June 1-10, 2012 Palm Springs Restaurant Week - Palm Springs, California Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration featuring restaurants from the entire Valley from Palm Springs to Indio! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to experience some of the best restaurants the desert has to offer. Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit your favorite restaurant or try something new, as chefs prepare delicious three-course meals for your dining pleasure at a fixed price.
June 2, 2012 Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival - Berkeley, California Eat chocolate goodies and enjoy chalk art on the sidewalks along North Shattuck Avenue in the Gourmet Ghetto in Berkeley.
June 2, 2012 Davis BeerFest 2012 - Davis, California Citizens Who Care, in partnership with Sudwerk Brewery in Davis, presents its 9th annual benefit BeerFest. Over 100 handcrafted beers from 30 breweries will be available for tasting.
June 2, 2012 Taste of Brews in the Inland Empire - Riverside , California A summer festival at White Park, a three-acre urban oasis amidst the sprawling inland empire, featuring dozens of seasonal, craft and micro-brews paired alongside cuisine from local eateries.
June 2, 2012 Beerfest--The Good One - Santa Rosa, California A festive microbrew and food tasting extravaganza with more than 40 of Northern California’s best microbreweries and gourmet food purveyors, Beerfest benefits Face to Face Sonoma County AIDS network.
June 2-3, 2012 Arts and Wine Festival - Foster City, California The 41st annual festival will feature live entertainment, a talent show, arts & crafts, festival food, wine & beer and a carnival.
June 2-3, 2012 31st Annual Art & Wine Festival - Walnut Creek, California Distinguished by its lush park setting and family-friendly activities, the festival features top-quality, non-stop music and entertainment for the entire family, thousands of distinctive hand-made crafts and works of art from more than 200 artisans, award winning local and regional wines and micro brews, ethnic and traditional festival fare, the Premium Wine Tent, The Wine Experience, the Grape Stomp Competition, the Festival Train (a longtime family favorite), and loads of children's activities. Attendance: 100,000.
June 2-3, 2012 Foodie Fest - Exeter, California Foodie Fest 2012 promises to be bigger and tastier than ever! Kitchen Stadium will boast our ever-popular Foodie Chef competitions, demonstrations and lots of fun! Come nibble and nosh inside Gourmet Alley. Here you'll discover Foodie Paradise. Dozens of gourmet samples from our favorite restaurants, wineries and micro-brewers will line the walls. Have you ever wanted to learn what makes a great wine? Then join us for Wine Tasting 101! (also: www.sequoiafoodiefest.com )
June 3, 2012 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - Laguna Beach, California Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
June 3, 2012 19th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival - Camarillo, California Award-winning Festival showcases the finest restaurants and caterers from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley and award-winning wineries. Live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families.
June 3, 2012 Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off - Tustin, California The 28th annual event features the Chili Cook-Off, craft booths, non-profit food vendors, entertainment, kids carnival, music and much more.
June 7-10, 2012 Beaumont Cherry Festival - Beaumont, California The event celebrates springtime and the Pass Area’s annual cherry harvest and is capped off with a popular parade. Virtually the entire community participates in this four-day celebration, which features games, rides, booths, music, entertainment and a variety of scrumptious food and drink items.
June 8-9, 2012 36th Annual Monterey Wine Festival - Monterey, California Now in its 36th year The Monterey Wine Festival continues to evolve into a platform designed for the regional wine industry and the community of wine lovers. Spirits, Beers, Oysters and champagne are all featured on Friday evening as well as seafood from the Central Bering Sea Fisherman’s Association, arrays of cheeses, charcuterie and more all pair nicely with the wines. On Saturday another addition The Bartenders Fedora Professional Cocktail Competition Throw Down! Live music. Wine, Food, Beer, Spirits, Music! Another addition this year is the 3nd Annual West Coast Chowder Competition. Guests can sample or buy a cup of chowder, pick their own personal favorites and vote for the people’s choice award comparing their palettes to the judges. Wines that pair with chowders will also be available to sample.
