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Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
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August 31-Sept 2, 2018
626 Night Market
Arcadia, California
Aug 31-Sept 2, 2018
Los Angeles Times' The Taste
Los Angeles, California
Aug 31-Sept 3, 2018 37th Malibu Chili Cook-Off Carnival & Fair
Malibu, California
September 1, 2018
22nd 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 1, 2018 - Taste of Sonoma - Sonoma, California
Taste of Sonoma is THE wine event of the year, and it promises to be filled with fabulous wine, delicious bites and fun. Gates are open from 12:00pm – 4:00pm and Club Reserve ticket holders also receive exclusive VIP access to Taste of Sonoma from 11:00am – 12:00pm, before the event opens to the general public. September 1-2, 2018 - 48th Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Millbrae, California
Festival-goers can taste their way around the world with twenty food vendors serving up flavorful fare with an international flair. A juried show, the festival will showcase the original work of 250 artists and craftspeople exhibiting their innovative wares. Attendance: 65,000.
September 1-2, 2018 Annual Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival
Sebastopol, California
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2018. MAY RETURN IN FUTURE YEARS.
September 1-30, 2018 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 2, 2018 37th 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, 2018
Taste of the Grove
Morro Bay, California
Enjoy farm-to-table pairing with area farmers and local chefs to present tantalizing avocado-themed dishes. Enjoy food demos, educational opportunities (including an avocado-centric component) and dozens of local dishes... as well as local mixology, wine, and brewery pairings. Combine incredible ambiance, delicious cuisine & hand-crafted spirits with Live Music & the breathtaking Central Coast weather for the Ultimate Evening Out!
September 7-9, 2018 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 7-9, 2018 22nd 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 7 & 28, 2018 - Chaminade Resort & Spa Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series - Santa Cruz, California
2018 dates: June 1; July 13; August 10; September 7 & 28. September 7-October 27, 2018 Alpine Village Oktoberfest
Torrance, California
50th Anniversary Celebration. Alpine Village is the home of the oldest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California. Ours is the longest running Oktoberfest in Los Angeles. Traditional Bavarian fun is supplied by Oom Pah Pah party bands, your belly is sated by traditional German fare, and your thirst is quenched by delicious German beers brewed by Warsteiner. We deliver an authentic-yet-modern Oktoberfest to you each and every year…and all within 10 miles of Southern California’s beautiful beaches. September 8, 2018
Annual Avocado & Margarita Street Festival
Morro Bay, California
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 8, 2018
L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade
Los Angeles, California
At Royce Quad on UCLA’s campus. Culinary greats from across the country will come together to prepare and serve their delicious dishes while raising funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, benefiting childhood cancer research.
September 8, 2018
WINEderlust River Wine Festival
Coloma, California
Come experience WINEderlust—A gathering of innovative local winemakers, musicians, artists, brewers, craftspeople, and local farms and producers for an afternoon jam on the American River in Coloma, CA! 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 8-9, 2018 - 23rd Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
San Francisco, California
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will host the Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival attracting about 40,000 visitors from the Bay Area and around the world. This family-friendly event features prominent local chefs creating chocolate inventions during cooking demonstrations, live musical entertainment, children’s activities and the popular “Earthquake” Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest. Over 30 different booths from local restaurants, bakeries and chocolate companies will provide dessert samples during the two-day event. Attendance: 40,000.
September 8-9, 2018 36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Capitola, California
The festival combines art, wine, music, and food all in Capitola Village by the Sea. Over 160 fine artists and 23 wineries will participate in this year's event. September 8-9, 2018 34th 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.
September 8-9, 2018 47th Annual Art & Wine Festival
Mountain View, California
Highlights include festive drink, stellar live music, incredible edibles, and kids' park. September 9, 2018 Food & Wine Classic - Saratoga, California
The highly anticipated gourmet event of the season! Sample fare from some of the most celebrated restaurants in the Bay Area and enjoy tastings from many of the region's finest wineries in the elegant setting of Montalvo's historic Villa and picturesque grounds. Guests will also enjoy live and silent auctions featuring luxurious wines lots and utterly unique experience packages.
