Soquel Homesteaders Market

The Soquel Homesteaders Markets will happen every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 11 am - 3 pm starting April 13th and running through December 14th. The markets take place at 2505 South Main St. in the Soquel Creek Animal Hospital parking lot directly across f......More

The Soquel Homesteaders Markets will happen every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 11 am - 3 pm starting April 13th and running through December 14th. The markets take place at 2505 South Main St. in the Soquel Creek Animal Hospital parking lot directly across from popular Beer Thirty and Sunny Side Produce in Soquel. The Soquel Homesteaders Markets supports vendors of all good things!! We focus on promoting quality, natural, organic, and sustainable foods and products we feel good about offering the community. We host vendors of locally grown produce, cottage industry foods, local meats, cheeses, ferments, natural products, homesteaders’ wares, arts and crafts, honey, candles, cloths, sweet treats, coffee and tea, health and wellness products, services, and practitioners, healers, spiritual endeavors, non-profits, schools, plants, flowers, seeds and herbs, jewelry, green living and up-cycled garage sale items.  Plus live music, food trucks, a gleaner's table with free local produce, a seed share/seed bank, and homesteading demos from 12 - 1 pm.   Follow on Instagram @soquel_homesteaders_market

2505 S. Main St., Soquel (Soquel Creek Animal Hospital parking lot)

Small Business Summit

Experience the pulse of Santa Cruz County’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene at the highly anticipated Annual Small Business Summit. Presented by the Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Cabrillo College, this exhilarating day-long conference u......More

Experience the pulse of Santa Cruz County’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene at the highly anticipated Annual Small Business Summit. Presented by the Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Cabrillo College, this exhilarating day-long conference unites over 200 local small business owners with the region’s most accomplished business professionals, innovative entrepreneurs, and industry trailblazers. This year’s summit featuring keynote speaker Guy Kawasaki alongside 13 captivating educational sessions, equips attendees with invaluable tools and resources, while nurturing networking opportunities among driven, like-minded individuals. Happening from 8 am to 4 pm, this year’s summit will be held at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall, with breakout sessions hosted across multiple campus locations. Register today! 30% off for chamber members. Use code: Chamber30

Cabrillo College - Samper Recital Hall 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Capitola Village Sip & Stroll

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map t......More

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Sip and Stroll tickets available HERE.  Check-in begins at 11:00 AM at the Capitola Community Room located in the Capitola City Hall at 420 Capitola Avenue, next to the Capitola Police Department. Be sure to bring your Eventbrite ticket and your photo ID to check-in. Wineries/Brewery will be pouring wine in the shops from 12:00 – 5:00 PM. ABC regulations prohibit walking between tasting locations with wine in your glass. Please consume or pour out wine at each tasting location before walking to the next. Event will be held rain or shine.  

Check in: Capitola City Hall Community Room 420 Capitola Ave, Capitola Village

Capitola Art & Wine Kickoff Party

Join us creekside at Bargetto Winery for the annual Capitola Art & Wine Kickoff Party! Our Venetian Carnival-themed celebration is going to be unforgettable, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, wine tasting from Festival wineries, masks, costumes, and music. Bid on......More

Join us creekside at Bargetto Winery for the annual Capitola Art & Wine Kickoff Party! Our Venetian Carnival-themed celebration is going to be unforgettable, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, wine tasting from Festival wineries, masks, costumes, and music. Bid on fabulous silent auction items featuring art pieces donated by Festival artists, and gift baskets from local businesses. All attendees (must be 21+) will receive the official 2024 Capitola Art & Wine Festival glass for wine tasting. $50 Admission Includes: 2024 Capitola Art & Wine Festival Glass Wine Tasting from Festival Wineries Italian Cuisine from L'Appetito Wood Fired Pizza Music  Silent Auction with donations from Festival artists, wineries, and local businesses Unveiling of 2024 Festival poster  Hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce Your donation of an auction item is welcome and appreciated!  Download DONATION FORM here! ​Sponsored by Swenson The Capitola Art & Wine Kickoff Party & Auction is a fundraiser in support of the 41st annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival, to be held Sept 14 & 15, 2024 in Capitola Village.

Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show

17th Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation Featuring over 280 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs, and Classics – vintage to 1987 – Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and......More

17th Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation Featuring over 280 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs, and Classics – vintage to 1987 – Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more. Watch these classic beauties cruise the coastline on Saturday morning from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to Capitola starting at 8:30 am. Enjoy a weekend filled with awesome cars, great music, charming shops, restaurants for every taste, and family fun at the beach! Click Here for Registration

Capitola Village