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 Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall will host its annual Crab & Shrimp Feed on Saturday evening. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with a feast of crab, shrimp, garlic bread, salad and wine, with live dance music by The Digbeats. Tickets must be bought in advance and are $90 for adults, $50 for children 12 and under.
Spend an afternoon tasting Santa Cruz-area wines and shopping at local businesses during the Capitola Village Sip and Stroll on Saturday. Guests check in at noon at Capitola City Hall, grab their glass, and visit up to 12 participating boutiques for a 2-ounce pour of wine. Tickets are $50. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, Nov. 14-20
Here are some upcoming local food and drink events you might be interested in:
Friday, Nov. 14
- Watsonville Farmers Market | 2 p.m. @ Downtown Watsonville
- Fridays at Five – Free Food Distribution For Anyone in Need | 5 p.m. @ Gateway Bible Church
- Kianti’s Pizza and Pasta: Nightmare Pizza Spinner Show | 6 p.m. @ Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar
Saturday, Nov. 15
- Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College
- Scotts Valley Farmers Market | 9 a.m. @ Joe and Linda Alberti Clubhouse
- Wusthof Day with Free Knife Sharpening | 9 a.m. @ Toque Blanche
- Holiday Sweets Baking Workshop | 10 a.m. @ Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm
- Capitola Village Sip and Stroll | Noon @ Capitola Village
- Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall “Famous” Crab and Shrimp Feed | 4 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall
- Heralding the Holidays Fundraiser Gala ~ “Tiny Bubbles”! | 4 p.m. @ Highlands Park Senior & Community Center
Sunday, Nov. 16
- Live Oak Farmers Market | 9 a.m. @ East Cliff Village Shopping Center
- Brew Your Bliss: Creative Tea Blending for the Holidays | 1 p.m. @ Cabrillo College
- Holiday Fundraiser | 1 p.m. @ Chaminade Resort & Spa
Tuesday, Nov. 18
- Future Forum: Food Systems Dinner | 5:30 p.m. @ Nextspace
Thursday, Nov. 20
- MYCOMIXER @ Far West Fungi | 2 p.m. @ Far West Fungi Store and Cafe
- Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special | 5 p.m. @ Persephone Restaurant