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Harvest Wine Celebration: Noon-5 p.m. today, Livermore Valley. More than 35 wineries will host festivities, including barrel samples and vineyard tours plus food, wine, art, crafts and live music. $45 at participating wineries. www.lvwine.org
Farm to Table Wine Dinner: 6-9 p.m. Friday and Sept. 28. Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz. This five-course dinner showcases the region’s Summit to Sea wineries as well as its seasonal bounty. Meet and mingle with vintners, farm representatives and fellow food and wine lovers. $86. www.chaminade.com
Winesong Weekend: Friday and Saturday, Mendocino Coast. Enjoy sips, bites and live music — jazz, classical, blues, calypso, folk rock — during this charitable event celebrating Mendocino’s wineries, breweries and nearly 50 local and regional artisanal food purveyors. Tickets $85 and up. www.winesong.org Mountain View Art and Wine Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9, Castro Street from El Camino Real to Evelyn Avenue. Check out the booths of 500 artists and craft makers, live music and a Pigskin Party Lounge, plus wine, craft beer and more. mountainview.miramarevents.com Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 9, Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco. Watch culinary demonstrations, taste chocolate delicacies and check out the Ghirardelli Chocolate Lounge, which offers gourmet treats, premium wine, beer, spirits and live music. $26.25-$55. www.ghirardelli.com/ chocolate-festival
Niles Canyon Railway Wine Ride: 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 29. Niles Canyon Railway, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol. Taste Livermore Valley wines paired with hors d’oeuvres as you ride this historic train with wine educator Steve Ferree. $50 plus $5.50 ticket fee. www.ncry.org
Food & Wine Classic: 4 p.m. Sept. 9. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Sample savory and sweet fare from Bay Area restaurants and tastings from many of the region’s finest wineries in an event that benefits students, teachers, artists and musicians supported by the nonprofit arts center. $250$375. www.montalvofoodwine.com