Capitola Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos at Esplanade Park 2 - 4pm Saturday, July 12 Saturday, August 23

Esplanade Park, Capitola Village

Capitola Makers Market

Capitola Makers Market 10am - 4pm Sunday, July 20 - Capitola Wharf Sunday, Aug 3 - Esplanade Park Sunday, Aug 17 - Capitola Wharf

Sunday, July 20 Capitola Wharf Sunday, August 3 Esplanade Park Sunday, August 17 Capitola Wharf

Santa Cruz Mountains Brewgrass Festival

Join us in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains for the 5th Annual Brewgrass Festival. Soak up the sounds of live Bluegrass music under the towering redwoods, sip on craft brews from local breweries, and dig into delicious eats from your favorite food trucks. It’s a da......More

Join us in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains for the 5th Annual Brewgrass Festival. Soak up the sounds of live Bluegrass music under the towering redwoods, sip on craft brews from local breweries, and dig into delicious eats from your favorite food trucks. It’s a day of music, flavor, and forest vibes you won’t want to miss! TICKETS & INFORMATION

Roaring Camp

Capitola Art & Wine Festival

42nd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 13 & 14, 2025 Art, wine, music, dance, and good vibes…all in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional w......More

42nd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 13 & 14, 2025 Art, wine, music, dance, and good vibes…all in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 150 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers. Admission FREE!  Wine tasting requires the purchase of the 2025 Festival Glass ($15) and tasting tokens ($1 each). Tastings vary between 2 – 4 tokens. Must be 21+ to wine taste, and purchase glasses and tokens. Free bike valet parking at the festival. Free parking and shuttle from Capitola Mall. Look for FESTIVAL SHUTTLE signs in the mall parking lot off Capitola Road near the Spirit Halloween parking area (formerly Sears). Shuttle operates Saturday, 9:30am - 8pm, Sunday, 9:30am - 7pm. The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is a community event hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce. It is the premiere fundraiser supporting the Capitola-Soquel Chamber, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, as well as the local school and community groups that assist with the festival. We are grateful to our hardworking volunteers who help in more ways than we can count. It takes a village, and we are thankful for ours. 2025 Poster Artist: Cristina Sayers Poster available at: Rootstock Collective, 861 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz and the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce VOLUNTEER GROUP Volunteer Sign-up HERE INDIVIDUAL Volunteer Sign-up HERE We LOVE our VOLUNTEERS! Have questions? Email [email protected] or call (831) 475-6522. Groups with 6-8 volunteers can staff a Glass & Token Booth. Wear your company shirts and display your banner while volunteering at this fun community event. Individual volunteer opportunities available including set-up, tear-down, artist assistants, zone supervisors, and more! Artist Application: The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is a juried show of original fine art. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply. This year's application window has closed. Application for 2026 will be available Feb 2026. Visit the Festival website: CapitolaArtAndWine.com Follow on Instagram and Facebook  

Capitola Beach Festival

Theme: Vacation Snapshots Schedule of Events: Saturday, Sept 27: Little Wharf 3-Miler Fun Run, Sand Sculpture Contest, Cornhole on the Beach, Children's Art, Scavenger Hunt, Music at the Beach, Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek Sunday, Sept 28 Fishing ......More

Theme: Vacation Snapshots Schedule of Events: Saturday, Sept 27: Little Wharf 3-Miler Fun Run, Sand Sculpture Contest, Cornhole on the Beach, Children's Art, Scavenger Hunt, Music at the Beach, Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek Sunday, Sept 28 Fishing Derby, Paddleboard Race, Ukeleles at the Beach, Horseshoes on the Sand, Chalk Art on the Seawall, Rowboat Races Visit event website for details: capitolabeachfestival.com