32 Bay Area beer festivals and wine events to enjoy in 2023

Looking for all the best booze and brews events happening this year? Look no further! Here are all the local Bay Area beer, wine, and alcohol events for 2023.

Battle of the Decades: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday, Monroe SF, 473 Broadway, San Francisco. Fly down memory lane during the happiest “happy hour” in San Francisco. Each hour features different pricing and legendary music from a different decade, beginning with $1 drinks and 1960s tunes at 5 p.m. Free admission. bayareane.ws/3im3UVG

First Friday Block Party: 3 to 7 p.m. first Friday of every month, Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth St., Berkeley. Donkey & Goat Winery’s monthly TGIF Block Party offers the many delights and delicious flavors of minimal intervention wines alongside tasty treats from local pop-ups, plus artists and live music. Free admission. eventbrite.com/e/first-friday-block-party-tickets-328366492017

Temescal’s ‘Ski Village’: Through mid-February, Temescal Brewing, 4115 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. This holiday season, Temescal Brewing has been transformed into a decked-out, apres-ski pop-up complete with ski equipment, a virtual hearth, mistletoe nook and hot-beer toddies; temescalbrewing.com

Tinseltown Pop-Up: Through Jan. 15 at San Francisco’s Trademark Bar at 1123 Folsom St. The creators of Neverland Bar and The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience, this holiday pop-up bar will be offering themed drinks, holiday tunes and bauble-bedecked decor. Tickets ($22) are required and include a 90-minute reservation and a festive drink on arrival. explorehidden.com

McGrail Vineyards Glow in the Dark Yoga: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 5, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Join yoga instructor Pam Fischer for a Glow in the Dark Yoga experience in the winery’s Barrel Room, followed by light bites and a tasting of three McGrail wines. $32. mcgrailvineyards.com/events-current/

Napa Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Tour: 8:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Jan. 8, Hilton Union Square, 251 Mason St., San Francisco. Enjoy all the sights, smells and tastes that have put Napa Valley on the map during this all-Napa, foodie “tour de force.” Stops include the Oxbow Marketplace, Oakville Grocery, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, The French Laundry and other celebrated Napa Valley food havens. $125. eventbrite.com/e/napa-valley-gourmet-food-and-wine-tour-tickets-486992255947

Duckhorn Portfolio Wine Tasting: 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14, Vinum Japanese Tapas and Bar, 2025 Newpark Mall Road, Newark. Attention, Duckhorn fans! Meet Duckhorn’s sommelier, who will pour and share four of Duckhorn’s most popular wines, including the higher-end Discussions. Cheese and charcuterie will also be available for pairing. $59. eventbrite.com/e/duckhorn-portfolio-wine-tasting-tickets-473591263217

Winter Wineland: Jan. 14-15, Sonoma wineries. Some 70 wineries are joining the festivities for the 30th annual Winter Wineland, an adults-only chance to taste wine, chat with other wine lovers and restock your cellar. Tickets $95 for the weekend, $75 Sunday only and $10 for designated drivers. wineroad.com.

Beer and Bubbles Yoga: 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 15, Dále Vino, 51 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg. Join Four Pines Yoga and Dále Vino for their second Beer and Bubbles Yoga event, which features an hour of yoga on the Pittsburg waterfront followed by drink specials from Dále Vino. (If it’s raining or too cold, class will be held inside the wine bar.) $15. eventbrite.com/e/beer-and-bubbles-yoga-tickets-482031638607

Uncorked & Unplugged: 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 15, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Come out for a cozy afternoon in the Barrel Room with live music from the Lavender Fields Band and award-winning McGrail wines. Marty’s Joint Food Truck will be on site serving up delicious food for purchase. $5-$10 admission. mcgrailvineyards.com/events-current/

Comstock Wines Sip & Mandala Dot Painting: 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Comstock Wines, 1290 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. Sip wine while you create your own mandala dot painting on recycled Comstock wine bottles. Follow along as Terry Johnson shows you how to make beautiful, yet simple designs on this perfect handmade gift. $45. cm.healdsburg.com/events/details/comstock-wines-sip-mandala-dot-painting-15602

ZinEX Wine Festival: Jan. 26-28, The Pavilion at One Market, 30 Steuart St., San Francisco. A tasteful three-day weekend awaits at ZAP’s 2023 ZinEX, the most anticipated wine spectacular of the year, which guides you and helps you expand your epicurean spirit. $50-$350. bayareane.ws/3HGxH6l

Bay Area Brew Fest: 12 to 10 p.m. Jan. 28, Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. The Bay Area Brew Festival returns from a three-year hiatus with more than 50 breweries, hundreds of beers, food trucks, DJs and more. Admission includes unlimited beer samplings, with VIP attendees getting an extra hour with limited release beers. $50-$90. bayareabrewfestival.com/

