Santa Cruz County - 2008 Official Traveler's Guide - (Page 33) 24-25 Santa Cruz Blues Festival 16th annual musical event with food, beer, wine. Fun for the entire family in beautiful surroundings. 11 am - 7 pm Location: Aptos Village Park, Aptos Phone: 831.479.9814 or info@santacruzbluesfestival.com www.santacruzbluesfestival.com 14 Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This free event offers great soul food for mind & body. 12 - 5 pm Location: Laurel Park, Washington St. at Maple St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6177 www.nelsoncenter.com 4 10K Firecracker Race & Kids 1K The most scenic, challenging course in Santa Cruz, the race starts & finishes in Harvey West park, tours Pogonip. $35. Registration 7am, Kids 1K starts 8 am, 10K 8:30 am. Please see website for more information. Location: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.439.7049 www.SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org 24-26 27th Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West’s longest-running Civil War reenactments. 9 am - 6 pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 15 Hats off to Dad A lucky dad rides from Bear Mountain in the cab of each steam locomotive. Reservations recommended. 9 am - 5 pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 4 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Enjoy a parade, live music, bounce houses for kids and delicious food. Admission $7. Gates open 3 pm, Fireworks at 9:15 pm Location: Scotts Valley Community Center & Skypark, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalley.org 24-26 Boulder Creek Art, Wine & Music Festival 19th annual event features over 200 vendor booths, 2 live music stages, 15 international food booths and 10 local wineries. Location: Downtown, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.2578 www.bcba.net 18-30 SC Mountains Art Center: “Form & Function” Clay, glass & fiber artwork by talented local artists. 12 - 6 pm, Weds. - Sun. Through July 20. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513 or 831.336.4ART(4278) www. mountainartcenter.org 4 ‘50s Family July 4th Fest! 1950s-style sock hop, dance and hula hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss, BBQ & more. 9 am - 5 pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 25 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Music in the Gardens Tour An afternoon of food, drink & music outdoors. Tour 5 wonderful gardens while listening to different music at each location. 1 - 5 pm Location: Various locations, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.457.9693 www.scbaroque.org 21 Japanese Cultural Fair Celebrating its 22nd anniversary with traditional performances of folk dance, tea ceremony, martial arts and much more. Free. 11 am - 6 pm Location: Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.462.4589 www.jcfsc.org 4 Aptos 4th of July Celebration “World’s Shortest Parade”. Pancake breakfast 7:30 - 10 am, parade at 10 am, live music, games, arts & crafts 11 am- 4:30 pm. Location: Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village Phone: 831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com 31 “Splat” Art Tour Visit the studios of renowned & emerging painters in Aptos & Santa Cruz -- free! Tour maps online. 11 am - 5 pm. Continues June 1. Location: Various artist studios, Aptos & Santa Cruz Phone: 831.688.4883 or art@bethshields.com www.splatarttour.com 21-22 Pro Am Beach Soccer Championships Watch the action on the beach in front of the boardwalk. Free! 8 am - 6 pm Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 415.383.5425 www.proambeachsoccerusa.com 4 Auto Races & Fireworks! Enjoy July 4th fireworks! Racing starts at 5 pm, with fireworks after dark. Great family fun. Visit web for prices. Racing starts at 5 pm, Fireworks after dark Location: Ocean Speedway, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.476.WINN (9466) www.oceanspeedway.com 31 Vintners’ Festival Weekend event includes tasting of special wines, food, music, art exhibits, winery tours. 11 am - 5 pm Location: Various wineries & restaurants, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com 28 Summer Berry Festival and Cooking Competition Bluegrass festival, kid’s crafts, a berry-cooking competition and a chance to enjoy the tasty entries. 