Tastings of assorted beers were poured for attendees at the Kiwanis Grapes & Grains held along with the Autumn Arts Festival on Saturday in Santa Maria. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
From left, Becky Keehn, Darlene Simas and Joy Rash raise a toast during the Kiwanis Grapes & Grains event. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
(Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
Arts and crafts available for sale during the Santa Maria Autumn Arts Festival. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
Janae Brolin of Costa de Oro Winery pours a wine sample for a visitor at the Kiwanis Grapes & Grains tasting. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
(Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
The owner of a tricked-out Chevy Impala demonstrated dual loyalties to his car and to the National League West Division-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo) 
The Cubanissimo food truck was one of two set up at the Kiwanis Grapes & Grains tasting event at Elks Field. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo)
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