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Sunday. Proceeds from the event will benefit
deserving college-bound student athletes. Tickets
$10–$40. San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz.
Cars and Croissants. Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to
noon. Check out exotic cars while mingling
with car enthusiasts during this monthly gathering
along Santana Row. While there, grab
some coffee and, yes, croissants. Free. Santana
Row Blvd. from Alyssum Lane to Tatum
Blvd., San Jose. 408/988-3600.
OysterFest 2019. Aug. 25, 1 to 3 p.m.
Savor and slurp to your heart’s delight at
the 11th Annual OysterFest, a celebration
of sustainable oysters, food and fun.
Gorge on briny bivalves and sweeping
views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island
and the city skyline as expert shuckers
“unhinge” the slippery delicacies. Tickets
$90. Waterbar, 399 The Embarcadero
South, San Francisco. 415/284-9922.
Monterey County Fair. Aug. 29–Sept.
2, times vary. Celebrate Monterey County’s
history and heritage, from agriculture
to wine to rodeo shows. Rousing
family entertainment, carnival rides,
games, live music, art exhibits and food
keep this beloved fair thriving year after
year. Tickets
$5–$35. Monterey
County Fair
and Event Center, 2004
Fairground Road, Monterey.
831/372-5863.
Moonlight Train Dinner Party. Aug.
31, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Savor a steak dinner
followed by a leisurely train ride aboard
vintage railway cars. The steam train stops on
Bear Mountain for a campfire, hot cider and a
sing-along. After riding the rails, apple pie and
a country and western band await you. Tickets
$41–$56. Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill
Road, Felton. 831/335- 4484.
SEPTEMBER
Millbrae Art and Wine Festival. Aug.
31-Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Let the good
times roll at the 49th annual Art and Wine
Festival of Millbrae. The festive spirit and flavor
of the Big Easy infuse this sun-splashed
Mardi Gras-style event that includes live
music, work by 250 artists and craftspeople,
food and drinks and a microbrew tasting tent.
Free. Broadway and Meadow Glen Ave., Millbrae.
650/697-7324.
Kings Mountain Art Fair. Aug. 31–Sept. 2,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Set among towering redwoods,
this art fair features the works of 135
artists and craftspeople. Their work ranges
from fine art to handcrafted wooden toys.
One of the fair’s tastiest traditions is eating
the humongous chocolate chip cookies. Free.
Kings Mountain Community Center, 13889
Skyline Blvd., Woodside. 650/851-2710.
Santa Clara Valley Fall Passport. Sept. 6-30.
Sip and savor your way through more than
two dozen Santa Clara Valley wineries with a
Fall Passport, which grants access to the area’s
most acclaimed tasting rooms, meet the talented
winemakers and learn how they produce
some of the world’s finest award-winning
wines. Plunge right into the festivities with a
VIP style early access kick off party at the Coyote
Creek Golf Club, Sept. 6. Ticket prices
and locations vary. www.santaclarawines.com/
passport. 877/345-9728.
Pub in the Park. Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a picnicstyle
afternoon, complete with live music and
lawn games such as croquet, cornhole (bean
bag toss), and more. Bluegrass-inspired Stoney
Mountain Ramblers will perform. Free. Red
Morton Park, 1120 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood
City. 650/780-7311.
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival. Sept.
7–8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Sunday. This vibrant multicultural celebration
features 600 professional artists and
craftspeople. Treat yourself to festive food and
drink, artisan specialty food purveyors, home
and garden exhibits and live music including
a Saturday Sunset Concert. Free. Castro Street
between El Camino Real and Evelyn Ave.,
Mountain View. 650/968-8378.
The Giant Race. Sept. 8, 7 a.m. Lace up your
sneakers for a scenic run along San Francisco
Bay during the 10th annual Giant Race Half
Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Race/Family
Relay. The event benefits Project Open Hand,
a nonprofit that provides nutritious meals to
seniors and the critically ill. Tickets $30–$176.
AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco.
415/972-1881.
Montalvo Arts Center Food & Wine Classic.
Sept. 8, 4 to 7:30 p.m. For one afternoon
only, Montalvo’s historic Villa and gorgeous
gardens morph into a gourmet paradise. Sample
savory and sweet fare from some of the
Bay Area’s most celebrated restaurants and
enjoy tastings from the region’s finest wineries
and bid on luxe offerings during the live
and silent auctions. Tickets $250–$375.
Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo
Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800.
Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival.
Sept. 14–15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Sunday). 175 booths, 25 community
groups serving international foods,
vintners pouring fine wines, microbrews,
live entertainment on three
stages and the Kids Kingdom make
this a favorite fall festival. Central Park
Pavilion, Santa Clara, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa
Clara. 408/615-3140.
Northern California Renaissance Faire. Sept.
14–Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturdays and
Sundays). Raise your flagon, savor a turkey
leg, revel to regal tunes or shop in an authentic
Renaissance marketplace. This historically
themed fair features dance performances,
concerts and full-contact jousting. Tickets
$23–$230. Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass
Highway, Hollister. 408/847-FAIR.
Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival.
Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presented by the
Almaden Valley Women’s Club, this popular
fundraiser features food, wine and a special
area for kids to play. All proceeds from
the festival are donated to nonprofit organizations
and schools and also support meritbased
scholarships to deserving students. Free.
CALENDAR
Josh Groban, Sep. 1 and 3, The
Mountain Winery, Saratoga;
Cars and Croissants, Aug. 25,
Santana Row, San Jose
