Wine Passport Program | July 21 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, including many who are not open to the public, welcome Wine Passport holders to their vineyards, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Meet the winemakers and taste vintages of the more than 43 participating wineries and several area restaurants that host Passport dining and tasting menus. Current event details, tickets ($30) and Passport Maps are available from the Association's online office: www.scmwa.com. Individual commemorative Passport stamps are given at each location.

Visit and taste wines at various locations.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com

Gilroy's 29th Garlic Festival | July 27-29 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Follow your nose, and taste buds, to one of the nation's top festivals. It's all thing garlic: crafts, games, art displays, activity booths, gift shops, child play area, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and lots of food. From Gourmet Alley's prize winning recipe dishes to service club favorites ranging from fried artichokes to garlic infused wine and ice-cream, there are no end of tasty choices.

Strawberry Park, Gilroy
408-842-1625, www.gilroygarlicfestival.com