2012 CALIFORNIA MAY 2012
Food Festivals and Local Food, Beer & Wine Events
(see also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008)
May 1-5, 2012 World Beer Cup 2012 - San Diego, California
The most prestigious beer competition in the world. Every two years a highly qualified professional panel of beer judges honors the top three beers in 91 beer style categories with gold, silver and bronze awards. The World Beer Cup is often referred to as "the Olympics of Beer Competitions" because it is one of the very few international beer competitions awarding only one gold, silver and bronze in each category.
May 2-5, 2012 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America - San Diego, California
This is the only industry event that serves both brewpubs and breweries. The Craft Brewers Conference: Over 2,600 brewing industry professionals enjoying craft brews together. BrewExpo America allows exhibitors and buyers to develop profitable business relationships and helps brewing and brewery restaurant professionals encounter the latest and the best that industry vendors have to offer.
May 2-6, 2012 33rd Annual Selma Raisin Festival - Selma, California
Celebrating in Selma, "Raisin Capital of the World" with a carnival, entertainment, pageant, crafts, and competitions in art, baking, floriculture, photography and poetry.
May 4-6, 2012 Bootcamp for Food & Recipe Bloggers - Angelus Oaks, California
Camp Blogaway Bootcamp for Food & Recipe Bloggers. Where foodies better their blogging, Camp Blogaway takes place in the sunny, peaceful San Bernardino Mountains. Non-stop blogging education and enlightenment, speaker panels, sponsored activities and swag.
May 5, 2012 Cinco de Drinko - Bishop, California
A craft beer and Mexican beer tasting event with unlimited tastings, street tacos, live homebrew demo and homebrew contest judging.
May 5, 2012 Wine Experiencia 2012 - San Miguel, California
We will have over 30 local wineries pouring their finest wines, olive oil tasting, beer tasting, food provided by over a dozen local restauranteurs/caterers, displays by local artists/artisians, live entertainment and a silent auction. All proceeds are to benefit the continued retrofit and restoration of Mission San Miguel. Tickets are $40.00 advance per person or $45.00 at the door.
May 6, 2012 Taste of the Town - Santa Clarita, California
Join us for the 24th annual Taste of the Town! Voted Santa Clarita's Best Charity event two years in a row, over 2,000 attendees will enjoy tasty offerings from over 40 of Santa Clarita's best restaurants, caterers, and wine and beer purveyors, all in the beautiful garden setting of Mann Biomedical Park. All proceeds benefit Child & Family Center.
May 6, 2012 IE Food Truck Festival - Ontario, California
This one day community event will celebrate delicious eats from over 40 gourmet food trucks, entertainment, and fun for the entire family!
May 11-12 , 2012 7th Annual Paradise Chocolate Festival - Paradise, California
Experience a chocolate paradise on the Paradise/Magalia ridge in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and overlooking the Sacramento Valley. Chocolate Queen pageant, Chocolate Chase fun run, Chocolate Cuisine Challenge and more. A benefit for non-profit youth organizations on the ridge.
May 11-13, 2012 Gator By the Bay - San Diego, California
The Zydeco Blues and Crawfish Festival celebrates its 11th anniversary with a fantastic lineup of music, Taste of Louisiana cooking demos, 10,000 lbs. of crawfish and many other food delights in the French Quarter Food Court, as well as fun family activities.
May 12, 2012 15th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa & Beer Tasting
Petaluma, California
Feel the heat as restaurants, businesses, clubs and individuals compete for the top chili and beer honors in Northern California. Sample gourmet, homemade, and veggie chili recipes, and stay for outdoor music, dancing and world class beers. This event benefits Cinnabar Theater Youth Program.
May 12, 2012 Armenian Food Fair & Fest - Montebello, California
Great entertainment all day long! While you enjoy delicious Armenian Food & Pastry, enjoy hours of Music and Fun. A food extravaganza featuring mouthwatering Armenian Food and Pastry prepared by community chefs.
May 12, 2012 The Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa, & Beer Tasting - Petaluma, Calif.
The 15th annual event benefits the Cinnabar Theater children's programs.
