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.
Head to Humble Sea Brewing Co. in Santa Cruz for a Galentine’s Day celebration Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The event features craft beer, treats and art from women-owned and -operated breweries and small businesses, and 10% of proceeds will be donated to Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center, a local nonprofit organization that supports victims of domestic abuse. The festival is free to enter.
On Saturday, warm up with live music, comfort food and local vendors at the Winter Warmer Festival at Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton. Four musical acts are scheduled to play from 3 to 9:30 p.m., with cozy eats by Shockwave Food, craft beer by Shanty Shack Brewing and hot drinks from Cruise Coffee Company available for purchase. The event has free parking, and is open to all ages. Tickets are $42.40 for adults, and $21.20 for children 12 and under.
Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, Feb. 14-20
Here are some upcoming local food and drink events you might be interested in:
Friday, Feb. 14
- Galentine’s Party @ Annieglass | 1 p.m. @ Annieglass
- Valentine’s Day Honey Pairing | 3 p.m. @ Aptos Vineyard | $39
- Valentine’s Day Chef in the Cellar | 6 p.m. @ Madson Wines | $150
- Valentine’s Paella Dinner at Ibiza | 6:30 p.m. @ Ibiza | $95
- Musical Soulmates: You’re My Everything: An Evening of Soulful Music and Sensuous Small Bites | 8 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History | $30
Saturday, Feb. 15
- Hot Popping Bottles with Annie | 11 a.m. @ Annieglass | $90
- Galentine’s Day at Humble Sea | Noon @ Humble Sea Brewing Co.
- Galentine’s Day Massacre | 2 p.m. @ Valencia Hall | $17.85
- Distillery Tour + Guided Tasting | 2 p.m. @ Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Westside | $25
- Winter Warmer Festival | 3 p.m. @ Bret Harte Hall | $21.20 – $42.40
- Santa Cruz “Famous” Crab & Shrimp Feed | 4 p.m. @ Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz | $80
- Santa Cruz Mountains: UnValentines Costume Party | 6:30 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Moose Lodge #545 | $25
Sunday, Feb. 16
- GF Bakery Pop Up | 9 a.m. @ Verve Coffee Roasters
- Vertical GSM Tasting | 4 p.m. @ Big Basin Vineyards – Santa Cruz tasting room & wine bar | $55
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- Trivia Night at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing | 6:30 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
- Tacos & Trivia | 7 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market | 1 p.m. @ Cedar Street & Lincoln Street
- Taste of Tarot | 3 p.m. @ Madson Wines | $30