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Art
on the Wharf
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Santa
Cruz (831) 420-5273
Enjoy fantastic ocean views,
live jazz, wine, and find great
art for sale on the
Santa Cruz Wharf.
Aloha Outrigger Races &
Polynesian Festival
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,
Santa Cruz (831) 420-5273
Outrigger novice races and
Polynesian cultural event with
food, dance, and music.
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The local Calendar of Community
Events is filled with lots
of fun activities for the whole
family, from music festivals
and concerts in the park, to
wine tasting and fine art festivals.
Aptos and the Santa Cruz coastal
and mountain areas offer unique
cultural events for all to
enjoy!
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Cabrillo
Performing Arts (Jan–Dec)
A variety of performances throughout the year.
Call for current event information: (831) 479-6311.
Cabrillo Open Air Marketplace
(Sat/Sun’s) (Jan–Dec)
Cabrillo College, Lower Lot, Aptos (831) 728-5060
Farmers’ market, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles.
Free musical and theatrical events, demos by local restaurants,
and food booths. Largest “Garage Sale” in the County.
Berries
from the Farmers’ Market
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Santa Cruz Antique Faire
Lincoln & Cedar Streets,
Santa Cruz (831) 429-8433
A monthly fair on the 2nd Sunday
of each month featuring antiques
and collectibles from pre-1950.
Over 50 venders.
Wineries Passport Program
A special opportunity to visit
wineries of the Santa Cruz
Mountains, many not open to
the public at other times.
You may tour the facilities,
meet the winemakers, sample
wines, and learn more about
why the wineries from this
appellation are so special.
For info call: (831) 479-9463
or go to www.SCMWA.com
Fungus Faire
Lauden Nelson Community Center,
Santa Cruz (831) 420-6115
Speakers, demonstrations, kids’
activities and wild mushroom
displays and tastings.
Annual Bridal Expo, Santa Cruz
Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz
(831) 423-2053
Wedding specialists and bridal
service providers from around
the Monterey Bay area offer
specialized wedding information.
Bridal fashion shows throughout
the day.
Super Bowl Sunday Fun Run
West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
(831) 479-5288
Get some great exercise of
your own on scenic West Cliff
Drive before the big game!
Elephant Seals—Ano
Nuevo (Jan thru March)
Highway 1 North of Santa Cruz (650) 879-2025
View the breeding grounds of the spectacular Elephant Seals.
Reservations needed for guided Ranger walks.
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Showcase
2002: Local Business: The Heart of our Community
Feb. 7, 4:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Capitola Mall (831) 688-1467
or (831) 475-6522
Annual trade show with celebrity
Chef cooking demonstrations,
employment opportunities, and
much more! Get your name out
there—find out more about
becoming an Exhibitor and/or
a Sponsor—call either the
Aptos Chamber: (831)688-1467
or the Capitola Chamber: (831)
475-6522.
Whale Watching
Stagnaro’s
(831) 427-2334
E-mail: fun@stagnaros.com.
Trips last 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Make your reservation early!
Migration Festival
Natural Bridges State Beach,
Santa Cruz (831) 423-4609
A special celebration of migrating
coastal animals including newts,
whales, songbirds, salmon &
Monarch buttterflies. Hands-on
exhibits, skits, tours, and music.
Hearts for the Arts
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium,
Santa Cruz (831) 688-5399
Annual art auction benefits the
Cultural Council’s SPECTRA
and Arts in Education program.
Work from more than 300 local
artists is featured at a live
and silent auction.
Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Santa Cruz Boardwalk (831) 420-5273
Help decide the winner of the
“Best Chowder of the Year”prize.
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Annual Jazz on the Wharf
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
(831) 420-5273
A lively annual Jazz celebration
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Distinguished Artists Presents
Capitola Theater (831) 621-8400
or
Distinguished Artists Presents
Sunday April 7, 2002 TAJ MAHAL
Annual Home & Garden Show
Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz
(831) 423-2053
Great presentation on gardening,
home improvements & interior
design.
Wineries Passport Program
Santa Cruz Mt. Wine Growers’
Association (831) 479-9463
Twenty-two participating wineries
and restaurants in Santa Cruz
County. See wineries not usually
open to the public. Chance
to purchase rare wines not
available in stores.
