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2009 California 2009 (see 2010 - 2008 - 2007)
Food & Wine Shows, Festivals, etc.
Click on the Name to go the Events Website
January 11-16, 2009 San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego, California
One of the premiere restaurant weeks in the country featuring over 140 restaurants and 250,000 diners each year. Participating restaurants offer 3 course meals at bargain prices- either $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Restaurant Week has a new partner this year - the Girl Scouts! Several well-known chefs at top restaurants are creating Restaurant Week dishes using Girl Scout cookies to help bring awareness to the Girl Scout cookie drive.
January 17-18, 2009 Asian American Expo
Pomona, California
January 23-24, 2009 10th Annual Mendocino Crab and Wine Days
Mendocino, California
Recently listed as one of the Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals in Coastal Living Magazine, this fun FUNdraiser features two of Mendocino County's most highly prized commodities: Dungeness Crab and Premier Wines!
January 24, 2009 Holtville Rib Cook-Off Extravaganza
Holtville, California
January 27-30, 2009 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
Sacramento, California
By combining a trade show with a broad spectrum of seminars, the Unified Symposium provides attendees direct access to all the latest information.
January 30-Feb 8, 2009 62nd Annual Holtville Carrot Festival
Holtville, California
January 31, 2009 21st Annual Winter Wine and Food Fest
Sacramento, California
More than 60 renowned Northern California wineries, 60 local restaurants and 7 microbreweries gather at the Sacramento Convention with their finest foods and wines to taste. There will also be a silent auction and an exclusive live wine auction. Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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January 31-Mar 28, 2009 Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Napa Valley, California
The Mustard Season offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when fields, vineyards, and hillsides are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom.
February 1-3, 2009 Seafood Summit
San Diego, California
Seafood Summit brings together global representatives from the seafood industry and conservation community for in-depth discussions, presentations and networking with the goal of making the seafood marketplace environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
February 3-4, 2009 Expo & Showcase of Processed Foods
Sacramento, California
California League of Food Processing. More than 200 exhibitors: Machinery, Equipment, Packaging, Suppliers, Workshops, Meetings, All-Industry Events.
February 10-12, 2009 World Ag Expo
Tulare, California
2nd week of Feb each year. The show is the world's largest agricultural exposition, with 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space, over 1,500 exhibitors, and over 100,000 attendees.
February 13-22, 2009 63rd Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Indio, California
Families and people of all ages that enjoy the camel & ostrich races, the Nightly Musical Pageant and the history of dates as well as the many attractions and interesting exhibits unique to the Fair.
February 17-20, 2009 Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
Meadowood, Napa Valley, California
Open to published editorial wine writers, wine/food writers, wine/travel writers and editors.
February 20, 2009 PS I Love You's Third Annual Dark & Delicious
Alameda, California
Consumer tasting, with over 30 wineries pouring their Petite Sirah and over 20 chefs will provide food paired with the variety. The event will also feature a silent auction.
February 21, 2009 28th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off and Festival
Santa Cruz, California
Teams of chowder chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious award of “Best Clam Chowder.” Whip up your favorite recipe for red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious variety of chowder and fun at the Boardwalk. Admission free.
February 21-22, 2009 4th Annual International Alsace Varietals Festival
Boonville, California
Annual event highlights Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat, made by the world’s finest producers of Alsace-style wines. Participants will have a chance to sample wines from around the world, meet the winemakers, enjoy dishes crafted by local food purveyors, and dance to music by local artists.
February 21-25, 2009 AFFI Frozen Food Convention
Monterey, California
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)
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February 28, 2009 7th Annual Celebrity Crab Festival
San Francisco, California
A fundraiser for the San Francisco 49ers Foundation. San Francisco 49ers team up with Local Chefs for Crab Cracking Contest. Food, Beer and Wine Tastings.
March 5, 2009 Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace
Anaheim, California
Co-located with Natural Products Expo West
March 5-8, 2009 Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, California
The largest natural and organic trade show, brings you a World of Goods – thousands of new products, cutting-edge trends, engaging speakers, informative seminars and endless networking opportunities.
March 6-7, 2009 9th Annual World of Pinot Noir
Shell Beach, California
The first full weekend in March. Two days of in-depth Tasting Seminars, Grand Tastings, a Featured Tasting with a guest Burgundian producer and two Gala Pinot Noir Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs. Hosted by participating wineries and feature an outstanding panel of sommeliers from across the U.S.
March 7, 2009 6th Annual Crab & Fennel Fest
Santa Rosa, California
Roll up your shirt sleeves, crack fresh Dungeness crab, enjoy Russian River Valley wine and experience culinary creations of fennel made by some of the area’s best local chefs.
March 11-21, 2009 Ten Days of Chocolate
San Francisco, California
March 14-15, 2009 World of Wine Barrel Tasting Weekend
Temecula, California
Whether you’re crazy for Cabernets, serious about Syrahs, zoom in on Zins or are stoked about Sparkling, there’s an award winning Temecula wine waiting for you. And our 20+ wineries will be pairing them all with international food fare and festivities.
