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May 15, 2025
The WhiskyX
San Francisco, California
You’ll discover and taste some of the world’s most notable whiskies. Tastings, including some cocktails, are led by expert brand ambassadors and distillery representatives. May 17, 2025 The WhiskyX
Los Angeles, California
You’ll discover and taste some of the world’s most notable whiskies. Tastings, including some cocktails, are led by expert brand ambassadors and distillery representatives.
2024 CALIFORNIA MAY 2024
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesMay -, 2024 - Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival - Oakdale, California - EVENT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. May 2-5, 2024 - 44th Selma Raisin Festival - Selma, California
Celebrating in Selma, "Raisin Capital of the World" with a carnival, entertainment, pageant, crafts, and competitions in art, baking, floriculture, photography and poetry. May 3, 2024 - School Lunch Hero Day - Nationwide
A chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria.
May 3-4, 2024 - La Habra Citrus Fair - La Habra, California
The fair is four fun-filled days,jam packed with thrilling rides, exciting stage shows, delicious food and fabulous merchandise. Exciting Rides, Beer and Wine Garden, Great Food, Farmer's Exhibits, Free Entertainment, FFA Livestock, and More! May 3-July 21, 2024 20th Annual Lavender Festival
Cherry Valley, California
Each summer, 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn celebrates the beginning of lavender harvest season by hosting the annual Lavender Festival. May 4, 2024 - Beer City Festival - West Sacramento, California
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. May 4, 2024 Boonville Beer Fest - Boonville, California
Northern California's biggest beer festival is BACK. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit Mendocino County nonprofits. Come sample beers from over 65 breweries, enjoy live music, dine on delicious treats from popular food trucks and keep your eye out for the popular, festive antlered bear Barkley. May 4, 2024 Amador Four Fires Food & Wine Festival
Amador County, California
A unique food and wine experience, blends open-flame outdoor cooking by renown local chefs, intimate seminars fueled by acclaimed local winemakers, and tastings from Amador’s wine varietals inspired by four celebrated wine regions: Rhone, Italy, Spain, and Heritage California. Held at the expansive and historic Amador County Fair and Events Center Events with a park like setting in a real, historic Gold Rush era backdrop. Enjoy over 100 award-winning red wines that have received 90 points or more, received gold medals, and small lot or reserve wines that you can only taste in Amador. Learn about wines: seminars are 30 minutes with speakers upfront and up close. Engage in topics such as Beer vs. Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, and Unique Varietals Grown in Amador. May 4, 2024 Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook Off, Car Show, Margaritas & Swap Meet - Bishop, California
The 2nd annual Eastern Sierra Chili Cook-off. The event is hosted by the Tri County Fairgrounds and Event Center. A community inspired event that EVERYONE in Bishop, Mammoth, Big Pine, Independence, Lone Pine, Ridgecrest, Lake Tahoe should attend. May 4-5, 2024 Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival
Bodega Bay, California
Since 1973, this event has celebrated our local fisherman and it’s when salmon season is kicked off with a blessing of the fleet. The Festival is packed with events for people of all ages: craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. The Fisherman’s Festival is an all-volunteer event and proceeds from the Festival benefit Bodega Bay Area community services. May 5, 2024 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Craft Brew Festival
Thousand Oaks, California
The Chili Cook-Off & Craft Brew Festival is poised to be the “best ever” with craft breweries, awesome classic cars, gourmet food trucks, and more fun for the whole family. Treat your taste buds to some of the best chili anywhere at this International Chili Society sanctioned event. All proceeds benefit local charities, including the Westminster free clinic, Conejo Valley Reading is Fundamental, Dreamcatcher Park, K9s for Warriors, and Make a Wish Foundation – just to name a few. May 5, 2024 35th Annual Taste of the Town - Santa Clarita, California
Join us for the annual Taste of the Town! Voted Santa Clarita's Best Charity event two years in a row, over 2,000 attendees will enjoy tasty offerings from over 40 of Santa Clarita's best restaurants, caterers, and wine and beer purveyors, all in the Southern California Innovation Park. All proceeds benefit Child & Family Center. Attendance: 2,000. May 9, 2024 Sustainable Wine Dinner Series - Los Angeles, California
