Annual Art & Wine Festival Happening This Weekend

Skypark will once again be transformed into a wine and art haven as the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission prepares to host the 13th annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival.

Last year’s festival drew over 10,000 visitors from all over the Bay Area to view the festival's assortment of arts and crafts and to taste the selection of great beers and Santa Cruz Mountain wines. Organizers are hopeful that this year’s will be even bigger.

Thirteen wineries, several local microbreweries and over 100 artists will participate. The art will include everything from unique birdhouses and origami creations to classic photography and paintings and everything else in between.

The family-friendly festival will also have a “Kids Korner,” where a local artist will guide children through their very own art project, live music and a food court offer items such as stuffed artichokes, barbecue, tacos, kettle corn and many other delicious treats.

The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 11 & 12. Admission is free but there is a fee for wine tasting.