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Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
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September 20, 2025
Wine in the Pines
Pine Mountain Club, California
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday of June each year for Wine in the Pines in Pine Mountain Village. From 1pm to 4 pm (with VIP entry starting at noon), taste exciting wines from throughout California’s top wine-growing regions. If you need a break from fine wines, there will be many craft breweries to choose from. And then there’s the food: some of Kern County’s, Santa Clarita Valley’s, and our own local favorite restaurants will be on hand to serve you everything from classic European finger food and gourmet pizza to good-ole western barbeque. Live music—loud enough to set the mood, but smooth enough not to ruin it. Wine-themed art will also be on display to round out the afternoon. September 26, 2025 Whiskies of the World - San Francisco, California
Features a sampling of unlimited expressions of the world's finest whiskies. Each event is held at the finest hotels and private clubs in the United States to ensure an elegant, comfortable and relaxed environment. Tickets by advance purchase only. September 28, 2025 - Heritage Fire - San Jose, California
A one-of-a-kind, walk-around event series by Whiskies of the World and Heritage Fire, pairing world-class whiskey samplings with live-fire cooking. September 28, 2025 Whiskies of the World - San Jose, California
Features a sampling of unlimited expressions of the world's finest whiskies. Each event is held at the finest hotels and private clubs in the United States to ensure an elegant, comfortable and relaxed environment. Tickets by advance purchase only.
2024 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2024
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new datesSeptember 1-30, 2024 - California Wine Month - Statewide, California
California Wine Month in September celebrates one of our signature agricultural products and all that vintners and growers bring to the economy, culture and lifestyle of the Golden State. September 3, 2024 11th Annual Barbera Festival - Plymouth, California
Barbera is becoming more and more popular in California. Many California producers offer a varietal Barbera. Barbera is a great food wine yet quite enjoyable on its own. Still, Barbera remains fairly obscure. The festival aims to bring Barbera to the attention of the general wine buying public. The event includes more than 70 California wineries, gourmet food, live music and local artists. September 5-21, 2024 Farm-to-Fork Festival - Sacramento, California
Join us for the largest farm-to-fork event of the year — the annual Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall in Downtown Sacramento. Experience the best of the Sacramento region’s abundant food selection by sampling produce, meat, fish, wine, craft beer, cheese, olive oil and a wide array of everything related to farm-to-fork eating. Designed to showcase where our food and drinks come from, the free Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year, which drew 35,000 people. Attendance: 35,000. September 6-8, 2024 - 626 Night Market - Orange County
Costa Mesa, California
The 626 Night Market is the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring over 150 local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and non-profit groups. September 6-8, 2024 The Ontario Home & Backyard Show
Ontario, California
Come check us out, and learn for yourself what it means to really take pride in your home. September 6-8, 2024 28th Original Lobster Festival
Fountain Valley, California
(formerly known as Long Beach Original Lobster Festival) New Location: Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley, CA. Fresh Live Maine Lobster, prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the World’s Largest Cooker. Enjoy tasty eats in the food court, VIP Lounge, Arts & Crafts booths, Live Sports Tent, sip on adult beverages (beer, wine, specialty drinks. Live Band (Fri. & Sat. night). Something for everyone, including kids, Magic Show, BalloonTwisting, Face Painting, Games and Inflatable Bounces. September 6-8, 2024 64th Annual Saint Basil Greek Food Festival
Stockton, California
Fine Greek cuisine and pastries to the tune of authentic Greek music and dancing, tours of the church with choir performances and plenty of games. September 7, 2024 27th Julian Grape Stomp Festa - Julian, California
Celebrate the harvest of the grapes with a real, olde-world style grape stomp and festa at the Menghini Winery. Italian music, dancing, bocci ball competitions, wine tasting, food and crafts. Attendance: 2,000. September 7, 2024 Crush 2024 - Temecula, California
Showcasing wines from 30+ member wineries in one location! Enjoy a walk-about tasting of award winning Temecula winesand culinary bites from local and winery restaurants. September 7-8, 2024 Annual Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival
Pittsburg, California
The Pittsburg Seafood Festival has long been one of the keystone events in Contra Costa County. Experience the Seafood Festival in up-and-coming Old Town Pittsburg Attendance: 20,000. September 7-8, 2024 52nd Annual Art & Wine Festival
Mountain View, California
