The Yolo Land Trust’s signature fundraiser — A Day in the Country — will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Park Winters, the 1865 Victorian house on the historic George Washington Scott Ranch, at 27850 County Road 26, just north of Winters.
The event highlights the diverse and bountiful farmland of Yolo County, bringing together producers and consumers. Guests will enjoy a variety of food while they listen to the music stylings of the Plainfield Pickers. Those will children can let them run free at the Kid’s Corner.
Chefs from Northern California’s restaurants will prepare an array of seasonal dishes using the best of Yolo County’s farms and ranches, complemented by Yolo County wines. Restaurants serving this year include Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café, Monticello, Osteria Fasulo and Tucos Wine Market and Café from Davis, and Nugget Market Kitchen, Silvina’s Basket and Tazzina Bistro from Woodland.
Sacramento restaurants include Esquire Bar and Grill, Grange, L Wine Lounge, Lucca Restaurant and Bar, Mulvaney’s B&L and Spataro Restaurant and Bar.
Wine will be poured by Berryessa Gap, Bogle Vineyards, Capay Valley Vineyards, Crew Wine Company, Heringer Estate Winery, Marr Cellars, Putah Creek Winery, Rominger West Winery, Route 3 Wines, Simas Family Vineyard, Turkovich Winery and Yocha Dehe Farm and Ranch. Sierra Nevada beer also will be served.
Funds raised at A Day in the Country support the work of the Yolo Land Trust, a nonprofit organization committed to conserving the land resources of Yolo County.
Admission is $75 for adults ($90 after Sept. 6) and $20 for children over 6 (under 6 are free). Purchase tickets by calling (530) 662‐1110 or visit www.yololandtrust.org.