| Livermore History Center | Highway Garage Open |
| Museum on Main St | |
| Pleasanton Farmer's Market | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Niles Canyon Railway | Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
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: $10
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: $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.
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Carnegie Park (South K Street between Third and Fourth Street)
Times: 10:30am to 2:00pm
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More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association
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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 Downtown Association
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
Pacific Coast Farmers Market
Association
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 from 10:30am 12:30pm, and 2:30pm from Sunol, 11:20am and 1:20pm from Niles
Admission: Suggested donations of $14 adults, $11 seniors, $8 children 3-12, Free for 2 and under.
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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
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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. |
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