Highlights include festive drink, stellar live music, incredible edibles, and kids' park. September 10-12, 2024 Annual National Heirloom Exposition
Ventura, California
The "World's Fair of Pure Food" Ventura County Fairgrounds. Come and see over 3000 varieties of heirloom produce—from every state. With more than 100 speakers and 300 natural food vendors, this is the world's largest heritage food event. The Exposition creates awareness on issues surrounding 'pure food'. Proceeds from this not-for-profit event benefit school gardens and other food programs. Attendance: 18,000. September 12-15, 2024 - Lodi Grape Festival - Lodi, California
The Festival’s mission and main purpose is to promote the agriculture and agricultural products of San Joaquin County, and to offer diverse forms of agricultural education. The Festival strives to present unique, family – oriented exhibits that not only entertain, but educate and enlighten. September 12-15, 2024 93rd PCCA Convention - Napa, California
Since 1932, the Pacific Coast Coffee Association has strived to encourage growth and prosperity in the coffee business. We continue to celebrate and support all businesses and entities operating in the coffee industry. September 14, 2024 30th California Brewers Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Mark your calendar for this year’s event – Saturday, September 16th, at Discovery Park, where we’ll celebrate our 30th year of GREAT beer in the park! Get your tickets early as we are expecting a sell-out. September 14, 2024 Plate by Plate LA - Los Angeles, California
Plate by Plate LA is one of PbP-LA’s favorite signature events of the year, where over a dozen of the Asian American community’s top chefs, restaurants, leaders, influencers, and culinary brands all gather to celebrate philanthropy within the Southern California Asian American and nonprofit community. Guests come together to enjoy sampling signature dishes, participate in a silent auction, and attend the highly celebrated after-party. September 14-15, 2024 41st Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Capitola, California
The festival combines art, wine, music, and food all in Capitola Village by the Sea. Over 100 fine artists and 22 wineries will participate in this year's event. September 14-15, 2024 42nd Annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
Santa Clara, California
The festival will feature the talents of local and regional artists with nearly 175 booths, 25 community groups serving international foods, fine wines, micro-brewed beer and entertainment on three stages, and the popular Kids Kingdom. Attendance: 50,000. September 14-October 27, 2024 Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest and German Food Fest - Lake Arrowhead, California
Every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy our Annual Oktoberfest in the Alpine Village of Lake Arrowhead. German Sausage, Struddle, Sauerkraut and Potatoe Salad and a dozen famous German Biers will fill your belly when you participate in our 3rd annual Dana Point Oktoberfest and German Food Fest. Come to the beach to enjoy games, German Music, and a fun filled German Day. Sponsored by Spaten Bier, the #1 Bier of the Germany Oktoberfest, this event is a packed day of cultural and whacky activities. September 19-22, 2024 88th Annual Walnut Festival
Walnut Creek, California
Celebrates the history of growing walnuts in the area and raises money to benefit the community. September 19-22, 2024 Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair
Grass Valley, California
Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up-close” The Classic has grown to become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States. In between the Draft Horse performances, the Harvest Fair is bustling with activity. The Harvest Fair is an experience that can be enjoyed by kids and adults – and admission is free! (Although there is a fee for the Draft Horse performances, admission to the Fairgrounds is free). Backyard BBQ and Chef’s Challenge, live entertainment and tastings from the various chefs. Bounty of the County - a pairing of fabulous local chefs with the produce and meats of Nevada County Grown farmers and ranchers. This is local, fresh, and delicious food at its best – and a feast for your palate. Visit the Floriculture Building to see exhibitors compete for cash awards and ribbons by showcasing their finest fruits, vegetables and crafts. Produce Characters, Painted Pumpkins and Prizes! Live Horse Shoeing Competition; An exhibit of Early Day Gas Engines; Railroad Exhibit; Western Trade Show; Treat Street Goodies; Clogging Jamboree; Live Bluegrass and Western Music Fest. September 20, 2024 Downtown Wine Stroll - Los Altos, California
Shop. Dine. Explore. Discover. Downtown Los Altos. September 21, 2024 Bines and Brews Beer Fest - Monument, California
Enjoy beer, gin, wine, spirits, and moonshine while listening to upbeat contemporary jazz from New Vintage Jazz. Food vendors and other interesting vendors. Ticket sales are capped at 400 to maintain the upscale feel and allow you to have conversations with the brewers. An adults-only event; even the designated drivers must be over 21 (no exceptions). No dogs allowed. ID required. General admission $25 - includes a commemorative glass and unlimited 2 oz tastings. Designated driver $10. Gates open at 1:00 PM. September 21, 2024 ’49er Festival, Chili Cook-Off!