March 15, 2009 Family Winemakers of California Tasting
San Diego, California
Del Mar Fairgrounds. Trade and Public tasting. 200 wineries, for the Association's first-ever public tasting in Southern California. The Association has held trade-only tastings in the region since 2001. This very large tasting will showcase very small, family-owned wineries, many of whom pour at very few events.
March 19-21, 2009 Produce Solutions Conference
Newport Beach, California
Managing Market Disruptions
March 20-22, 2009 Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival
Paso Robles, California
March 20-23, 2009 California Artisan Cheese Festival
Petaluma, California
A weekend-long celebration and exploration of handcrafted cheeses, foods, wines and beers from California and beyond.
March 21, 2009 3rd Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
San Francisco, California
Experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's greatest culinary metropolitan areas
March 21, 2009 Exploring the Flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Los Angeles, California ( no website )
12:00pm to 4:15pm. 7360 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Iron Chef winner Neal Fraser of Grace Restaurant and ECCM are pleased to invite you to a special olive oil education and tasting workshop. The science of sensory assessment of olive oil; How to taste olive oil; How to identify defects in olive oil; Health benefits of good quality olive oil; Cooking with olive oil; Tasting comparisons with fresh mozzarella and vinaigrette. Cost: $100 per person, $85 for Slow Food Members and patients of the Eastern Center for Complementary Medicine. Contact information: (323) 551-5962 christine@herbalroom.com
March 26, 2009 13th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference
Los Angeles, California
With keynote speaker Anthony Bourdain, this conference explores recent industry successes as well as key trends
March 27-28, 2009 Lodi Spring Wine Show
Lodi, California
More than 3,000 people attend this wonderful event featuring wine tasting from over 50 wineries, hors d’oeuvres, music, wine related vendors and beer tasting from local and national breweries.
March 28, 2009 Taste of Success
San Francisco, California
We proudly invite you to join Junior Achievement at our 11th annual Taste of Success! Sip on a selection of fine wines and sample delicious foods from local restaurants & artisans.
April 18, 2009 Annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival
Lompoc, California
The festival features the wines of our 100+ members of the Association, live and lively music, a silent auction and wine country cuisine by the area’s finest chefs.
April 18-19, 2009 17th Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show
Tulare, California
Annual Rib Cook-off set for Sunday, April 19. It's a mouth watering, smokin' good time!
April 19??, 2009 Taste of Uptown / Hillcrest
San Diego, California
Bring your appetite, because this self-guided walking tour will feature samples from more than 40 of the area’s finest restaurants.
April 23, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
San Francisco, California
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
April 24-26, 2009 Stockton Asparagus Festival
Stockton, California
California's largest charitable festival. Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Competition, Celebrity Kitchen, etc.
April 25, 2009 San Francisco International Beer Festival
San Francisco, California
Sample over 300 incredible beers from some of the best craft brewers in the world. Taste a delicious variety of offerings from some of San Francisco’s best restaurants.
April 25, 2009 28th Annual Petaluma Butter & Egg Day
Petaluma, California
Celebrating the region’s rich agricultural history as one of the premier dairy regions in the country. Together with The Petaluma River, eggs and dairy products turned Petaluma into one of the most prosperous communities in the state in the early 1900’s. The event typically draws over 25,000 attendees.
April 25, 2009 Rhythm & Vine
Escondido, California
Over 50 world-class wineries, spirits and breweries; 30 restaurants and gourmet foods; and some seriously hot live music performances.
April 25-26, 2009 California Poppy Festival
Lancaster, California
Two days of music music, art, food and fun celebrating the state flower of and the appearance of poppies in the Antelope Valley!
April 26, 2009 Taste of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
A unique sampling of the finest restaurants Huntington Beach has to offer, paired with California’s premium wineries & breweries - all in the name of charity!
May 1, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Orange County, California
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
May 3, 2009 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 dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
May 3, 2009 21st Vintage Bouquet Charity Wine Auction
Beverly Hills, California
Hors d’oeuvres by the area’s top chefs and pouring by California’s premium wineries accompanied by live entertainment and a live and silent auction.
May 9, 2009 Springfest 2009 Food and Wine Festival
Sylmar, California
Enjoy "The Cuisine of California" featuring delicious regional foods and California wines.
May 15-16, 2009 Cooking for Solutions
Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
For the Aquarium’s 25th year we present our eighth Cooking for Solutions celebration. Great chefs, gourmet cuisine and fine wines make this the culinary event of the year.
May 15-17, 2009 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival
Paso Robles, California
More than 90 area wineries host an array of special events including winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars, winery tours, special tastings and more. Always held the third weekend in May.
May 15-17, 2009 Annual Lodi Zinfest
Lodi Lake Park, California
The signature tasting event in Lodi Wine Country.
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May 16, 2009 Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine Festival
San Francisco, California
Enjoy live music, wine seminars and chef demonstrations at this free event. Tickets must be purchased to participate in wine tasting. Tickets cost $50; proceeds benefit La Cocina.
May 16, 2009 Gluten Free Faire
Sacramento, California (no website)
10am- 2pm - St. Marks UMC, Fellowship Hall. 2391 Sacramento, CA 95864. For additional information please call 916-483-8546 Only $1 Admission to Sacramento's 1st Gluten Free Faire sponsored by the Celiac Sprue Association, Chapter 24. Opportunity to receive a free blood test for celiac disease, door prize drawing ticket, sample and purchase gluten-free items from both local and well-known gluten free companies.