8 am - 12 pm Location: Aptos Farmers Market, Cabrillo College, Aptos Phone: 831.728.5060 www.montereybayfarmers.org 4 Old-Fashioned Independence Day Watch the parade at noon, followed by flag raising, live old-time music, crafts, ice cream making, games. Free. 11 am - 4 pm Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, Hwy. 1, north of Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.0505 www.santacruzstateparks.org June 1 Santa Cruz Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride “Come on out” for the parade at 11 a.m. and the rally from noon - 5 pm. Food, music, speakers and more. Location: Pacific Ave. & San Lorenzo Park (downtown), Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.5422 www.diversitycenter.org 28 Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf 14th Annual Surf City Classic car show promises scenic views of the Monterey Bay and a celebration of the surf spirit! Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 4 Spirit of Watsonville Celebrate Independence Day & Watsonville’s 157th Birthday. Pancake breakfast, downtown festival and parade. 2 - 5 pm Location: Downtown, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3266 www.spiritofwatsonville.com 1-8 Illustrating Nature: Works from UCSC Science Program An exhibit of illustrations of the natural world. More than 60 works in watercolor, acrylic, pen/ink, more. 10 am - 5 pm Location: Museum of Natural History, 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6115 www.santacruzmuseums.org 28-29 Great Train Robberies Hold onto your valuables, as each train is sure to be robbed at Bear Mountain. Trains at 11am, 12:30 & 2 pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 4-27 Every Fri - Sun in July Santa Cruz Improv Festival A 4-weekend gathering of local & regional improv theatre groups, with workshops by day & performances by night. Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 7:30 pm Location: Actors’ Theatre, 1001 Center St., Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.PLAY www.sccat.org 29 Bikes on the Bay: Soquel Vintage Motorcycle Show Come see vintage scooters and motorcycles form the last century. Vendor booths and great food. 9am - 4pm Location: Main Street, Soquel Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com 1, 7-8 Vintners’ Festival Weekend event includes attractions such as tasting of special wines, food, music, art exhibits, winery tours. 11 am - 5 pm Location: Various wineries & restaurants, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com 12-13 Fine Arts Festival Hosting local artists displaying original works. Includes paintings, ceramics, photographs, art glass & sculpture. 10 am - 5 pm Location: Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St., Soquel Phone: 831.475.2258 www.bargetto.com July 7 Festival at the Cement Ship Celebrate the 1930s when the ship was the place to dance and dine. Enjoy music, dancing, a cakewalk, games. 11 am - 4 pm Location: Seacliff State Beach, Aptos Phone: 831.685.6444 www.santacruzstateparks.org 1-31 Cabrillo Stage: Professional Musical Theatre In its 27th season, this musical theatre company produces Broadway caliber shows complete with a full pit orchestra. Location: Cabrillo College Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos Phone: 831.479.6154 - ticket line www.cabrillostage.com 12-31 Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition “A Magic Web - The Tropical Forest of Barro Colorado Island” - Forty photographs explore a tropical ecosystem through the photography of ecologist Christian Ziegler. Tues. - Sun. 10 am - 5 pm Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6115 www.santacruzmuseums.org 7-8 3rd Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Celebrate the days of yesteryear when rods and custom classic cars cruise to Capitola Village. Cruise starts 8am Sat. at the Boardwalk, Car Show 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-2pm Sun Location: Capitola Village, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com 2-6 World Disc Games Players will come from around the globe to compete in over-all disc skills, distance, disc golf MTA, freestyle, discathon. Location: UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.462.5293 14-20 Comerica Bank Challenger Tennis Championships The longest running Challenger in the U.S. will host international tennis professional (ATP) athletes in a $75,000 event. Call for daily schedules. Location: Seascape Sports Club, 1505 Seascape Blvd., Aptos Phone: 831.688.1993 www.seascapesportsclub.com 3-31 Thursday Night Music Series Unwind from the work week and enjoy live music and appetizers in our creekside courtyard. 6 - 8 pm Location: Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St., Soquel Phone: 831.475.2258 www.bargetto.com www. s a n t a cr u z co u n t y. t r a v e l http://www.santacruzcounty.travel
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