September 16, 2022 – Get ready to have some fun in the redwoods of Bonny Doon at the event everyone loves to support, because it’s for education, the most fundamental underpinning of our democracy. Informed children with critical thinking skills and the ability to work as a team to problem-solve are the keys to a successful society.
VP of the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation and Festival Chair Angelina Hippen tells us last year’s post pandemic event was a reaffirmation of the strength and resilience of this community, and an outpouring of gratitude and support. “We had a very successful event, with the biggest number of attendees in the history of the festival. We sold more tickets than ever and exceeded our fundraising goals through business sponsorships.”
The music and art-filled mountain event is hosted by the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation, which was founded in 1995 to support public education. “This is year two for me as festival co-chair,” says Hippen, “And I could not do it without my co-chairs, Kari Steele and Natalia Flechsig. This fundraiser directly benefits Bonny Doon Elementary school science and arts programs, like a new Maker’s space for kids to use, the Life Lab gardening program and a music teacher.”
This year the festival includes 13 wineries, (Beauregard, Florèz Wines, Hallcrest, Integrity, Inversion, Kings Mountain Vineyard, Kissed by an Angel, Madson Wines, McHenry Vineyards, Tom Brooks Wine, Roberts Ranch, Ser and West Cliff Wines), five breweries (Buena Vista, Discretion, Hillside Brewing, Highway 1 and Humble Sea) as well as Santa Cruz Cider. Enjoy good eats from five food vendors, including Parker Presents with fresh oysters, Epoch Eats, RiverDogs of Boulder Creek, Tacos El Chuy and Mattia Pizza.
Artist Sue Holmes, whose plein air landscapes are inspiring renditions of local natural beauty, is donating her vibrant painting called “Serendipity,” which appears on the poster this year. You’ll also be treated to the works of Lupe Santos, who specializes in watercolor landscapes, jewelry by Wilder Sage and Soul Full studio with beaded earrings, silver and handmade clothing, as well as potters like Claychalet, with ceramic earrings, and Turq & Terra with Polymer clay jewelry, accessories and wall art. New this year, ARE Creations features the deep blue tones of cyanotype artwork, cards and earrings, and Hawk and Hammer’s drawings and linocut prints. LeJeune textiles and In Situ homemade jewelry offer eclectic one-of-a-kind wearable art.
Local favorites include Deerhaven hand poured soy candles, Field Notes goat milk soaps and Bonny Doon floral spritzers and botanicals-based soaps, salves, lotions, shampoo, body wash and lotions. Stock up on goodness from Tiny House Chocolates and Jam Queen’s preserves and marmalades.
And of course, there’s live music to keep everybody’s spirits soaring and feet tapping as you taste local wines and bites, get an early start on your Christmas shopping or ponder which silent auction items you can’t live without. This year, you’ll move to the sounds of Cuarteto Leon, whose salsa and Latin music will keep things lively.
You don’t have to be at the event to participate in the bidding for the fabulous online auction items. Bidding actually starts September 16 at 8AM, so head on over to the website and get in on the auction action! Here are some of the highlights:
- Two-hour private charter aboard Chardonnay II Sailboat
- Private trails tour and happy hour for you and up to 10 friends at the new Cotoni-Coast Dairies Trails, before they open to the public
- Award Winning Clam Chowder Dinner for 25 people
- One hour private flight with Erik Tucker from the Bonny Doon airport
- Handcrafted CZU fire salvaged redwood surfboard made by renowned shaper Danny Hess of Hess Surfboards
- Stay at Dream Inn
- Pair of day passes to the Refuge in Monterey
- Gift certificates to locally owned restaurants and boutiques
You’ll also find oodles of gift cards, excursions, event and party packages, self-care spa goodies, and a whole lot more! Don’t forget the ever popular wine pull, where you can win a bottle of local wine.
Support the kids of Bonny Doon and support the school’s efforts to bring in the best Science, Arts and Music programs to Bonny Doon Elementary. The best part of the Online Auction is that you can get something cool for yourself while supporting the efforts of the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation.
To start bidding: View All Auction Items
For tickets and vendor information:
http://www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com/ Get 10% off by using Promo Code BDFEST22 during check out
The event takes place at the Bonny Doon Equestrian Center, 3675 Bonny Doon Road. On Saturday, September 24 from noon to 5pm.
About the author
Laura Ness is a longtime wine journalist, columnist and judge who contributes regularly to Edible Monterey Bay, Spirited, WineOh.Tv, Los Gatos Magazine and Wine Industry Network, and a variety of consumer publications. Her passion is telling stories about the intriguing characters who inhabit the fascinating world of wine and food.