May 16, 2009 West Coast Brew Fest
Sacramento, California
A brewer's festival for brew fest lovers, by brew fest lovers. Unlimited Beer Tasting of over 120 different beers, Great Food from local vendors, & Live Music. The best brew fest on the West Coast! Get your tickets early, they promise to be hard to get. Proceeds benefit the Make A Difference Project.
May 16-17, 2009 California Strawberry Festival
Oxnard, California
Each year strawberry lovers unite for the premier outdoor event tempting any appetite for fun. This multi-faceted celebration serves up a menu of delectable strawberry delights, along with non-stop entertainment, Strawberryland For Kids, gooey contests for berry lovers of all ages, and more.
May 16-17, 2009 50th Artichoke Festival
Castroville, California
May 22-24, 2009 6th 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 22-25, 2009 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Garden Grove, California
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival celebrates its 50th year, making it not only one of the largest community festivals in the western US, but also one of the oldest.
May 23, 2009 23rd Annual California Festival of Beers
Avila Beach, California
Over 50 brewers and over 100 of their finest microbrewed creations
May 30, 2009 5th Annual Mariposa Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival
Mariposa, California
Share a fun-filled day on the Mariposa County Courthouse lawn, tasting our local wines and viewing works of local artists.
May 31, 2009 Larkspur Flower & Food Festival
Larkspur, California
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
May 31, 2009 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 dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
May 31, 2009 2nd Annual Field to the Fork
Temecula, California
A Taste of Southern California Wine Country. Enjoy food from local chefs. Indulge yourself in a wine and beer tasting. Browse a gourmet farmers market. Bring the kids and enjoy arts and crafts. Learn about farming, viticulture, gardening and more!
May 31-June 19, 2009 Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Palm Springs, California
Showcasing over 100 restaurants over the entire valley, from Palm Springs to Indio. An exhibition of the region's finest culinary talents and a chance to try all of the wonderful restaurants in the desert. 20 days of delicious dining at bargain prices. Participating restaurants are offering a three-course meal which include an appetizer, main course, and a dessert.
June 5, 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge
Sacramento, California
Skillets will be flying as 6 Northern California Chefs compete in a timed culinary competition with surprise ingredients- all in front of a live audience. As competing chefs race to see “whose cuisine reigns supreme,” guests will be sampling food, wine, beer and more from over 50 regional vendors at the VIP Food Show. Don’t miss the finest culinary competition on the West Coast!
June 6-10, 2009 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo
Anaheim, California
The IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo is the ONLY event that brings together decision-makers from all of the many disciplines involved in food science and technology for scientific education and career development.
June 7, 2009 16th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival
Camarillo, California
Voted BEST Cultural Event in Ventura County, the Festival showcases the finest restaurants and caterers from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley and award-winning wineries. Live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families.
June 13, 2009 Great American Food and Music Fest
Mountain View, California
Celebrating the rich traditions of classic American fare and music, hosted by chef and Food Network personality Bobby Flay. Legendary purveyors of classic American food, celebrity chefs, extraordinary musicians, and great American wines and specialty cocktails. Be sure to check the details on the festival website.
June 13, 2009 Rods & Rails Classic - Perris Potato Festival
Perris, California
The Potato Festival at Perris Valley Historical Assoc & Museum.
June 13-14, 2009 55th North Beach Festival
San Francisco, California
Juried Arts & Crafts Exhibitions, Celebrity Pizza Toss, Live Entertainment, Cooking Stage, Celebrity Chefs, Assisi Animal Blessings, Arte di Gesso (Italian street chalk art).
June 13-14 & 20-21, 2009 5th Annual Lavender Festival
Cherry Valley, California
Features 20 acres lush organic fields, and a deliciously healthy menu including entrees, drinks and desserts prepared with lavender. Activities Include aromatherapy classes & massage, fresh bouquets & plants, children’s activities, horse-drawn hay rides, organic marketplace, and more!
June 14, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Culver City, Los Angeles, California
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
June 14, 2009 Ojai Wine Festival
Ojai, California
June 17, 2009 Starchefs Rising Stars Revue
Napa Sonoma, Charles Krug Winery, California
The online magazine for culinary insiders recognizes chefs from around the country as they come into their own as young leaders in the culinary field. All winners are hand-selected by StarChefs.com editorial panel based on in-person tastings and one-on one interviews. The Revue features a walk-around tasting gala featuring signature dishes from each chef, as well as premium wine pairings, spirits and entertainment.
June 18-, 2009 National Homebrew Competition
Oakland, California
The world's largest international homebrew competition that recognizes the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead and cider being produced by amateur brewers worldwide. Final judging and the awards ceremony take place at the National Homebrewers Conference
June 18-20, 2009 National Homebrewers Conference
Oakland, California
A fun, educational gathering designed to enhance homebrewers’ brewing skills and knowledge and increase homebrewing camaraderie. Special seminars and events cater to beer enthusiasts and amateur brewers of every level.
