2018 Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting: 1:30-5 p.m. Feb. 17, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Learn more about wine and fine food at this public tasting of award-winning wines drawn from the world’s largest competition of American wines. More than 7,000 wines were entered in this year’s competition. $70-$95. http://bit.ly/2GYYIjC

Sake and Beer Tastings and Tour: On this specially designed tour, you’ll visit the largest sake brewery in the country, learn the history of sake, how it’s brewed and enjoy tastings of several different types of sake. Follow this up with a visit to a local microbrewery to sample beers and discover the similarities between sake and beer. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 17. Pick up and drop off location: Latham Square Plaza, 1615 Broadway, Oakland. $55. http://bit.ly/2C7HWLH.

Bacon and Beer Classic: Feb. 24, Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. Enjoy more than 100 local beers and 30+ bacon dishes from local chefs, as well as a blind beer taste-test, the Hormel® bacon-eating contest, lawn games, music and more. $69-$125. http://bit.ly/2shSIiy

Downtown Alameda Whiskey Stroll: 6-8:30 p.m. March 2. Downtown Alameda. Premium whiskey and tasty bites await ticket holders at the city’s first-ever Whiskey Stroll. Guests will taste small-batch whiskeys from NorCal distilleries paired with yummy bites at 10 unique pouring locations. Ticket includes a collector’s glass, whiskey tastings and tasty bites, and a commemorative guide. $40-$50. www.DowntownAlameda.com/whiskey

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl: 1-5 p.m. March 10. Benicia Main Street, 90 First St., Benicia. Sample craft beers inside participating businesses. Wearing green is encouraged. Ages 21 and up. Rain or shine. $25. http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/benicia-events/annual/

St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl: 5-8 p.m. March 17, downtown Pleasanton. Sample craft beers and ciders from more than 30 locations and enjoy tasty bites along the way. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. at Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. $40-$50. http://bit.ly/2C4kyyd

Spring Brews Festival 2018: Noon-4 p.m. March 31, Todos Santos Plaza, 2151 Salvio St., Concord. Unlimited tastings from more than 60 craft breweries, plus live music and great food.$40-$50. http://bit.ly/2nSTihp

2018 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival: Noon-4 p.m. April 21, Martinez Waterfront. Sample suds from more than 50 local breweries, and enjoy a cornhole tournament and live music. $5-$35. www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com

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Chef Michael Mina’s first Wine Country restaurant opening soon Clayton Art and Wine Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29, downtown Clayton. The festival offers a wide selection of offerings from California wineries and breweries. Also includes: Kiddieland and Teen Zone, live music and food court. http://bit.ly/2EqViYy

Livermore Wine Country Downtown Street Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20, downtown Livermore. Enjoy wine, craft brews, arts, crafts, shopping, dining and entertainment. Free. http://bit.ly/2C6hhOY

Red Carpet Evening: This Alexander Valley Film Society fundraiser brings a dash of Hollywood glamour with an evening of film, fashion, food and fun, featuring a red-carpet entrance, a silent-auction lounge and the Academy Awards on the big screen during an elegant seated dinner. 4 p.m. March 4. Trione Winery, 19550 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. $200. https://www.avfilmsociety.org.

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