30+ Local beer and wine tastings and festivals

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An inflatable brew pub tent, a live music stage and families cavort at a Pub in the Park event in Redwood City. The events include a variety of music, games and local beers. KARL MONDON — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Looking for a wine fest, beer event or other spirited fun? Here’s just a sampling of options.

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 pairings, live music and more. $79-$125; www.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 at this 130th anniversary celebration that includes a master class by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, a private tour of the Monte Rosso Vineyard and a grand tasting featuring reserve wines and bites by executive chef Joseph Paire of Berkeley’s Claremont Club and Spa Hotel. $250-$400. moonmountaindistrict.org/events

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. https://bit.ly/PubinthePark2023

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; www.mcgrailvineyards.com

Queens in Wine Country Drag Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4, Sante at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma. Join MGM Grande and her fellow drag performers Bobby Friday, Kylie Minono, Mahlae Balenciaga and Hera Wynn for a Pride celebration and performance combining J Wines, brunch, flair and big hair. $89-$139. https://bit.ly/QueensinWineCountry

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

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 Migration wines, delicious bites and a diverse cast of performers bringing drag and drama to the catwalk. $115-$300.

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 for guests to enjoy, from mouth-puckering sour beers, hop bombs and barrel-aged brews to a wide range of other cool libations. $50-65; https://f2f.org/beerfest/

Black Food & Wine Experience: June 12-18, San Francisco Ferry Building and other Bay Area venues. Sample the food, wine and cocktails of the African Diaspora at a grand tasting in the famed San Francisco Ferry Building, then celebrate Black culture and excellence from celebrated and rising chefs, winemakers and spirit purveyors at special events across the Bay. $35-$275. bit.ly/BlackFoodandWine

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 $50. https://winesofthesantacruzmountains.com