June 20, 2009 Pechanga Microbrew Festival
Temecula, California
60+ microbrew beers, food samples, Chili Cookoff, Comedy, Live concert. Habitat for Humanity Temecula is our sponsor and they will be doing a silent auction at the event.
June 20, 2009 Schools for Kabul 2nd Annual Midsummer Party
Petaluma, California
Great food, wine, dancing and an auction. A benefit for Schools for Kabul, a student-run fundraising group supporting educational development projects in Afghanistan; dinner will include a spit-roasted pig and local wines from Stubbs Vineyard, Turley Wine Cellars, Messina Vineyards, also music by The Sofa Kings, a local rock band.
June 20-21, 2009 King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
Martinez, California
BBQ, music, car show, amateur BBQ competition, etc.
June 21, 2009 Real Men Cook
Los Angeles, California
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, St. Louis, Bahamas (dates may vary in some cities)
June 24-28, 2009 Pinot Days San Francisco
San Francisco, California
This is California's largest single gathering of pinot producers, as well as its most varied. Consumers will be able to sample up to 400 pinots from every important region in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Burgundy, and to meet the winemakers who create them. We will also offer a number of pinots for auction, donating various charities.
June 25, 2009 7th Annual Beer & Sake Festival
San Diego, California
This year features over 50+ sake varieties, imported speciality beers, and appetizers from San Diego's top restaurants. PLUS, watch the SushiMasters Regional Competition li
June 27, 2009 Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Wine Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Website has delayed start music with no controls. Many of the best of the Central Coast wineries and some of the best local bakers, caterers, and chefs in one spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados.
June 27-28, 2009 The 13th Annual International Gourd Art Festival
Fallbrook, California
June 28, 2009 Taste of Adams Avenue
San Diego, California
July 9-11, 2009 Alameda County Fair’s Amateur Rib Cook-Off for Charity
Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
The BBQ Pork Rib and Chicken cook-off will begin on July 9 and with the finals on July 12. The Preliminary cook-off days are July 9, July 10 and July 11. Three winners from each day will advance to the Finals on Sunday July 12. Please coordinate your schedules to be available for two of your applicable days (you will be assigned one of the two) plus the final cook-off date.
July 11, 2009 Slice of Chico
Chico, California
Summer Sidewalk Sale featuring free ice-cold watermelon.
July 11-12, 2009 22nd Annual Santa Barbara French Festival
Santa Barbara, California
This year's Fκte Franηaise will feature dozens of chefs preparing fine French food...everything from crκpes to Cajun, from cafι au lait to decadent desserts and pastries. Enjoy French beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. Continuous free entertainment on 3 stages.
July 11-12, 2009 30th Annual Arts & Wine Festival
Los Altos, California
Join us in beautiful downtown Los Altos for this year’s 30th Annual Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. The festival features the work of artists from across the Western U.S., wine from a half dozen of the region’s finest vintners and a wide variety of food. Free concerts throughout the day, rides and activities in the Kidzone.
July 16-18, 2009 California Wine Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Hundreds of California’s best red and white wines, live blues music complemented by dozens of top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers, fresh cut fruits, grilled meats, artisan breads and cheeses and much more.
July 17-19, 2009 Marysville Peach Fest
Marysville, California
Marysville Peach Fest formerly California Peach Fest. Enjoy food, entertainment, arts and crafts with the forty thousand plus other people who regularly visit the annual Marysville Peach Festival in Historic Downtown Marysville!
July 17-19, 2009 42nd Annual Citrus Festival
Santa Paula, California
Best known as the Citrus Capital of the World. Because of its expansive lemon and orange orchards, the City of Santa Paula celebrates the fruit of California every year with its popular Kiwanis Citrus Festival.
July 18, 2009 Big Bands & BBQ
Campbell, California
The 2nd annual BBQ festival will feature BBQ vendors from all over the state cooking up mouthwatering ribs, brisket, chicken, sausages, etc.
July 26, 2009 22nd Annual Taste of Camarillo
Camarillo, California
More than 100 wineries and an array of mouthwatering specialties provided by over forty outstanding Ventura County restaurants and caterers. Silent Auction.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 14th Annual Bluesapalooza & Festival of Beers
Mammoth Lakes, California
An energetic lineup of blues talent and a grand tasting of microbrews from around the country.
August 1-2, 2009 21st Annual Taste in San Pedro
San Pedro, California
Showcases gourmet foods, beer & wine, live entertainment, children’s activities, craft boutiques, an artists pavilion and a tribute to our Military.
August 6, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour
Los Angeles, California
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
August 6-9, 2009 SF Chefs. Food. Wine.
San Francisco, California
Highlighting local talent, regional ingredients and Northern Californian flair with tastings, classes, dinners, and events. During the weekend, a tented tasting pavilion will be housed on the historic Union Square, with culinary, wine and cocktail classes and events held at The Westin St. Francis Hotel.
August 8-9, 2009 Celebrity Food Show
Anaheim, California
Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives hits the stage this August 8th, at the Celebrity Food Show, Join us - taste gourmet foods , sample fine wines, spend the weekend having a Fun Filled time with Family and Friends
August 8-10, 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show
San Francisco, California
Specifically designed for upscale housewares including gadgets, cookware, cutlery, bakeware, tabletop, small electrics, kitchen textiles, and specialty foods.
