Looking for all the best sake and brewing events happening this year? Look no further! Here are all the Bay Area beer, wine and alcohol events for 2023.
Ten Years of War: Every Friday, 5pm-2am, Monroe SF, 473 Broadway, San Francisco. Fly down memory lane for the happiest “happy hour” in San Francisco. Each hour has a different price and a different version of his legendary music from 10 years. Fees start at $1 and start with his 1960s tunes at 5pm. Admission is free. bayareane.ws/3im3UVG
First Friday Block Party: First Friday of each month, 3-7pm, Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth St., Berkeley. His monthly TGIF block party at the Donkey & Goat Winery offers many delights and delicious flavors of minimal intervention wines, along with delicious treats from local pop-ups and artists and live music. Free admission. eventbrite.com/e/first-friday-block-party-tickets-328366492017
The “Ski Village” of Temescal: Until mid-February, Temescal Brewing, 4115 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. This holiday season, Temescal Brewing is transformed into a decorated après-ski pop-up complete with ski equipment, a virtual hearth, mistletoe nook and hot beer toddy. temescalbrewing.com
Tinseltown Popup: San Francisco’s trademark bar at 1123 Folsom Street through January 15th. Neverland Bar and Alice: Creators of immersive cocktail experiences, this holiday pop-up bar offers themed drinks, holiday tunes and bauble-encrusted décor. A ticket ($22) is required and includes a 90-minute reservation and a celebratory drink upon arrival. explorehidden.com
McGrail Vineyards Glow in the Dark Yoga: 6:30-8:30 pm January 5, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Join yoga instructor Pam Fisher for a glow-in-the-dark yoga experience in the winery’s barrel room, followed by light refreshments and a tasting of three of her Magler wines. $32. mcgrailvineyards.com/events-current/
Napa Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Tour: January 8, 8:15am-6:15pm, 251 Mason Street, Hilton Union Square, San Francisco. During this all-Napa foodie “tour de force,” enjoy all the sights, smells, and tastes that have put Napa Valley on the map. Stops include Oxbow Marketplace, Oakville Grocery, The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, The French Laundry, and other famous Napa Valley food havens. $125. eventbrite.com/e/napa-valley-gourmet-food-and-wine-tour-tickets-486992255947
Duckhorn Portfolio Wine Tasting: January 14, 2-4pm, Vinum Japanese Tapas and Bar, 2025 Newpark Mall Road, Newark. Attention Duckhorn fans! Meet Duckhorn’s sommelier to pour and share his four of Duckhorn’s most popular wines, including an exclusive discussion. Cheese and charcuterie are also available for pairing. $59. eventbrite.com/e/duckhorn-portfolio-wine-tasting-tickets-473591263217
Winelands in winter: Sonoma Winery, January 14-15. About 70 wineries will participate in the 30th Annual Winter Winelands Celebration. This is an adults-only chance to sample wines, chat with other wine lovers, and replenish the wine cellar. Tickets are $95 on weekends, $75 on Sundays only, and $10 for a designated driver. wineroad.com.
Beer and Foam Yoga: January 15 from 10am-11am at Dále Vino, 51 Marina Blvd., Pittsburgh. Join us for his second Beer and Bubbles Yoga event with Four Pines Yoga and Dále Vino. The event features his 1-hour yoga on Pittsburgh’s waterfront and his drink specials at Dále Vino. (If it rains or is too cold, the class will be held inside the wine bar.) $15. eventbrite.com/e/beer-and-bubbles-yoga-tickets-482031638607
Uncorked & Unplugged: January 15, 1-4pm, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Spend a cozy afternoon in the Barrel Room listening to live music from Lavender Fields and his band and a glass of award-winning Magler wine. Marty’s Joint food truck is on site and you can purchase delicious food. Admission $5-$10. mcgrailvineyards.com/events-current/
Comstock Wines Sip & Mandala Dot Painting: January 21, 1-3pm, Comstock Wines, 1290 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Create your own mandala dot paintings on recycled Comstock wine bottles while sipping wine. Terry Johnson shows us how to make a beautifully simple design into this perfect handmade gift. $45. cm.healdsburg.com/events/details/comstock-wines-sip-mandala-dot-painting-15602
ZinEX Wine Festival: January 26-28, The Pavilion at One Market, 30 Steuart St., San Francisco. At ZAP’s 2023 ZinEX, a delicious three-day weekend awaits. This is the year’s most anticipated wine spectacle to guide you and help expand your gastronomic spirit. $50 to $350. bayareane.ws/3HGxH6l
Bay Area Brewfest: January 28, 12:00-10:00 PM, Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. The Bay Area Brew Festival returns from his three-year hiatus, with over 50 breweries, hundreds of beers, food his tracks, DJs and more. Admission includes unlimited beer tastings, and VIP attendees get an extra hour of limited-release beer. $50 to $90. bayareabrewfestival.com/
Pancake and Sake Art Show: February 2-3, Public Works, 161 Erie St., San Francisco. Experience his one of the biggest pop-up live music and art movements to hit North America in the last decade. Butter sizzles, beer bubbles and canvases line the walls from ceiling to floor, and revelers enjoy endless pancakes and live music. Tickets go on sale in early January. publicsf.com/
laugh in a glass: 7:30 PM February 3 3 Steves Winery, 5700 Greenville Road, Livermore. Showmentum, 3 Steves Winery and Altamont Beer Works are launching the first event in their Vineyard Comedy by the Glass series, offering great comedy, award-winning wine, beer and food. $35. showmentum.com
