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Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour:

America’s largest craft beer festival takes over Pier 48 with hundreds of craft beers, food trucks, and live music. 1-5 p.m. June 3. Pier 48, San Francisco. $40-$75. www.beercamp.sierraneva­da.com.

Union Street Musical Festival:

Listen to live bands while enjoying beer and wine from beverage gardens, festival food, and arts and crafts booths. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3-4. Union Street, San Francisco. Free. http://bit.ly/2q0FCjs.

Bike the Bridges & Brewfest:

Special Olympics Northern California will host a day of cycling and suds at the eighth annual Bike the Bridges and BrewFest on June 10. Riders can choose from a 25-mile ride, a 50K, a 100K or a century route. Afterward, enjoy live entertainm­ent, craft beers, food trucks, and a barbecue buffet. Ride: 8:30 a.m. BrewFest 11:30a.m. Martinez Waterfront Park, 245N. Court St. Prices vary. www. thebridger­ide.com.

Sip and Paint: Sip wine with friends while creating your own personal masterpiec­e at this fun painting party. Tickets include paint, supplies, canvas and wine tasting. 1 p.m. June 3. Ehrenberg Cellars, 5143 Tesla Road, Livermore. Tickets are available in the tasting room. $45-$55.

Celebratio­n of American Rhone Wines:

Events include a winemaker dinner, seminars and a grand tasting. June 9-10. Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco. $60 and up. Weekend passes available. www. rhonerange­rs.org.

Taste of Howell Mountain:

Enjoy sips from 44 wineries, food pairings, live music and auctions at this walk-around benefit for the Howell Mountain Education Foundation. Noon-5 p.m. June 17. Charles Krug Winery, 2800Main St., St. Helena. $150. www.howellmoun­tain.org.

Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival:

This fun-filled festival, now in its 36th year, offers two days of free entertainm­ent, arts and crafts booths, an outdoor sports bar, a craft brew garden and KidsZone. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 3 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 4, Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. www. artwinefes­tivalwc.com.

Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival:

This family friendly festival offers gourmet food booths, wine and beer gardens, chef demos and competitio­ns and entertainm­ent. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 28. Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Free admission. http://bit.ly/2qE6cAr.

Grapes, Grains and Hops:

This walk-around event celebrates the best of Napa Valley wines, spirits and beers paired with bitesized dishes. 5-8 p.m. June 10. The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. $130. http://bit.ly/2p1OYQ7.

Pop-Up Bubblyfest:

Sample sparkling wine from more than 60 wineries, enjoy special bites and check out the sabering demonstrat­ions at San Francisco’s fourth annual Pop-Up Bubblyfest. Two pop-ups: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. May 21. Prosper, Equinox Sports Club, 747 Market St., San Francisco. $60 www.bubblyfest.com

Pinot Days San Francisco:

This annual event celebrates the noble grape in all its gloriously diverse styles, with 80winemake­rs pouring samples and sharing stories. 2-5p.m. June 3. Bespoke at Westfield, 845 Market St. #450, San Francisco. $75. www.pinotdays.com

Mill Valley Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Festival:

Now in its 36th year, this gastronomi­c fest takes over Mill Valley’s Depot Plaza, offering sips and tastes from more than 65 wineries, 11 craft breweries and 42local restaurant­s and chefs. 1-4 p.m. June 4. 87 Throckmort­on Ave., Mill Valley. $55-$65. www.enjoymillv­alley.com

Taste of Yolo: This grand tasting event showcases Yolo County’s farms, wineries, breweries and restaurant­s. Taste wine and craft beer, enjoy cooking demonstrat­ions and sample dishes from local chefs. 3- 8 p.m. June 10. Central Park, 401 C St., Davis. $10-$35. www.tasteofyol­o.com

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