September 11-13, 2018 Annual National Heirloom Exposition
Santa Rosa, California
The "World's Fair of Pure Food" Sonoma 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 13, 2018 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 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 13-15, 2018 87th PCCA Convention
Newport Beach, 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 13-16, 2018 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 15, 2018 Sample the Sierra: South Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival - South Lake Tahoe, California
The emerging 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 15, 2018 13th 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 15, 2018 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 15, 2018 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 15, 2018 ’49er Festival, Chili & Salsa 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) (also: http://groveland.org/ ) 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 15-16, 2018 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. (also: http://santaclaraca.gov/visitors/art-wine-festival-3746 ) Attendance: 50,000. September 15-16, 2018 23rd Annual Lafayette Art, Wine & Music 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: 100,000
September 15-October 28, 2018 Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest and German Food Fest - Lake Arrowhead, California
ALERT: Loud Auto-Play Music. 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 16, 2018 Flavors of Orange County
Orange County, California
Flavors is a culinary experience that goes beyond the traditional gala and provides each table of attendees with a local chef who will prepare a multi-course dinner tableside. The meal that is delivered will showcase the signature dishes of our culinary experts and take you beyond the usual restaurant fare. Unleash your inner "foodie" and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation. September 20-23, 2018 Annual Walnut Festival
Walnut Creek, California
Celebrates the history of growing walnuts in the area and raises money to benefit the community.
September 21-23, 2018 Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
Redondo Beach, California
THIS EVENT IS ON HIATUS. It may or may not return. September 21-23, 2018 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 22, 2018 10th Annual A Taste of Soquel - Soquel, California
Food and Music for the Common Good. A Benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank. September 23, 2018 - Taste of Chico - Chico, California
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 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 23-26, 2018 NBWA 81st Annual Convention
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.
September 23-30, 2018 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 26-28, 2018 NLS Food Evolution Summit
San Diego, California
The Annual Food Evolution Summit features the ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for Top Level Executives in New Product Development (NPD), Research and Development (R & D), Innovation and many other related fields within the food industry. Be a part of the Industry's Must Attend Event featuring thought leaders from the world's leading food manufacturers, discussing the key issues affecting the current and future growth of your business. September 27, 2018 - 1st 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 28-29, 2018 Harvest Festival and Parade
Arroyo Grande, California
The Harvest Festival serves as a tribute to agriculture, the area’s leading industry. Among the many attractions features is a parade, toe-tapping entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and an array of food, game, and arts and crafts booths. This festival is focuses on the local non-profit organizations that serve the community. 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 28-29, 2018 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 28-30, 2018 121st 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 29, 2018 - Crush 2018 - Temecula, California
This is the ONE and ONLY event showcasing all our member wineries of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association - all in one location! Enjoy a walk-about tasting of award winning Temecula winesand culinary bites from local and winery restaurants. September 29, 2018 Kelseyville Pear Festival - Kelseyville, California
Kelseyville celebrates 25+ years of 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 29, 2018 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 29, 2018 California Brew & BBQ Festival
Santa Barbara, California
A spectacular gathering of over 50 top breweries, cider makers and wineries at our sunny beachfront location. Thousands of beer lovers pour into Santa Barbara for a day of sun, sea, beer, food, and music. 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. September 29-30, 2018 27th 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 29-30, 2018 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 30, 2018 34th 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. 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 22-24, 2017 22nd Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival - Redondo Beach, California
The South Bay's Premier Event. Maine lobsters prepared fresh daily. Giant Food Court, Beach Bars, Games, Entertainment, Rides, Games, Puppets, Magicians, Storytellers.
September 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! September 29-Oct 1, 2017 - Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival
Newport Beach, California
We are excited to bring back for another year of glamorous activities all about food and wine. With awarding winning and TV celebrity chefs headlining the weekend, along with hundreds if not thousands of wines and foods to taste and drink - next to the ocean and under the California sun - this weekend is a "not to be missed". September 30-Oct 1, 2017 Northern California Gourd Art Competition
Orangevale, California
California Gourd Society - Northern California Gourd Competition 2017 Hosted by the Folsom and Amador Gourd Artists at the Orangevale Community Center in Orangevale, CA.
2016 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2016
Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new datesSeptember 3, 2016 Brews & Bites - San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Brewers Guild. The annual Brews & Bites festival will take place in the Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The festival, which goes from 12-5 pm, will feature 9 breweries based in San Luis Obispo County and 4 breweries out of northern Santa Barbara County. Participating breweries will be featuring their craft beers with food from local restaurants and there will be live music.
