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Celebrate the days of yesteryear when rods & custom classic cars cruise to Capitola Village. Free. Cruise starts 8am Sat. at the Boardwalk Location: Car Show 9am-5pm Sat., 9am - 2pm Sun., Capitola. Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolacarshow.com Celebrate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This free event offers great soul food for mind & body. Free. 12 - 5pm Location: Laurel Park, Washington St. at Maple St., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.6177 www.nelsoncenter.com One lucky dad rides from Bear Mountain in the cab of each steam locomotive. Reservations recommended. 9am - 5pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com Take a docent-led walk through the Redwood Grove. Learn about stars & creatures of the night. Free. 6:30 - 9pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton. Phone: 831.335.7077 www.mountainparks.org 19th Annual Surf City Classic car show promises scenic views of the Monterey Bay and a celebration of the surf spirit! Free. 10am - 4pm Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com

8 8th Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show

15 Juneteenth Celebration

Come enjoy the 4th of July parade on Scotts Valley Drive. View Santa Cruz County’s only fireworks show in Skypark at 9:15. Free viewing from various locations in Scotts Valley. Parade 3pm. Festivities 5pm, Fireworks at 9:15 pm (ticketed event). Call for information. Location: Skypark, Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalley.org Celebrate Independence Day. Downtown festival and parade. Free. 2 - 5pm Location: Downtown, Watsonville. Phone: 831.768.3240 www.spiritofwatsonville.org

4 July 4th Parade and Fireworks

Travel back to that era as you visit Roaring Camp’s summer gathering of mountain men. Free. 10am - 5pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com Relax in the park & enjoy the fine art of over 100 local artists accompanied by food, wine, music. Kid’s art tent. Fun for all! Free. 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 36. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley. Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com

10-11 Summer Gathering of Mountain Men

10-11 Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival

4 Spirit of Watsonville

16 Hats off to Dad

21 Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night

Enjoy an afternoon of music and discover a Santa Cruz secret: The grounds of Boomeria are full of surprises, including a pipe organ in the Chapel Royal. 1 - 5pm Location: Private Residence (address provided to ticket holders), Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.459.2159 www.scbaroque.org Summer Art Festival featuring many local artists. Live music, wine tasting and food for purchase. Free. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Bargetto Winery, 3535 North Main Street, Soquel. Phone: 831.475.2258 www.bargetto.com

13 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Boomeria Organ Extravaganza

10K Race and Kids’ 1-Mile beginning and ending all within beautiful Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. 8:10 - 10:30am Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Hwy. 9, Felton. Phone: 831.612.9103 www.racethrutheredwoods.com Novice paddlers discover the excitement of outrigger canoe. Festival features island music, dance, crafts & culture. Free. Races 9am, Festival 11am - 5pm Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 61st annual event includes a Nautical Parade, Sand Sculpture Competition, movies, concerts & many more free family events. Free. See website for schedule. Location: Main Beach and Soquel Creek, Capitola Village. Phone: 831.476.3566 www.begoniafestival.com Classic, homebuilt, military and experimental aircraft on display. Air show performers and much more. Fri. 9am - 5pm - no charge; Sat. & Sun. 9am - 5pm - admission charge Location: Watsonville Airport, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville. Phone: 831.763.5600 www.watsonvilleflyin.org

17 Race Thru The Redwoods

18 Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival

20-21 Fine Art Festival

22 Woodies on the Wharf

30-Sept 2 Capitola Begonia Festival

30 Bikes on the Bay: Capitola Vintage Motorcycle Show

Join Thomas the Tank Engine as he travels along the scenic San Lorenzo River. Reservations required. 9am-5pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com

27-28, August 2-4 A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine!

