Downtown Napa goes to the dogs again for Napa Humane's fifth annual Walk for Animals, a summer morning walk along Napa's Riverfront (with or without a pooch) on Sunday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon in support of companion animals throughout the Napa Valley.
Published: August, 2016
Just Walking the Dog
Downtown Napa goes to the dogs again for Napa Humane’s fifth annual Walk for Animals, a summer morning walk along Napa’s Riverfront (with or without a pooch) on Sunday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon in support of companion animals throughout the Napa Valley. More than 400 walkers are expected to attend this morning full of family- and dog-friendly activities, live music, contests, giveaways, a raffle and more at Oxbow Commons, located on McKinstry Street in Downtown Napa. Animal-loving walkers register online for the event and create a personalized profile page, set a fundraising goal, and have the option to join or create a team. In support of their participation, walkers then collect donations from family, friends and colleagues by distributing their profile link via email, Facebook and Twitter. Every registered walker receives an official t-shirt and goodie bag. Walk for Animals is a fun-filled family event. Together we can save lives with every step on a short stroll down Napa’s Riverfront that goes miles and miles to support companion animals throughout the Napa Valley. Everyone is welcome to participate with their dogs, or in honor of or memory of a beloved pet with 100 percent of proceeds going to Napa Humane’s lifesaving programs and services. Information and details available at www.napahumane.org.
53rd Annual Benicia Peddlers Fair
The Benicia Peddlers Fair is one of Northern California’s oldest and most popular antique and collectibles street fairs. For over 50 years, customers and vendors throughout the region have come to enjoy Benicia’s wonderful weather and beautiful waterfront setting. This outdoor event began in 1963 with a few collectible and antique stores displaying their items on tables outside St. Paul’s Church. It has grown into 300 select antique and collectible dealers from all over the country and more than 20,000 loyal fans. The fair now spans the entire 11 blocks of First Street, with beautiful views of the Carquinez Strait. The show offers connoisseurs and new collectors alike an opportunity to examine and purchase items that include period furniture, decorative antiques, vintage textiles and fashion, pottery, porcelain, pink and blue Depression glass, paintings, prints, jewelry, clocks, watches and much more. The fair gives the public a rare opportunity to ask questions of knowledgeable dealers and witness firsthand the rare history of our great country. This year’s fair will be held on Saturday, August 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located from J Street to the waterfront.
East Bay SPCA Pet Adopt-a-Thon
On Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will partner with Jack London Square to find forever homes for furry friends. On this special day, the waterfront will welcome friendly dogs, adorable kittens, bunnies, guinea pigs, rats, birds and reptiles from several East Bay pet adoption agencies. Potential pet owners are invited to meet these shelter animals seeking new homes from more than 50 pet adoption agencies. The free event takes place throughout Jack London Square, visit www.eastbayspca.org for more information.
Pickin’ on the Potomac
Two different musical performances will take place on the famous Presidential Yacht USS Potomac in August. On Sunday, August 7 from 3 to 5 p.m., enjoy blues on the water with a two-hour cruise and wonderful live blues music from the Hucklebucks—a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Beer, wine and nibbles are available for purchase. Tickets are $55 per person. Then, on Friday, August 12, have a stompin’ good time from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with fantastic bluegrass music from Bill Evans in the intimate setting of the President’s Saloon, dockside on board the USS Potomac. Tours are available starting at 6:30 p.m., along with beer, wine and nibbles for sale. Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds for these events support educational programs for East Bay children. Visit www.usspotomac.org for tickets or call (510) 627-1215 for more information.
Napa Time Machine
Step back in time and experience the days of cars of distinction. Come see 400 pre-1976 classics and hot rods at Napa’s Main Street Reunion, which takes place over two days with two amazing events. The show and shine event is from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 19 and the car show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 20. Those interested in showing a pre-1976 car can download a registration form at www.mainstreetreunion.com as pre-registration is recommended. Admission is free and Saturday’s event includes a goody bag.
ThirstyBear Celebrates 20 Years
San Francisco’s ThirstyBear Organic Brewery celebrates its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, August 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. with its biggest bash ever. The outdoor block party takes place directly behind (and within) ThirstyBear’s 18,000-square foot brewery-restaurant at 661 Howard Street. The epic anniversary event features more than 40 craft beers from 20 of ThirstyBear’s favorite local breweries. Homegrown foot-stompin’ bluegrass string band the Brothers Comatose perform a special two-hour show, and SF Flamenco Dance Company opens the afternoon with its singular dancers and musicians. To recognize reaching such a pivotal milestone of brewing for 20 years in San Francisco, ThirstyBear has invited an impressive list of their closest brewery colleagues to join the fun. The brewmasters are crafting a special anniversary ale for the event, and they’re also releasing a vintage barrel-aged beauty called Dark Age. Great brews require delicious eats, and there will be ThirstyBear seafood and vegetarian paellas, artisan cheeses, Spanish tapas and whole roasted pigs raised on brewery grain. Artisan cocktails along with sangria and wine will also be on hand. General Admission tickets are $96. VIP tickets are $135 and include a one-hour early entrance at noon for access to all the beers and eats before the crowds arrive; an exclusive tasting from ThirstyBear’s “Private Beer Library”; and speed lines during the entire event for beer, cocktails and bathrooms. Admission includes unlimited pours, eats and entertainment for the duration of the celebration. Tickets are available at thirstybear20anniversary.eventbrite.com.
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