Groveland, California
This all day event begins with a pancake breafast followed by a real small-town parade through downtown Groveland. The highlight of the day is the Chili Cook-off with local chefs vying for top awards in three categories: Beans, No Beans and Vegetarian Chili. Free music, kids zone, auction and raffle. (Annually, 3rd Saturday in September) September 21, 2024 Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
Fair Oaks, California
The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is a celebration of our rural history and present village atmosphere. The Village of Fair Oaks, colonized around 1895, was home to orange and citrus groves as well as olive orchards and assorted farm animals and, without a doubt, chickens were among them. Today the Fair Oaks chickens enjoy the freedom and hospitality of the village they call home. Attendance: 15,000. September 21, 2024 Pacific Wine & Food Classic
Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach Dunes Waterfront Resort. The annual Wine & Food Festival will feature more than 100 not-to-miss summer inspired experiences. A small sampling of what festival guests can enjoy include: A Summer Wine Garden, Celebrity Cruise Silent Disco, Taco & Beer Lounge, Paella and Sangria Lounge, Official “Pacific Burger”, “Off the Hook Seafood”, Fresh Baja Shellfish Bar, Gelato Bar, Live Broadcast of The Fork Report, US Foods Chef Lounge,Sommelier Wine & Food Journey, Melissa’s Produce Grilled Corn and so many more delicious happenings. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic was recently acknowledged by the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association as the top ten food and wine festival in the world. Early bird tickets have just been released, with prices ranging from $99 - $259. Early bird ticket prices are the lowest they will be and will increase soon! September 21, 2024 Sample the Sierra: South Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival - South Lake Tahoe, California
The foodie paradise will showcase the talents of over 60 participants: chefs, restaurants, brewers, winemakers and farmers during the South Lake Tahoe festival. Sample the Sierra has created an opportunity for the South Shore’s tastemakers to present their food and drink in an easily digestible format. Nearly 1,500 attendees will explore the area’s gastronomic offerings via 20 booths of regionally sourced cuisine paired with locally crafted wine, beer and spirits. September 21-22, 2024 Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Lafayette, California
The annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, held the 3rd weekend in September, is the one of the largest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Art, handmade crafts, sample foods from top local restaurants and enjoy quality wines and microbrews, and enjoy continuous music from our two main stages. Attendance: 65,000 September 22, 2024 Beer City Festival - Alameda, California
Alameda Point Waterfront Park. Beer City Festivals allows you to taste the best craft beer from Northern California and beyond. You’ll find great beer, munch on tasty food, and hear great music. September 22-29, 2024 Annual San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego, California
Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Held twice annually, this beloved culinary tradition features discounted prix fixe menus from more than 180 of San Diego's best restaurants in 12 unique regions throughout San Diego County. September 26-29, 2024 Annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sonoma, California
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is Sonoma Valley’s annual tradition of celebrating the harvest of wine grapes and the yearly crush. Since 1897 the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival has been celebrating the Sonoma Valley’s bounty, community, and local culture. California’s oldest festival, this Sonoma tradition takes place the last full weekend of September in downtown Sonoma’s historic Plaza. The Festival benefits many Sonoma Valley community projects and non-profits. September 27-28, 2024 85th Annual Harvest Festival & Parade
Arroyo Grande, California
A local favorite event that features everything from entertainment to food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids, movie night and so much more! This family-friendly event highlights the best of Arroyo Grande and its neighboring communities. This year's theme is "Community Together"! Since 1937, the people of Arroyo Grande have participated in this well-loved celebration. The Harvest Festival is a chance to look back at our history and past traditions. September 28, 2024 15th Annual A Taste of Soquel - Soquel, California
