Check previous year if event is not yet updated to current year CALIFORNIA: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2024 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2024 Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals (see also: 2023 - 2022 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2016)
January 12-February 11, 2024 Dine Out Santa Maria Style Santa Maria Valley, California
January 26-February 4, 2024 5th Annual Fort Bragg Restaurant Week - Fort Bragg, California February 2-10, 2024 Annual Holtville Carrot Festival - Holtville, California 'Carrot Diamond Jubilee' Fun for everyone--parade, carnival, food, and cooking contest, Chuck Wagon cooking contest, student art show, parade, in the 'Carrot Capital of the World'. February 3-4, 2024 - Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Los Angeles, California We are excited you’ve found the LA Travel & Adventure Shows – the ONLY travel show in Los Angeles and the largest travel show in the Nation! It is THE place where travelers congregate annually to dream, plan, and book their next vacations. You’ll be inspired and get ideas on where to go, what to do and the latest travel information to keep you in the know— along with a bona fide list of reputable companies that have been serving our attendees for years. February 3-4, 2024 Temecula Valley Barrel Tasting Temecula, California A new world twist on old world varietals, this two day barrel tasting weekend features your favorite varietals made with Temecula Valley style. February 4, 2024 41st Annual Wine Classic - Los Angeles, California Loyola Marymount University Annual Wine Classic. Featuring more than 150 wines from 40 boutique California wineries. Silent auction includes specialty wines and products. Proceeds benefit LMU student scholarships. February 6-8, 2024 58th Annual Colusa Farm Show - Colusa, California For more then 50 years, our show has meant one-stop shopping for all farm services. The purpose of this showcase is to acquaint agriculturalists with the latest in modern farming equipment and techniques. Year-in, year-out, we're attended by farmers and suppliers from all over the world. February 10, 2024 Wine Love Trail - Sonoma County, California Get out and explore along the Wine Road, check out some new wineries, visit your long time favorites and stock up on some of your favorite wines for the winter. February 13-14, 2024 Food Processing Expo - Sacramento, California California League of Food Processing. The Expo is a perfect venue for food industry members to gather and discuss a wide range of subjects including productivity, health and safety, regulatory issues, energy, innovation and new technologies. Industry recognized experts, a great variety of exhibiting suppliers and educational sessions represent valuable resources for your food business.
February 13-15, 2024 World Ag Expo - Tulare, California International Agri-Center. 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. Attendance: 100,000. February 14, 2024 - VALENTINE'S DAY Most of the more than 1/2 million restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list. February 16-18, 2024 The Pomona Home & Garden Show Pomona, California Our shows always feature displays and exhibits of the latest ideas in home improvement, remodeling, interior-design, decorating and landscaping. In addition, we provide educational and informative seminars and demonstrations designed to help homeowners enhance the beauty and the value of their homes. Our shows combine high quality products and services with family entertainment, including top name musical acts, along with sample product give-aways, special appearances by many of California's best known radio and television personalities. February 16-25, 2024 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Indio, California Families and people of all ages 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. Attendance: 250,000. February 17, 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting - San Francisco, California The largest competition of American wines in the world, will host the Public Tasting with thousands of patrons from around the nation. Each year, wine lovers experience exciting new award winning wines at what has become an annual tradition for many friends and families to gather and enjoy a delightful day on the Bay with amazing wines and delicious food. Tasting the best from over six-thousand entries of the country’s finest wines judged by the top professional wine judges. This popular event encourages guests to taste, learn and enjoy. Raise a glass and cheer to an exciting new wine experience. February 17-18, 2024 Anderson Valley White Wine Weekend Anderson Valley, California Escape to Anderson Valley this February for a weekend of white wine, sparkling, rose, and more! Enjoy a two-day passport of exclusive wine flights, food pairings and special library tastings at 26 wineries - all Covid safe. No matter the weather, this weekend is a perfect winter adventure to wine country. Tickets $95-$145. February 17-24, 2024 National FFA Week - Nationwide The week of George Washington's birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. February 17-25, 2024 Sourdough Bread Festival Cherry Valley, California Weekends Only. 123 Farm. Learn about the health benefits of