May 12, 2012 3rd Annual Morgan Hill No Bull BBQ Cook Off - Morgan Hill, California
Do you like Barbeque? If you like to cook or eat barbecue, this is the event for you. Enjoy live music, beer, wine and a good time.
May 12, 2012 29th Annual Tiburon Wine Festival - San Francisco, California
Located in one of the most picturesque waterfront communities in the world, The Tiburon Wine Festival is San Francisco’s premier outdoor wine event. Breathtaking views, world class wines (vintages from over 60 premium wineries) savory food from over 20 restaurants and vendors, a giant silent auction, and live entertainment - this event is not to be missed.
May 12-13, 2012 2012 Meet the Winemakers Weekend - Madera, California
Sample a wide variety of local wines from the winemakers themselves and their well-educated staff. We will also have indulgent food pairings, local art and live music.
May 12-13, 2012 BerryFest - Roseville, California
Celebrating the harvest of the Strawberry with great food, contests, exhibits and entertainment all Mothers Day weekend.
May 18-20, 2012 Cooking for Solutions - Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
Enjoy three days of remarkable culinary experiences with some of the finest chefs in North America. From our fabulous Friday Gala to small-group Food and Wine Adventures and the exciting Sustainable Seafood Challenge, you'll have a weekend of fun opportunities to enjoy great chefs, fine food and wine, and to discover ways to save the oceans—one meal at a time. More than 70 Chefs & 60 Wineries. (also: http://www.cookingforsolutions.org/ )
May 18-20, 2012 15th annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival - Philo, California
Come experience Pinot Noir produced by some of California’s finest vintners, from grapes grown here in the beautiful and rugged Anderson Valley. To our knowledge, this is the only festival in the world that celebrates a single varietal from a single appellation. This festival is a three day event including a Technical Conference & social BBQ in the vineyards on Friday, Grand Tasting on Saturday with 40+ wineries participating, many elegant winemaker dinners on Saturday evening, and open houses at all area wineries on Sunday.
May 18-20, 2012 OC Greek Food Festival 2012 - Anaheim, California
Celebrate the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace, expansive Kidz Zone, and tours of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.
May 18-20, 2012 8th Annual Lodi Zinfest - Lodi Lake Park, California
The signature tasting event in Lodi Wine Country.
May 18-20, 2012 2012 OC Greek Fest- Anaheim, California
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace with dozens of vendors and carnival rides & games and other activities for the kids
May 19, 2012 Uncorked! 7th Annual Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival - San Francisco, CA
Enjoy live music, wine seminars and chef demonstrations at this free event. Tickets must be purchased to participate in wine tasting. Proceeds benefit Save the Bay.
May 19, 2012 Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival - Santa Rosa, California
The 118th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival. The Parade's theme this year is "Rockin' Round The Roses" paying tribute to the Classics we love so much. After the parade, the Festival will include the "Stark Reality Battle of the High School Chefs" in Courthouse Square.
May 19, 2012 13th Annual West Coast Brew Fest - Sacramento, California
An afternoon of Live Music, Great Food, and over 120 different brews! As always, the West Coast Brew Fest is a ticketless beer tasting event. For one low price, you get entrance to the event, a special tasting cup, a wristband and a wide variety of craft brews to sample. There is never a need to buy more tokens or tickets. The Brew Fest benefits the Make A Difference Project and its programs. So come on out, have a great time and support a great cause. (also: www.westcoastbrewfest.com ). Attendance: 3,000.
May 19, 2012 EGGfest - Smokin' It Socal Style - Upland, California
An event dedicated to the world's greatest smoker and grill, the Big Green Egg. Cooks come from all over to showcase their talents. There are demo Eggs available for people who wish to take an Egg for a test run.
May 19, 2012 20th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival 2012 - Oakdale, California
Ignight your palate with Chocolate samples and items for purchase on Chocolate Avenue. 150-200+ Quality and variety vendors in Arts & Crafts, Chocolate Avenue, Food, and Specialty Merchandise & Services. Amusement Park, Classic Car Show, and Western Show. Entertainment on: Chocolate Challenge Stage, Cowboy Cook'n Stage, and Main Stage. 3rd weekend in May.