August 14-16, 2009 Mammoth Festival- Wine, Music, Food & Art
Mammoth Lakes, California
Live music, wine tasting, regional fare and more.
August 14-16, 2009 14th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend
Russian River Valley, California
Created, organized and hosted by the people of the Russian River Valley, Grape to Glass encourages you to live like a local as you indulge in a weekend of Northern California wine country living.
August 14-16, 2009 48th Annual Watermelon Festival
Sunland-Tujunga, California
Bring the whole family and enjoy the rides, the games, and the contests!
August 15, 2009 3rd San Rafael Food & Wine Festival
San Rafael, California
Festival-goers will enjoy food from area restaurants and sample wines from 25 of the region’s outstanding boutique wineries. In addition, there will be chef demonstrations area featuring a number of area restaurants.
August 17, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Napa Valley, 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.
August 24-28, 2009 HFM Annual Leadership Conference 2009
Indian Wells, California
National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management (HFM)
August 29, 2009 2nd SummerFest Beer, Wine & Art Festival
Sacramento, California
SummerFest is a fun-filled Community event benefiting the Alzheimer's Association's Saramento Memory Walk. Local Breweries, Wineries, Restaurants, Artists, Silent Auction, and Live Music.
August 29, 2009 Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival
Yorkville, California
Taste over 30 local wines. Boar and lamb BBQ. Win prizes in the Highlands games. Live music, grape stomp. Rare large format bottle silent auction. Tickets available online $40 before July 31st $60 after. Ages 5 and under free. Children, young adults, and designated drivers $30.
August 29-30, 2009 Italian Family Festival
Willow Glen, San Jose, California
Fun, Food & Family! Celebrating and sharing Italian Heritage with the Community.
September 5-6, 2009 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Millbrae, California
September 10-13, 2009 Spirits of Mexico
San Diego, California
7th Annual Festival Celebrating the spirits and the spirit of Mexico. oldest and most comprehensive Agave Spirit event in the U.S.
September 11-12, 2009 St George Church Annual Greek Food Festival (no website)
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! For Vendor booths (661) 323-0906 See you there-Opa!
September 12, 2009 4th Annual Great American Blues & Barbeque
San Rafael, California
September 12-13, 2009 14th Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
San Francisco, California
September 13, 2009 Taste of Chico
Chico, California
Food, Beverage, Music & Fine Art Festival
September 13-18, 2009 San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego, California
One of the premiere restaurant weeks in the country featuring over 140 restaurants and 250,000 diners each year. Participating restaurants offer 3 course meals at bargain prices- either $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant. Restaurant Week has a new partner this year - the Girl Scouts! Several well-known chefs at top restaurants are creating Restaurant Week dishes using Girl Scout cookies to help bring awareness to the Girl Scout cookie drive.
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September 17-20, 2009 Lodi Grape Festival
Lodi, California
The Festival’s purpose is to promote the agriculture and agricultural products of San Joaquin County, & offer diverse forms of agricultural education. It strives to present unique, family – oriented exhibits that not only entertain, but educate and enlighten.
September 19, 2009 49er Festival & Chili Cookoff
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 19-20, 2009 Art Bark Fest - Animal Art & Wine Festival.
The Village at Squaw Valley, California
The Art Bark Fest was created to combine the love of art & wine with the love of animals and is one of the only animal themed fine arts and wine festival in the country. Benefit for Humane Society Truckee-Tahoe & Squaw Rescue Dogs
September 20, 2009 SushiMasters Finals: East Coast/West Coast Challenge
Los Angeles, California
SushiMasters celebrates sushi as part of our modern dining experience.
October 2-4, 2009 Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas Annual Convention
La Quinta, California
October 3, 2009 Lambtown, USA Festival
Dixon, California
National Lamb Ribs Eating Contest, Lamb Barbecue Cook-off, Fiber Fair, Sheepdog Trials, Shearing Competition, Mutton Bustin', Fiber and Open Sheep Shows.
October 3, 2009 California Beer and Wine Festival
Yuba City, California
Charity even organized by Hoagland Homes and the Downtown Business Association. Please visit our site for tickets and more information. See you there!
October 3, 2009 Annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off
Castaic, California
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off. The event, which is expected to draw thousands of area residents, will benefit Special Olympics, Santa Clarita, as well as Heads-Up Therapy on Horseback for disabled children.
November 7-8, 2009 The Fabulous Food Festival
San Francisco, California
The only consumer specialty food show for the San Francisco Bay Area. This event provides a showcase for Exhibitors and Sponsors, offering everything from cheeses to chocolates for sampling and sale.
November 12-14, 2009 12th Annual Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival
Napa Valley, California
Frontiers of Flavor: World Street Food, World Comfort Food. Discovering the Fast Casual, Slow Savory, and "Big Value" Culinary Traditions of Asia, the Mediterranean, and Latin America.
November 18-22, 2009 6th San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
San Diego, California
The largest luxury wine and food festival in Southern California. 170 of the world's top wine and spirits producers, 70 chefs gourmet food producers, authors, and celebrity chefs.