consuming naturally-fermented sourdough made with ancient grains. Meet the grain farmer, sample different types of sourdough bread and attend various fermented workshops. Our Cultured Food Festival has been re-branded as a Sourdough Festival but still has elements of cultured foods. February 22-25, 2024 BlendFest on the Coast San Simeon and Cambria, California The Only Event Dedicated To Blends. Paso Robles’ winemakers love to blend, mixing varieties to craft something unique and delicious. BlendFest celebrates these rule-breaking, unconventional wines throughout the weekend on the beautiful California Coast. February 24, 2024 Crab Feed - Citrus Heights, California By Bella Vista Band Boosters. This crab feed is a fundraiser for the Bella Vista High School Band & Auxiliary Programs, whose students perform in support of community events throughout the Sacramento region. Choose from a crab or beef dinner, including salad, pasta, rolls, a dessert auction and a no-host bar. There will also be performance by the BV Concert Band, Jazz, Winter Percussion, Drumline and Dance throughout the evening. In addition, there will be a raffle and auctions. February 24, 2024 Beer City Festival - Santa Rosa, California Old Courthouse Square. Beer City Festivals allows you to taste the best craft beer from Northern California and beyond. You’ll find great beer, munch on tasty food, and hear great music. February 24, 2024 8th Annual SAP Chili Cook-Off - Arcadia, California A day of spicy feasting, craft beer and wine tastings, thoroughbred horse racing and fun for the whole family! 30 award-winning teams from around the U.S. will offer samples and compete for top event prizes and people’s choice awards at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. The event benefits the Foothill Unity Center February 24-25, 2024 Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off Santa Cruz, California Join the fun and excitement as talented chefs from throughout Northern California compete for the glory of the Best Clam Chowder! More than just a culinary competition, the fun event has featured participants dressed as scuba divers, mermaids, and even as a Clam Fairy. The Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off is a popular "rain or shine" event. The competition features two divisions: Individual and Professional. Top awards include cash prizes, round-trip tickets courtesy of United Airlines, and more. Plaques will be awarded in each division for Best Clam Chowder in both Boston and Manhattan categories as well as the People's Choice and Most Original Team. Admission is free; visitors may purchase Tasting Kits ($10) to sample five different chowders February 24-27, 2024 AFFI-CON 2024 - San Diego, California The premier event for frozen food and beverage makers, industry suppliers, and logistical partners. It brings together over 600 companies and 1,500+ attendees in a single location, allowing them to meet one-on-one to discuss current and future opportunities. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) is the national trade association that promotes the interests of all segments of the frozen food industry. Attendance: 1,500. February 29-March 2, 2024 Annual World of Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, California Our mission is to bring Pinot Noir producers from the most exceptional and unique regions in the world together with Pinot Noir enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration and education on the shores of California's beautiful Central Coast. Includes two days of in-depth Tasting seminars and excursions, Grand Tastings by the Sea (each with a unique roster of wineries), a featured Burgundy tasting and gourmet, locally-influenced lunches and dinners. These extraordinary food and wine extravaganzas will be hosted by participating wineries and feature an outstanding panel of sommeliers from across the U.S. 2023 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2023 Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals events waiting for new datesFebruary 8, 2023 Kosher Food and Wine Experience Los Angeles, California KFWE Los Angeles is the sister event to KFWE London, New York and Miami – bringing world acclaimed wine and spirits to Los Angeles from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Australia and the United States. This exclusive event features a selection of more than 300 wines as well as finely crafted spirits from across the globe. In addition, the evening will spotlight the hottest kosher cuisine on the West Coast! Chefs from across Southern California will dazzle foodies near and far with a mouth-watering parade of inspired dishes. 