Sept 10, 2016 Long Beach Craft Brew Circus & Food Extravaganza
Long Beach, California
Shoreline - Lighthouse Park. The Craft Brew Circus will host several great craft brews and award winning food trucks. What sets this event apart is the Freak Show entertainers that will be swallowing swords, breathing fire, contorting, magic shows, jugglers and Wild mayhem. Combine this with over 80 Craft Beers, a beach front venue and way too much fun. Tickets are $40-60 for unlimited drinks.
September 10-11, 2016 Crawfish and Catfish Festival
Woodland, California
The ultimate food and music experience! The festival features the authentic tastes of Louisiana, Southern BBQ, and Asian/Cajun Fusion cuisine. Specialties offered include crawfish, catfish, alligator, frog legs, crab, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, jambalaya, sausages, dogs, wings, garlic noodles, beignets and desserts. There will be live Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Country Music on two stages. Other festival activities include cooking demos, dance lessons, crawfish races, a kid's zone, a marketplace, and more! September 10-11, 2016 California Beer Festival - San Dimas
San Dimas, California
Craft Beer Heaven on Saturday and on Sunday the Hamburger & Hops Music Festival. This lake side Craft Beer festival features over 85 craft brews on tap, food trucks, live music and bikini Bocce Ball! CBF is the event of the year for any beer enthusiast! CBF''s main goal is to shine a light on the craft beer movement and celebrate great beer! For one low price, you will receive a souvenir tasting cup to sample some of the best craft beers from around the world and listen to amazing music! This is a chance to expand your mind and educate yourself on new and old styles of craft beer! September 16, 2016 Pop-Up Dinner - Lake Tahoe, California
Join us for a special evening with our celebrity chef, Clint Jolly at Park Prime Steakhouse inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. You’ll enjoy four courses consisting of Sierra Nevada-grown ingredients paired with delicious local wines.
September 16-23, 2016 Tahoe South Restaurant Week 2016
Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, California
Aligning with Sample the Sierra, Tahoe South Restaurant Week returns! Restaurants from Meyers to Zephyr Cove will offer special menus and deals, featuring the best of the South Shore culinary scene. This is the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant, connect with friends and family, or reward the team after a successful summer season. September 18, 2016 - Annual Jewish Food Faire - Carmichael, California
Foodies from all over northern California will enjoy home cooked delicious traditional and modern Jewish food such as Lox and Eggs, Matzo Ball Soup, Bagels and Cream Cheese, Corned Beef Sandwiches, Latkes, Rye Bread, Falafel and So Much More! Also enjoy live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, arts/crafts, and cultural activities. Congregation Beth Shalom.
September 18, 2016 33rd Annual Wine & Roses - San Diego, California
Wine & Roses 2016 will be held at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California. Details will be announced shortly. We know how much you love W&R and love supporting our charity, Camp Oliver.
September 23-25, 2016 Italian Feast of San Gennaro LA
Hollywood, California
Annual Festival of Italian Food, Culture, and Music. September 24, 2016 Hot Tamale Festival - Norco, California
Mark your calendars and join us in Norco from 11:00 am-8:00 pm for some traditional fun, food and music at the Hot Tamale Festival at SilverLakes Park. The Hot Tamale Festival celebrates Tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California's culture and honors the history of the Spanish and Mexican settlers who have influenced and contributed to our rich multicultural community. This family friendly event is FREE and features live music, dancing, petting zoo, tamale eating contest, tamale cook – off and more.
September 30-October 2, 2016 Coffee Fest Anaheim
Anaheim, California
Coffee Fest has been serving the specialty coffee and gourmet tea industries since 1992. Viewed by most as the best trade show in America and around the world specifically for those involved with retailing coffee, tea and related products. Coffee Fest continues to evolve and stay at the forefront of emerging trends.
2015 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2015
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesSeptember 5-6, 2015 Whisky Live at the Games
San Francisco, 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.
