Here is a list of events for the weekend of Nov. 23-24 in East Contra Costa County and some around the entire county — a little light on number of events due to the upcoming Holiday, but after Black Friday, December is packed with family fun.
Saturday, Nov. 23
- 8:00 am: Brentwood Farmers Market
- 9:00 am: Black Diamond Mines Mountains and Memoir
- 10:00 am: Brentwood on Ice
- 12:00 pm: Gobble Til Ya Wobble Poker Tournament $300 ADDED
- 1:00 pm: Gracie’s Surprise Sparkling Celebration at McGrail Vineyards
- 2:00 pm: El Campanil: Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra Love, Death, and Nature
- 5:30 pm: Darcie Kent Vineyards Winter Acoustic Lounge | Mark Clarin
- 6:00 pm: Concord: Hot Chocolate with the Mayor
- 8:00 pm: California Theatre – Annie (Sat)
Sunday, Nov. 24
- 8:00 am: Low Cost Vaccine Clinic
- 9:00 am: Pleasant Hill Turkey Trot Trail Run
- 10:00 am: Brentwood on Ice
- 1:00 pm: William Welch Wines Thanksgiving Wine Tasting and Sale
- 2:00 pm: Smiths Landing Sunday Sessions Ft Dustin Heer
- 2:00 pm: California Theatre – Annie (Sun)
- 2:00 pm: El Campanil Children’s Theatre North Pole’s Got Talent (Sunday)
The following are a list of upcoming wine themed holiday events around East Contra Costa County and even in the Livermore Valley over the next several weeks.
November 30
11:00 am: Hannah Nicole Vineyards Sip & Shop
Hannah Nicole Vineyards will have over 25 small business vendors under one roof with their unique crafts. Sip on a glass of wine while you shop. Live music by Torree McGee, Raffle Prizes, Food Truck, FREE to attend, no reservations needed. The event is from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 6700 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA.
11:30 am: Campos Family Vineyards Sip & Shop
The winery will hold its 4th Annual Sip & Shop where they aim to provide something for everyone with more than 30 vendors. Located at 3501 Byer Road in Byron, the event will also feature food trucks, face painting, balloon bending, WINE, Laser Tag and a Live DJ! Steve Hanson will be playing all your favorite Holiday Hits so bring your song requests! They will also have raffle prizes with raffle ticket proceeds going to Together We Rise! Learn more about the amazing non profit. This is a free event and tickets are not required. More information, click here.
1:00 pm: Downtown Brentwood Winter Wine Stroll
Drink Local – Eat Local – Shop Local presented by the Downtown Brentwood Coalition and the CCC Winegrowers Association. Stroll the Historic Downtown Brentwood businesses, while enjoying amazing wines poured by the Contra Costa County Winegrowers Association, and tasty treats provided by local restaurants. Check in will be located at Del Sol Energy ( 225 Oak St. ) starting at 12:30pm. They will also be hosting the Wine Shop where your can purchase your favorite wines to take home to enjoy. Open from 1-5pm w/tickets $30. Must be 21+/over with valid ID to participate. Purchase tickets, click here.
December 6
6:00 PM: Campos Family Vineyards 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Join Campos Family Vineyards for their 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and a night of family fun, including photographs with Santa. The event will feature wine, food, music, and of course hot chocolate and coffee. This event will be OUTDOORS located at 3501 Byer Road in Byron. Please dress accordingly!
December 7
12:00 pm: Holiday Sip & Shop at Petersen Vineyards
Join Petersen Vineyards as they host a special opertunity for gifts for Christmas where 20 local vendors will be on site for their Holiday Sip & Shop. The vendors will have a mix of crafts and treats. There will be food for purchase from Boondoggies and Gaga’s Rollin Diner. Petersen Vineyards will be releasing their new Tinta Cão Port wine for this Holiday season. Another Portuguese varietal delight for your big Holiday dinner. This is a free event located 101 Blaine Lane, Knightsen, CA
12:00 pm: Celebrate Antioch Winter Wine Stroll
Come join us December 7th Noon to 4pm for The Rivertown Cheers to the Holidays Wine Walk! This is a fun afternoon of strolling Shop-to-Shop and enjoying a sampling of 18 different Wines! This will be a great opportunity to get a little Christmas Shopping Done! We Have a Craft Fair on G Street Noon to 6.30pm, Live Music, Food, Parade at 4:30 on 2nd Street, Lighted Boat Parade on the River at 6:30pm! One Ticket Gets you a Wine Glass to this event, Registration is held at Elite Dance 304 G Street and Opens at 11:30am! Food Not Included and Sold Separately at Event. More info: click here
December 7 & 8
Livermore Valley Wine Country Holidays in the Vineyards
Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more. Including, Bent Creek, Boa Ventura, Caddis Winery, Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works, Charles R Vineyards, Crooked Vine Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyards, El Sol Winery, Embodied Wines, Garré Vineyard & Winery, Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta’s Well, Nella Terra Winery, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Winery, The Singing Winemaker, The Steven Kent Winery, Winemaker’s Studio, Wente Vineyards, Wood Family Vineyards and more!! Admission is free, however, tasting fees may apply and vary by winery. View winery activities and holiday specials here!
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