Distinguished Artists Presents
Capitola Theater (831) 621-8400
or
Distinguished Artists Presents
Sunday April 27, 2002 MIKE
SHERMER BAND FEATURING JOSH
PAXTON
Roaring Camp’s Amazing
Egg Hunt
Roaring Camp, Felton (831)
335-4484
Children search for foil covered
chocolate eggs and colorful
Easter candy in an old-fashioned
Water-egg hunt. Specially marked
eggs receive prizes, and the
Easter Bunny is scheduled for
a visit.
Ducky Derby & Carnival
Santa Cruz (831) 462-7373
A rubber duck race, food, entertainment
and carnival games are staged
to benefit Santa Cruz County
youth programs.
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Cabrillo
College Plant Sale
Cabrillo College, Aptos
A Mother’s Day weekend sale
of plants benefiting the college’s
horticulture department.
Distinguished Artists Presents
Capitola Theater (831) 621-8400
or
Distinguished Artists Presents
Sunday May 11, 2002 JILL KNIGHT
Mother’s Day at Roaring Camp
Roaring Camp, Felton (831) 335-4484
Mom receives a free vase of fresh
flowers, the family goes to a
chuck wagon BBQ, and watches
an old-time dress fashion show!
Art, Wine and Jazz
Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 429-8433
Live jazz, wine and beer tasting,
great food and over 100 artists.
Santa Cruz Blues Festival—Memorial Day Weekend
Aptos Village Park, Aptos. (831)
479-9814
Enjoy some of the finest International
blues musicians, good food, beer
and wine for a summer-time fest.
Art & Wine Fest
Downtown, Boulder Creek (831)
338-7099
Fifteen mountain wineries, international
food booths, and vendors of art,
crafts, fine art and commercial
art. Three music stages.
Antique Fly-In and Air show
Watsonville (831) 724-3900
Largest antique fly-in and air
show on the west coast. Air show
and over 500 aircraft on display.
Longboard Surfing
Santa Cruz (831) 684-1551
Surfers from around the world
test their skills in Santa Cruz’s
famous Steamer’s Lane. A
great place to get a taste of
the real California Surfing.
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Saturday,
June 2, 11–5 Festival At The Cement Ship
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos (831)
685-6444
Celebrate the early 20th Century!
Vintners’ Festival June 1 & 2, 8 & 9
Taste Wonderful Wines at Various
Locations Throughout Santa Cruz,
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Featuring Barrel Tastings, Tours,
Fine Art, Live Music! (831) 479-9463
or
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers
Association
Distinguished Artists Presents
Capitola Theater (831) 621-8400
or
Distinguished Artists Presents
Sunday June 16, 2002 LORI RIVERA
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World’s Shortest Parade
July 4
Aptos Village and Soquel Drive
(831) 688-1467
Celebrate America’s birthday
with a pancake breakfast at
7:30 a.m.and watch the world’s
shortest parade starting at
10 a.m. Enjoy food booths,
children’s activities,
arts and crafts.
Art on the Wharf
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,
Santa Cruz (831) 420-5273
Enjoy fantastic ocean views,
live jazz, wine, and find great
art for sale on the Santa Cruz
Wharf.
Cabrillo Stage Professional Musical Theatre July 11–August
11
“Some Like it Hot!”
Call (831) 479-6154 for Tickets
and Information or visit us
on the web at
Cabrillo Stage Professional
Musical Theater
Fine Art Festival
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,
Santa Cruz (831) 475-2258
The Fine Arts Festival takes
place in front of Bargetto
Winery in Soquel.
Wharf to Wharf Run
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
to Capitola Wharf (831) 475-2196
A six-mile run benefiting local
youth sports programs. It’s
one of the best road races
in California.
Summer Fat Fry
Aptos Park, Aptos (831) 425-0212
Come join the fun and listen
to great music.
Strawberry Festival
Watsonville (415) 249-4625
This outdoor event takes place
in downtown Watsonville between
Lake and Beach. Free Admission.
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Cabrillo Music, Food, Art and
Wine Festival
Church Street, Santa Cruz (831)
426-6966
The Cabrillo Music, Food, Art
and Wine Festival brings art,
wine and dancing to the streets.
Cabrillo Stage Professional Musical Theatre July 11–August
11
“Some Like it Hot!”
Call (831) 479-6154 for Tickets
and Information or visit us
on the web at www.cabrillostage.com
Art on the Wharf
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,
Santa Cruz (831) 420-5273
Enjoy fantastic ocean views,
live jazz, wine, and find great
art for sale on the
Santa Cruz Wharf.
