Good Morning Tri-Valley! It’s been a HOT week but this weekend cools down for some fun!
The Biggest Wine & Food Weekend of the Year!
Downtown Pleasanton’s Forkful is THIS Saturday!
Friday Events, Music and More!
Soft Pretzel Making Class for Oktoberfest!
Saturday Events, Music, and More!
Dublin’s Splatter is THIS Saturday!
Rocktoberfest Coming to Livermore!
Pet of the Week
Sunday Events, Music and More!
In Partnership with Livermore Valley Wine Community
Mark Your Calendar for TASTE in October!
I’ve been going to TASTE for more than 15 years, and it is hands down one of my favorite weekends in the Tri-Valley.
This October, Livermore Valley Wine Country is going all in with a full weekend of special events created by the winemakers, chefs, and growers who know this valley best.
It all kicks off Thursday October 15th with Taste Our Terroir at the newly renovated Concannon Vineyard Event Center, where 20 winery-and-restaurant teams will compete with their best pairings.
From there, the weekend brings cheese and chocolate, a literary happy hour, country night at McGrail, vineyard walks, New Orleans flavors, a speakeasy wine affair, brunch, bubbles, grape stomping, and more.
Pick one event or make it a full weekend. This is Livermore Valley wine country at its best. Click here for the full schedule and tickets.
Forkful is THIS Saturday in Pleasanton!
Forkful is almost sold out, and this is such a fun way to taste your way through downtown Pleasanton.
On Saturday, September 12 from 2–5pm, 10 downtown restaurants will serve their “perfect forkful,” with tastings and drinks at each participating stop.
Tickets include a commemorative fork, event map, Pleasanton passport, and a chance to vote for Chef’s Best Bite. Guests who get stamped at every location will also be entered to win a night at The Rose Hotel.
Participating spots include Bocado, Cocina Mexico, Ly’s, Naschmarkt, Nonni’s, Primrose, Sabio, Sidetrack, Union Jack, Vic’s, and Zachary’s. Click here for tickets!
Sept 11th - Fire It Up Friday! 🔥
🎸🎶 Live Music
Chris Rogers – Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Urban Sky – Wood Family Vineyards – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Alan Broadbent – Meyhouse – San Ramon, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Juke Tannins – The Barnyard Wine Bar – Danville, 6:00 pm
Bryan Loweree (Friday Night Live) – McGrail Vineyards – Livermore, 6:00 pm
LunaFish – Las Positas Vineyards – Livermore, 6:00 pm
RoadRunner – Del Valle Winery – Livermore, 6:00 pm
The Headless Barbies – McKay's Beer Garden – Pleasanton, 6:30 pm
Kid Dynamite – Blacksmith Square – Livermore, 7:00 pm
Mike Massé – Almost Famous Wine Lounge – Livermore, 7:30 pm
Sugar Bear Band – Cellar Door – Pleasanton, 7:30 pm
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Bankhead Theater – Livermore, 8:00 pm
Against The Grain – Backstage Livermore – Livermore, 8:00 pm
On The Rocks – Stampede – Livermore, 8:00 pm
🎭 Theater, Comedy, Food & More
National Port Wine Day Celebration and Sale – Fenestra Winery – Livermore, 11:30 am – 4:31 pm (Sept 11-13)
Open Studio at Pinot's Palette – Pinot's Palette – Livermore, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fun Friday at Wood Family Vineyards – Wood Family Vineyards – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Blacklight Paint and Sip: Twilight Fantasy – Pinot's Palette – Livermore, 7:00 pm
Corey Holcomb (comedy) – Tommy T's – Pleasanton, 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm
Events are curated from Mark Elster’s Tri-Valley Music Scene, Facebook Events, Vibe Tri-Valley, Eventbrite, and other sources
Soft Pretzel Making Class & Beer!
Grainbakers is bringing a hands-on pretzel making class to Del Cielo Brewing Co. just in time for Oktoberfest.
You’ll roll, shape, and bake your own fresh pretzels, then enjoy them with beer cheese and dipping mustard.
It’s happening Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30–8pm at Del Cielo’s Livermore taproom. Get your tickets here!