Food and Music for the Common Good. A Benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank. September 28, 2024 Sonoma County VegFest - Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. The North Bay’s wildly popular celebration of compassionate, healthy, and environmentally responsible living. We are returning with our full program this year featuring dozens of local and bay area vendors with delicious food, animal art, vegan boutiques, non-profits, ethical animal encounters, leather-free footballs, sustainable and eco products, lots of samples and so much more. September 28, 2024 15th Almost Annual A Taste of Soquel
Soquel, California
Food and Music for the Common Good. A Benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank. September 28, 2024 30th Annual Kelseyville Pear Festival
Kelseyville, California
Kelseyville celebrates its living agriculture heritage with a celebration that is a FREE fun-filled family day. Pear ice cream, pear pies, shakes, pear tasting and pear margaritas are fun to try. A fiercely competitve pear dessert contest is held the day before. New this year is the Wine Tasting Tent feature Lake County specialties. Three performance stages, antique farm equipment, a Horse Faire, and Kid’s Town. Start the day with a country breakfast at the Kelseyville Fire House at 7:00 am and then the parade down Main Street at 9:30 am. Attendance: 10,000. September 28, 2024 Annual Banana Festival
Port of Hueneme, California
There is something for everyone at this family friendly event. Highlights include great food, delectable banana desserts, live bands, an arts and crafts marketplace, and lots of fun kid’s activities. Experience the interworking of the Port with tours, educational displays, and an auto pavilion, all while enjoying one of the Port’s largest imports – Bananas! Enter your favorite recipe in the Best Banana Recipe Contest. September 28, 2024 Annual Taste of Italy - Los Angeles, California
Taste of Italy is Los Angeles' premier wine and food event, presented by the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles. For one evening, the heart of Downtown Los Angeles is transformed into a charming, Italian piazza. The event features the region's acclaimed Italian restaurants, authentic Italian products, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, world-class wines, and live entertainment in a historic setting. September 28-29, 2024 43rd Annual Honey Bee Festival
Palo Cedro, California
The largest attended craft fair in Shasta County Attendance: 8,000. September 28-29, 2024 San Juan Capistrano Greek Fest
San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano Greek Fest invites you to come enjoy delicious Greek food and wine, as well as organic olive tasting and learn the benefits of cooking healthier with olive oil. Our event also lets you enjoy a taste of Greece with live Greek music and Greek dancing, dance lessons, a sports bar, and much more. The event is fun for the family and free. September 28-29, 2024 30th Annual Goleta Lemon Festival
Goleta, California
You’ll find wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere, and a variety of entertainment and activities that have made this the most anticipated event in the Goleta Valley. September 28-29, 2024 2nd Annual Seafood and Soul Festival
Stockton, California
Fresh seafood and hearty soul food unite in a one-of-a-kind event. An array of exquisite seafood and soul food delights, meticulously prepared to tantalize your taste buds. Complete with a dedicated kids' corner, exhilarating live music, captivating entertainment, and an array of local and surrounding city vendors. September 28-29, 2024 11th Annual Jelly Belly Candy Palooza
Fairfield, California
Takes place at the 15-acre Jelly Belly Visitors Center. Candy Sampling, Quality Art and Craft Vendors, Carnival Rides, Midway Games, Wine and Chocolate Experience, Pony Rides and much more! Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Tours! September 29-October 2, 2024 NBWA 87th Annual Convention & Product Showcase - San Diego, California
National Beer Wholesalers Association Annual Convention is designed to provide valuable education programs and important networking opportunities for the beer industry. Education programs offered during the Convention feature speakers and seminars on a number of topics of importance to beer distributors.
