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’s beer garden on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Saturday for the fourth annual Ales for Whales. Expect craft beer, food from local food trucks, live music and local vendors, as well as a raffle and fun activities. Hosted with California Ocean Alliance, all of the proceeds from this event go toward scholarships for high school students to participate in the nonprofit’s Marine Mammal Scientist in Training Program. Tickets are $15.
Now in its 20th year, Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza will celebrate the culture of the Oaxacan state of Mexico with a community festival at the Branciforte Small Schools campus on Sunday. Cocineros (chefs) from Oaxaca will sell traditional foods and beverages, while Indigenous dance groups provide entertainment, along with live music. Admission is $10, and free for children 5 and under.
Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, April 24-May 1
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Lily Belli is the food and drink correspondent at Lookout Santa Cruz. Over the past 15 years since she made Santa Cruz her home, Lily has fallen deeply in love with its rich food culture, vibrant agriculture…
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