An occasion for old-timely Poles (aka Polonusy) to get together, reminisce about the good ol'…read moretimes, and eat some bigos, while Łowiczanie perform for the 100th time. I mean, it's comforting how by-the-book this all is but it doesn't excite anyone who's a Millenial or GenZ. Maybe freshen things up in 2025?

Outstand food, everyone was happy and having a good time, beautiful costumes and dancing. We can't…read morewait for August 24th

I had the opportunity to be a vendor here in 2015. It was so fun! I got a spot in good view of…read morethe band, there were lots of happy buzzed people around, music was good, food was good, sales were good and it was an all around great day! Did someone say beer? I don't drink beer like I used to but for this event my mom wanted to come hang out with me so I bought her a beer tasting ticket. She didn't want to drink much so she went to get the glass filled up and we shared each one. We tried about 4 different beers, had 8 glasses filled (one of them was really good so she kept going back) - beer was awesome!! My *only* complaint AS A VENDOR (very minor) - the security guard with the golf cart was asked to put my equipment in the cart and take me to the spot for vendors. He dropped me off at a spot reserved for beer vendors! After we began to set up, some other guys in a cart came by and asked if i was a beer vendor and when i said no, they said I wasn't supposed to be there. One of the guys contacted the coordinator and found out where I was supposed to go and found a spot for me. It was a perfect spot, right next to the path that people were taking from the band area to the beer! Also we were asked to bring our own table, but they provided a table for each spot. I had my own anyway so they were able to use the one in my spot for something else. Most vendors used 2-3 tables anyway, I just needed the one. I think next year I'll leave mine at home, less hassle! CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR!

Bay Area Craft Beer Festival in Martinez, CA Went to the…read morebeer festival in Martinez yesterday and overall, we had a really good time! There was a ton of beer to try and plenty of different breweries, so definitely no shortage of options. Altamont had some standouts for sure. Maui Waui was juicy, tropical and easy drinking. But that 7.0% seltzer they had...WOW. That thing was dangerously good! It tasted way too easy for 7%. You could drink it like it was nothing and then suddenly realize you probably should have slowed down. Del Cielo's Guava Dreams was another one I really liked. Nice guava flavor, fruity and refreshing without tasting like straight-up juice. I will say, it was a lil too hot yesterday. There was a lot of direct sun and not quite enough shade, which made it a little harder to sit back and enjoy the beer as much as I wanted to. I'm all for sunshine, but when I'm drinking beer, I prefer my beer cold and myself in the shade. They also had this really cool bubble phone pit, which looked like a blast. My dog absolutely LOVED it. ‍ He had the time of his life! Unfortunately, the pit was also basically a mud factory. My dog came out having the time of his life, while my shoes came out looking like they had been through a construction site. We also grabbed food from the MUZ KNUCKLES BBQ food truck. We ordered the jalapeño mac & cheese, but they gave us the pulled pork mac & cheese instead. Honestly... that was FIRE. So I definitely wasn't complaining about that mix-up! We also got the pulled pork sandwich. It wasn't bad at all, although it was a little light on the meat and heavier on the bread. Basically a bread sandwich that happened to have some pulled pork along for the ride. It did seem like some of the food options were going pretty quickly, so next time I'd probably grab food a little earlier. Overall, good beer, good food, good people, cool atmosphere and a fun day. Just add a little more shade next time and maybe a warning that the bubble pit comes with complimentary shoe mud. Definitely would go again! 9/10 would absolutely have that dangerously good 7% Altamont seltzer again... and apparently my dog would happily return to the mud pit.

It's about time we bring food trucks down to the Marina Waterfront!!! Great options for Martinez…read moreresidence and visitors to enjoy every Saturday! Hope it continues and grows! Now if only they can work on setting up some tables and chairs for those to sit and enjoy the lovely waterfront and food.

