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Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
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August 13-15, 2025
Brewing Summit 2025
Palm Desert, California
Brewing Summit is a joint conference between the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) and the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. August 22-23, 2025
Coffee Fest Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Convention Center. 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.
2024 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2024
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust -, 2024 - Annual Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival
Bodega, California - EVENT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. August 1-4, 2024 - Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth's Festival of Beers features more than 70 of the country's best microbreweries. Along with the beer and blues, a "Blues-style" BBQ and plenty of other food will satisfy the heartiest of appetites and keep the party going. Don't forget the Sunday Morning Hangover Party. August 2-4, 2024 Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Watsonville, California
Tens of thousands flock to historic downtown Watsonville to enjoy delicious food, exciting carnival rides, wonderful entertainment, contests and, of course, tasty strawberry treats.
August 3, 2024 15th Annual Soul Food Festival - Stockton, California
11:00a.m. 8:00 pm. This year will be an exciting year there will be actives for all. There will be food vendors that will be selling plates of foods, so if you looking for ribs, chicken hot links, greens, corn bread, potato salad, sweet potato pie and cold drinks and snow cones. Retailers will have clothing jewelry shoes, summer tops, t-shirts shorts and more. Our exhibitors and our non-profits organization will help teach you about the art and culture and different business. Tickets: $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. 14 and under are free with paying adult. August 3-4, 2024 Annual Italian Family Festa - San Jose, California
Authentic Italian foods, a great variety of continuous entertainment, arts and crafts, and an extensive historical photo display of the local Italian American community. Activities will include a grape-stomping contest, children’s games, a Tarantella contest and much more. Attendance: 25,000. August 4, 2024 24th Annual Ecuadorian Food Festival
Los Angeles, California
FREE entrance to the public. Family event for all ages. More than 15,000 people will enjoy a full menu of Ecuadorian Cuisine and some other well-known food dishes, Crafts, Musical groups, Folklore customs, Commercial Products, free gifts, Carnival Games, Marketing & Promotions, Services & Information provided by all types of exhibitors companies. Attendance: 15,000. August 7-11, 2024 Nevada County Fair - Nevada City, California
Five days of excitement and fun for Fair-goers of all ages. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, animals, and exhibits – in a community-friendly environment and at affordable family prices! August 10, 2024 21st Annual Taste of the Delta - Stockton, California
The Taste of The Delta fund-raiser for the California Delta Chambers showcases Delta Area Wineries, Restaurants, Artists, and Artisans. Guests sample wines, food, enjoy vendor booths, live music, and silent and live auctions. Early bird tickets can be purchased online. Windmill Cove Resort & Marina. August 10, 2024 25th Annual Taste of Mount Veeder - Napa, California
Featuring Mount Veeder Wines From 30+ Wineries. Chef Selected Food Pairings. Raffle For a Mount Veeder Wine Cellar. Live Music In The Gardens. August 10, 2024 25th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff
Paso Robles, California
Come out for a casual evening of relaxed good times, where you'll meet 30 of the area's finest winemaker-chefs. You'll have a chance to taste the tempting fare grilled for your dining pleasure and enjoy wines selected to pair with their culinary creations. August 10-11, 2024 51st Gravenstein Apple Fair
Sebastopol, California
Enjoy live music, all things Gravenstein, local food, art & crafts, activities for kids, farm demonstrations, craft cider, craft beer, wine, and lots more. August 10-18, 2024 Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival
Los Angeles, California
Little Tokyo. Los Angeles' oldest ethnic festival. August 15-17, 2024 Mammoth Wine Weekend
Mammoth Lakes, California
A weekend of wining and dining with exclusive Winemaker Dinners at two of Mammoth's premiere restaurants, a Wine Walk in The Village featuring 20+ wineries pouring over 45 vintages and a Sunday Champagne Brunch at Campo Mammoth. August 15-18, 2024 Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Celebrates Wine and Fire - Lompoc Valley, California
A celebration of our local wine growing region at multiple locations throughout the Lompoc Valley. Over 40 Alliance members will participate in three events over the weekend, showcasing local wineries and local BBQ food vendors. BBQ Blast seminar, Live Music, Grand Tasting and much more. August 16-18, 2024 - BBQ Music Fest - Huntington Beach, California
