Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, April 12-18

Here, find a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for the coming week. At the top, I share my picks of unmissable local happenings.

This Sunday at Branciforte Small Schools Campus, Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza returns to celebrate the vibrant culture of Oaxaca, a region and city in southern Mexico. Guelaguetza traditionally honors the gods for sufficient rainfall and a bountiful harvest. At this local festival, experience regional music, dancing and crafts, and food. Oaxaca is renowned for its cuisine, especially mole, and there will be food for purchase at the event. Come hungry.

Saturday, April 13

Basic composting workshop | 1 – 3 p.m. @ Felton Branch Library

Sunday, April 14

Gluten-free bakery pop-up | 9 a.m. – noon @ Verve Coffee Roasters
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Branciforte Small Schools Campus
West Cliff Outdoor Market | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. @ Lighthouse Point
Funky Bean tempeh class | 4 – 5:30 p.m. @ Honey B Market | $45
Spring Lamb Jam | 4 – 7 p.m. @ Pajaro Pastures | $150
Wine tasting experience with Justin Winery | 7 – 9 p.m. @ Seacliff Inn Aptos | $87