At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
One of the world's largest Celtic Festivals. 35 pipe bands. World Championship Heavy Events + Amateur, Woman's & Maters Invitational. Western Highland Dancing Championships.
Living History - MaryQueen of Scots, Highland Warriors, Roman Legion & Invading Vikings. Gathering of Clans. Celtec Heritage - Fiddling, Harping & Singing. 6 stages continuous entertainment - traditional to Celtic Rock. Childrens Glen, Scottish Country Dancing. Irish Step dancing. Birds of Prey. Sheep Dog Trials. Clydesdale Horse Team. Five-A-Side Soccer, Rugby & Shinty Tournament. Whisky Tasting. British food & drink. 5 buildings with 100 + Vendors.
Sponsor: Caledonian Club
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00am to 6pm.
Admission: Parking: $15
Prices TBD. A previous year shown:
At the Gate: 1 day $25, 2 day $40; Youth (12-17) 1 Day $13, 2 day $25; Seniors (65+) 1 day $13, 2 day $25; Children (11 & under) FREE;
Online: 1 day $20, 2 day $35; Youth (12-17) 1 Day $11, 2 day $20; Seniors (65+) 1 day $11, 2 day $20; Children (11 & under) FREE;
Military (with active duty ID) FREE, 11 & under FREE
Check web sites below for any updates.
More info: Caledonian Club or Fairgrounds web site
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Sunday
See Our Harvest Wine Celebration page
On Sunday and Monday of Labor Day Weekend, Livermore Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season and 35 years of the Harvest Wine Celebration. Each winery hosts activities including wine tasting, arts, crafts and music. Don't forget to come back on Monday for additional tastings at each of the participating wineries. Wine lovers have come from all over the Bay Area and beyond for the past 35 years to enjoy this unique event. This exclusive event is open only to ticket holders- don't miss out on this wine country celebration!
Tickets include wine tastings, commemorative Livermore Valley Wine Country glass, wine discounts and a program.
Ticket sale proceeds benefit the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, a non-profit organization which supports the wineries and growers in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area. We appreciate your support.
Location: Local Wineries
Times: noon to 5pm
Admission: (preliminary, a previous year
shown for reference):$45 pre sale (through Saturday 9/3, 12pm) $55 day of
the event at participating wineries.
Non-Drinking Ticket $10. This is an adult event. Children are discouraged to attend. Pets are not allowed.
Tickets are available at: Participating
wineries, www.LVwine.org,
First Street Wine Company in Livermore, The Wine Steward in Pleasanton, Bay
Area Safeway Stores
More info:
Livermore Valley Winegrowers
Association or Call 925-447-WINE (9463) for more information.
At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
The California Soul-Food Cookout and Festival Inc. presents a two-day, old-fashioned cookout event, combined with some of the most incredible soul food and music for the ears.
Come on out and enjoy two full days of fun, food, and laughter, including some of the hottest R&B Legends on Saturday and a Gospel Explosion Extravaganza on Sunday with some of the hottest Gospel entertainers.
Enjoy food trucks with many tasty foods, dessert trucks, jewelry, books, T-shirts, souvenirs, hats, and more!
Sponsor: California Soul Food Cookout and Festival
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: Adults: $45; Children $30; Parking $15.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: California Soul Food Cookout and Festival or Fairgrounds web site
Firehouse Arts Center
Tues
Sept 27
(virtual)
Billy Sunday was a professional baseball player before becoming one of the most influential American evangelists, conducting more than 300 revivals with an estimated 100,000,000 in attendance over his career. Sunday’s revivals and sermons reflected the emotional upheavals caused by transition from rural to industrial society in the United States in the early 20th century. Chautauqua scholar Doug Mishler will portray the Evangelical preacher.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: In person: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Admission: In person: $25 General; $20 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $10 Members
Virtual Viewing (per screen): $20 General; $15 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $10 Members
More info: www.firehousearts.org
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Closed some holidays
Sponsor: Livermore Farmer's Market
Location: Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
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More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
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Mid April to
Early Oct
Fresh Produce, freshly baked bread, and much more are for sale. There is also a variety of food for sale including Barbeque and kettle corn. The History Center and Livermore Art Association Gallery are also open during the Farmer's Market hours.
The third Thursday of each
month is Thirsty Thursday!
There will be wine tasting from local Wineries.
Local Bands will be playing, and arts and crafts will be on display.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Location: Thursdays: Carnegie Park, 2155 3rd Street
Times: Thursdays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Thirsty Thursdays portion
is 5:00-8:00)
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More info:
Contact:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795 or
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Thirsty Thursdays: Generally the 3rd Thursday of each month
| Date | Band | Type of Music | Wine | Brew |
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The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
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More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
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1st & 3rd Sundays
April-Aug
Every Sunday
Sept-Oct
1st & 3rd Sundays
Offers Train Rides through historic Niles Canyon on restored vintage trains, on the original transcontinental Railroad route. Board the train in Sunol or Niles, and ride to the opposite end, then take the return trip when you are ready.
Location: Downtown Sunol and Niles
Times: Departures TBD
Admission: (prices as of 2021)
Steam: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
Diesel: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
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More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
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2022 dates |
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| January (no trains) | July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| February 6, 20 | Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| March 6, 20 | Sept 4, 18 |
| April 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 2, 23 |
| May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
| June 5, 12, 19, 26 | Dec: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
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Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. See below for special events.
More info: LARPD
Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a
written history. Click Here
| 2022 Dates | |
| January 9, 23 | July 10, 24 |
| February 13, 27 | Aug 14, 28 (14th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 13, 37 | Sept 11, 25 |
| April 10, 24 | Oct 9, 23 |
| May 22 (Likely Closed May 8, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 13, 27 |
| June 12, 26 | Dec (11th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 25th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| August 14, 2021 | Ice Cream Social. Noon to 4:00pm -
Photos Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale. Demonstrations, Music, and more. Tours and Gift Shop are open. |
| December 11, 2021 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore.
Times:
Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
First two Sundays of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine).
Times: Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except July and December): 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free. Donations Accepted.
More info: Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
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