2022 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2022 Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals events waiting for new datesFebruary 8, 2022 Heart of the Bay - San Francisco, California Institute on Aging. We invite you to join us for a night celebrating community and connection at our second annual Heart of the Bay benefit gala. 2020 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2020 Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals events waiting for new datesFebruary 15, 2020 - Taste of Redwood Valley - Calpella, California Taste of Redwood Valley is a group of wineries and distilleries that get together to host fun events every year in the beautiful Redwood Valley area right off HWY 101! It is a time you can come to Redwood Valley and enjoy the fruits of the land, meet the proud farmers and winemakers, hear the history of our beautiful county and visit sites that are not always open to the public. We host three events annually; one in February, June and November where we welcome the community to come out and enjoy some of the world’s finest wines and spirits right here in Mendocino County! February 21-22, 2020 United States Barista Championship (USBC) Orange County, California The United States Barista Championship (USBC) is a platform for baristas to enhance their espresso beverage making skills through an exciting and challenging competition. In 15 minutes, the barista must prepare and serve espressos, cappuccinos, and a personally designed signature beverage for four sensory judges; all while being assessed on their preparation abilities by two technical judges. The USBC Champion will go on to represent the USA at the World Barista Championship in Melbourne, Australia, May 4-7, 2020. February 22, 2020 Hops and Shops Beer Festival - Redding, California The goal of this festival is to highlight the many outstanding local businesses in downtown Redding by partnering up with craft breweries within our region and featuring their ales inside various local downtown establishments; all within walking distance. Participants will receive a tasting glass, walking map of participating businesses downtown and tasting tickets. Each beer will be poured by someone from the brewery and they will be available to speak to each beer and the brewery in general. Expect to try various craft ales not ordinarily found in this area. Event also to feature live music, brewing demonstration and offerings from various food trucks. Tickets will become available after the first of the year. February 22-25, 2020 CHART 95 Hospitality Training Competencies Conference - Napa Valley, California Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers (CHART). February 29-March 1, 2020 LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show Los Angeles, California The West Coast’s largest baking and sweets expo. With over 10,000 guests expected, sweets-enthusiasts can enjoy free samples from over 125 local shops and national brands, meet their favorite TV stars and watch baking demonstrations, and participate in hands-on workshops in cookie and cake decorating. The Kids Zone will offer free face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, games and more. Attendance: 10,000 2019 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2019 Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals events waiting for new datesFebruary 9-10, 2019 Wine & Chocolate Weekend - Madera, California Sample a wide variety of local wines, as you visit each participating winery on the Madera Wine Trail. On this special weekend, you will also enjoy chocolate pairings, live music, local art and delicious food! Designated Drivers are always welcome on the Madera Wine Trail, and they are always free of charge! Please notify the check-in table at your first stop on the Trail to receive your complimentary pass. 2018 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2018 Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals events still waiting for new datesFebruary 3-4, 2018 - CoffeeCon LA - Los Angeles, California CoffeeCon is the world’s first all-consumer coffee festival that features tasting the best coffees, hands-on trying the best brewing gear and onsite classes to improve your prowess as an at-home barista. February 9, 2018 - Union Street Has A Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk - San Francisco, California The Annual Union Street Has A Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk. Union Street from Gough to Steiner and on Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard in San Francisco 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The tasting event will include merchants offering wine samples and special treats inside their stores throughout Union Street from Gough to Steiner and on Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard. Attendees wishing to participate in the sampling program may purchase on-site tickets for $30 or advance tickets for $25 via the website. The on-site tickets sales location is 2040 Union Street (across from the Metro Theater). February 24, 2018 Winter Brew Fest 2018 - San Diego, California The San Diego Winter Brew Fest will celebrate craft beverages from around California and beyond and features; live local music, food, and other vendors. This event benefits Outdoor Outreach and the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA). 2016 CALIFORNIA: FEBRUARY 2016 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS events still waiting for new datesFebruary 6, 2016 - The Essence of Petite Sirah Alameda, California The preeminent, Petite Sirah annual event in all of the world, held by PS I Love You, Inc. Important California wineries pour their Petites, some very rare, older vintage. Over 30 fine food restaurants, specialty food producers, and caterers join us.
February 27, 2016 18th Annual Spam Festival - Isleton, California Cooking Contest, Spam Toss, Spam Eating, Music. Fun-Fun-Fun! Prizes! |