Pancakes and Booze Art Show: Feb. 2-3, Public Works, 161 Erie St., San Francisco. Experience one of the largest pop-up live music and arts movements to hit North America over the past decade. Batter sizzles, beer foams and canvases line the walls from ceiling to floor as revelers indulge in endless pancakes and live music. Tickets go on sale in early January. publicsf.com/

Laughs in a Glass: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 3 Steves Winery, 5700 Greenville Road, Livermore. Showmentum, 3 Steves Winery and Altamont Beer Works are launching the first event in the Laughs in a Glass comedy series in the vineyard with amazing comedy, award-winning wine and beer and food. $35. showmentum.com

Lodi Wine and Chocolate: Feb. 3-5, participating wineries in the Lodi region. Northern California’s beloved Lodi Wine & Chocolate returns for another decadent and delicious weekend full of wine tasting, chocolate pairing, and live entertainment. $75-$125. lodiwineandchocolate.com/

Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. Come out to the 33rd annual festival for fabulous pairings of wine, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and fresh Sonoma Coast crab and accompaniments. $150. sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/great-sonoma-crab-and-wine-fest

SF Beer Week: Feb. 10-19, various Bay Area venues. This 10-day event celebrates the vast community of Bay Area beer lovers and brew makers with hundreds of tours, tastings, whimsical events and more. Prices vary. sfbeerweek.org/

Chocolate and Wine Cruise: 1 p.m. Feb. 11, Pier 40, 89 King St., San Francisco. Board a luxury yacht for this adventure which features wines from a local winemaker, along with samples of local chocolates and toffee. $70. bayareane.ws/3Fv06JC

Sonoma Barrel Tasting Weekend: March 3-5, Sonoma wineries. Meet winemakers, learn a bit about the wine making process and buy “futures” of the wines you sample from the barrel at more than 60 wineries. Tickets go on sale Jan. 17, with early bird pricing ($85 for the weekend) available through January. wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends

Sonoma International Film Festival: March 22-26, 103 East Napa St., Suite 2A, Sonoma. Discover the best in independent film from around the world at this annual event that combines film, food, wine and fun. $75 and up. sonomafilmfest.org/

IPA 10K Brewfest & Beer Mile: 8 to 11 a.m. April 15, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Check out this one-of-a-kind celebration that combines running, craft beer and more.  IPA10K and 3K start with a beer and cider toast before taking runners on a scenic loop course north of The Barlow. After the races, browse the Brewfest, which features local craft brewers plus wine, food, bands and exhibitors. Free admission. ipa10k.com/

Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival: 1 to 4 p.m. April 29, Southside Park, 2115 Sixth St., Sacramento. This festival offers a grown-up take on a classic with a fabulous grilled cheese, beer and wine tasting event. Enjoy unlimited samples while sipping from your souvenir tasting glass, playing games and enjoying the music of a live DJ. $65-$95. eventbrite.com/e/grilled-cheese-beer-wine-tasting-2023-tickets-466516402117

Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: May 13, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. Enjoy California wine, local eats and nationally-known jazz artists, including a musical tribute to jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Tickets go on sale in the spring. hmbwineandjazzfest.com/

Fremont Burger and Brew Fest: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20, Capitol Avenue from Liberty Street to State Street, Downtown Fremont. This festival features samples from Bay Area breweries and distilleries, mouthwatering burgers and sliders, gourmet snack vendors, art and craft vendors and live entertainment, including a Burger Throwdown cooking competition. Tasting packages go on sale in the spring. burgerandbrewfest.com/

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. eventbrite.com/e/whisky-in-the-park-2023-tickets-475337686817

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. eventbrite.com/e/beerfest-the-good-one-tickets-484016996867

Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival: Aug. 19-20. Last year’s festival was held at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, and included fine art booths, live music and a car show, plus food and drink stalls. 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/

Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 9-10. Last year’s festival was held on Castro Street in Downtown Mountain View and featured arts and crafts, live music, food and wine booths and a children’s park. Free admission. mountainview.miramarevents.com/

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 23-24,  Downtown Lafayette. Last year’s festivities included arts and crafts booths, live entertainment and children’s activities, and food, wine and beer stalls. Free admission. lafayettefestival.com/lafayette-art-wine-festival/

Tiburon Wine Festival: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6, Point Tiburon Plaza, 1701 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Join the festivities for extraordinary wine, food and live music. With wines from both established and small production wineries, the festival offers a chance to experience new wines and savor old favorites from Napa, Sonoma and as far afield as Italy and Hungary. Check back later in 2023 for updated ticket information. macrostiewinery.com/event/tiburon-wine-festival-2023/