It's a three-day BBQ extravaganza featuring live entertainment from local bands, a smokin’ food court, cantinas, arts and crafts, a children's area with animal variety show and petting zoo, magic and illusion shows and games. Taste and experience firsthand the fiery chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip, pork ribs, sausages... and sides (all available for purchase). Award-winning national BBQ pitmasters will make their way to the festival to battle it out against local barbecue gurus (grillers) for grand title for the Best BBQ and your vote as the People's Choice Favorite. August 17, 2024 27th Annual Lemon Festival - Chula Vista, California
Lemon Festival celebrates Chula Vista's heritage as the "Lemon Capital of the World" and features live entertainment on 3 stages, hand crafters, international foods, beer garden, contests and lemons galore. Attendance: 45,000. August 17-18, 2024 13th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival
Sacramento, California
Enjoy your day filled with fun, food, exciting live entertainment, and exhibits. The event benefits the National Academic Youth Corps, which provides art and educational programs for over 15,000 youth and adults every year right here in Sacramento, as well as over a dozen other worthy local charities. The Banana Festival is known for wonderful banana recipes as well as other amazing foods! Our entertainment lineup is sure to delight you! Check out our schedule for Saturday and Sunday. Join in the fun! Banana bake-off, Banana Pageant, Carmen Miranda Hat Contest, and more! Smashed! Chef Challenge. August 17-18, 2024 30th Annual Assyrian Food Festival
San Jose, California
The annual festival is an opportunity to showcase Assyrian food, traditions and educate the community about the Assyrian heritage as well as to preserve and to continue passing on Assyrian cultural traditions to the next generation. If you enjoy trying authentic food, music, and dance, make plans to attend the festival! You can mingle with and learn about the people whose ancestral homeland is known in history as "the cradle of civilization." August 17-18, 2024 33rd Tomato & Vine Festival - Fairfield, California
Celebrates the tomato as the Suisan Valley's top producing crop. Enjoy food & artisan vendors, live bands on two main stages, beer and wine gardens, a car show and many other family fun activities! August 18, 2024 Heritage Fire - Napa, California
Heritage Fire is a three-hour live-fire event focused on education and delivering moments of culinary awakening. Taking place in 14 cities, the walk-around reception features an all-inclusive bacchanal feast paired with thoughtful bites prepared by some of the most critically acclaimed kitchens in each market, with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors. The festivities includes fun and interactive activations, as well as the crowning of your city’s Heritage Hero. August 18-20, 2024 The Flavor Experience - San Diego, California
Where Flavor comes to Life. A food & beverage conference for top-level executives. August 23-24, 2024 Mammoth Rocks & Music & Food Festival
Mammoth Lakes, California
Music, Food and Fun. August 23-25 & Aug 30-Sept 1, 2024 626 Night Market
Arcadia, California
Santa Anita Park. July 5-7; 12-14; August 23-25; Aug 30-Sept 1, 2024. The iconic Californian festival features 250+ food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. 626 Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent including performers, chefs, and entrepreneurs. August 24, 2024 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Brewfest
Lake Tahoe, California
The festival features regional craft brew tastings, a homebrewers competition, food, live music, and arts and craft vendors. August 25, 2024 Taste of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
Featuring delectable tastes from local restaurants and catering companies. Add in unlimited sips from your favorite wineries and breweries, along with live entertainment – and you have the perfect mix for a great day of food, fun and friends! Attendance: 3,000. August 25-27, 2024 California Restaurant Show
Los Angeles, California
The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is now the California Restaurant Show. The newly reimagined trade show for the Restaurant and Food Serice Industry. August 30-September 1, 2024 California Garlic Festival
Los Banos, California
Merced County Spring Fairgrounds. A two-day safe, family-friendly event. Cooking demonstration stage; car show; arts & crafts vendors. And of course GARLIC - Countless garlic dishes from festival food vendors like Garlic Noodles, Garlic Wings, Garlic Sausage, Garlic Popcorn, Garlic Grilled Cheese, Garlic Catfish, Garlic Shrimp, Garlic Hot Sauce for Fruit Cups, Black Garlic Peeled Cloves, Gourmet Garlic Spreads, Garlic French Fries, Garlic Maple Brown Sugar Ice Cream, Garlic Mushroom and Onion Bread Bowl, Garlic Pesto Pasta and More!
