'Taste of Scotts Valley' Art Fest Kick-Off Party: Tickets On Sale

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA – A kick-off party for the annual "Taste of Scotts Valley," the 2017 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival held in August, is set for Thursday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Hilton.

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"Nosh on tasty bites from local restaurants from all around the county such as Ambrosia Indian Bistro, the Turkey Boat, Bruno’s BBQ, Mint Living & Fine Bites, the Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Hilton, Taqueria Los Gallos, Mountain Mikes, Café Hanna, Mickey’s Catering in the 831, and KISS Catering which recently opened in Scotts Valley," according to organizers.

"Ashby Confections will be making their fine chocolates to pair nicely with the wine.You will also have a chance to meet and mingle with many of the 100+ artists, who have each donated a piece of their work to make it the most incredible raffle you have ever seen.

"This is your chance to enjoy a premier wine and beer tasting event that includes 10 wineries all in the same location. Award-winning wines that will be poured include Armitage Wines, 37th Parallel, Hallcrest Vineyards, Kissed By An Angel, Surf City Ciders, Skov Winery, Partage Winery, Pelican Ranch Winery, and Wargin Wines. Hand crafted brew will be on tap from Steel Bonnet Brewery and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Co. The Flavor Apprentice will be on hand again this year to serve their specialty flavored margaritas."

The 2017 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival is set for Aug. 20, 10am - 6pm, and Aug. 21, 10am - 5pm, at Skypark in Scotts Valley.

In addition to fabulous art, there will be delicious cuisine, live music, a huge kid zone, three stages and the Cops N’ Rodders Vintage Car Show with more than 180 cars and vintage trailers on display. New this year are vintage trailers, both Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the Scotts Valley Police Department.

For more information, visit svartfest.com.

ALSO SEE COMING UP NEARBY:

• First Friday: Lost Childhoods Exhibition Opening: Santa Cruz
• QUIET RIOT: 2 Free Concerts At Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
• Custom Car Show & Animal Shelter Fundraiser: Watsonville
• Saturday on the Farm, Games & Grilling: Free in Watsonville
• 16th Annual Beer Festival: Monterey
• Island Reggae Festival: San Jose

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