June 8-10, 2012 Central Valley Egyptian Festival - Visalia, California Come Experience Mediterranean Food and Culture (Kebab, BBQ and Falafel, Baklava, Kunafa, Loukoumades pastries). Enjoy Camel Rides; Ancient Egyptian Artifacts; Take your picture with the pharos; Kids Obstacle Courses and Slides; Festival Train Rides and much more.
June 8, 2012 Taste of Downtown Wine, Brew & Beverage Tasting - Ukiah, California Once again wineries and breweries from throughout the region will partner with the merchants of Downtown Ukiah in offering tastings, live entertainment, vendors, food and refreshments.
June 9, 2012 2012 Monterey Beer Festival - Monterey, California Come to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of Beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles of Ales, Lagers & Ciders from over eighty (80+) breweries with hundreds of beers to taste.
June 9, 2012 Rods & Rails Classic - Perris Potato Festival - Perris, California The Perris Valley Historical Association will hold its annual potato festival at the event including a kid's zone.
June 9, 2012 Annual Mariposa Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival - Mariposa, California Share a fun-filled day on the Mariposa County Courthouse lawn, tasting our local wines and viewing works of local artists.
June 9, 2012 West Coast Chowder Competition - Monterey, California West Coast Chowder competition is a part of the Monterey Wine Festival where the public sample and sip great chowders and wine from competing famous chefs.
June 9, 2012 Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival - Los Olivos, California Spend a Saturday afternoon in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, tasting wine from twenty five local wineries, listening to world-class, professional jazz musicians, and sampling thirty different olive themed dishes prepared by local chefs.
June 9-10, 2012 The LA WineFest - Los Angeles, California With more than 130 wineries, spirits and thirst-quenching craft beers, great food, and educational seminars on saké, scotch, bourbon, cheese and more, this is a weekend you will not want to miss! This year will feature several notable restaurants from the Los Angeles area, where you can sample or purchase meals. This year’s event supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.
June 9-10, 2012 Orange County BBQ & Music Festival - Costa Mesa, California A fundraiser to support children's end-of-life care, this is Southern California's largest BBQ competition with over 70 award winning teams; music festival with star power talent, beer & wine tasting, premium car show, kids zone, and rib eating contest.
June 9-10, 2012 Russian River Valley Passport to Pinot - Russian River Valley, California Join us as we celebrate the allure of Pinot Noir and the rugged beauty of the Russian River Valley. Meander along our back roads and discover our world class wines and the hidden gems of our valley – majestic redwoods, fresh, local food and hospitality like no other. The Russian River Valley Passport to Pinot weekend offers ticket holders exclusive experiences throughout the weekend at participating wineries. Pinot is the focus, but each winery will also be offering unique offerings.
June 10, 2012 Riverside Food Truck Festival - Riverside, California Lots of Trucks, Lots of Food, Lots of Fun...Vote for your favorite food trucks! Enjoy live entertainment, Kids Zone, and a beer garden with special brews from local breweries.
June 10, 2012 Rhythm & Vine - San Diego, California The spirited celebration features world-class wineries, spirits and breweries, North County's best restaurants and gourmet foods, a wine and lifestyle silent auction, an exclusive VIP tent and after-party, and a variety of high-energy musical performances. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.
June 10, 2012 26th Annual Ojai Wine Festival - Ojai, California Soak in the beauty of Lake Casitas and experience one of the most fun, affordable wine festivals in California! Taste wine and beer, dance to two live bands, shop at the silent auction or craft vendors, take a free boat ride or dine at the restaurants. Over 60 wineries participate with more than 250 selections of wine. Discover why Ojai was voted one of the top Food and Wine havens in the West by 'Sunset Magazine.'
June 10, 2012 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - Los Angeles, California Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
June 11-15, 2012 92nd Annual Retail Confectioners Int'l Convention & Exposition San Francisco, California Confectioners and industry suppliers from all over the world will convene in San Francisco for a week full of networking, learning, and tours. We'll meet in San Francisco June 11-15, 2012 and reconnect in Hawaii June 17-20.
