enjoy a leisurely summer afternoon lounging in the park while listening to bluegrass, sipping local brews and enjoying lawn games. Each event will feature a variety of microbreweries and food trucks. Free admission. tinyurl.com/RedwoodPubinthePark
ONE65 Anniversary Party: 4:30 p.m. June 6, 165 O’Farrell St., San Francisco. Join ONE65 for their five year anniversary party, where guests can explore six floors of the venue and enjoy food, wine, Champagne, cocktails, live music and demonstrations. $30. tinyurl.com/ONE65Anniversary
Wente Vineyards Live Music Series: June 7 to Aug. 24, Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. This summer, Wente Vineyards will be hosting local artists such as Queen Nation, The Sun Kings, Crawdad Republic Plus Wolf Hamlin and The Front Porch Drifters. Wine, beer, and cocktails will be available at all concerts, and food trucks will be on site. $50. wentevineyards.com/events
Summer of Zin: 12 to 4 p.m. June 8, Dry Creek Vineyard, 3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg. Celebrate the start of summer with two timeless classics — zinfandel and the music of The Beatles. Sip the signature varietal of Dry Creek Valley, then twist and shout to live music by beloved Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings. $65. tinyurl.com/SummerofZin
Beerfest, The Good One: 1 to 4 p.m. June 8, Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Sample craft brews from more than 50 regional breweries and craft cider houses at this benefit for Face to Face, a Sonoma County nonprofit that supports the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. $50-$75; f2f.org/beerfest/
Monterey Artichoke Festival: June 8-9, Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey. This annual festival features an extravaganza of delicious artichoke-centric food and paired wine tastings. $10 to $20 admission. artichokefestival.org/
Monterey Wine Festival: June 15-16, Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. Now in its 45th year, the Monterey Wine Festival has established itself as one of the region’s premier wine and food events. Enjoy savory bites, delicious sips, live music, great views and good times. $79-$99. bit.ly/MontereyWineFest
Lakefest Oakland: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 22, Lake Merritt, Oakland. This annual festival celebrates East Bay culture and community with an artisan marketplace, tasty food vendors, an extensive beer and wine garden, a tech pavilion, a kids fun zone and live music. Free admission. lakefestoakland.com/
Brew Fest and Wine Fest: 2 to 5 p.m. June 22 and 29, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2000 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. This afternoon event at the Alameda County Fair horse races includes unlimited beer tastings during the June 22 Brew Fest and wine tastings during the June 29 Wine Fest. Fair admission is $18 for adults, brew and wine fest tickets are $30 per day; annual.alamedacountyfair.com
Sculpture Sip and Stroll: 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 5, 19 and Aug. 2, Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. Wander the garden pathways adorned with sculpture displays while sipping delectable libations. $0 to $12 admission, drinks priced separately. ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/sculpture-sip-and-stroll-3/
Hops & Creek Brewfest: July 6, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek’s annual craft beer festival is once again taking over Civic Park for July 4th weekend. Enjoy good food, live music and fun activities while sampling sips from more than 20 NorCal breweries. Find updated ticket information at hopsandcreek.com/
Festival Napa Valley – Summer Session: July 6-21, Napa Valley venues. This annual festival presents international stars and emerging talent in innovative productions featuring classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, dance and more, paired with Napa Valley’s unparalleled food, wine and hospitality. Find updated ticket information at festivalnapavalley.org/
Taste of Napa: 12 to 3 p.m. July 13, Meritage Resort And Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Festival Napa Valley’s Taste of Napa celebration will feature more than 70 wineries, breweries, restaurants and culinary artisans, plus live music, games, activities and a special international wine showcase. $150 to $295. festivalnapavalley.org/calendar/taste-of-napa-2024/
Blues & Brews Festival: July 19-20, Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill. Kick it in the park and vibe to a lineup of great live music while enjoying craft beer, food trucks, local vendors and a VIP Beer Garden. Free admission. bluesandbrewsfestival.com/
Sunset Soirée: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24, Dry Creek Vineyard, 3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg. Give summer a spectacular sendoff with a festive dinner and dance party featuring limited production wines, alfresco bites and retro tunes performed by a live band. $195. tinyurl.com/SunsetSoireeDryCreek
Black Radio Experience: Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, Meritage Resort And Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience is a celebration of the rich tapestry of Black culture and the power of music, plus food, wine and comedy. Find updated ticket information at bluenotejazz.com/black-radio-experience/
158th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games: Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. Enjoy sports competitions and athletic feats, traditional music and dance, Celtic heritage events and whisky tastings. $0 to $35 admission. thescottishgames.com/
Yuba Sutter Brewfest: Sept. 7, Bryant Field, 1431 C St., Marysville. Get ready to enjoy the best brews, food, and live music at the the 11th annual brewfest which will feature dozens of local breweries showcasing new and exciting brews. $25 to $150. tinyurl.com/SutterBrewfest
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