How truly blessed we are to have such a variety of fun stuff to do and see. While the rest of the country has been sweltering and wishing for rain, we have had our foggy, cool mornings and sunny, zephyrous afternoons to enjoy. Now is time for celebration as the summer ends!
Begonia Festival
Over Labor Day weekend, September 4 – 7, we have the 66th Begonia Festival in Capitola by the sea. Music, Entertainment, Movies, Sand Sculpture contest, a not-to-be-missed Nautical Parade, and much more. It’s just a great time for both adults and kids.
Wings Over Watsonville
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
If that wasn’t enough, the following weekend, September 12-13 is the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. If you like browsing though one of the most picturesque places on the planet looking for that perfect piece of art, decoration or jewelry, Capitola is the place to be. Try some of the best wine California has to offer from grapes grown in the Mountains of Santa Cruz, listen and dance to local entertainment and feast on gourmet offerings from artichokes to zucchini. Life can’t get any better!
Santa Cruz Greek Food and Cultural Festival
Still more to come! September 11,12 & 13 is the Greek community’s 34th offering to Santa Cruz as they bring the Greek culture’s best in food, dancing and entertainment for the enjoyment of all. You don’t have to spell or perfectly pronounce the delicious foods of the Mediterranean, just enjoy.
Santa Cruz County Fair
Helping to make September the most celebrated month of the year is the County Fair from September 16-20. This is when you get to see all those farm animals, equipment and livestock that is such a part the history of our region. The 4-H and the FFA youth get to show what they’ve learned and the county’s best apple pie is chosen. If that is not exciting enough for you, there are the carnival rides, horse shows, professional entertainment and the food to help fill your day.
Truly, there is such a thing as a perfect ending to your summer.