Calendar for August 2010
SHINGLETOWN, CALIF.
Wild Horse Sanctuary Open House
When, where: Aug. 21, Wild Horse Sanctuary
Highlights: This annual Shasta County event, hosted by a nonprofit, includes opportunities to ride horses (free for children 10 and younger), see wild mustangs and burros and learn about horseshoeing, grooming and saddling. Also cowboy poetry, live music, a barn dance and plenty of food.
Cost: Free
Info: (530) 474-5770, https://www.wildhorsesanctuary.org
VANCOUVER, CANADA
Wooden Boat Festival
When, where: Aug. 26-29, Granville Island
Highlights: Wooden boats are the focus of this annual event, either afloat as exhibitions or in a variety of races. On shore, enjoy music, take in a demonstration or participate in boat building.
Cost: Free
Info: https://www.vancouverwoodenboat.com
WINTERS, CALIF.
Earthquake Street Festival
When, where: Aug. 27, downtown Winters
Highlights: This Yolo County celebration commemorates the town’s rebuilding, after an 1892 earthquake, with dancing, a farmers market and live music.
Cost: Free
Info: (530) 795-2329, https://www.winterschamber.com/events.html
ESCONDIDO, CALIF.
Grape Stomp
When, where: Aug. 28, Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Highlights: An afternoon and evening of hay rides, live music, wine tasting, grape stomping, tours and a buffet dinner.
Cost: $85
Info: (800) 868-9463, https://www.orfila.com
BODEGA, CALIF.
Bodega Seafood, Art & Wine Festival
When, where: Aug. 28 and 29, Watts Ranch
Highlights: Culinary highlights at this Sonoma County get-together come from some 30 wineries, 15 microbreweries and 15 restaurants. The event also features live music, an animal show, a rubber-duck race and craftspeople selling their works.
Cost: $15; $13 for seniors; $11 for kids 12 to 18 (discount for buying online)
Info: https://www.winecountryfestivals.com
— Avital Binshtock