2023 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2023
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new datesSeptember -, 2023 Annual Avocado & Margarita Street Festival
Morro Bay, California - EVENT ON HIATUS IN 2023.
Enjoy the Best California Avocados in all variations of culinary delights as well as refreshing margaritas, beer, local wines, specialty foods, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, a large family area for the younger crowd & the beautiful Embarcadero, Morro Bay. You could win a Year Supply of Avocados! Enter the Best Avocado Recipe Contest. With sufficient submissions a souvenir recipe book will be printed and offered at the event. Awards given to the winners and recognized in the book. September 9, 2023 A Taste of Summer - Fremont, California
Mission San Jose Street Festival. September 9-10, 2023 Crawfish and Catfish Festival
Sacramento, California
The Crawfish and Catfish Festival is the ultimate Louisiana food and music experience! The festival features the authentic sounds, sights and tastes of Louisiana with Southern BBQ, and Asian/Cajun Fusion cuisine. September 10, 2023 The Art of Food & Wine - Saratoga, California
Silicon Valley's premier culinary event benefitting Montalvo Arts Center! This is a unique opportunity to sample the best cuisine and wine that Northern California has to offer (plus a microbrewery for those beer enthusiasts!) in one of the most elegant settings in the Bay Area. September 15-17, 2023 Conejo Valley Home & Remodeling Show
Westlake, California
Join us at the beautiful Westlake Village Hyatt for three days of the latest in home improvement and remodeling trends. Parking is FREE!
2022 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2022
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new datesSeptember 9-18, 2022 Stockton Beer Week - Stockton, California
During Stockton Beer Week, various venues all around Stockton work with breweries to create events that celebrate the local California craft beer industry. Last year we saw beer festivals, beer dinners, the Brews & Shoes Walk/Run, beer movie nights, and much more! September 24, 2022 Margarita Taco Festival
Thousand Oaks, California
All you can Taste Margaritas and Taco Festival. Join different vendors as we come together for an amazing event. September 25, 2022 California Brew & BBQ Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Join Us at the 4th Annual California Brew & BBQ Festival in Santa Barbara at our beautiful oceanfront venue. Samples from over 50 breweries, cideries and wineries. Enjoy tri-tip from top Santa Barbara restaurants as they compete for Best BBQ! Meet World Champion Pitmaster, Doug Scheiding and taste his award-winning BBQ. Grab your souvenir glass and start sipping just a frisbee throw away from the sparkling Pacific, while One2Tree, a soulful reggae band, and The Neighborhood Thieves keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where beer is king.
2021 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2021
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new datesSeptember -, 2021 Original Long Beach Lobster Festival
Long Beach, California - NEXT EVENT SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2022. September , 2021 Taste of Chico - Chico, California
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors treat event participants to fabulous fare while they stroll Downtown streets brimming with culture. Four main stages host continuous, live music and performances while the “Open Air Art Gallery” previews fine artists from the Chico Art Center’s Open Studios Art Tour. Attendance: 15,000. September 10-12, 2021 Annual Original Long Beach Lobster Festival
Long Beach, California
Held at the picturesque Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach. We combine local popular artists, tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed to mouth-watering perfection in the world’s largest lobster steamers. Giant food court, dance floor, arts & crafts, delicious desserts, beer & wine gardens, and FREE e-Souvenir digital photos. Also, a Live Sports Tent and Children’s Area. September 11-12, 2021 49th Annual Art & Wine Festival
Mountain View, California
Highlights include festive drink, stellar live music, incredible edibles, and kids' park.