June 14, 2012 Pinot Days Winemakers 'Table Hop' Dinner - San Francisco, California Pinot Days joins forces with the American Institute of Wine and Food to offer you a spectacular Pinot Days Winemaker Dinner: Fourteen wines, fourteen winemakers and incredible one-night only menu specially designed to highlight pinot noir's great stylistic versatility and pairing ability
June 16, 2012 Pinot Days San Francisco - San Francisco, California Showcases over 220 phenomenal producers of pinot noir. Consumers will be able to sample up to 500 pinots from every important domestic pinot noir region, from the Russian River Valley to the Santa Lucia Highlands, Oregon to Carneros, the Anderson Valley to the Sonoma Coast to the Santa Rita Hills. Come and taste the highly acclaimed wines,and talk with the gifted winemakers who created them.
June 16, 2012 22nd Annual Oyster Festival - Arcata, California More than 70% of the fresh oysters consumed in California are grown in 450 acres of Arcata Bay. June is a peak month for oyster harvests in Humboldt County. Arcata Main Street's Oyster Festival has become a tradition for local restaurateurs, executive chefs, and caterers to show off their culinary skills by preparing oysters in every imaginable way.
June 16-17, 2012 King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival - Martinez, California Lip smacking BBQ, live music, car show, amateur BBQ competiton, microbreweries and wineries, over 110 arts and crafts vendors, kids' stage and activities. Martinez Waterfront Park at the marina.
June 16-17, 2012 58th Annual North Beach Festival - San Francisco, California Over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, three stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, a cooking demonstration stage, beverage gardens, a large children's activity area and the blessing of the animals.
June 16-17, 2012 Taste of Orange County - Irvine, California This lifestyle event will bring together all-star talent from OC chefs and restaurants to celebrate the food, wine, beer, cocktails, art and music in Orange County. More than 50 restaurants and 40 wineries are expected to be part of this event, which will include signature restaurant tastings, cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, such as television and radio personality Chef Jamie Gwen, a wine auction and seminars from some of the top vintners in the world. A sample of the event's experiences include: OC Cocktail Classic, Great OC Farm Dinner, a Craft Beer Tasting and a Father's Day Feast - Carne-Palooza
June 17, 2012 Real Men Cook Los Angeles, California Oakland, California Real Men Cook promotes male involvement, education, outreach and advocacy on food resources, healthy eating, healthcare and public policies on these issues. Takes place each year on Father's Day in cities across the U.S. A national movement-get involved!
June 20, 2012 Taste of Little Italy - San Diego, California Enjoy live music while strolling and dining in San Diego's hip and historic Little Italy. Appetizers, entrees, beverages and desserts will be served by the area's finest restaurants.
June 20-July 1, 2012 Dine Downtown San Jose - San Jose, California More than 25 of the best Downtown San Jose restaurants will welcome new customers and regulars with three-course meals priced between $20 and $40.
June 22, 2012 Taste of Summer | The Positive Plate - San Diego, California Showcasing restaurants within the San Diego area that are on the list of green restaurants being certified through the program. With sustainability as the evening’s theme, all dishes will be made using local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. In addition to the many culinary delights served throughout the evening, attendees will enjoy organic wine and craft beer, while listening to live music, and learn about a variety of organizations and businesses passionate about sustainability. A percentage of the event proceeds will go to benefit two non-profit organizations that work to provide relief to families suffering from hunger.
June 23, 2012 10th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge - Sacramento, California Six professional Chefs have 45 minutes to turn five secret ingredients into three power-packed dishes all under the watchful eyes of a live audience. Guests enjoy the competition while sampling food, beer and wine from over 100 regional vendors.
June 23, 2012 Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival - Atascadero, California A culinary and wine tasting affair sure to please everyone’s palate from the beginner to the well seasoned. Food vendors will showcase their finest cuisine and suggest wine pairings based on the varietals available at the event. Enjoy an array of juried fine art created by local artists and witness plein air artists in action at the festival. At the Atascadero Lake Park/Zoo.
June 23-24, 2012 Sonoma Lavender Festival - Kenwood, California This annual festival features a five acre lavender farm in full bloom. Lavender lovers can wander the fields and cut fresh bouquets from the three types of lavender grown there, as well as study the 32 varieties grown in the specimen garden. Free lavender cooking and growing seminars.
