Located between Sacramento and San Francisco, the city of Vacaville hosts an annual Art, Wine and Brew Festival in the historic downtown area. Admission is free, and events include wine and beer tasting, live music, and artist and vendor booths. The 2010 festival dates are September 2 to September 5.
Downtown Vacaville
Business Improvement District
311 Parker Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-451-2100
artwineandbrew.com
Also located between Sacramento and San Francisco, Suisun City hosts an Art, Wine and Chocolate Festival in its Waterfront District. Taste wines from local wineries and gourmet chocolates while perusing unique art and crafts and listening to live music. For $20, you can have six one-ounce wine tastings and receive a free commemorative glass. In 2010, the festival takes place October 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Waterfront District's Harbor Plaza
701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City, CA 94585
visitsuisuncity.com/event/art-wine-chocolate-festival
A fundraiser for the California Montessori Project, this annual event is typically held in May. The location varies, and the 2010 event was held at Old Soul Bakery in Sacramento. Event-goers can peruse artwork by students in kindergarten through seventh grade, taste local wines, listen to live music and bid on silent auction prizes. Donations are accepted for entry.
California Montessori Project
Central Administration
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-971-2434
cacmp.org
