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🧭 Ghost Walk, Weekend Block Party, + BBQ Feast
Plus: Live Music Lineup + Cabernet Day

Who’s Ready for a 3-Day Weekend?
A Feast For an Army
Fire It Up Friday! 🔥
Cabernet Day…All Weekend Long!
Boo! Ghost Walk is Back in Downtown Pleasanton and it will Sell Out 🎃
Saturday Shenanigans 🎸
Boots & Brews
Sunday Funday

In partnership with Sauced BBQ & Spirits
Feed Your Army with this Feast!
Sauced BBQ & Spirits put my family to the test with their Smoke Show Feast — and wow, did it deliver! This family-sized spread comes with a full rack of ribs, a whole smoked chicken, 1 lb of tri-tip, 1 lb of jalapeño cheddar sausage, three hearty sides of your choice, and six pieces of cornbread. All for only $175!
Their website says it feeds 4–6 people… and they aren’t kidding. In fact, it fed my family of five (including three ravenous teen athletes fresh from practice and the gym) for two nights straight — with leftovers still in the fridge.
We first fell in love with Sauced family feasts back in 2020 during lockdown, and they’ve been a staple ever since. I’m especially excited they now offer smoked tri-tip — it’s absolutely delicious. Add in their ribs, chicken, sausage, and all the fixin’s, and you’ve got a meal your crew will thank you for (at least twice!). Click here for the Smoke Show!

August 29th- Fire It Up Friday! 🔥
🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸
LunaFish at Wood Family Vineyards Livermore, 5-8pm.
Wine Down Friday with live music from Carman Hammond r and Fratelli’s Pizza at Retzlaff Vineyards. Livermore, 5-8pm.
Urban Sky at Las Positas Vineyards. Livermore, 6pm.
Marty at The Draft Sports Pub. Pleasanton, 6:30pm.
RoadRunner at Del Valle Winery. Livermore, 6pm.
RPM- Concert in the Park. Pleasanton, 7pm.
Julio Bravo at Del Cielo Brewing Co. Livermore, 6:30pm
Blind to Reason at Casa Orozco. Livermore, 6pm.
The Marchmen Band at Main St. Brewery. Pleasanton, 8pm.
That 70’s Band at Meenar Music Club. Danville, 9:30pm
Rewind the 80’s Band at Norm’s Place. Danville, 8:30pm.
🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭
Smoked Brisket at SideTrack in Pleasanton. 11am until sold out!
Michael Blackson at Tommy T’s. Pleasanton, 7:30, 10pm

International Cabernet Day is TODAY!
In honor of International Cabernet Sauvignon Day (Aug 28th), the Steven Kent Winery is featuring a special Cab flight this week, available Thursday 8/28 through Sunday 8/31. Taste your way through the 2022 vintage in this unique, limited-time lineup — just $25.
Lencioni Single Vineyard Cabernet
Home Ranch Single Vineyard Cabernet
Ghielmetti Single Vineyard Cabernet
The Premier Cabernet

Downtown Pleasanton Ghost Walk is BACK!
🎃 Boo! Ghost Walk is Back in Downtown Pleasanton
Ready to meet the spirits of Pleasanton’s past? 👻 The Museum on Main’s annual Ghost Walk is back, and it’s the perfect mix of history, mystery, and Halloween fun. And it will Sell Out!
For two hours, your Ghost Host will guide you through downtown’s most haunted spots along Main Street — sharing spine-tingling tales, eerie legends, and maybe even a surprise encounter or two. (No promises on friendly vs. spooky spirits!)
This family-friendly event has been delighting locals for over 17 years, and it sells out for a reason — it’s part ghost tour, part history lesson, and all kinds of fun. Gather your crew, bring your courage, and get ready for a night of thrills and chills!
Ghost Walk dates are 10/10, 10/11, 10/17, and 10/18. Click here for tickets.

August 30th - SATURDAY SHENANIGANS!
🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸
Kid Dynamite Band at Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen Pleasanton, 6pm.
Maddy Hudson at the Bourbon Pear. Livermore, 6pm.
Mark Bettencourt at Casa Orozco. Livermore, 6pm
Sugar Bear at Pruett Farms. Livermore, 1pm.
Wild Heart at Pine Street Bar. Livermore, 8pm.
Elderflower at Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery. Livermore, 5pm.
Lindsay Fredericksen at Fenestra Winery. Livermore, 12pm.
Boots & Brews at Altamont Beer Works (see below for details)
Mundaze at Las Positas Vineyards. Livermore, 6pm.
False Bottom Bluegrass Band at McKay’s Taphouse. Pleasanton, 6pm
Joey T at Retzlaff Vineyards. Livermore, 12pm.
Jim & Kyle at BottleTaps. Pleasanton, 6pm.
🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭
The Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Pleasanton, 8am-6pm
Michael Blackson at Tommy T’s. Pleasanton, 7pm, 9:45pm.
San Ramon Farmers Market at City Center Bishop Ranch. San Ramon, 9am.
Pleasanton Farmers Market in downtown Pleasanton. 9am - 1pm.

Altamont Beer Works August Block Party
🎉 Final Summer Block Party at Altamont Beer Works!
Close out summer in style at the August Block Party! This end-of-season celebration features a free outdoor concertwith performances by Ruff Stock, Buck Ford, and Sofia Claire.
The parking lot will be buzzing with local makers, artists, and craft vendors, plus a great lineup of food trucks. The Altamont taproom will be pouring brews, so grab a pint while you explore, eat, and the afternoon away.
✨ Admission is free
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome
🐾 Dog friendly

August 31st - SUNDAY FUNDAY
🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸
Sunday Jam at Pine Street Bar. Livermore, 7pm.
LunaFish at Cuda Ridge Winery. Livermore, 12pm
Lara Louise at Darcie Kent Vineyards. Livermore 5pm.
🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭
The Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Pleasanton, 8am-6pm
Livermore Farmers Market in Downtown Livermore. 9am-1pm.