Kind of disappointed with this years Bay Area Blues Festival. There were more dogs walking around…read morethen art vendors and blues performance. The food vendors were very few and most ran out or were closing by 2pm (the event runs till 5pm on Sunday). My $8 funnel cake was burnt and the smallest I ever had. If it was not the regular Sunday Farmers' Mtk vendors happening on the same day, there would be a only 10 vendors left after 2pm. Last year there were definitely more vendors, chalk art, stage performances & food selection. Good family event if there were more for the families who attended to see or take part in. Lots of miss money opportunities due to shortage and bad planning in regards to food, and not offering more wine and beer options. Come on Martinez gets some more vendors and food selection or else the locals will go to the Walnut Festival instead. Martinez...sad showing this year.

Warm, quaint & fun. This was the second year for The Bay Area Blues Festival. I was told by the…read morefriendly shop owners that this festival was combined with the Italian & Chalk Festivals. Originally was in San Francisco, but is now being help in downtown Martinez. We strolled down Main Street, me sipping wine, & my date, (my eldest son) enjoyed a beer. The rhythmic sound of blues & jazz in the background. It wasn't too crowded, making it easy to navigate. There were many vendors selling unique items. A few chalk artists were showing off their skills. However, there are some areas that need improving. There were limited choices of both wine & beer. While the shops & restaurants were open, it would have been nice to have more food trucks and vendors as well. Being that this festival is still in its youth, it's on the small side. Hopefully it will grow larger as word spreads. I look forward to returning again next year, in hopes that they'll be more cool musicians & yummy food & drink to enjoy.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Our wedding reception at Bhachu Vineyards was such a great and smooth experience! From our very…read morefirst tour, we knew it was the venue for us. We had so many compliments from family and friends about how gorgeous it was. The view of the hills from their property was definitely a standout feature. Barbara was very warm and inviting, yet professional. She was always prompt when it came to answering our questions and flexible with our ideas and vision for our reception. We're so thankful to Barbara and her husband Dave for opening their lovely property to us!

This place is and will continue to remain one of the most beautiful venues in all of the East Bay…read moreArea. I had the privilege of planning my wedding here and my experience working with the owners was incredible. The Bhachus are gracious hosts in sharing this magical space because every time I've visited, there is always something new and different to admire. I respect how much love and care they've invested into property, with such impeccable taste. Being able to run ideas and have open conversations with Barbara helped make this journey of being a bride so empowering. I never thought of myself as a "creator" but that truly changed the moment I was able to cultivate a wonderful day in sharing this very intimate aspect of my life with loved ones. I would love to return for a wine tasting experience as it would be a great way to continue celebrating many more milestones~

We hired Daniel to play for my late Father's Celebration of Life. He was extremely kind,…read moreresponsive, helpful and professional throughout the booking process. He arrived on time, setup quickly, and did a fantastic job. We worked together closely to figure out the appropriate set list given the sensitivity of the event. Daniel was flexible, and I asked him to play original songs he was familiar with and to read the room if we needed to adjust. We even ended up doing an impromptu song and guitar performance from some of my guests! . I would hire Daniel and his team again in a heartbeat! Thank you Daniel for making this important moment in our family's life one to remember.

Daniel is an excellent musician and was a wonderful person to work with! He responds in a timely…read moremanner and was a joy to have at the party. Also he is very talented.

Great place...everything feels good Candles are wonderful…read more Reading was spot on Great energy

This is a shop worth stopping by in Benicia. Everyone who works here is kind and very helpful. I…read morewas lucky to get the help and meet Carol Cook who couldn't be kinder and more lovely. She really helped me during my happy trip at Angel Heart 4 You. They have so many amazing spiritual items you will fall in love with. If anyone is spiritual I highly suggest going here. It's a must and has so many beautiful items. Lots of crystals, the shop has a great energy and lots of different things and handmade things. Such a great shop I love it!

We had the absolute best experience with Magikidz for my daughter's 1st birthday! The bubble show…read morewas pure magic -- the kids (and adults!) were completely mesmerized. Kevin was so kind, engaging, and patient, FUN, making every child feel included and special. The giant bubbles and creative tricks brought so much joy and laughter, and it truly made the celebration unforgettable. I can't recommend Magikidz enough for making my daughter's 1st fairy first birthday sooooooo magical!

Quick, responsive, customizable and great value for money. The 2-4 year old kids had a great time…read moreat my daughter's birthday party. Highly recommend.