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30-31, Sept 1 Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show

Come see vintage scooters and motorcycles from the last century. Vendor booths and great food. Free. 9am - 4pm Location: Capitola Mall Parking Lot, 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola. Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com Bring your chairs to the park and enjoy the music of great bands. Food & beverages from local vendors. Free. 3:30pm Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. Phone: 831.438.1010 www.svkiwanis.org

30 Music at Skypark

One of the most difficult 1-day events on the West Coast, climbs some of our most scenic & strenuous roads. 100 mi., 100K, 200K. More climbing than any single day of the Tour de France! Start times 6:30 - 8am Location: Starts at Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley. Phone: 831.475.5234 www.santacruzcycling.org/scmc Annual 6-mile, scenic, seaside run from Santa Cruz to Capitolaby-the-Sea. Limited to 15,000 runners! Cheer them on! 8:30am Location: Race begins at Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.475.2196 www.wharftowharf.com

27 15th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bicycle Ride

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28 41st Annual Wharf to Wharf Race

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, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 1.2 mile swim, 56 mi bike ride, 13.1 mi run along the beautiful coastline with finish line and luau at the Boardwalk. 7am Location: Main Beach, Santa Cruz. Phone: 408.356.0518 www.firstwave-events.com

1-2 Great Train Robberies

In its 32nd season, this musical theatre company produces Broadway caliber shows complete with a full pit orchestra. Performances in July and August. See website for times and dates. Location: Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos. Phone: 831.479.6154 - ticket line www.cabrillostage.com “World’s Shortest Parade” event 7am - 4:30pm. Pancake breakfast begins at 7:30am, parade at 10am. Live music, games, arts & crafts 11am-4pm. Location: Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village. Phone: 831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com 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, Two miles north on Hwy. 1, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.426.0505 www.thatsmypark.org 1950s-style sock hop, dance and hula hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss, BBQ & live musical entertainment. Free. 9am - 5pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com The most scenic course in Santa Cruz, the race starts & finishes in Harvey West park, tours Pogonip. Kids 1K, 5K & 10K routes. Registration 7am, Kids 1K starts 8am, 5K and 10K 8:30am Location: Harvey West Park (please see website for more information), Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.359.9635 www.SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org

1 Cabrillo Stage: Professional Musical Theatre

8 Big Kahuna Triathalon

4 Aptos 4th of July Celebration

The most distinguished festival of new orchestral music in North America presents its 51st season with many composers in residence, world-class guest artists, and conductor Marin Alsop. See website for more information. Location: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.5260 www.cabrillomusic.org

28-August 11 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

4 Old-Fashioned Independence Day

August

Six days of fun and festivities, including a large carnival. Safe, fun and affordable. Noon - 11pm daily Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (2601 East Lake Ave., off Hwy. 152), Watsonville. Phone: 831.724.5671 www.santacruzcountyfair.com Exhibits, demonstrations, presentations on history of agriculture during the Santa Cruz County Fair. Tue: 12pm-9pm, Wed-Fri:12pm-10pm, Sat: 10-10, Sun: 10-9pm Location: Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave., Hwy. 152, Watsonville. Phone: 831.724.5898 www.aghistoryproject.org

10-15 128th Annual Santa Cruz County Fair

4 ‘50s Family July 4th Fest!

This multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, gooey contests & more. Free. 10am - 7pm Location: Historic Downtown, Watsonville. Phone: 831.768.3240 www.celebratestrawberries.com A true plein air painting is done on location, capturing the atmosphere of the moment. The majority of the painting must be completed on site. These artists have captured the essence of the central coast. Free. Weds. - Sat. 12 - 5pm, Sun. 12 - 4pm Location: 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.5787 www.scal.org

3-4 19th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay

10-15 Yesterday’s Farm

9-11 Santa Cruz Art League: Plein Air

4 Firecracker Race

“You Can’t Stop the Beat,” songs From Sister Act - Grease Smokey Joe’s Cafe & so on. 1pm each day, 2nd show Fri. 7:30pm Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.6640 www.santacruzfollies.net

11-12, 13-14 The Santa Cruz Follies “Rock ‘N’ Roll Meets Broadway”

12-15 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. 6am - 9pm

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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Whale Watching and More
Find Your Perfect Beach
Play Around in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Has Taste
2013 Events Calendar
Maps
Raise a Glass to County Wine
Monterey Bay
Capitola and Soquel
Live Creatively
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
From the Mountains to the Sea
Pleasure Point
Make a Play Date
Aptos
Davenport
Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
Free Things To Do
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Capitola and Soquel
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