September 11, 2015 Ventura County Agricultural Summit
Ventura County, California
The Ventura County Ag Commissioner has brought together a diverse group of agricultural related organizations to guide this year’s Ventura County Agricultural Summit. The theme of this years Summit is “We are Different” - Rich Soil, Mediterranean Climates, Innovative Farmers & Diverse Crops. Ventura County Agriculture Helps to Feed our Community and the World. September 19, 2015 Sweets Festival 2015
Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
Sweets Festival 2015 is the first of its kind in Northern Ca. This unique family oriented event allows us to support a fantastic cause -Whiteponyexpress.org White Pony Express is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that connects those who have surplus to those who have need. They locates excess food from diverse sources and transport it to those in need. All of the Sweets Festival 2015 vendors are proud to do their part by donating unsold goods to this fantastic community cause. Sweets Festival showcases local professional and amateur chefs that create extraordinary desserts, healthy snacks and beverages, chocolates and tea so incredible you will want to give up "BIG SODA" for good! Sweets Festival features a large selection of gluten-free,vegan, dairy and sugar free options. We have activities for ALL ages! Cupcake Bar, Poster Contest, Face Painting for adults and youngins', Tea 101 followed by Tea and Chocolate pairing, chef talks by Dr. Collins, miniature wedding cake decorating contest, SuperHero Princess Teddy Tea Party (whats that you ask? come by and find out), live music and more! Sept. 19, 2015 Blazin' Hog Competition BBQ & Zydeco Music Festival
Mariposa, California
Presented by the John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation. The best BBQ competition and Zydeco music festival in the Sierra's! Come hungry and wear your dancin' shoes!
September 24-27, 2015 Savor the Central Coast
San Luis Obispo County, California
Hit the road with the editors of Sunset magazine and experience the food, wine and lifestyle of the iconic California Central Coast at Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast! The culinary exploration boasts celebrity and master chefs, beer and wine tastings, Sunset editors, Adventure Tours, special events, dinners, and more! All roads lead to SAVOR. September 26-27, 2015 The Yummy California Sweets Show
Los Angeles, California
Come join your fellow sweets lovers at The Yummy California Sweets Show! Where: Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A fun gathering, dedicated to sweets: chocolates, candies, pastry, cookies, dried fruit, nuts and more! September 27, 2015 Rough and Ready Chili Cook-off
Rough and Ready, California
On the final Sunday of September, locals and visitors from around the area come to Rough and Ready to enjoy our annual Chili Cook-off. Formerly a sanctioned event, the town decided, in 2004, to “ secede” from the International Chili Society and do it Rough and Ready Style, with Rough and Ready Rules! Now, any individual or group can sign up to cook their version of the world’s best chili. Starting at 11:30, tasting kits are sold for $5, allowing visitors to sample each pot and vote for their favorite. Cookers win cash prizes for best chili, while guests enjoy the fun and laughter of the Fruit Jar Pickers, shop at the crafters’ booths, participate in the Hoot ‘n Holler contest, enter the prize raffles and watch our town Blacksmith exhibit his talents. September 30, 2015 White House Lunch & Tour - Simi Valley, California
Celebrate the beginning of fall at our spectacular White House Lunch and Tour under the wings of Air Force One. Enjoy an elegant served meal and delectable dessert prepared by our Presidential Chef, which comes complete with linen and china service, fresh flowers on the table, and a professional wait staff to attend to your needs. Wine will be available for purchase. Lunch will take place from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., followed by a two-hour docent led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum, Football! The Exhibition, and the amazing Air Force One Pavilion. This all-inclusive offer is only $59.95 per person and reservations must be made by 8:00 a.m. on September 28, 2015 (tax and gratuity included). Don’t miss out on this wonderful event.
2014 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2014
Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new datesSeptember 4-6, 2015 Los Angeles Times' The Taste 2015
Los Angeles, California
Join us at a Food & Wine Festival that's authentically L.A. Field to Fork - Dinner with A Twist - Sunday Brunch - Flavors of L.A.
Sept 5-7, 2014 29th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Northstar, California
Come enjoy three full days of cooking seminars and demonstrations, culinary competitions, wine tastings, grape stomp, and more. North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. September 5-7, 2014 Rockin RibFest - Huntington Beach, California
The Rockin RibFest will emerge onto the Southern California scene in early September to put an explanation point on the endless summer. The event will offer national marquee touring classic rock artist, classic hit and country plus a host of California's own musicians. Rib connoisseurs for the first time, will be exposed to the finest in barbeque from the leading national award winning teams straight from The BBQ Championships in Nevada; representing over 10 states and Canada. Event will include local restaurants as well as LA's best Food Trucks. Additional activities to include a wine tasting village, BBQ Showcases, local California "Taste of" cuisine from some of the top restaurants and a family fun zone.
