The ever popular Seafood Art and Wine Festival, now in it’s 13th year, showcases some of the best of California’s wineries, breweries, artists, and craftspeople. This event also features outstanding regional musicians and of course, a delicious selection of seafood. A kid's funzone, environmental exhibits, and other fun and new aspects of the Festival make this an event not to be missed.

So set aside the weekend of August 25th & 26th, and get yourselves to the Watts Ranch, 6855 Bodega Highway, Bodega, California. On both days the Festival opens at 10:00 am, and closes at 6:00 pm on Saturday and at 5:00 pm on Sunday.

Food & Beverages

Barbecued oysters, crab cakes, cedar plank salmon, coconut shrimp, albacore wrapped in bacon, and seafood stew are just a few of the entrees which will be available at the Festival this year. Various non-seafood entrees including vegetarian dishes, desserts, and espresso drinks will also be offered. The expansive wine and microbrew tasting, features a wonderful selection of wineries and breweries from Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties.

Art & Crafts

There will be over 100 juried artists and craftspeople offering many original works for sale throughout the weekend. Exhibitors come from throughout California, and out of state as well.

Live Entertainment

There is an outstanding mix of entertainment on 3 stages at this event. Coming to the Main Stage for the first time, all the way from Austin, Texas, is the incomparable Marcia Ball. The Festival’s organizers are equally excited to bring back the beloved Pride & Joy who rocked the Festival last year. Other favorites are returning, and lots of new and exciting performers will be adding to the merriment this year.

Beneficiaries

Proceeds from the event will go to the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department, serving Bodega and it's surrounding communities, and Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, a non-profit organization working in conjunction with the California State Parks in the Russian River region.

Ticket Prices

Admission is $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors over 60, and $8 for ages 12 -16. Kids under 12 get in for free! Sorry, no dogs allowed this year. There’s ample free parking in the ranch parking lot.

To get more info visit the Festival’s official web site: Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival

To learn more about the all volunteer fire department benefiting from the Festival go to: Bodega Volunteer Fire Department

To learn more about the environmental nonprofit benefiting from the Festival go to: Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods