Food & drink events this weekend: Midtown Friday, farm tour and a dinner train ride
Lily Belli brings you a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for this weekend and into the coming week.
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Free farm tour
Looking for some garden inspiration? Take a free tour of the farm at UC Santa Cruz on Sunday at 2 p.m. At this 90-minute visit, check out the organically managed greenhouses, hand-worked garden beds, orchards, children’s garden and more, while learning about organic farming and the site’s history. And enjoy beautiful views of Monterey Bay from the 30-acre farm. No reservations necessary.
U-pick tomatoes, strawberries & peppers
It’s tomato time, strawberry season and peak pepper at Live Earth Farm, an organic farm located just outside of Watsonville. Experience summer’s bounty at a U-pick this Saturday and Sunday and take home as much as you can pick. Reserve a two-hour time slot before you go, and pack a snack and sun protection. This activity is great for little helpers. Tickets are $10 per car, and produce can be purchased based by the pound or basket — the price goes down the more you pick.
Friday, Sept. 1
- Friday Night Vineyard Lights | 5 - 8:30 p.m. @Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery | $17
- Midtown Fridays | 5 - 8:30 p.m. @1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
Saturday, Sept. 2
- U-pick at Live Earth Farm | 10 a.m. - noon @Live Earth Farm | $10
- Paella Party | 5 - 9 p.m. @Santa Cruz Symphony | $1,000
- Stand-up comedy | 9 - 10 p.m. @11th Hour Coffee | $10
Sunday, Sept. 3
- Free Guided Tour of the UCSC Farm | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. @Cowell Ranch Hay Barn | Free
- Santa Cruz Starlight Evening Dinner Party | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. @Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | $70
