Interested in exploring California’s best-kept secret? You can sip local wine, indulge in farm-to-table cuisine, and learn about agriculture YOLOFEST, a celebration of all things Yolo County.
Scheduled for March 27–29, YOLOFEST is a series of special events held in every corner of the county, from the scenic Capay Valley in the north to the picturesque Clarksburg wine country in the south. There are also events scheduled in the more “urban” areas of Yolo County, including the cities of Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters.
Best of all, there are numerous hotel specials in Yolo County, so you can make a weekend of it! From wine tasting to dining, farm tours to shopping, there are plenty of things to do during YOLOFEST. Following is a roundup of events.
Wine, Beer & Spirits
- Taber Ranch, Capay: Wood-fired pizza on Saturday and Sunday with live music on Sunday.
- Grindstone Wines, Esparto: Vendors, live music, and a food truck for “Girl’s Day” on Saturday, with vineyard tours on Sunday.
- Matchbook Wines, Zamora: Wine tasting all weekend.
- Bogle Family Vineyards, Clarksburg: Wine tasting all weekend.
- Elevation Ten Winery, Clarksburg: Happy hour on Friday, wine tasting and live music on Saturday and Sunday.
- Fjord Oak Winery, Winters: Wine tasting and winemaker chats on Saturday.
- Hooby’s Brewing, Davis: Craft brews, food, and line dancing on Friday evening.
- Patio 29 Spirits, Winters: Spirits tasting and cocktail discounts all weekend.
- Turkovich Family Wines, Winters: Live music and food truck on Saturday.
Farm Experiences
- Seka Hills, Brooks: Olive oil mill tours, olive oil tasting and wine tasting on Saturday and Sunday.
- Polestar Farms, Esparto: Farm tours and a farm stand all weekend.
- Full Belly Farm, Guinda: Hour-long tractor tours, a small market stand, Full Belly Kitchen provisions, and flowers all weekend.
- Morgan’s of California, Winters: Tours of their 15-acre organic pick-your-own fruit orchards, free samples, goat feeding on Saturday and Sunday.
- Berryessa Gap Vineyards, Winters: Tours of the grapevine nursery on Saturday; wine tasting all weekend.
Food & Dining
- Park Winters, Winters: Free dessert with brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- Woodstock Pizza, Davis: A coloring contest to win a pizza party for 15 all weekend.
- Davis Farmers’ Market, Davis: Local produce, meats, gourmet foods, and handicrafts on Saturday morning. The Purple Tree will be onsite with drinks and baked goods with all proceeds supporting people with disabilities.
- Great Bear Vineyards, Davis: Wood-fired pizza and live music on Friday night, artisan sausage with accompaniments and a vegan tapas class on Saturday afternoon, a six-course tasting menu paired with wine on Saturday evening, and cheese and wine pairing on Sunday.
- Upper Crust Baking, Davis & Winters: Bakehouse tours, baking demos, product samples and discounts all weekend.
- Steady Eddy’s, Winters: Coffee all weekend.
Outdoors & Wildlife
- Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis: Local wetlands and wildlife walks through the Yolo Basin Foundation on Friday morning.
- The HIVE, Woodland: Interactive tours of the 2+ acre pollinator gardens, tours of the honey production facilities, and a conversation with local author Mea McNeal on Saturday.
Flowers
- Park Winters, Winters: Pick-your-own-bouquet experiences on Saturday and Sunday with buy one, get one free bouquets.
- Capay Valley Lavender, Capay: Guided farm tours and essential oil distillation demonstrations all weekend.
Shopping & Services
- Streetside Fair, Winters: A sidewalk sale, local artisans and crafters, live music and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday.
- Solo, Winters: Giveaways for the first 10 customers each day, plus a wheel spin for shopping discounts.
- Yolo 365 Artisan Market, Winters: Olive oil, honey, jam, and jelly tasting on Friday evening along with a portrait sketch artist.
- Hourglass Aesthetics & Wellness, Winters: Discounts on services including red light therapy, vitamin IV therapy, facials, and spray tans.
Art Exhibits
- Pence Gallery, Davis: Local art exhibits all weekend, a self-guided scavenger hunt and raffle on Saturday and Sunday, and a printmaking workshop on Sunday.
Train Rides
- River Fox Train, West Sacramento: Themed train rides including the scenic Yolo Explorer all weekend, a wine tasting train Saturday and Sunday, and an afternoon tea train also on Saturday and Sunday. Railbike excursions all weekend.
Other Events During YOLOFEST
- Block Party, Winters: Fourth Friday Downtown Block Party with live music, classic cars, balloon art, face painting, and a fashion show by The Winters Collective.
- The Queen on Main, Winters: Tours of an elegant 1895 Queen Anne Victorian on Saturday and Sunday.
Celebrate Yolo County at YOLOFEST
Whether you’re interested in wine or art, shopping or dining, there’s so much to experience during YOLOFEST. Yolo County truly is an undiscovered gem, and this weekend is a great opportunity to explore everything it has to offer. Check out the many lodging specials in Yolo County and book your getaway today!