2023 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2023
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust 5-6 & 19-20, 2023 626 Night Market Mini - Milpitas
Milpitas, California
The Great Mall in Milpitas. A MINI Version of The 626 Night Market, the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and non-profit groups. August 12-13 & 26-27, 2023 626 Night Market
Santa Monica, California
A MINI Version of The 626 Night Market, the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and non-profit groups. August 20, 2023 Heritage Fire - St. Helena, California
Heritage Fire is a three-hour live-fire event focused on education and delivering moments of culinary awakening. Taking place in 14 cities, the walk-around reception features an all-inclusive bacchanal feast paired with thoughtful bites prepared by some of the most critically acclaimed kitchens in each market, with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors. The festivities includes fun and interactive activations, as well as the crowning of your city’s Heritage Hero. August 31-September 1, 2024 53rd Annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Millbrae, California
'The Last Blast of Summer' 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.
2022 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2022
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust 13, 2022 Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival - Berkeley, California
Eat chocolate goodies and enjoy chalk art on the sidewalks along North Shattuck Avenue in the Gourmet Ghetto in Berkeley. August 19-21, 2022 BBQ Music Fest - Fountain Valley, California
It's a three-day BBQ extravaganza featuring live entertainment from local bands, a smokin’ food court, cantinas, arts and crafts, a children's area with animal variety show and petting zoo, magic and illusion shows and games. Taste and experience firsthand the fiery chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip, pork ribs, sausages... and sides (all available for purchase). Award-winning national BBQ pitmasters will make their way to the festival to battle it out against local barbecue gurus (grillers) for grand title for the Best BBQ and your vote as the People's Choice Favorite. August 20, 2022 Taste of Brews Inland Empire
Long Beach, California - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
Shoreline Aquatic Park. Unlimited Tastes; Limited Tix Sold; Dozens of Breweries; Select Hard Ciders; Music, Food & More
2021 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2021
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust 22-24, 2021 Healthy Food Expo West - Anaheim, California
A celebration of healthy food products and ingredients, Healthy Food Expo will include an exhibit hall, conference and education, and special events including culinary demonstrations. The exhibit hall will be comprised of the latest healthy food and beverage products, services and tools. Held in conjunction with the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo and Coffee Fest ... attend all three with just your one badge - no additional cost! August 28, 2021 WINEderlust River Wine Festival
Placerville, California
El Dorado County's most creative, passionate and pioneering winemakers, brewers, musicians and artisans will be converging on Middle Main Street in Placerville (Old Hangtown), CA for a full street fair, concert and beverage bazar! With an obsession for all things El Dorado-born-and-raised, every wine featured is made from El Dorado grown fruit, all the bands are local folks playing that Hangtown sound and the artists and vendors will be exhibiting their regional aesthetic. Fill your belly with the best eats from our local food trucks, enjoy some hands-on fun like flower crown making, corn hole and other fun and games.