LA Zoo. March 7, April 11, May 9, 2024. $175 per person, $165 members. Farm-to-table dinners, local wineries, and an exciting take on conservation and sustainability. We’ve partnered with four local, environmentally friendly wineries whose wines serve as the inspiration for custom four-course, farm-to-table dinner menus created by our own executive chef, Eileen Aguilera. May 9-12, 2024 Gator By the Bay - San Diego, California
The Zydeco Blues and Crawfish Festival celebrates with a fantastic lineup of music, Taste of Louisiana cooking demos, 10,000 lbs. of crawfish and many other food delights in the French Quarter Food Court, as well as fun family activities. More than 85 performances on 7 stages! May 11, 2024 19th Annual Paradise Chocolate Fest
Paradise, California
Experience a chocolate paradise on the Paradise/Magalia ridge in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and overlooking the Sacramento Valley. Chocolate Queen pageant, Chocolate Chase fun run, Chocolate Cuisine Challenge and more. A benefit for non-profit youth organizations on the ridge. May 11, 2024 Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival & Annual Lavender Festival - Paso Robles, California
Olive oil and olive product sampling from producers all over California, culinary row with great food, wine & beer tasting, cooking contest and free olive oil ice cream. Lavender Festivies: Free to the public, meet with the lavender producers from across the Paso Robles region, learn of its many uses, enjoy free samples, and much more! May 12, 2024 - MOTHERS' DAY - Nationwide
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list. (2nd Sun). May 16-19, 2024 Calavaras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
Calaveras County Fairgrounds, California
The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is one of the longest running events in the State of California. It earliest roots date back to 1893, held that year in Copperopolis, the fair eventually found a permanent home outside of Angels Camp. In the spirit of the old movie classic "State Fair," the Calaveras County Fair is a blend of entertainment, exhibits, livestock, arena events, great food and our signature event, the Frog Jump. May 16-19, 2024 Paso Wine Fest - Paso Robles, California
Paso Wine Fest will take place at the Paso Robles Event Center which offers built-in amenities as well as dedicated parking, concessions, restrooms, shade, and additional outdoor venues for enhanced experiences. The event weekend offers visitors the chance to explore Paso Robles Wine Country with four days of wine tastings, winemaker dinners, exclusive excursions, live music, and more! May 17-19, 2024 Stockton Flavor Fest - Stockton, California
Stockton's Award-Winning Waterfront Food & Culture Festival. A three-day celebration of the Stockton's regions diverse cultures featuring delicious food, crafts and makers, and a wide variety of music, dance, arts and more! May 17-19, 2024 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
Temecula, California
Hot Air Balloons, Music, Food and Wine. May 17-19, 2024 Crawfish Festival - Fountain Valley, California
(formerly known as Long Beach Crawfish Festival). New Orleans’ most exquisite flavors are heading out West to fill up the world’s largest crawfish pots. Master Chefs will prepare true, Louisiana-style crawfish along with Cajun potatoes, corn on the cob, and tangy remoulade dipping sauce. Dance to rousing music and join the Second Line Dancing Parade a historical New Orleans tradition where people dance with a celebratory spirit. Live entertainment mixes the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans-style music. Live sports tent, live cooking demonstrations, children’s stage with a magic and illusion show (as seen on America's Got Talent), inflatable bounces, an exclusive VIP Lounge, Karaoke Lounge. The largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana. May 17-19, 2024 25th Anderson Valley Pinot Festival
Anderson Valley, California
Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in the world! More than 50 wineries will pour for you at the Pinot Noir Festival, including more than a dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Our best chefs will serve up delicious food pairings all weekend, and you can also acquire exclusive wine and experiences during our ever-popular silent auction. May 17-19, 2024 OC Greek Food Festival - Anaheim, California
