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Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael. 1–5pm. Free; sampling, $25–$30. 800.310.6563. www. sresproductions.com.
elgium is renowned for its vibrant and diverse beer culture. A rich tradition of culinary invention and improvisation, combined with centuries of brewing passion and expertise, helped craft a stunning variety of beer styles enjoyed around the world. Leffe Blonde was first brewed in 1240 by the monks of Abbaye de Notre Dame de Leffe in Belgium. A spicy, faintly clove-like aroma is balanced by Leffe's creamy body and restrained dry finish. Stella Artois' rich brewing heritage dates back to 1366 in Leuven, Belgium, where it was first brewed to celebrate the holiday season. Traditional malted barley and the highest quality European hops give Stella Artois its full flavor and delicately crisp finish. Hoegaarden is the Original Belgian Wheat Beer, dating back to the 15th Century. A naturally cloudy beer, Hoegaarden features a secret to its refreshing flavor and spicy nose: real Curaçao orange peel and a dash of coriander. © 2012 Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A., Stella Artois®
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Gravenstein Apple Fair Aug. 10–11. The fair continues its rich history in Sonoma County this year with a fun-filled two days of music, great food, arts and crafts booths, pony rides and don’t forget the contests! An Apple Pie Baking, Pie Eating Contest, Applesauce Drinking Contest and Apple Juggling Contest dominate, with non-apple foods and drinks on hand too. Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol. Sat. 10am–6pm. Sun. 10am–5pm. $5–$12. 707.823.7262. www. gravensteinapplefair.com. ‘Short Haul Shanty’ Aug. 13. In this themed dinner, chef Damon Little partners with fisherman Kirk Lombard to prepare a seafood feast of various fish, such as halibut and monkey-faced eel, all caught by Lombard himself within 25 miles of the Golden Gate Bridge and served to the sounds of sea shanties performed by the fisherman and his wife. Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito. 6:30–9:30pm. $35–$45. 415.331.2787. www.headlands.org. Grape to Glass Aug. 17. The 18th annual celebration kicks off with a tasting reception showcasing more than 50 wineries along with local restaurants and caterers offering wine pairings. Guests can stroll through the park-like setting at Richard’s Grove & Saralee’s Vineyard, view local artists’ work and bid on silent auction items. Following the reception is a delicious barbecue and one of the largest homemade Gravenstein apple pies you’ve ever seen. Richard’s Grove & Saralee’s Vineyard, Windsor. 4pm. $85–$1,000. 707.521.2534. rrvw.org. Blues, Brews & BBQ Aug. 24. Napa’s barbecue madness ensues with barbecue chicken, pork, oysters, shrimp and corn, and over 30 microbrews including Lagunitas, New Belgium, Blue Moon, New Castle and more.
Music from AC Myles, Lara Price Blues Band, Terry Hanck Band and Frank Bey and the Anthony Paule Band promises a dancin’ time, and there’s always the Catch The Bounty Hunter Rib Eatin’ contest, in which 10 contestants eat as many ribs as they can in 10 minutes. First and Main streets, Napa. 1–6pm. Free. 707.257.0322. donapa.com. Seafood, Art & Wine Festival Aug. 24–25. The 19th annual festival in Bodega features an abundance of arts and crafts, over a dozen restaurants and caterers with an emphasis on seafood, three stages of entertainment and one large dance floor to show off your moves, kids’ activities, wine and beer tasting and, debuting this year, wine sales. 16855 Bodega Hwy., Bodega. Sat. 10am–6pm. Sun. 10am–5pm. Free–$15. 707.824.8717. www. winecountryfestivals.com. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Aug. 30–Sept. 1. Just think: a whole weekend to be classy and sip wine by the vineyards. The weekend begins Friday as guests dance under the stars at Sonoma Starlight at Francis Ford Coppola Winery while listening to Pride & Joy. On Saturday, savor delectable bites paired with wine at Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch. Finally, on Sunday, bid on worldclass wines and experiences at the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean. Small-scale lunch and dinner gatherings are ) 32