Travel calendar for September

SONOMA, CALIF.

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

When, where: Sept. 3-5, various wineries

Highlights: This oenophilic weekend is packed with luncheons, winemaker dinners, vineyard tours, tastings and a grand auction.

Cost: Events range from $85 to $500

Info: (800) 939-7666, https://www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com

SACRAMENTO

Gold Rush Days

When, where: Sept. 3-6, Old Sacramento

Highlights: Be transported to the 1850s and walk dirt roads, watch historical reenactments, pan for gold, take in period music or a street drama or make crafts.

Cost: Free

Info: (916) 808-7777, https://www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com

YERMO, CALIF.

Music, Gunslingers and Movies

When, where: Sept. 4, Calico Ghost Town

Highlights: Entertainment under the stars includes silver-screen hits (including a showing of “3:10 to Yuma”), short films and live music.

Cost: $6; children ages 6 to 15, $3; parking $10

Info: (800) 862-2542, https://www.calicotown.com

PLEASANTON, CALIF.

Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

When, where: Sept. 4 and 5, Alameda County Fairgrounds

Highlights: The 145th annual games promise pipe bands, dancing, heavy-lifting contests, soccer, rugby, nearly 100 clan tents, children’s activities, a 1-mile kilt race and a British automobile display.

Cost: $18 a day; $27 for the weekend; $12 a day for seniors and children

Info: https://www.thescottishgames.com

PORTLAND, ORE.

Portland Pirate Festival

When, where: Sept. 18 and 19, Cathedral Park

Highlights: This celebration of maritime troublemakers will attempt to claim the Guinness record for the largest gathering of pirates. The event’s eclectic offerings include a mustache competition, costumed reenactments, historical attractions, juggling, puppetry, a merchant market and ethnic foods.

Cost: $12 advance, $15 at the gate; $6 advance, $8 at the gate for children ages 3 to 12

Info: (503) 853-1497, https://www.portlandpiratefestival.com

--Avital Binshtock

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