Lodi Wine and Chocolate: February 3-5, participating wineries in the Lodi region. Northern California’s beloved Lodi Wine & Chocolate returns for a decadent and delicious weekend filled with wine tastings, chocolate pairings and live entertainment. $75 to $125. lodiwineandchocolate.com/
Great Sonoma Club and Wine Fest: February 4, 4-8:30 PM, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Come to our 33rd Annual Festival for great pairings of wine, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and fresh Sonoma Coast crabs and accompaniments. $150. sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/great-sonoma-crab-and-wine-fest
SF Beer Week: February 10-19 at various Bay Area venues. This ten-day event of his celebrates the Bay Area’s vast community of beer lovers and brewers with hundreds of tours, tastings, whimsical events and more. Prices vary. sfbeerweek.org/
Chocolate and Wine Cruise: February 11, 1:00 PM, Pier 40, 89 King Street, San Francisco. Board a luxury yacht for this adventure complete with wines from local winemakers, samples of local chocolate and toffee. $70. bayareane.ws/3Fv06JC
Sonoma Barrel Tasting Weekend: March 3-5, Sonoma Winery. Meet the winemaker, learn a little about the winemaking process, and purchase “futures” of wines tasted from barrel at over 60 wineries. Tickets go on sale for his January 17th, and the early bird price ($85 on weekends) is available for him through January. wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends
Sonoma International Film Festival: March 22-26, 103 East Napa Street, Suite 2A, Sonoma. Discover the best independent films from around the world at this annual event that combines film, food, wine and fun. $75 and up. sonomafilmfest.org/
IPA 10K Brewfest & Beer Mile: April 15, 8am-11am, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Check out this one-of-a-kind celebration that combines running, craft beer, and more.IPA10K and 3K start with beer and cider toasts and run along a scenic loop north of The Barlow. After the race, watch the Brewfest, which brings together local microbrewers, wine, food, bands and exhibitors. Free admission. ipa10k.com/
Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival: April 29, 1-4pm, Southside Park, 2115 6th Street, Sacramento. The festival brings the classics to life with a great grilled cheese, beer and wine tasting event. Enjoy unlimited samples while sipping a souvenir tasting glass, playing games, and listening to music from a live DJ. $65 to $95. eventbrite.com/e/grilled-cheese-beer-wine-tasting-2023-tickets-466516402117
Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: May 13th, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Enjoy California wines, local cuisine, and nationally renowned jazz performances by his artists. Also included is a tribute to jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Tickets go on sale in spring. hmbwineandjazzfest.com/
Fremont Burger and Brewfest: Capitol Avenue from Liberty Street to State Street, downtown Fremont, May 20 from 11am to 5pm. The festival features tastings from Bay Area breweries and distilleries, mouth-watering burgers and sliders, gourmet snack vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and live entertainment such as the Burger Throwdown His Cooking Contest. Tasting packages will be available in the spring. burgerandbrewfest.com/
Whiskey in the Park: June 4, 5-8pm, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. His triennial outdoor Whiskey in the Park offers hundreds of whiskey tastings, food, music and masterclasses. $100 to $125. eventbrite.com/e/whisky-in-the-park-2023-tickets-475337686817
Beerfest – good stuff: June 10, 1-4:30 p.m., Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Over 50 breweries and ciders to sample and enjoy. Enjoy the mouth-pulling sour beers, hop bombs, barrel-aged beers, and other cool liquors that make Northern California one of the best beer-producing regions in the world. $50-65. eventbrite.com/e/beerfest-the-good-one-tickets-484016996867
Scotts Valley Arts, Wine and Beer Festival: August 19-20. Last year’s festival was held at SkyPark at 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley and featured art booths, live music, car shows and food and drink stalls. Free admission. svartfestival.com/
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: September 2-3, Broadway Avenue. Between Victoria and Meadow Glen in Millbrae. This vibrant end-of-summer celebration features crowd-pleasing live music, handcrafted creations by nearly 300 talented artists and craftsmen, gourmet food, refreshing ice treats, wine, beer, champagne, and specialty We decorated drinks, car shows, kids zones, and more. Free admission. millbrae.com/art-wine-festival/
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: September 9-10. Last year’s festival was held on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View and featured arts and crafts, live music, food and wine booths, and a children’s park. Free admission. Mountainview.miramarevents.com/
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Downtown Lafayette September 23-24. Last year’s festivities included arts and crafts booths, live entertainment and children’s activities, and food, wine and beer stalls. Free admission. lafayettefestival.com/lafayette-art-wine-festival/
Tiburon Wine Festival: 8am – 5pm October 6, Point Tiburon Plaza, 1701 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Join us for an extraordinary celebration of wine, food and live music. With wines from both established and small-production wineries, the festival offers an opportunity to experience new wines and taste old favorites from Napa, Sonoma, and as far afield as Italy and Hungary. Check back later in 2023 for updated ticket information. macrostiewinery.com/event/tiburon-wine-festival-2023/