September 6-7, 2014 Taste of the Valley Art & Food Festival
Tracy, California
The Taste of the Valley Art & Food Festival, formerly the Tracy Dry Bean Festival; is a Free 2-day celebration. Rib Cook Off, Chili Cook Off. See unique works of arts, handmade crafts, and fresh produce from our local farmers across the region. Sample foods with tastings from the best restaurants throughout the Valley. Talented performers and musicians will keep you entertained. A children's activity area with great fun for all the little ones, and for the adults, wine tasting, tequila bars and a brewery section will be available with unique attractions and demonstrations. All this for FREE. (also: tracychamber.org/ ) September 13, 2014 BroadwayRudeBoy Harvest Festival
Garden Valley, California
Bobbing for Apples Competition. Live Music, Hay Rides, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Art, Vendors, Beer Garden, Children Activities and so much more. Vendors Welcome.
September 14, 2014 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
San Diego, 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. September 20, 2014 Tomato Battle Norcal
Alameda County Fair Grounds, California
The Tomato Battle unifies as many as 5,000 fruit-chucking fanatics for an afternoon of dancing to music, sipping libations, and flinging 300,000 pounds of roma tomatoes at one another. Mosh in a ketchup-covered fray that marries the traditions of Spain’s La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival and Germany’s Oktoberfest.
September 20-21, 2014 Dia del Taco 2014 - Los Angeles, California
Best Taco Contest, Taco Eating Contest, Taco Making Demo.
September 27, 2014 SOL Food Festival - Santa Barbara, California
A one-day community-created festival to raise awareness of the Sustainable, Organic, and Local food systems of Santa Barbara County. Live cooking demos, DIY workshops, live animals, Local beer and wine tasting garden, delicious SOL Food vendors, and much more. September 27, 2014 Sunset Sip & Shop - Livermore, California
Livermore Valley wineries will pour for guests as they shop the night away at our quarterly Sunset Sip and Shop at Livermore Premium Outlets
September 27-28, 2014 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 27-28, 2014 Rancho Murieta Art & Wine Festival
Amador County, California
This year the Art & Wine Festival will be held at Rancho Murieta Country Club, featuring over 100 fine artists that will set up throughout the Country Club property, and nearly 30 select wineries.
2013 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2013
Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 7, 2013 LA PICNIC - Los Angeles, California
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (STVMOW) launches the first annual LA Picnic, a daytime fundraiser celebrating the extraordinary contributions seniors make in our lives and communities. Proceeds from the event will go towards STVMOW’s vital programs dedicated to combating senior hunger in Los Angeles.
September 7-8, 2013 Tracy Dry Bean Festival - Tracy, California
This is now the Taste of the Valley Art & Food Festival (2014) September 21-22, 2013 Polo in the Wine Country - Oakmont, California
We proudly invite you to join Junior Achievement at our annual Polo In The Wine Country!
2012 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2012
Food Festivals, Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 7-9, 2012 Taste of the World Festival
Los Angeles, California
Travel the world in a single day and celebrate the food, drink, music and dance from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. This delicious event will be a true feast for the senses and an apt reflection of the multicultural diversity of Los Angeles, held in the heart of the city. (expired domain: www.tasteoftheworldfestival.com/ )
Sept 8, 2012 Main Street Tehachapi's Oktoberfest in the Mountains
Tehachapi, California
Join us for Tehachapi Oktoberfest Festival In the Mountains. This festival, held in Historic Downtown Tehachapi, California right on Tehachapi Blvd, includes such attractions as live German music, polka dancing, Volkswagen Car Show, and spectacular fine German food. And of course we will have an assortment of delicious German BEERS!!! and commemorative Beer Stein for sale. No entry fee. Fun for kids too with a petting zoo, face painting, kids games and bounce house. Raffle of some wonderful collector steins and other German gift baskets. Raffle prizes will be on display in the Tehachapi Depot Museum. Attendance: 5,000. September 14-16, 2012 24th Annual Taste of Newport
Newport Beach, California
This was the last Taste of Newport festival. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce has canceled the event.
September 22, 2012 The Taste of Grass Valley - Grass Valley, California
A unique tasting event held in historic downtown Grass Valley, at the beautiful Gold Miners Inn-Holiday Inn Express. "Sip" wines from over 20 local and regional wineries, "Savor" delectable entrées from 5 exclusive restaurants featuring signature dishes and "Enjoy" live music. September 22-23, 2012 The Gourmet Experience - Del Mar, California
A cooking and home entertainment showcase featuring the best in culinary solutions, appliances, culinary travel, home products & specialty foods for the gourmet lifestyle.
