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.
The Fungus Fair, Santa Cruz County’s longest running mushroom-themed festival, is back this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the London Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa Cruz. The festival spans three days, starting Friday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and runs all day Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This immersive experience includes speakers, panelists, a mushroom display, mushroom identification, and edible treats made with mushrooms, as well as arts, crafts, and kids activities. General admission is $10 on Friday, and $15 on Saturday and Sunday.
Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, January 10-16
Here are some food and drink events you may be interested in soon:
Friday, Jan. 10
- Fungus Fair | 2 p.m. @ London Nelson Community Center | $10
Saturday, Jan. 11
- Fungus Fair | 9 a.m. @ London Nelson Community Center | $15
- 2nd Saturday on the Farm at the Agricultural History Project | 11 a.m. @ Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Sunday, Jan. 12
- Fungus Fair | 9 a.m. @ London Nelson Community Center | $15
Tuesday, Jan. 14
- Trivia Night at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing | 6 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
Wednesday, Jan. 15
- Water Education Class | 6:30 p.m. @ Blue Zone Waters