SATURDAY, OCT 16 - Healdsburg Crush Festival

The who's who of Sonoma County wineries and restaurants will gather under one roof for an evening of food and wine tasting in downtown Healdsburg, just one block east of the Plaza, for the Healdsburg Crush Festival, sponsored by St. John Catholic School. Raffle drawings, silent auction lots, buy-in parties and live music round out the evening’s festivities.

Place: Downtown Healdsburg, one block east of the Plaza Fee: $65 Time: 6pm - 9pm Phone: (707) 318.7997

FRIDAY, OCT 8 - Bottle Shots 2010

Bottle Shots is an annual charity event that coincides with harvest in the wine country and supports the Active 20-30 Club of Healdsburg. This year Bottle Shots will be hosted by Trentadue Winery where guests will sample from over 25 local producers of wine, food and beer, and enjoy live music into the night. Call for more information & tickets.

Active 20-30 Healdsburg Children's Charitable Fund, supports underprivileged youth in the local community.

20 Wineries - 8 Restaurants - 5 Breweries - 4 Bands - 1 Cause...

Fee: $35 pre-sale, $40 at the door Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.2929

SUE'S NOTE: I've been a part of this organization for many years and it's all for the kids! I'll be there pouring some Graton Ridge Cellars wine for you to enjoy! Hope you will join me!

SATURDAY, OCT 9 - Quivira Farm to Table Dinner

Join us for an evening of fresh-from-the-farm dishes & wines. Duskie Estes of Zazu/Bovolo is preparing dinner on the estate using seasonal produce grown right in our garden. Guests will also get to participate in harvest, take a tour of the estate, all while enjoying a selection of Quivira's wines.  

Place: 4900 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, CA Fee: $105-$125 Time: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 759.1004

SUE'S NOTE: Current Iron Chef Contestant Duskie Estes is cooking?? Well, then, it's worth every penny!