2020 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2020
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new dates
September 19, 2020
6th Annual Hot Q’s & Cold Brews BBQ Championship
Oroville, California September 25, 2020
3rd Annual Polk Street Fall Wine Walk
San Francisco, California
The tasting event will include merchants offering wine samples and special treats inside their stores Polk Street from Sutter to Filbert, 4pm to 8pm. September 27, 2020
37th Annual San Francisco International Beer Festival
San Francisco, California
Rescheduled from April - Pouring strong for 36 years, the San Francisco International Beer Festival at iconic Fort Mason offers revelers the chance to sample hundreds of the best local and imported craft beers paired with scrumptious food from San Francisco restaurants in a waterfront setting. This is the West Coast original, and all proceeds go to help a local nonprofit preschool. Help keep families in San Francisco, one beer at a time. September 27, 2020
36th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival - Venice, California
Promotes the vibrant creativity that makes Venice, California so unique. Organized by the Abbot Kinney Festival Association (AKFA) to raise funds to reinvest back into the community to support youth and families. Featuring a unique array of local artisan crafts, live music, good food, and commitment to the environment. Includes food from Strictly Vegan, Hello Harvest, Soft Peaks Confections, Border Grill Truck, and more. Attendance: 100,000+.
2019 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2019
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new datesSeptember 1, 2019 - 38th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration
Livermore, California
New this year, our event will be held at the top of the Las Positas College campus. Enjoy backdrops of windmills and vineyards, 40+ wineries, food trucks, live music, arts & craft vendors and more. This exclusive event is open only to ticket holders- don't miss out on a wine country celebration! Join us for great wine, bands, mini wine seminars, wine tasting, lawn games, food trucks and more. Our VIP section includes reserve tastings, exclusive lounge areas, complimentary food, and additional VIP experiences. September 7, 2019 - Annual Plate by Plate - San Francisco, California
Plate by Plate is the oldest and largest Asian American tasting benefit in the nation. 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. September 7-8, 2019 Crawfish and Catfish Festival
Woodland, California
Yolo County Fairgrounds. Featuring authentic tastes of Louisiana, Southern BBQ, Soul Foods, Latin foods and Asian/Cajun Fusion cuisine. Specialties offered include crawfish, catfish, alligator, frog legs, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, jambalaya, sausages, hot dogs, wings, garlic noodles, beignets and pralines. Visit the Central Grocery and learn how to cook some favorites at the New Cooking School. Purchase live crawfish and learn how to boil them. Live Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Jazz, R & B, Latin and Funk on three stages. Other festival activities include cooking demos, you can enter the Jambalaya Cook Off, take Zydeco dance lessons, race crawfish, Catch and Release Catfish pool, enjoy the kid's zone, vendor marketplace, Sportsman's Paradise Outdoor Expo and a Cornhole Tournament. September 7-8, 2019 Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
San Francisco, California
EVENT ON HIATUS FOR 2019. In 2019, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will take a hiatus from producing the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival to reimagine the chocolate experience and fine-tune the philanthropic event. We apologize for the disappointment this may cause our loyal Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival fans. Attendance: 40,000. September 12, 2019 An Evening on the Beach - Santa Monica, California
Notable Los Angeles chefs each preparing a signature dish on an open grill set directly on the sand. Guests will sample tempting summer menus, enjoy freshly shucked oysters and taste the wines of select boutique vintners. Live music. The silent auction will feature an expanded selection of very special luxury travel. Benefitting St. Vincent Meals on Wheels September 20-22, 2019 - 34th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival - Northstar, California
Music fills the air, chefs engage in friendly battle at the Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook Off and fine wine and delicious food reign supreme. In addition, you’ll find the gourmet marketplace, kids' cooking classes, the Village Grape Stomp, art exhibits and more, culminating with the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting. September 21, 2019 - California Vegetarian Food Festival + Symposium
San Francisco, California
The famous site of San Francisco’s old exposition center will be the home of the 4th iteration of the California Vegetarian Food Festival + Symposium, as this popular plant-based celebration arrives at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, a Non-Plus Ultra venue. September 21-22, 2019 - Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes
Los Gatos, California
A free family friendly event featuring food, wine, beer, art and craft exhibits, and live music. The kids zone offers snow cones and a bouncy castle. Don’t miss the town’s one and only art and wine festival. September 27, 2019 - Chaminade Resort & Spa Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series - Santa Cruz, California
September 27th TBD. Chaminade Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resort, has announced the dates for its highly acclaimed Farm to Table Wine Dinner series that take place May through October.
