Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 29) 1-31 Weekends Santa Cruz Improv Festival A 4-weekend gathering of local and regional improv theatre groups, with workshops by day and performances by night. Fri. and Sat. 8pm, Sun. 7pm. Location: Actors’ Theatre, 1001 Center St., Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.PLAY www.santacruzimprovfest.com 3 Auto Races & Fireworks! Enjoy July 4th fireworks! Racing starts at 5pm, with fireworks after dark. Great family fun. Visit web for prices. Location: Ocean Speedway, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.476.WINN (9466) www.oceanspeedway.com 4 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Enjoy a parade, live music, bounce houses for kids and delicious food. Admission $7. Gates open 3pm, Fireworks at 9:15pm. Location: Scotts Valley Community Center and Skypark, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251 4 ‘50s Family July 4th Fest! 1950s-style sock hop, dance and hula hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss, BBQ and live musical entertainment. 9am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 4 Aptos 4th of July Celebration “World’s Shortest Parade”. Pancake breakfast 7:30 - 10am, parade at 10am, live music, games, arts and crafts 11am- 4:30pm. Location: Soquel Dr. and State Park Dr., Aptos Village Phone: 831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com 4 Old-Fashioned Independence Day Watch the parade at noon, followed by flag raising, live old-time music, crafts, ice cream making, games. Free. 11am - 4pm. Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, Hwy. 1, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.0505 www.santacruzstateparks.org 4 Spirit of Watsonville Celebrate Independence Day and Watsonville’s 158th Birthday. Pancake breakfast, downtown festival and parade. 2 - 5pm. Location: Downtown, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3266 www.spiritofwatsonville.com 11-12 Fine Arts Festival Hosting local artists displaying original works. Includes paintings, ceramics, photographs, art glass and sculpture. 10am - 5pm. Location: Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St., Soquel Phone: 831.475.2258 www.bargetto.com 11-12 Plein Air Affaire Over 150 pieces of artwork are on display and for sale. Many artists will be onsite with live demonstrations! 11am - 5pm. Location: Museum of Art & History, 705 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.1964 www.santacruzmah.org 18 16th Annual “Cops ‘n Rodders” Classic Car Show and Cruise Great family fun! Hot rods, police/fire safety exhibits, kids’ jump house. Cruise starts at 7am on Beach St., Santa Cruz. Car Show 9am - 2pm in Scotts Valley. Location: Siltanen Park, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.440.5670 19 Art on the Wharf Live jazz! More than 30 artists display original paintings and photography on the beautiful Santa Cruz Wharf. 9:30am - 5:30pm. Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 21-31 Shakespeare Santa Cruz – Summer Season SSC presents its 2009 season featuring two Shakespeare plays in the outdoor Glen and two contemporary American plays on the indoor Mainstage. Tues. – Sun. matinees and evening shows – check web for schedule. See ad pg. 24. Location: Theatre Arts Mainstage & Festival Glen, UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 www.shakespearesantacruz.org 24-26 A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine! Join Thomas the Tank Engine as he travels along the scenic San Lorenzo River. Reservations required. See website for timetables. Also July 31 – August 2. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 25 11th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bicycle Ride One of the most difficult 1-day events on the West Coast, climbs some of our most scenic and strenuous roads. 100 mi. and 100K. Start time: 6:30 - 8am. Location: Starts at Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley Phone: 831.475.5234 www.santacruzcycling.org 26 37th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race Annual 6-mile, scenic, seaside run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea. Limited to 15,000 runners and sells out early! 8:30am. Location: Race begins at Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.2196 www.wharftowharf.com 31 Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival This multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, gooey contests and more. 12 - 4pm. Through August 2. Location: Ramsay Park, 1255 Main Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.3900 www.mbsf.com 19-31 SC Mountains Art Center: “Form & Function” Free gallery exhibition featuring clay, glass, fiber and beyond! Theme is “form and function, any medium”. Wed. - Sun. 12 - 6pm. Through September 19. