At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
The 157th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games are at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend (September 2-3) 2023.
California's largest and longest running Scottish Games features the very
best of Scottish competition including, Heavy Athletics, Highland Dancing,
Piping and Drumming competitions and the challenging and fun Kilted Mile
which takes place on California's oldest 1-mile track. Live entertainment
includes traditional Scottish folk singers, Celtic Rock bands, guest pipe
and military bands as well as the impressive sight and sounds of the Massed
Bands which feature in the Closing Ceremonies each day. And (or course)
there will be plenty of opportunity to sample the delights of traditional
Scottish foods and drinks - including the ever-popular Whisky Tasting!
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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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
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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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
| 2025 Dates | |
| January 12, 26 | July 13, 27 |
| February 9, 23 | Aug 10, 24 (10th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 9, 23 | Sept 14, 28 |
| April 13, 27 | Oct 12, 26 |
| May 4 (likely Victorian Tea only), 25 (Likely Closed May 11, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 9, 23 |
| June 8, 22 | Dec (14th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 28th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| May 4, 2025 | Victorian Tea |
| August 10, 2025 | 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 14, 2025 | 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
Museum on Main Open
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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