20+ Bay Area beer and wine events to enjoy this summer

Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s time to kick back and relax, perhaps with a drink in hand. Here’s a sampling of wine festivals, beer events and other spirited fun that lies just ahead.

Sac Song & Wine Series: Through Oct. 4, Miner’s Leap Winery 54250 S. River Road, Clarksburg. Enjoy this series of five fabulous country music and wine events. Listen to your favorite country songs performed by their singer-songwriters, while sipping from select wines and enjoying magical evenings under the stars. $50-$425. rlmevents.my.canva.site/ssws

Napa’s Biggest Music Weekend Kickoff with Cuvaison: 4 to 7 p.m. May 25, Cuvaison Estate Tasting Salon, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa. Kick off Napa’s BottleRock music weekend with a celebration featuring estate-grown wines, live music with “The Voice” season 7 performer Roem Baur, and mouthwatering bites provided by The Q Restaurant & Bar. $25. bit.ly/CuvaisonKickoff

Wente Vineyards Annual White Party: 1 to 5 p.m. May 28, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. As an official kick off to summer celebration, Wente invites guests to dress up in their favorite all-white attire for a fun-filled day of music, dancing and award-winning wines. $95. wentevineyards.com/events/white-party

CabFranc-A-Palooza: June 1-4, various Livermore venues. Cabernet Franc lovers and wine producers are descending upon Livermore Valley for this one-of-a-kind celebration, with 40+ wineries offering wine tastings, food, music, games, artists and oddities. $79-$125. cabfrancapalooza.com/

Reach for the Moon Grand Tasting: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3, 254 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena. Join the vintners and growers of the Moon Mountain District to celebrate 130 years of grape growing and winemaking. Vinous critic Antonio Galloni will host a master class, followed by a private tour of the Monte Rosso Vineyard and a grand tasting featuring reserve wines and a menu developed by Executive Chef Joseph Paire. $250-$400. moonmountaindistrict.org/events

Bubbly & Beats: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 3, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Sample the winery’s Gracie sparkling wine and enjoy a mimosa bar and throwback tunes from DJ Michael Ramponi at this festive party. The Brunch in a Box food truck will be on site, too, along with local vendor pop-ups. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets $25; mcgrailvineyards.com

Pub in the Park 2023: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3, July 15, Aug. 5 and Sept. 9, Red Morton Park, Redwood City. Redwood City’s annual summer Pub in the Park series invites visitors to enjoy bluegrass music, sip delicious local brews and enjoy lawn games. Free admission. bit.ly/PubinthePark2023

Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival: June 3-4, Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. This annual festival features live music, a crafts marketplace, food and wine booths, children’s activities, and a fabulous craft beer garden. Free admission. walnut-creek.com/art-wine-festival-2023/

Queens in Wine Country Drag Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4, 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma. Visit Santé at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn to get your daytime Wine Country drag fix. Join MGM Grande and her drag sisters and brothers for a Pride celebration and performance combining brunch, flair and big hair. $89-$139. bit.ly/QueensinWineCountry

Whisky in the Park: 5 to 8 p.m. June 4, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. The third annual, outdoor Whisky in the Park celebration offers hundreds of whiskies for tasting, plus food, music and master classes. $100-$125. bit.ly/whiskyinthepark

Chardonnay Pinot Classic: June 8-11, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Enjoy a weekend of indulgence curated by master sommeliers and acclaimed winemakers. Set in Napa Valley, events range from a Napa Valley Wine Train excursion and a Bubbles and Balloons excursion to a grand tasting, winemaker lunches and a vineyard yoga hike. Prices vary. bit.ly/ChardonnayPinotClassic

Beerfest -The Good One: 1 to 4:30 p.m. June 10, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. More than 50 breweries and cideries will be pouring samples to enjoy. Expect mouth-puckering sour beers, hop bombs, barrel-aged brews, and a wide range of other cool libations that make Northern California one of the best beer-producing regions in the world. $50-65. bit.ly/beerfest2023

Brunch in the Name of Love: 1 to 4 p.m. June 10, Migration Winery, 1451 Stanly Lane, Napa. Enjoy a Pride inspired brunch complete with fine wine, delicious bites and a diverse cast of performers bringing drag and drama to the catwalk. $115-$300. migrationwines.com/events/migration-pride-event

Black Food & Wine Experience: June 12-18, 1 Ferry Building and other venues, San Francisco. Sample the food, wine and cocktails of the African Diaspora at a grand tasting in the famed San Francisco Ferry Building. Celebrate Black culture and excellence with your fellow foodies while tasting fare from celebrated and rising chefs, winemakers and spirit purveyors. $35-$275. bit.ly/BlackFoodandWine

Opera in the Vineyard: 5 to 8 p.m. June 25 and Aug. 27, Garré Vineyard and Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. Join Livermore Valley Opera for its ever-popular Opera in the Vineyard series which features beautiful voices paired with Garré’s award-winning wines. $80. bit.ly/OperaintheVineyard

Aptos Wine Wander: 1 to 4 p.m. July 1, Aptos Village. Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting featuring Santa Cruz Mountains wineries such as Big Basin Vineyards, Doon to Earth, El Vaquero Winery, La Vida Bella Vineyard and Sante Arcangeli Family Wines. Tickets $45 before June 1, $50 after June 1; winesofthesantacruzmountains.com

Festival Napa Valley-  Summer 2023: July 8-23, Napa Valley venues. The 17th season of this wine country festival includes a rich lineup of music, food and wine events for every taste and budget. Free daytime concert admission, other events individually priced. festivalnapavalley.org/

Taste of Napa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Held on the central piazza of The Meritage Resort, Taste of Napa features offerings from more than 70 wineries, breweries, restaurants and culinary artisans, plus live music and other attractions. $150-$295. bit.ly/TasteofNapa2023

Italian Family Festa San Jose: Aug. 5-6, History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. This festival showcases authentic Italian culture, food and wine. Live entertainment will provide classic Italian sounds for Festa-goers, while food vendors offer up delicious bites. Plus: grape stomping, a wine garden and kids activity area. Free admission. italianfamilyfestasj.org/

Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival: Aug. 19-20. This annual festival features fine art booths, live entertainment, a Cops ‘n Rodders Car Show, a Dog Day, and a vast array of wine and beer booths from local, award winning vendors . Free admission. svartfestival.com/

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 2-3, Broadway Avenue. between Victoria and Meadow Glen, Millbrae. This vibrant end-of-summer celebration features two days of crowd pleasing live music, hand-crafted work by nearly 300 talented artists and crafters, gourmet food, refreshing ice treats, wine, beer, champagne and specialty drinks, a car show, a decked out Kids Zone and more. Free admission. millbrae.com/art-wine-festival/

Wente Vineyards 140th Harvest Celebration: 6 p.m. Sept. 9, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Celebrate this grand estate’s anniversary with a picturesque harvest dinner in the vineyards that features a seasonal wine country menu paired with special wines from the Wente portfolio. $275. bit.ly/WenteHarvestDinner