Hopland's Fall Passport Weekend takes place this Saturday and Sunday, with sixteen wineries offering unique activities and delicious food and wine pairings.
In mid-summer, the Sebastopol farmers market is thriving, though we'll have to wait a bit longer for the best local tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. And part of the charm of this market is the one-of-a-kind-only-in-west-county moments it offers.
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