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January 17-19, 2010 NASFT 35th Winter Fancy Food Show
San Francisco, California
Produced by the NASFT since 1955, the Fancy Food Shows are North America's largest specialty food and beverage marketplace.
January 27-30, 2010 ZAP's 19th Annual Zinfindel Festival
San Francisco, California
Zinfandel Festival is an internationally recognized series of tastings that are the premier single-varietal events in the world. With an estimated 275 wineries and 10,000 attendees.
March 1-5, 2010 Aquaculture 2010
San Diego, California
March 14-18, 2010 NIOP 2010 Annual Convention
Palm Springs, California
National Institute of Oilseed Products
2008 CALIFORNIA 2008
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2009 dates
April 12, 2008 Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival
Country Palm Springs, California
Cuisine samples from some of Southern California's finest restaurants, paired wine tastings featuring the finest wines from California, & culinary demonstrations hosted by top celebrity chefs.
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April 26, 2008 Wineries Of Santa Clara Valley Spring BBQ
Gilroy, California (no website)
Meet your local winemakers. Wine Education Booth with scents of wine, barrel making, barrel tastes, etc. Enjoy new releases & Barrel Tastings. Savor a New York Steak, Pasta con Pesto, Green Salad and Garlic Bread. Tickets are available for $50/per person from any of the participating wineries. Call 800-548-3813 or 408-842-6436 for more information.
MAY
May 2-4 2008 USBG Nat'l Cocktail Competition & 60th Anniversary Celebration
Long Beach, California
United States Bartenders' Guild. With almost 60 years of presence in the United States and International coverage in affiliation with the International Bartender’s Association (IBA) in over 50 countries, the United States Bartenders' Guild is the largest network of professional bartenders and is setting the standard for the profession throughout the country.
JUNE
June 14, 2008 Sushi and Sake Festival
Long Beach, California
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June 19, 2008 Summer Food & Wine Festival
Costa Mesa, California
JULY
July 17-19, 2008 Robert Mondavi Winery's Taste3
Napa Valley, California
Join Robert & Margrit Mondavi and 400 chefs, sommeliers, artisans, authors, executives, journalists and thought leaders in wine, food and the arts for Robert Mondavi Winery's 3rd annual Taste3 Conference. Thought-provoking presentations and world-class hospitality for the ultimate networking opportunity for wine and food lovers.
July 25-27, 2008 30th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gilroy, California
July 25-27, 2008 PMA Foodservice Conference
Monterey, California
Produce Marketing Association's Foodservice Conference is the one event focused on fresh produce and foodservice.
July 26-27, 2008 15th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
Oxnard, California
The Oxnard Salsa Festival is a celebration of all things salsa - the food, the music, and the dance! The two-day festival takes place at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. Admission and parking are free.
AUGUST
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August 9, 2008 10th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff
Paso Robles, California
Over 30 Paso Robles winemakers serve attendees their grilled culinary creations paired with some of their finest wines. Competition for “People’s Choice” and “Judge’s” awards. Includes: food, wine, live music. Proceeds benefit Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation.
August 16-17, 2008 17th Annual Tomato Festival & BBQ Championship
Fairfield, California
Draws over 45,000 people; West Coast 3rd Annual BBQ Championship; Tomato Festival Cooking Contest; entertainment, arts & crafts.
August 18-20, 2007 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Los Angeles, California
The only event that caters specifically to the Western foodservice industry. Includes: LA Food & Wine Festival; Culinary & Pastry Trophy; Barista Competitions; Pizza Competition.
August 23, 2008 Taste of Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, California
Come with family and friends to sample foods from some of the great local restaurants, take a tour of GLAD (Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness), enjoy live music, while supporting crucial social services for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
August 23-24, 2008 14th annual Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival
Bodega, California
August 23-25, 2008 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Los Angeles, California
The only event that caters specifically to the Western foodservice industry. Includes: LA Food & Wine Festival; Culinary & Pastry Trophy; Barista Competitions; Pizza Competition.
Aug 29-Sept 1, 2008 Slow Food Nation
San Francisco, California
The world's most pressing questions regarding health, culture, the environment, education, social justice and the global economy are all deeply connected to the food we eat and how it is produced. Slow Food Nation is an event at the center of a movement with national impact and global implications. It will engage tens of thousands of attendees in learning how everyday choices affect our wellbeing, our culture and the health of the planet. The event will bring hundreds of farmers and food artisans from across the country to present an extraordinary range of foods and preparation techniques. It will offer activities for all ages, including food, music, talks, forums, workshops, films and exhibits, all highlighting food that supports an agricultural system that is good, clean and fair.
August 30, 2008 Long Beach Crab Festival
Long Beach, California
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SEPTEMBER
September 6, 2008 Kendall-Jackson Winery 12th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival
Santa Rosa, California
September 6, 2008 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.
September 6, 2008 Food & Wine Classic
Temecula, California
Taste award winning wines from 22 of wineries, paired with samples of gourmet food from local chefs. Proceeds benefitting Jacob's House.
September 6-7, 2008 Pittsburg Seafood Festival
Pittsburg, California
This year will be the 24th Annual Pittsburg Seafood Festival! The Festival has a wine paviliion, beer pavilion, live music, kids area, arts and crafts vendors, great food and lots and lots of extras! You won't want to miss it!