Celebrate the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace, expansive Kidz Zone, and tours of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. May 17-19, 2024 626 Night Market - Bay Area - Pleasanton, California
Alameda County Fairgrounds. The 626 Night Market is the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring over 150 local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and non-profit groups. May 18, 2024 Linden Cherry Festival - Linden, California
A celebration of the local cherry harvest comes complete with food, live entertainment, vendors and children’s activities. May 18, 2024 35th Annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters - Burbank, California
The California Winemasters is a perennial Wine Spectator Top 10 Charity Wine Auction at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. This extraordinary event showcases 50 international chefs and 75 of California’s Finest Wineries. “Winemasters” has raised over $30 million in support of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. May 18-19, 2024 California Strawberry Festival - Ventura, California
We’re back – with a new location - Ventura County Fairgrounds! Ranked among the top Festivals in the nation, the weekend celebration annually the 3rd weekend in May offers a spectacle of strawberry fun for everyone. Award-winning attractions, interactive exhibits, gooey contests, the hottest names in entertainment, the largest collection of Fine Arts & Crafts with 200+ booths, and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations, Strawberryland For Kids boasts free rides, puppet shows, and more. May 18-19, 2024 Tequila & Taco Festival - Santa Clarita, California
Award Winning Margaritas and great live music! Enjoy an afternoon sipping on an assortment of Margaritas and eating delicious tacos, all while enjoying a great lineup of live music! May 24-26, 2024 BottleRock Napa Valley Music & Food Festival
Napa, California
BottleRock Napa Valley is the ultimate celebration of food, wine and craft brew infused with music that takes place in the wine mecca of the U.S. The event brings together top chefs, sommeliers and brewers to give festival-goers an around-the-world culinary tour and flawlessly pair dishes with the perfect wine or beer. Napa serves as the ideal location for BottleRock Napa Valley as it features more Michelin stars per capita than any other wine region on the globe. The festival also features a special culinary stage where celebrities and musicians are paired with high-profile chefs for some of the most entertaining culinary mash-ups you'll ever see. May 24-26, 2024 Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival
Morgan Hill, California
Family fun festival with free admission. Enjoy food galore at over 35 gourmet food booths in 2 food courts. Learn the health benefits and how mushrooms are grown in the Mushroom Expo. Learn the secrets and taste the flavors of local and regional chefs on the Chef Demonstration Stage. Watch our amateur cooking contest where the winner will receive a golden ticket to the 2020 World Food Competition. Shop at over 300 booths including our "Artists Area" for handcrafted arts & crafts and special deals from our Marketplace & commercial vendors. Sit back and relax or get up and dance to the variety of live music on two stages. Sip local wines & microbrews at our Premium Wine Tasting event or the many beer & wine gardens throughout the festival. Kids will enjoy a variety of fun, games and rides in Munchkinland including strolling musicians and street performers. There is something for everyone to enjoy! May 24-26, 2024 Newport Beach Wine Festival
Newport Beach, California
A celebration of wine, spirits and coastal cuisine over Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s event will feature an array of wineries and distributors representing over 50 labels. Guests can sip and mingle while enjoying live music, tasty bites, and breathtaking views along the waterline. May 24-27, 2024 64th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Garden Grove, California
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is not only one of the largest community festivals in the western US, but also one of the oldest. May 25, 2024 Annual Rotary Art, Wine & Wheels - Mariposa, California
Mariposa County Courthouse Lawn. The show brings art, wine, cars, food and music together in a beautiful outdoor setting. May 25-26, 2024 Roaring Camp Cook-Off - Felton, California
A celebration of old-world Americana that promises fun for all ages. From mouth-watering BBQ to live music and games. Take a trip on the narrow gauge historic steam trains of the Roaring Camp Railway. May 25-26, 2024 83rd Happy Valley Strawberry Festival
Anderson, California