June 23-24 & June 30-July 1, 2012 Annual Lavender Festival - Cherry Valley, California We are expanding our workshop program to include more experts on gardening, health & wellness, and aromatherapy.
June 24, 2012 Taste of Adams Avenue - San Diego, California Come on out to Adams Avenue for the day and explore the many tastes of Adams Avenue. Sample entrées and desserts from over two dozen local restaurants.
June 26, 2012 71st Happy Valley Strawberry Festival - Anderson, California This year's festival is packed with things to see and do: arts & crafts, entertainment, Little Miss Strawberry pageant, car, truck & tractor displays, and generous servings of sweet fresh strawberry treats.
June 28, 2012 10th Annual Beer & Sake Festival - San Diego, California Since 2003, the Beer & Sake Festival has introduced the masterful brews of Japan - refreshing beer and delicate sake - along with local flavors from the San Diego and Tijuana region. Accompanying these brews are local culinary creations, from traditional to contemporary interpretations of beer and sake pairings.
June 29-30, 2012 2012 Silicon Valley BBQ Championships - Santa Clara, California Come out and enjoy a great day filled with Sun, Fun and something for everyone--live bands, classic car show, games and contests, fun zone for kids, beer & wine, and the BEST BBQ that the Silicon Valley has ever tasted!
June 30, 2012 Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Wine Festival - Santa Barbara, CA Swirl, Sip and Savor...Many of the best of the Central Coast wineries and some of the best local bakers, caterers, and chefs in one spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados.
2011 CALIFORNIA JUNE 2011 CALIFORNIA Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events these events are waiting for new dates
June 2, 2011 Savor Los Angeles - Sweets! - Los Angeles, California Sweets! A dessert lovers paradise bringing together Southern Californians to discover new eats or have old favorites in an invigorating environment that titillates the palate. Taste inventive, delicious takes on your favorite pastries & confections: sample cupcakes, gelato, paletas, brownies, cream puffs, cheesecakes and other delicacies. Also featuring small bites, bubbly and an array of paired beverages.
June 4-5, 2011 7th Annual Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms - Livingston, California Celebrate the Food, Farmers and Natural Beauty of the Central Valley. Pick organic blueberries and cherries. Enjoy and learn about the lower reaches of Yosemite's Merced River, gardening and alternative energy. Hands-on displays and workshops, music, animals, the river, local foods and guest chefs, kids' activities, hayrides both days. Saturday camping. Great for children and adults.
June 5, 2011 Oakland A's 15th Annual Beer Festival - Oakland, California Baseball and Beer: Kick off your 2011 summer with two American Classics at the 15th Annual Oakland A's Beer Festival in the Eastside Club at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Enjoy over 30 different microbreweries, live music and other festivities.
June 5-7, 2011 International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo 2011 - Anaheim, California This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying and educational event.
June 9, 2011 Celebrity Chef Tour - San Francisco, California Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
June 17-18, 2011 Salute! Celebrate Finely Crafted Beer & Food - Ojai, California 'Salute! A Festival to Celebrate Finely Crafted Beer & Food,'--a unique beer and food event that will feature some of the best craft beers in the country paired with local cuisine.
June 18, 2011 Sweet Retreat at Hunter Hill Winery & Vineyard - Soquel, California A lavish tasting affair of the best local gourmet treats! Features pairings of wine, jam, cheese, and chocolate! Vendors will be offering products for you to purchase as well, and we will have live music!
June 19, 2011 Quincy Crawfish Festival - Quincy, California Held at Gansner Park on Father's Day, featuring Cajun/Creole food, Zydeco, Blues, R & R music.
June 23, 2011 WineRave San Diego - Tasting Turned Up - San Diego, California An edgy San Diego tasting event presenting up to 25 exclusive wineries, breweries, and spirits, WineRave SD combines the energizing ambiance of a nightclub with the engaging conversations of a tasting room. (New Date, previously scheduled for April 28)
June 25-26, 2011 The 15th Annual Gourd Art Festival - Fallbrook, California Stunning gourd art from across the country, hands on crafting, live demos, entertainment, and wine garden featuring wine from some of Temecula Valley's finest wineries.