September 6-7, 2008 22nd Annual Tracy Bean Festival
Tracy, California
Chili and rib cook-offs with bean tastings, spam carving, and jalapeno eating contests, car show, bike ride, carnival, cultural events, live entertainment, and tons of beans. 50,000 people will be “Going Bean Crazy in Tracy” and shopping for 100 of the world’s edible beans.
September 7, 2008 Monrovia Food Wine & Jazz Festival
Monrovia, California
September 7, 2008 Taste of Chico
Chico, California
Food, Beverage, Music & Fine Art Festival
September 14, 2008 17th Annual NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest
Carmel, California
Sponsored by Sunset & SAVEUR magazines, plays host to 3000 guests from around the west. Showcasing a tasting of 350 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, delicious tomato dishes by 60 of AmericaΉs finest chefs, tasting of 200 premium wines, International Olive Oil Tasting, ³Salsa Showcase, gardening demonstrations, an old-time country BBQ, live music and dancing. A veritable nirvana of tomato delights for the whole family.
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September 17, 2008 Taste of Downtown
San Diego, California
Bring your appetite, because this self-guided walking tour will feature samples from more than 60 of the area’s finest restaurants.
September 14, 2008 Taste of the Central Coast
Arroyo Grande, California
Join the Family Care Network for the 5th Annual Taste of the Central Coast; a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction to raise funds that directly benefit the children and families we serve. Showcasing forty local restaurants, dessert establishments, world-class wineries and live jazz.
September 19, 2008 Salute to Agriculture Taste of the Valley Wine & Food Show
Salinas, California
Become educated about our Agriculture Industry and meet those responsible for growing Salinas Valley produce. Indulge yourself in local wines and delicious food samplers.
September 19-20, 2008 Festival of Fruit: Year of the Avocado
Orange County, California
September 19-21, 2008 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
San Pedro, California
The World's largest lobster festival, features discount Maine lobster meals. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, enjoy dancing, street performers and music. Shop for arts and crafts.
September 20, 2008 49er Festival & Chili Cookoff
Groveland, California
This all day event begins with a pancake breakfast 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, 2008 Polo in the Wine Country
Oakmont, California
An afternoon of live jazz, gourmet food, polo matches, and wine and beer tasting.
September 26-27, 2008 26th American Wine and Food Festival
Los Angeles, California
It’s the epicurean event of the year. The one place that puts world-class chefs at your service for a weekend of delectable dishes, superb libations, fantasy auction items and amazing entertainment. The 26th Anniversary American Wine & Food Festival (AWFF) returns to Los Angeles for a star-studded gathering benefiting the Los Angeles Chapters of Meals On Wheels.
September 26-28, 2008 Annual Feast of San Gennaro LA
Hollywood, California
Italian Food, Culture, Music.
September 26-28, 2008 13th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
Redondo Beach, California
Main lobsters prepared fresh daily. Giant Food Court, Beach Bars, Games, Entertainment, Rides, Games, Puppets, Magicians, Storytellers.
September 27, 2008 Fair Oaks'toberfest 2008
Fair Oaks, California
Unlimited Beer Tasting of over 40 different beers, Great Food from local vendors, & Live Music all in beautiful Fair Oaks Park
September 27, 2008 26th American Wine and Food Festival
Los Angeles, California
A line up of today’s most prominent chefs will converge upon Universal Studios in Los Angeles for a culinary celebration at the American Wine & Food Festival. A star-studded gathering of internationally celebrated chefs and fine wine and spirit purveyors will serve in honor of the occasion.
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OCTOBER
October 2-5, 2008 Loose Goose Wine Festival
Santa Clarita Valley, California
Southern California’s largest wine encounter, the Loose Goose Wine Festival presents two extraordinary days of wine tasting from up to 100 domestic and international wineries, an array of luxury-related vendors, fantastic food, brilliant music and entertainment, celebrity guests and amazing wine-focused demonstrations.
October 3-5, 2008 22nd Annual California Avocado Festival
Carpinteria, California
The Avocado Festival has evolved into one of the largest festivals in California with three days of fabulous food, terrific music, and great safe family fun.
October 4, 2008 Wine Country Cajun Food & Music Festival
Napa, California
The spirited celebration of Bayou life will feature music by nationally known Zydeco bands, informal New Orleans’-style street parades, Zydeco dancing and New Orleans-inspired food and wines from Napa chefs and wineries.
October 4-5, 2008 Amador Vintners Big Crush Harvest Festival
Amador County, California
It’s a vibrant time of year, the “Big Crush” takes place during the heart of the grape harvest season. Enjoy great wine, delicious food, live entertainment and other harvest festivities.
October 7, 2008 International Symposium on Living with Potatoes
Fresno, California
The objective of the ISLP'08 is to provide an international forum for sharing and exchanging information amongst the growers, associations, academicians, researchers, students, practitioners, and government who are interested in promoting the sustainability of potatoes–one of the top three staple foods.
October 8-9, 2008 3rd Int'l Conference for Food Safety & Quality
San Francisco, California
Major Topic: Food Industries' actions for Food Safety/Quality
October 11, 2008 San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest 2008
San Francisco, California
Brings together local restaurateurs, winemakers, and epicurean artisans for an inspiring day of premier food and wine tasting, chef demonstrations, and live music. Supporting Meals On Wheels of San Francisco.