2020 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2020
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust -, 2020 Los Angeles Times' The Taste - Los Angeles, California
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. This Labor Day weekend, join the Los Angeles Times for 3 evenings of amazing food, wine, spirits and chef experiences, plus unique culinary pop-ups and collaborations. Dozens of hand-picked local restaurants each evening will showcase our city's rich and diverse culinary scene by serving you their best. Sip, savor, and celebrate Southern California's most inspired food and drink. 21 and over only. Your ticket is all-inclusive and is good for unlimited food, beer, wine & spirits tastings, plus all stage activities. August , 2020 Nevada City Uncorked - Nevada City, California
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Join us in historic Downtown Nevada City as we enjoy a robust sampling of local Foothill wines, beers, and food from 20 wineries and restaurants. August 13-16, 2020 - Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival
Beverly Hills, California
Join us for The Beverly Hills Food and Wine Festival along with 60 of the best chefs and restaurants benefiting Best Buddies: Katsuya Group, The Beverly Hilton, Viceroy L'Ermitage, Francois Payard, Luigi Fineo, STK, Mortons, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Avec Nous, Luxe Hotels, Orleans Arena, Pacific Dining Car, Luxe Hotels,... and much more. While the Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival has established itself as a world-class celebration of food and drinks nine years in a row, it has also become a pivotal source of support for the charitable causes that benefit from the proceeds of the event.
2019 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2019
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust 3, 2019 - Plate by Plate: Annual Food Tasting Benefit
Los Angeles, California
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. August 3, 2019 - 'Ribs 'N' Reds' Wine Festival - Yorkville, California
Meyer Family Cellars. August 9-10, 2019 - Annual Wine Society Gala - Paso Robles, California
Taste our current releases, enjoy live music, and shop the wares of local culinary and artistic craftsmen. August 16-17, 2019 - ¡Latin Food Fest! San Diego
San Diego, California
Celebrate America’s largest annual Hispanic culinary celebration at ¡Latin Food Fest!’s action-packed line-up at Embarcadero Marina Park North (400 Kettner Blvd, 90401), featuring tastings, a celeb chef dinner, parties and workshops. The signature event, Gran Tasting, is an all-inclusive tasting festival. Guests pay one price to enter and indulge in a variety of local and international food, wine and spirits; meet acclaimed chefs who will conduct demos, and you won’t want to miss the Best of Fest Awards – the fest’s showcase of culinary excellence. August 16-18, 2019 CRFG Festival of Fruit
San Luis Obispo County, California
The Central Coast Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers will be hosting the 2016 statewide meeting, The Festival of Fruit, with the theme of the festival being "Year of Edible Landscaping - Apples to Zapotes" This event will feature a day of dynamic speaker presentations on Saturday revolving around some of the more drought tolerant fruits that can be grown in Southern California as well as products and cultural practices that can be used to help reduce water use and help in water conservation. August 17, 2019 - Annual L.A. Taco Fest - Los Angeles, California
Ground Park, downtown LA. The LA Taco Festival is a chance to bring our city together over a food we all love- tacos, and support a cause we can all get behind- helping homeless youth succeed. Jovenes is a place of personal transformation for homeless youth between the ages of 18-25. We provide everything from emergency shelter to permanent housing, helping youth get off the streets and into an apartment of their own. August 17-18, 2019 37th Annual Zucchini Festival
Hayward, California - EVENT DISCONTINUED. August 22-25, 2019 Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
Los Angeles, California
A four-day epicurean event showcasing the finest in food and drink culture throughout Los Angeles featuring a star-studded lineup of celebrated chefs and culinary personalities from throughout the country. Set amid one of the country’s foremost cultural destinations along Grand Avenue, the event spans the city and offers guests the chance to sample the food, wine, and cocktails from some of the most prominent influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the music industry’s brightest talents. The festival lineup will feature a sprawling showcase of unlimited tastings as well as cookbook signings, wine seminars and cocktail tastings, culinary demonstrations, luxurious dinners and more. August 23, 2019 - Chaminade Resort & Spa Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series - Santa Cruz, California