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513 or 831.336.4ART www.mountainartcenter.org September 1-6 Shakespeare Santa Cruz – Summer Season SSC presents its 2009 season featuring two Shakespeare plays in the outdoor Glen and two contemporary American plays on the indoor Mainstage. Tues. – Sun. matinees and evening shows – check web for schedule. See Ad pg. 24. Location: Theatre Arts Mainstage & Festival Glen, UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 www.shakespearesantacruz.org 4-6 28th Annual Greek Culture and Food Festival Features traditional Greek foods and pastries. Live Greek music & dancing. OPA! Fri. 5 - 11pm, Sat. 11am - 10pm, Sun. 12 - 8pm. Location: 223 Church St., between Cedar & Center, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.6500 4-7 Capitola Begonia Festival 57th annual event includes a Nautical Parade, Sand Sculpture Competition on Capitola Beach, movie on the beach and more. Location: Main Beach and Soquel Creek, Capitola Village Phone: 831.476.3566 www.begoniafestival.com 5-6 Great Train Robberies Hold onto your valuables, as each train is sure to be robbed at Bear Mountain. Trains at 11am, 12:30 & 2pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 8-13 114th Annual Santa Cruz County Fair Six days of fun and festivities, including a large carnival. Safe, fun and affordable. Location: County Fairgrounds (2601 East Lake Ave., off Hwy. 152), Watsonville Phone: 831.724.5671 www.santacruzcountyfair.com 12-13 27th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival Fine art, wine tasting, gourmet food, eclectic music and children’s art area in Capitola Village by the Beach. 10am - 6pm. Location: Capitola Village, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolachamber.com 13 16th de Septiembre Celebration Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the Historic Downtown Plaza. Food, music, dance, family fun. 12 - 5pm. Location: Downtown Plaza, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.9005 16-19 The 54th Anniversary Santa Cruz Follies! “That’s Entertainment” from “Circus” to “Cabaret” to “Broadway”. 1pm each day, 2nd show Fri. 7:30pm. Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.6640 www.santacruzfollies.net 19 Ohlone Day Celebrate the Ohlone Indians by learning about their culture, dance, dress, food, ceremonies and traditions. 10am - 4pm. Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton Phone: 831.335.7077 www.santacruzstateparks.org 24-27 Monterey Bay Birding Festival Come see 200 species of birds in one of the world’s most picturesque areas of California on the Monterey Bay. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 7am - 9pm, Sun. 7am - 5pm. Location: Watsonville Civic Plaza, 275 Main Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.3900 www.montereybaybirding.org 26 12th Annual Thunderbirds on the Wharf A collection of classic (1955-57) and vintage (1958-66) Thunderbirds displayed by owners from central and northern California. 9 am. Location: Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz www.montereytbirds.com 26 Big Basin Founder’s Day and Redwood Jubilee Celebrate our heritage with a melodrama, historic hikes and games for kids where the movement to Save the Trees began. 10am - 8pm. Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.8883 www.santacruzstateparks.org August 1-16 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Hailed as the most distinguished festival of new symphonic music in the United States, conducted by Maestra Marin Alsop. Location: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 (Box Office) www.cabrillomusic.org 1-31 Cabrillo Stage: Professional Musical Theatre In its 28th season, this musical theatre company produces Broadway caliber shows complete with a full pit orchestra. See website for times. Location: Cabrillo College Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos Phone: 831.479.6154 (tickets) www.cabrillostage.com 1-31 Shakespeare Santa Cruz – Summer Season SSC presents its 2009 season featuring two Shakespeare plays in the outdoor Glen and two contemporary American plays on the indoor Mainstage. Tues. – Sun. matinees and evening shows – check web for schedule. See Ad pg. 24. Location: Theatre Arts Mainstage & Festival Glen, UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 www.shakespearesantacruz.org 8-9 Cabrillo Music, Art, Food & Wine Festival Two days of outdoor world music and dance, with free art and music workshops for kids. Over 50 art and craft vendors. Free. 11am - 8pm. Location: Church St., in front of Civic Auditorium, Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.6966 www.cabrillomusic.org 8-9 Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Relax and enjoy the artwork of over 100 local artists accompanied by food, wine, music. Children’s activities. Free! 10am - 6pm. See Ad pg. 48. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com 8-9 Summer Gathering of Mountain Men Travel back to that era as you visit Roaring Camp’s summer gathering of mountain men. Also enjoy the Musical Saw Festival August 9. 10am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 9-10 Santa Cruz City Amateur Golf Championship This 18th annual event allows amateur players to join the best golfers in Northern California. All day. Location: DeLaveaga Golf Course, 401 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.7214 www.delaveagagolf.com 16 Aloha Races and Polynesian Festival Novice p http://www.santacruzcounty.travel
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