Aloha Outrigger Races &
Polynesian Festival
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf,
Santa Cruz (831) 420-5273
Outrigger novice races and
Polynesian cultural event with
food, dance, and music.
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Fall Fat Fry Music Festival
Aptos Village Park, Aptos (831)
420-2800 or www.fatfry.net
Featuring: Susan Tedeschi,
Dickey Betts and Jimmie Vaughan
Begonia Festival
Capitola Wharf, Capitola (831)
476-3566
Sand sculptures take over Capitola
Beach on the 5th and a fishing
derby hits the Capitola Wharf
on the 6th for the festival’s
first weekend. Colorful and
showy flowers cover parade
floats on the 12th beginning
at 2 p.m. in a small town floral
aquacade that rivals the Pasadena
Tournament of Roses.
Santa Cruz County Fair Sept
10–15
2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville,
(831) 724-5671
Fun for the whole family!
Alzheimer’s Association
Memory Walk
Info Line: (831) 464-9982
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Loch Lomond Highland
Games
Highlands
Park, Ben Lomond (831) 479-1508
Traditional Scottish games as
well as bagpipes, harps, fiddles,
Celtic arts and crafts.
Monte Foundation Fireworks Show
Seacliff
State Beach, Aptos (831) 685-3317
All day activities at Seacliff
Beach. Music, food, games and
fireworks. Fund-raiser to benefit
local schools.
Open Studio Tour
County Wide
Artists’ Open Studio Tour,
(831) 688-5399
Local artists open their studios
and demonstrate their process.
An opportunity to purchase major
works of art, or find unique
gifts.
Monarch Festival
Natural Bridges
State Beach, Santa Cruz (831)
423-4609
A celebration of the return of
the Monarch butterflies to their
winter home at Natural Bridges
State Beach, Santa Cruz.
Roaring Camp Harvest Fair
Roaring Camp,
Felton (831) 335-4484
A harvest extravaganza with demonstrations
of traditional skills such as
spinning, weaving, and candle
making. There will be pumpkin
carving and a scarecrow display.
Harvest Festival & Draft Horse
Day
Wilder Ranch
State Park, Santa Cruz
Celebrate the local harvest by
experiencing historic farming
techniques using draft horses
and antique tractors. Activities,
games, and food.
Halloween Ghost Train—Oct.
31
Roaring Camp,
Felton (831) 335-4484
Ride through the forest reliving
the legend of Sleepy Hollow as
Ichabod Crane runs down Bear
Mountain chased by a pumpkin.
Reservations required.
Halloween on the Wharf—Oct.
31
Municipal
Wharf, Santa Cruz (831) 420-5273
Come down to the Municipal Wharf
in Santa Cruz to celebrate Halloween
in costume in a town which is
partial for this fun holiday.
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Evening of Wine & Roses
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
(831) 761-5639
Food, roses, and local wines
galore at this benefit tasting.
Mountain Man Gathering
Roaring Camp, Felton (831)
335-4484
Authentic 1830’s encampment
of Indian teepees, trading
posts, and trapper tents in
a mountain meadow. Living history
demonstration.
Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz
(831) 423-2053
Artists, crafts people, and
gift merchants will offer jewelry,
clothing, ceramics, toys and
decorations for your upcoming
holiday.
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Companion
Animal Holiday Assistance Program
Help feed the hungry pets of
those less fortunate this holiday
season!
Call for more info 465-5000
Lighted Boat Parade
Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz
(831) 475-6161
A festive beginning to the holiday
season. A lighted boat parade
featuring 50 decorated boats
parading throughout Santa Cruz
Harbor. 5:30 p.m, rain or shine.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Join your neighbors in a community
Celebration in Historic Aptos
Village 4p.m.–Dark
For More Info Call 688-1467
Paws N Claus—Capitola Mall
A Special Photo Opportunity Event
for you and your Companion Animals.
A Portion of the Proceeds go
to the SPCA. Call the SPCA for
More Info 465-5051
Santa Cruz County Bed & Breakfast
Tour
Call Historic Sand Rock Farm
for Info (831) 685-8005
This Special Event Will Raise
Funds to Benefit CASA
Caroling Under the Stars
Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz
(831) 420-5273
Family caroling under the stars,
rain or shine.
First Night—Dec 31
Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 425-7277
Bring in the millennium at this
non-alcoholic New Year’s
celebration for the whole family!
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