LOS OLIVOS--Wines from eight area wineries will...

LOS OLIVOS--Wines from eight area wineries will be showcased at a “Harvest Celebration,” 5-8 p.m. Friday. Also featured: live music, a barbecue and a silent auction of Santa Ynez Valley wines. At the Brander Vineyard, 2401 Refugio Road. $20 per person; reservations are required. Presented by the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Trail. (800) 824-8584.

BAKERSFIELD--The Old Town Kern Railroad Artsfest brings together the area’s past and present with historic exhibits, classic cars, an art show and ethnic foods, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Entertainment also will be offered at the free event at the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot and nearby streets in East Bakersfield. (800) 328-0048.

HEALDSBURG--Festive fall fare will be served at the Soroptimists’ 10th annual Beer and Sausage Tasting, 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Villa Chanticleer. More than 25 breweries will be represented. $22 in advance; $25 at the door. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 1248 N. Fitch Mountain Road. Must be 21 to attend. (707) 431-8088.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY--Artists working in a variety of media welcome the public into their spaces during Open Studios, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-13 and Oct. 19-20. Southern Santa Cruz County studios are open Oct. 12-13; selected artists are featured from throughout the county Oct. 19-20. A catalog ($15), with a map, is available. For information, call (408) 688-2383. HALF MOON BAY--Get in a Halloween mood at the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-20. Highlights at the free annual celebration include pumpkin foods and pumpkin carving; a parade; arts and crafts and food booths. Held on Main Street. (415) 726-9652.

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