2018 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2018
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
waiting for new datesSeptember 1-2, 2018 - Annual Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival
Sebastopol, California
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2018. MAY RETURN IN FUTURE YEARS. September 1-2, 2018 - Whisky Live - Pleasanton, California
The very best whiskies of the world under one roof. Mingle with producers and distillers, independent bottlers and brand ambassadors and meet the stars of the industry. Attendance: 2,000. September 8, 2018 - Bear Republic's Oktoberfest Cellar Party
Healdsburg, California
Don't miss this unique opportunity to mingle with the brew team and sample Bear Republic's entries to this year's Great American Beer Festival® alongside some rarities we will be dusting off from our cellar! Enjoy hand passed hors d' oeuvres created in collaboration by our Executive Chef and the brew team that are designed to pair with the day's beer offerings. As is the case every year, this event will sell out, so get your tickets soon! We hope to see you there! September 13, 2018 Celebrity Chef Tour - Calabasas, California
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs September 13, 2018 26th Annual Taste of Downtown
San Diego, California
From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Experience the flavors of Downtown by sampling tasty bites from more than 40 restaurants throughout the Gaslamp Quarter, Financial District, and East Village. Discover new eateries as you feast your way around town. The Taste of Downtown has established itself as one of the premiere culinary events in San Diego. Be sure to get your tickets in advance, because this popular self-guided tour is guaranteed to sell out quickly. Tickets are only $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event. All proceeds will benefit the Downtown San Diego Partnership, a non-profit organization committed to the vibrancy of San Diego’s world-class urban center. September 15, 2018 Martinis on the Plaza - Martinez, California
Enjoy a magical evening under the enchantment of a starry sky, a babbling plaza fountain, graceful white tents & dancing twinkle lights as you travel back in time to the elegance of the 1940's Rat Pack era. Partake of specialty martinis, epicurean delights from regional restaurants, and live big band swing music as we celebrate Martinez's heritage as the birthplace of the Martini. September 15-16, 2017 Glendi - Santa Rosa, California
EVENT CANCELLED AGAIN FOR 2018. September 15-16, 2018 California Beer Festival - Ventura
Ventura, California
Come experience over 140 craft beers on tap at Craft Beer Heaven on Saturday, as well as mouth watering food and great entertainment. The Blues, Brews and BBQ event will be held on Sunday. CBF's main goal is to shine a light on the craft beer movement and celebrate great beer! September 21-23, 2018 Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
Redondo Beach, California
THIS EVENT IS ON HIATUS. It may or may not return. September 23, 2018 Annual Taste of Local Festival - Ventura, California
There will be no 2018 Taste of Local Festival. Will return in 2019. We will not be presenting the 2018 edition of Taste of Local Festival. We encourage you to take the money you may have spent on attending the festival and spend it with one of our amazing local businesses or non-profits. Or, make a donation to The Local Love Project, helping us to continue our work providing relief and support to those affected by the Thomas Fire and mudslides. We will be back! The 2019 Taste of Local Festival dates will be announced this fall. September 30, 2018 Kendall-Jackson Harvest Celebration
Fulton, California
Join us as we toast the bounty of harvest with this exclusive event sure to please even the most discerning palate. Enjoy farm fresh produce straight from our garden, live cooking demonstrations from renowned chefs, unique plates from select local purveyors, dynamic educational seminars and demonstrations – featuring everything from wine blending to truffle hunting; barrel making to mozzarella stretching – outdoor painting sessions, live music, and of course, exceptional Kendall-Jackson wines!
2017 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new datesSeptember 23-24, 2017 Green Festival Expo - Los Angeles, California
Green Festival is back in LA for our 6th year! Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 200 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulging in some delicious vegan or vegetarian food and learning all you need to know to live a more sustainable lifestyle! SHOP. TASTE. ENJOY September 23-24, 2017 Julian Apple Days Festival - Julian, California
Welcome to the Julian Apple Days Festival! A special weekend full of fun for the whole Family! |
