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.
On Saturday, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales is hosting 831 Day – on Aug. 31, get it? – to celebrate the area code that covers Santa Cruz County and extends south to Salinas and Monterey, and Sante’s 831 West Coast IPA. At the all-day party at its Capitola brewery and taproom, there will be 831-themed trivia, music from DJ2Row, food from local pop-ups Off the Hook Sushi and FAFO Lumpia, plus new beers and great vibes.
Grab a cup of freshly roasted and brewed joe and browse works from local artists and makers at the Verve Pop-Up Market this Saturday. The market will be held in the parking lot at Verve’s Seabright location and roastery, and includes ceramics, records, flowers, vintage clothing, jewelry, food, plants and more.
Santa Cruz County food and drink events, Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Here are some local food and drink events you might be interested in:
Saturday, Aug. 31
- Verve Pop-Up Market | 9 a.m. @ 104 Bronson St.
- 831 Day at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales | Noon @ Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Capitola
- Santa Cruz Starlight Evening Dinner Train | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | $69.95
Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market
Thursday, Sept. 5
- UCSC farmstand | Noon @ Cowell Ranch Historic Hay Barn
- Throwback Thursday at Big Basin Vineyards tasting room | 4 p.m. @ Big Basin Vineyards – Tasting Room & Wine Bar
