2012 CALIFORNIA MARCH 2012
Food Festivals and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
(see also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009)
February 24-March 4, 2012 3rd Annual Sacramento Beer Week - Sacramento, California
March 2-3, 2012 12th Annual World of Pinot Noir - Shell Beach, California
The first full weekend in March. Two days of in-depth Tasting Seminars, Grand Tastings, a Featured Tasting with a guest Burgundian producer and two Gala Pinot Noir Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs. Hosted by participating wineries and feature an outstanding panel of sommeliers from across the U.S.
March 2-11, 2012 34th Annual Barrel Tasting - Sonoma County, California
Your chance to sample wines still in the barrel, buy "futures", talk to the winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys.
March 3-4, 2012 World of Wine 2012 Barrel Tasting Weekend - Temecula, California
A new world twist on old world varietals, this two day barrel tasting weekend features your favorite varietals made with Temecula Valley style.
March 3-4 & 17, 2012 19th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival - Napa Valley, California
The Mustard Season offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when fields, vineyards, and hillsides are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom.
March 4, 2012 6th Annual San Francisco Int’l Chocolate Salon - San Francisco, California
Experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's greatest culinary metropolitan areas
March 4, 2012 4th Annual Gold Standard Food & Wine Event - Los Angeles, California
The Wine House and LA Weekly are proud to present "LA Weekly's 3rd Annual Gold Standard Food & Wine Event" featuring a selection of 40 restaurants curated by Pulitzer Prize winning food critic, Jonathan Gold.
March 4-7, 2012 32nd Annual Refrigerated Foods Assn Conference- Palm Springs, Calif
RFA's annual conference and exhibition.
March 6-7, 2012 NLS Food Marketing Summit 2012 - Palm Desert, California
The ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for Top Level Executives in Marketing, Communications, Social Media and many other related fields within the food industry. Featuring thought leaders from the world's leading food manufacturers, discussing the key issues affecting the current and future growth of your business.
March 8, 2012 Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace - Anaheim, California
Co-located with Natural Products Expo West. This innovative outdoor event combines the lively appeal of a traditional farmers’ market with the business-building power of an industry trade show.
March 8, 2012 Fresno Food Expo - Fresno, California
Connect with America's most productive agricultural region. The Expo will feature over 100 of the San Joaquin Valley's top food producers as well as a new product showcase.
March 9-11, 2012 Natural Products Expo West - Anaheim, California
The premier trade show for the healthy products industry. Co-located with SupplyExpo, the Nutracon conference, the Healthy Baking Seminar and the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace. Natural Products Expo West is ranked as one of the top 100 shows in the US and one of the fastest 50 growing tradeshows in the US and Canada.
March 9-11, 2012 South West Regional Barista Competition - Santa Cruz, California
States: HI, CA, NV, AZ, UT, NM, Co
March 11, 2012 Family Winemakers Of California Tastings - Del Mar, California
Family Winemakers of California, an association of small, family-owned California wineries. Featuring over 200 wineries. The Association's only Southern California wine tasting that is open to both the public and wine buying trade. "Tasting 2012" allows wine enthusiasts and trade members to taste and explore new wines from many California regions, while small and family-owned wine producers have the opportunity to expand their reach into the Southern California market.
March 11-13, 2012 Annual NIOP Convention - Palm Springs, California
The National Institute of Oilseed Products is an international trade association with the principal objective of promoting the general business welfare of persons, firms and corporations engaged in the buying, selling, processing, shipping, storage and use of vegetable oils and raw materials.
March 13, 2012 Family Winemakers of California Tasting - Pasadena, California
Pasadena Convention Center, open to trade only
March 16-18, 2012 Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival - Paso Robles, California
Enjoy a zin-filled weekend with activities including winemaker dinners, exclusive Zinfandel tastings, Wine Country Auction, winery and vineyard tours and so much more.
March 23-25, 2012 6th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival - Petaluma, California
A weekend-long celebration and exploration of handcrafted cheeses, foods, wines and beers from California and beyond.
March 23-25, 2012 Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert 2012 - Palm Springs, California
Gathering the brightest and most inspired chefs from California for two extraordinary days of culinary and wine tasting.
March 25-29, 2012 42nd Food + Beverage Environmental Conference - San Diego, Calif
The premier environmental event for the food industry, bringing together senior environmental managers from food and beverage companies to share their experiences with sustainable practices, environmental compliance, new technologies and approaches.
March 29, 2012 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - San Francisco, 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.
March 30, 2012 Signature Wine Auction - Beverly Hills, California
Heritage Auctions presents the Signature Wine auction featuring fine and rare wine for sale at public auction.
March 30-31, 2012 32nd Annual Lodi Spring Wine Show - Lodi, California
More than 2,500 people attend this wonderful event featuring wine tasting from more than 40 wineries, hors d’oeuvres and wine related vendors.
March 31-April 1, 2012 Barrel Tasting Weekend - Livermore, California
Livermore Valley's 4th. Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend! Over 30 wineries share wines right out of the barrel. Meet winemakers, purchase futures, enjoy special activities and discounts, and more
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