June 26, 2011 Taste of the Central Coast - Solvang, California Join the Family Care Network for the Taste of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County; a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction to raise funds that directly benefit the children and families we serve. Showcasing 40 local restaurants and wineries and live music.
June 30, 2011 Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit - Los Angeles, California This signature gala will once again showcase savory food and dessert delicacies prepared by talented chefs from the best restaurants in Los Angeles, as well as samplings from premier wineries and beverage companies.
June 30-July 4, 2011 Alameda County Fair’s 9th Annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off for Charity Alameda County Fairgrounds, California The BBQ Pork Rib and Chicken cook-off will begin on June 30 and end with the finals on July 4. The Preliminary cook-off days are June 30, July 1 and July 2. Three winners from each day will advance to the Finals on Sunday July 4. Please coordinate your schedules to be available for two of your applicable days (you will be assigned one of the two) plus the final cook-off date.
2010 CALIFORNIA JUNE 2010 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS events still waiting for new dates
June 4, 2011 Davis BeerFest 2011 - Davis, California Citizens Who Care, in partnership with Sudwerk Brewery in Davis, presents its 7th annual benefit BeerFest. Over 100 handcrafted beers from 30 breweries will be available for tasting.
June 6, 2010 17th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival - Camarillo, California Voted BEST Cultural Event in Ventura County two years in a row, the Festival showcases the finest restaurants and caterers from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley and award-winning wineries. Live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families.
June 8-9, 2010 The Sweet Shoppe, Sweet & Savory Confectionery Festival - Oakland, Cal The Sweet Shoppe is Northern California's premiere celebration of all that is sweet. This two-day indoor sweet and savory confectionery festival celebrates the San Francisco Bay Area's pastry chefs, confectioners, cupcake fairies, local restaurants, specialty vendors, cheese makers, vintners and more
June 10-12, 2010 33rd Annual Monterey Wine Festival - Monterey, California Whether wine is your livelihood, your avocation, your hobby, or just something you'd like to learn more about, the Monterey Wine Festival is for you. You will have the opportunity to taste more than 1,000 different wines, and meet, talk with, and learn from some of the worlds most knowledgeable wine experts.
June 12, 2010 1st Annual Coto de Caza World Class Wine Festival - Coto de Caza, Cal Club members and guests are invited to this exclusive Grande Tasting, where over 100 ultra-premium California wines from more than 35 hand-selected wineries will be poured. Winemakers and other winery principals will be on hand to present their award winning wines. Gourmet appetizers and live jazz provided by some of Orange County’s finest musicians.
June 14, 2010 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series San Francisco, California The food and company of the country's top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America. Enjoy the company of culinary icons and award-winning chefs, indulge in unparalleled cuisine and bid on fabulous auction items — all to help end childhood hunger in America. Proceeds from the dinners benefit Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger in America.
June 16, 2010 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue - San Francisco, California The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field. All winners are hand-selected by StarChefs.com editorial panel based on in-person tastings and one-on one interviews. The Revue features a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings, spirits and entertainment.
June 26, 2010 2nd Annual Wild West BBQ Bash - Santa Maria, California A family-friendly, fun-filled event. The public is invited to enjoy live entertainment and world-class BBQ as BBQ teams from Santa Maria and around the state compete for the Wild West crown! Live music, great food from local vendors, family activities, and the opportunity to taste and vote on world class BBQ.
2009 CALIFORNIA JUNE 2009 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS events still waiting for new dates
June 20, 2009 Pechanga Microbrew Festival - Temecula, California 60+ microbrew beers, food samples, Chili Cookoff, Comedy, Live concert. Habitat for Humanity Temecula is our sponsor and they will be doing a silent auction at the event.
June 20, 2009 Schools for Kabul 2nd Annual Midsummer Party - Petaluma, California Great food, wine, dancing and an auction. A benefit for Schools for Kabul, a student-run fundraising group supporting educational development projects in Afghanistan; dinner will include a spit-roasted pig and local wines from Stubbs Vineyard, Turley Wine Cellars, Messina Vineyards, also music by The Sofa Kings, a local rock band.
2008 CALIFORNIA JUNE 2008 Local Food, Beer and Wine Events waiting for new dates