September 22-23, 2012 California Candy Festival - Fairfield, California
Now the Jelly Belly Candy Palooza. Takes place at the 15-acre Jelly Belly Visitors Center. (see current year for updates)
September 23, 2012 Slow Food Orange County's 4th Annual Barbeque
rvine, California
Slow Food Orange County invites Slow Food members and nonmembers alike to its third annual summer BBQ featuring a barbecue chicken dinner, live music, opportunity drawing, and guest speaker. September 29, 2012 Harvest Full Moon Wine and Beer Walk
Tehachapi, California
Enjoy an evening stroll downtown tasting Wines & Beers paired with appetizers. Downtown Businesses will host our Annual Summer Wine & Beer Walk in Historic Downtown Tehachapi. Musicians throughout downtown will entertain you while you stroll with your friends and loved ones. Enjoy the fresh, clean and crisp air of our beautiful Mountain town. Cost: $25 for ten tastings of 1 1/2 oz of wine or 3 oz of beer and $30 day of the event. By Phone with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express 661-822-6519
2011 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2011
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 9-11, 2011 Oakley Almond Festival - Oakley , California
Replaced with Heart of Oakley.
September 17, 2011 9th Annual North Berkeley Spice of Life Festival
Berkeley, California
This five-block long food and art fair celebrates the spice of life with cooking demos and samples by local chefs, gourmet food, beer and wine, a farmers market, artist exhibitions, yoga and bodywork demonstrations, and lots of kids activities.
September 18, 2011 2nd Annual Couscous Festival
Pasadena, California
The only one of it's kind in the U.S.--food demonstrations throughout the event. September 24, 2011 NoHo Taco Cook-off - North Hollywood, California
20 cooks to compete to make the best tasting taco in the Los Angeles area. Our panel of gourmet food truck judges will select the winner of this competition. The festivities will also include: live entertainment, dancers, art and craft booths, 25 food trucks, aerial performances and dog adoptions. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Forgotten Dog , a local dog rescue group.
September 25, 2011 - 11th Annual Malibu Family Wines Grape Crush and Harvest Festival - Malibu, California
Benefiting City Hearts, Kids Say Yes to The Arts. Savor delicious samplings from over 20 local restaurants, and taste the heralded Semier Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rose and Saddlerock Wines. Entertainment, crafts, grape crush and music for all ages.
2010 CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2010 - Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events still waiting for new datesSeptember 9, 2010 The Joy of Sake - San Francisco, California
This year's event features 150 different daiginjo, ginjo and junmai sakes, including many gold- and silver-award recipients from the 2010 U.S. National Sake Appraisal.
September 10-11, 2010 St George Church Greek Food Festival
Bakersfield, California
3:00pm Friday & 1:00pm on Saturday until 11 PM - $3.00 admission. Children under 12 free. 401 Truxtun Ave., Downtown Bakersfield. Join us for fun, frolic, and great Greek food! September 11, 2010 3rd Annual Brew Haw Haw - Los Angeles, California
This ultimate outdoor beer bash will offer up suds from some of the region’s best microbreweries and brew pubs. Several of Los Angeles’ most popular restaurants will be there, too, serving up their specialties and festive fare. Fest-goers can tap their toes to live music and bid on great silent auction items, all while supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raise funds for a cure. September 17-19, 2010 Pacific Food & Wine Classic
Santa Monica, California
September 18, 2010 2nd Annual Taste of Fillmore
San Francisco, California
The event will include food sampling, wine tasting and jazz. In addition, we will have a cooking demonstration stage with chefs from Fillmore Street Restaurants and a Fashion Show to showcase Fillmore Street boutiques.
September 25-26, 2010 28th American Wine and Food Festival
Los Angeles, California
Last year of festival. Replaced with other events.
September 25-26, 2010 Harvest: Farm-To-Table - Carmel, California
May return in future years. Sept 30, 2010 Never an Empty Bowl: Sustaining Food Security in Asia - San Francisco, California
The Asia Society, The Asia Foundation, and Give2Asia invite you to a program marking the release of a report prepared by an Asia Society/International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Task Force on Food Security and Sustainability in Asia. The landmark report examines the multiple factors contributing to Asia's growing food insecurity and lays out a strategy for the future that emphasizes the critical importance of rice as a source of nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. Please join us for a discussion with Task Force members and other prominent experts. |