May 19, 2012 17th Annual Galt Strawberry Festival - Galt, California
Join us for Fun, Food, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, a Car and Bike show, BMX Stunt Show, Miss & Mr Strawberry Pageant, and a Dog Show!
May 19, 2012 23rd Annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters - Burbank, CA
Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of the nation’s largest single-day charity wine auctions showcasing celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, winery owners and winemakers. Extraordinary silent and live auctions. The event will be held on the "Midwest Street" backlot at Warner Bros..
May 19, 2012 Childhood Obesity Conference - San Francisco, California
Slow Food San Francisco is hosting this one-day Childhood Obesity Bay Area (COBA) conference to help prevent and reverse childhood obesity. Theses this year are youth empowerment, health disparities and the economics of obesity.
May 19-20, 2012 53rd Artichoke Festival - Castroville, California
Thistle Be Fun! Agro Art Competition, Parade, Live Music, Children's Activities. Artichokes fried, sauteed, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh and creamed in soup. Cooking Demos, Wine Tasting, Farmer's Market, Arts & Crafts, Field Tours to the artichoke patch.
May 19-20, 2012 California Strawberry Festival - Oxnard, California
29th Annual. Ranked among the top Festivals in the nation, the weekend celebration annually the 3rd weekend in May offers a spectacle of strawberry fun for everyone. Award-winning attractions, interactive exhibits, gooey contests, the hottest names in entertainment, the largest collection of Fine Arts & Crafts with 200+ booths, and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations, Strawberryland For Kids boasts free rides, puppet shows, and more. See also Strawberry Recipe Contest.
May 19-20, 2012 Annual Boogie on the Bayou - Campbell, California
This popular Cajun-inspired celebration draws attendees from all over the Bay Area to enjoy the authentic food, live entertainment, unique arts and crafts and the enormous family fun zone. Attendance: 60,000.
May 20, 2012 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - Santa Barbara, 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.
May 20, 2012 Flavors of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, California
Flavors of Los Angeles spotlights premier local restaurants and chefs to create a high-end, exclusive, gourmet experience. We are proud these renowned chefs are working with the American Liver Foundation in our fight to promote awareness and raise money to promote liver health, disease prevention, education and research.
May 25-27, 2012 26th Annual California Festival of Beers - San Luis Obispo, California
CFOB is very excited to announce that the California Festival of Beers will be moving to the Alex Madonna Expo Center starting in 2012! The Madonna Expo Center is located in the heart of San Luis Obispo with easy access to hotels, restaurants, and our beautiful downtown area. Enjoy world class beers, and beautiful weather outside and high above SLO!
May 25-27, 2012 9th Annual Food & Wine Festival - Newport Beach, California
Acclaimed Winemakers, our celebrated chefs and Master Sommeliers will serve as the guides- captivating festival goers with educational seminars and wine events with endless tasting tables.
May 31-June 3, 2012 Auction Napa Valley - Napa Valley, California
America's first charity wine auction remains the premier celebration of wine the world over. After 31 years, this event still holds true to its origins: to create a vehicle to support the health and well-being of the community, held in the idyllic setting where the grapes are grown and hosted by the creative individuals behind America's finest wines. It is an unparalleled four days of festivities celebrating the wine, the food and the heritage of this acclaimed region.
May 25-28, 2012 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival - Garden Grove, California
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival celebrates its 52nd year, making it not only one of the largest community festivals in the western US, but also one of the oldest.
May 26-27, 2012 29th Annual Strawberry Festival - Arroyo Grande, California
As one of California's largest festivals, this family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities and entertainment, the Strawberry Stampede, hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, and of course, scrumptious strawberry treats of all kinds.
May 27, 2012 22nd Annual Larkspur Flower & Food Festival - Larkspur, California
An exciting daylong schedule of colorful festivities surrounding the theme of flower related arts & crafts and gourmet food exhibitors. The event will feature the cooking demonstration stage showcasing Larkspur's renowned Chefs and Restaurants.
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