October 11, 2008 8th Annual Candy Festival and Fall Craft Fair
Fairfield, California
With up to 30 candy companies, Texas street will be covered with arts and crafts, candy samples, magic shows, face painting, music and more.
October 11-12, 2008 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend
Butte County, California
A grand weekend of wine tasting and farm-fresh food sampling! Your passport gets you entrance and tastings at 19 specialty farms and six wineries along the Sierra Oro Farm Trail! Passport Weekend is hosted by the Sierra Oro Farm Trail Association, sponsored in part by the Chico Chamber of Commerce, Tri Counties Bank and Butte County Farm Bureau
October 11-12, 2008 Oakhurst Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival
Oakhurst, California
October 11-14, 2008 National Frozen & Refrigerated Food Convention
San Diego, California
A “working” Convention where the priority is giving delegates the space, time and opportunity to do business. The Convention brings together the leading companies from every segment of the industry to meet one-on-one with the attendees of their choice.
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October 13, 2008 35th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Half Moon Bay, California
$20,000 in prize money. In a pay-by-the-pound system, the winner will receive $6 per pound for the champion pumpkin. Beauty will share center stage with brawn – a special $500 prize will be awarded to the “most beautiful pumpkin” as judged by the audience
October 13-14, 2008 Cultural Food Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Don't miss the only Hispanic and Asian event in the U.S. serving the retail and foodservice industries. More than 4,000 national retailers, distributors, manufacturers, foodservice professionals and suppliers attend Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food.
October 16-18, 2008 32nd Annual Monterey Wine Festival
Monterey, California
October 18, 2008 Dairyland Orchard Festival
Los Molinos, California
A Celebration of Local Agriculture. Free Admission & Parking, Live Entertainment & Music, Unique Arts & Crafts & Children's Activities, Bulk & Packaged Nuts & Fruits, Tri-Tip BBQ and Authentic Carnitas
October 18, 2008 Suds on the Green East Bay
Fremont, California
A unique beer Festival Unlimited Beer Tasting of over 30 different breweries, but with a twist. The complete brewfest is located directly on the final hole of the National Golf League's Regional Tournament.
October 19, 2008 6th Annual North Berkeley Spice of Life Festival
Berkeley, California
October 23, 2008 The Joy of Sake
San Francisco, California
Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from San Francisco and Japan to sample this year's newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year's U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured.
Oct 31-Nov 2 4th Annual Los Angeles International Tamale Festival
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles International Tamale Festival / Dia de los Muertos
NOVEMBER
November 1-2, 2008 Harvest Wine Celebration
Temecula, California
Visit each of the 22* participating wineries one time over a one or two day period. Enjoy delicious samples of perfectly paired foods with award-winning Temecula wines. Travel on your own from winery to winery, as you discover the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country
November 6-9, 2008 Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California
Join us for four fabulous days of food and wine tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, shopping and golf - all nestled in Southern California's beautiful Coachella Valley.
November 7-16, 2008 Mendocino Wine & Mushroom Fest
Mendocino County, California
Mendocino County is home to more than 3,000 mushroom varieties -- including the rare candy cap mushroom, with its intense maple-syrup flavor and sweet fragrance -- that grows only along the northern coast of California. The pinnacle of mushroom season is Mendocino County’s annual Mushroom Festival
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November 9, 2008 Great Chefs of Los Angeles "Go Green, Go Organic"
Los Angeles, California
The 22nd Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles brings together the city's most celebrated chefs, tastemakers and vintners for an afternoon of great food, wine, music and auctions to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California. This year’s "Go Green, Go Organic" theme promotes eco-friendly and recyclable products as well as conscious living and sustainability, and emphasizes organic foodstuffs throughout the event.
November 13, 2008 Autumn Food Bazaar
Fresno, California
California’s oldest Armenian congregation, The First Armenian Presbyterian Church of Fresno marks 15th anniversary of the publication of the church’s recipe collection, “A Hundred Years and Still Cooking”
December 6-7, 2008 Indio International Tamale Festival
Indio, California
Celebrating the rich heritage of the tamale. The Food Network-TV ranked the festival in the top 10 “All-American Food Festivals” in the nation.
December 6-7, 2008 Holidays in the Vineyards
Livermore, California
All of the wineries present special wines, music, arts & crafts, gifts, and warm holiday experiences for your family and friends to enjoy. Award winning wines are offered along with gourmet foods, unique gift boxes, and holiday treats. Guests are encouraged to bring toys to their favorite wineries. All toys will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation after the event.
December 13, 2008 Independence Fruitcake Festival
Independence, California
4th Annual Internationally (and possibly Intergalactically) Acclaimed Independence Fruitcake Festival
2007 CALIFORNIA 2007
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
September 8, 2007 2nd Annual Colusa Crawdad Festival
Colusa, California
September 8, 2007 57th Annual Tally Ho
Atherton, California
Wine auction. Tally Ho is focused on achieving 100% donation for food, wine, entertainment and decorations so that all of the raised funds may go directly to the Hospital.
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