Category Archives: Benefits

Two family-friendly & delicious Santa Cruz benefits this weekend: Mole fest & Oktoberfest

Posted on October 4, 2013 by admin

There are many fun food-related activities this weekend in Santa Cruz, including two benefits that are family-friendly: the first annual Mole & Mariachi Festival Sat Oct 5, and Oktoberfest on Sunday, Oct 6. Below you’ll find details on both events. … Continue reading →

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Great 2013 Gourmet Grazing festival raised money for Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

Posted on September 30, 2013 by admin

The annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green features a wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, and lots of delicious wine and beer. The 10th annual Gourmet Grazing, a sell-out, was held Saturday Sept 21, 2013 and raised important funds for the Santa … Continue reading →

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Family-friendly A Taste of Soquel: Restaurants, wineries benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

Posted on September 26, 2013 by admin

The fifth annual “A Taste of Soquel,” with delicious food from local restaurants plus local beer and wine, will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. The event is Saturday September 28 from 11a.m.-4p.m. at the Congregational Church of Soquel (the Church … Continue reading →

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Taste of the Harbor 2013: Santa Cruz restaurants benefit O’Neill Sea Odyssey

Posted on September 16, 2013 by admin

The sixth annual “Taste of the Harbor” on Tuesday Sept 17 offers food from Santa Cruz restaurants and benefits O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) through the Intero Foundation. The event, hosted by Intero Real Estate Services at the Santa Cruz Yacht … Continue reading →

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Restaurants and wineries participate in free Capitola Art & Wine Festival

Posted on September 14, 2013 by admin

The 2013 Capitola Art and Wine Festival, offering a variety of food from many restaurants plus wine, music, and art, takes place on Saturday Sept 14 and Sunday September 15 from 10am-6pm. The event, held at The Esplanade in Capitola … Continue reading →

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Fun Gourmet Grazing with food & wine benefits Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

Posted on September 9, 2013 by admin

The annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green allows attendees to partake in unlimited wine and beer plus lots of delicious gourmet food from local restaurants and food vendors, while raising funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG). The … Continue reading →

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Family-friendly Santa Cruz Greek Food and Cultural Festival this weekend

Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin

This weekend is the 33rd annual Greek Food and Cultural Festival in downtown Santa Cruz. This popular event won the Gold Award for “Best Street Festival” in 2013, chosen by the readers of local newspaper Santa Cruz Weekly, and was … Continue reading →

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Win tickets to Vins Des Montagnes Santa Cruz wine event with free food and wine

Posted on August 16, 2013 by admin

The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association (SCMWA) is giving away two tickets to Vins Des Montagnes to one of my Examiner.com or Santacruzfoodie.com readers. See end of article for how to enter, and keep reading for details on this family-friendly … Continue reading →

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2013 California Beer Festival with food, beer, and music at Aptos Village Park

Posted on July 23, 2013 by admin

The 2013 California Beer Festival on August 10 features food from restaurants and other vendors, plus live music and of course lots of beer. Event organizers have announced that tickets usually sell out so it’s recommended you buy online. General … Continue reading →

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2013 Scotts Valley Hop N’ Barley Fest with food, beer, and kids’ activities

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

  On June 29, Sky Park in Scotts Valley hosts the 4th annual Hop N’ Barley beer and bbq festival with lots of beer selections plus food and kids’ activities. Hop N’ Barley benefits the non-profit Community Housing Land Trust … Continue reading →

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