Sept 12th - Saturday Shenanigans
🎸🎶 Live Music
Matt Finders Jazz Trio – Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore, 12:00 pm
Late at Last – Blacksmith Square – Livermore, 2:00 pm
Michelle Lambert – Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Jackie Ryan – Meyhouse – San Ramon, 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Mark Clarin – Rosa Fierro Cellars – Livermore, 5:30 pm
Risky & Why – Del Cielo Brewing Co. – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Salvage Title – Las Positas Vineyards – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Maddy Hudson – Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen – Pleasanton, 6:00 pm
Frankie Bones Project – McKay's Taphouse – Pleasanton, 6:30 pm
The Boneshakers – Almost Famous Wine Lounge – Livermore, 7:30 pm
Ruff Stock – Stampede – Livermore, 8:00 pm
Neon Nostalgic presents 80s Music Television (Mark Goodman & Alan Hunter) – Bankhead Theater – Livermore, 8:00 pm
🎭 Theater, Comedy, Food & More
San Ramon Farmers Market - City Center Bishop Ranch - San Ramon, 9am
Pleasanton Farmers Market - Downtown Pleasanton - 9am
National Port Wine Day Celebration and Sale – Fenestra Winery – Livermore, 11:30 am – 4:31 pm
The Art of the Garden Arrangement – Alden Lane Nursery – Livermore, 10:00 am
Livermore Valley Rotary Club BBQ & Fundraiser - Carnegie Park - Livermore, 11am to 4pm.
Vineyard Tours at Fenestra Winery – Fenestra Winery – Livermore, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
FORKFUL Culinary Stroll – Downtown Pleasanton, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Splatter returns to Emerald Glen Park – Emerald Glen Park – Dublin, 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Drag Dinner Show – JMC Cellars – Livermore, 5:30 pm
FXC MMA – Alameda County Fairgrounds – Pleasanton, 5:00 pm
Corey Holcomb (comedy) – Tommy T's – Pleasanton, 6:00 pm & 8:45 pm
Events are curated from Mark Elster’s Tri-Valley Music Scene, Facebook Events, Vibe Tri-Valley, Eventbrite, and other sources
Dublin’s Splatter is This Saturday!
Dublin’s Splatter festival is back at Emerald Glen Park on Saturday, September 12, and this is one of the city’s biggest community celebrations of the year.
From noon to 8:30pm, enjoy multicultural performances, arts and crafts, a World Craft Bazaar, live music, dance, roaming entertainment, carnival games, and kid-friendly activities.
There will also be local food vendors, food trucks, Tri-Valley wines, craft beer, and an evening concert and community dance party under the stars.
Rocktoberfest at Headyworks in Livermore!
Headyworks is throwing Rocktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, with a full day of beer, food, and live music at the taproom.
The celebration runs from 12–9pm and features performances from Tiger Shade, Jackie Clementine, Right Proper, and My Youth Worn to Rust.
Essen Foodtruck will be serving authentic German food, and Headyworks will have exclusive beer releases on tap and in cans.
The event is free and all ages are welcome, bringing Oktoberfest energy with a Headyworks rock-and-roll twist.
Pet of the Week!
Carey Martin’s a 10-pound shy sweetheart with a quiet, gentle charm. She loves to be outside sunbathing in the yard. Housetrained, crate-trained, and always ready for her next meal, Carey is looking for a cozy suite to call home and a person who'll let her warm up in her own time. Call (925) 426-8656 or email [email protected] to start the adoption process today, or visit https://valleyhumane.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/.
Breed: Mixed Breed, Small (under 24 lbs fully grown)/Mix
Age: Young Adult
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Color: Blond
Spayed: Yes
Adoption Price: $200.00
Sept 13th - Sunday Funday
🎸🎶 Live Music
Chris Ahlman – Elevation LVK – Livermore, 11:00 am
Steve Fread – Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore, 12:00 pm
Loren O – McGrail Vineyards – Livermore, 12:00 pm
ABBA Concert Experience – Bankhead Theater – Livermore, 3:00 pm
🎭 Theater, Comedy, Food & More
Livermore Farmers Market - Downtown Livermore - 9am-1pm
National Port Wine Day Celebration and Sale – Fenestra Winery – Livermore, 11:30 am – 4:31 pm
Paint and Sip: Project Pet! – Pinot's Palette – Livermore, 10:00 am
Wings and Wine Falconry Show – JMC Cellars – Livermore, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Events are curated from Mark Elster’s Tri-Valley Music Scene, Facebook Events, Vibe Tri-Valley, Eventbrite, and other sources