August 23rd TBD. Chaminade Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resort, has announced the dates for its highly acclaimed Farm to Table Wine Dinner series that take place May through October. August 23-24, 2019 44th Annual Urbana Sweet Corn Festival
Urbana, Illinois
Each year this festival is frequented by as many as 50,000 individuals from both Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding communities in Central Illinois. This festival is also the official welcome for incoming and returning University of Illinois students. All the local Illinois sweetcorn you can eat is the main attraction of this festival! There will also be live music both nights on two different stages from both regional and national headliners. Car enthusiasts can look forward to the Motor Muster Car Show, a showcase of vintage automobiles. For children and families we have Action Inflatables, a rock climbing wall, indoor laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo along with all of the quality merchandise and delicious food from our vendors. Attendance: 50,000. August 23-25, 2019 - OC Night Market - Costa Mesa, California
Not sure what a night market is? In Asia the night markets are these huge, nocturnal phenomenons where hundreds of folks will gather for the sake of commerce and entertainment. What does this mean? It means a lot of retail therapy and eating. Oh yes. There will be food. The OC Night Market will be showcasing over 200 of Southern California's best food, merchandise, and talent. May 17-19, June 14-16 and August 23-25, 2019. August 23-25, 2019 Make-A-Wish Tuna Challenge
San Diego, California
Annual tuna tournament and fundraiser. 100% of the net proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and help wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. August 24, 2019 30th Annual Sierra Brewfest
Nevada County Fairgrounds, California
An Epic Afternoon of Sun, Suds and Fun, Nevada County Fairgrounds. A unique, unlimited microbrew tasting experience. Sample over 100 hand-crafted beers. Enjoy delicious food from some of the best local food trucks and restaurants. 3:00 – 6:30 pm, Unlimited Tastings. $30 per person • $10 non-tasters. $35 at the door • Kids Free.
2018 CALIFORNIA AUGUST 2018
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesAugust 9, 2018 Healthy Brand Showcase - West Hollywood, California
Healthy Brand Showcase is a one-day product showcase featuring new health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and natural beauty products. For one-day only, national media, industry experts and celebrity guests meet national brands in person, demo their products, and collect press kits, product samples and gift bags. August 11, 2018 40th Annual Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition Awards Ceremony and Mendocino College Gala Wine Festival
Ukiah, California
Join the Mendocino wine community as we applaud the award-winning wines from this year’s competition at the Mendocino College Gala Wine Festival. Mendocino Winegrowers has partnered with the Mendocino College Foundation to host this evening and support the Foundation's vision of being a major force in helping students turn their hopes and dreams into realities. Our distinguished emcee, Senator Mike McGuire, will announce the Best of Show and Best of Class awards during the wine reception of the Gala prior to dinner. Passed hors d’oeuvres, bountiful charcuterie and delicious bites including crab cakes will be served while guests enjoy sampling wines from a selection of Mendocino wineries. Ellery Clark Catering will be serving a delicious alfresco dinner buffet of summer salads, grilled tri-tip, chicken and fresh vegetables. Senator Mike McGuire will be the auctioneer during dinner of the live auction. Join the fun of the wine pull, silent auction, and golden ticket raffle and enjoy a beautiful evening celebrating Mendocino County wines and our generous community. Tickets are $75 per person. August 11, 2018 11th Annual Woodland Tomato Festival
Woodland, California
Celebrating Yolo County's tomato bounty with a fun day of food, entertainment, educational and recreational activities, and local crafts. Free Admission. August 19, 2018 Taste of Petaluma - Petaluma, California
NO EVENT IN 2018. We're taking the year off from the culinary adventure around downtown Petaluma benefiting Cinnabar Theater. We hope to be back in 2019! August 25, 2018 Grills 'n Grilles - Penn Valley, California
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2019. United Way of Nevada County has had to postpone this year's 12th annual BBQ Competition and Car Show "Grills 'n' Grilles" due to unforeseen health issue with someone in our administration. As soon as we know of the date in 2019, we will advertise here and elsewhere. August 31-September 3, 2018 37th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off Carnival & Fair - Malibu, California
Hosted by the Malibu Kiwanis and attended by thousands, the event includes food, fun, a silent auction, rides, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis community programs. Attendance: 12,000. |