This year's festival is packed with things to see and do: arts & crafts, entertainment, Little Miss Strawberry pageant, car, truck & tractor displays, and generous servings of sweet fresh strawberry treats. May 26, 2024 Annual Vista Strawberry Festival - Vista, California
The Vista Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Vista Strawberry Festival, sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center. Held on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This year’s festival will be a day filled with fun, food, multiple entertainment stages, bands, carnival rides and local craft beer in the beer garden, and of course, strawberries! The event will also host over 400 local vendors to showcase their local products to the community. The Strawberry Festival is an entertaining event for all your family and friends that is sure to create new memories. It is a free event to the public, so bring your family and friends and take part in the tradition of Vista! The festival will be held in Historic Downtown Vista, beginning with the early morning Strawberry runs. There are runs for children and all levels of adult runners. If running isn’t your thing, there will also be the Miss Strawberry Pageant, cooking contests, pie eating contests, costume contests, Strawberry Idol, local artists and much more. Attendance: 100,000. May 30-June 1, 2024 West Coast Produce Expo
Palm Desert, California
The Packer will once again connect the world of produce with the West Coast buying community of retailers, food service professionals, and distributors. In this regional event serving the entire west coast, participants will have the opportunity to interact and unwind with the most influential produce industry experts in a professional, yet casual and fun environment. The two-day event will include regionally targeted educational sessions, exceptional entertainment, energetic networking receptions, a full expo featuring over 150 leading produce suppliers, and a world class golf event to kick off the conference. May 30-June 2, 2024 Annual Beaumont Cherry Festival
Beaumont, California
The event celebrates springtime and the Pass Area’s annual cherry harvest and is capped off with a popular parade. Virtually the entire community participates in this four-day celebration, which features games, rides, booths, music, entertainment and a variety of scrumptious food and drink items. May 31-June 2, 2024 San Joaquin County Fair - Stockton, California
Since 1860. May 31 & June 2, 2024 626 Night Market Orange County
Costa Mesa, California
OC Fair & Event Center. The 626 Night Market is the largest Asian night market in the U.S. featuring over 150 local restaurants, food vendors, entrepreneurs, merchandise vendors, artists, musicians, and non-profit groups. May 31-June 9, 2024 Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Palm Springs, California
Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration featuring restaurants from the entire Valley from Palm Springs to Indio! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to experience some of the best restaurants the desert has to offer. Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit your favorite restaurant or try something new, as chefs prepare delicious three-course meals for your dining pleasure at a fixed price.
2023 CALIFORNIA MAY 2023
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesMay 7, 2023 VegFest L.A. - Los Angeles, California
Check out the fastest growing movement of our times: a plant-based, compassionate lifestyle that's better for our health, better for our planet and much better for the animals! VegFest Los Angeles hits Woodley Park on Sunday, May 6th with delicious vegan food from some of LA's top restaurants, great music, a beer tent, vegan cooking demos, amazing speakers... and so much more! It's all day and it's FREE! 20,000 people expected! Join the evolution! Peace begins on your plate! Attendance: 20,000. May 13, 2023 Wine and Wishes - Sacramento, California
This elegant affair includes silent and live auction, followed by an uplifting program that will leave you feeling inspired. May 19-20, 2023 Lodi Wine Experience - Lodi, California
(Formally known at Zinfest). The area’s finest vintages are featured as well as a dozen regional restaurants, live music, cooking school, seminars, marketplace featuring arts, crafts and specialty merchandise, and the on-site wine store. May 27, 2023 Annual Rotary Art, Wine & Wheels - Mariposa, California
Mariposa County Courthouse Lawn. The show brings art, wine, cars, food and music together in a beautiful outdoor setting.
2022 CALIFORNIA MAY 2022
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesMay 21-22, 2022 Annual Art & Wine Festival 2022
Lake Arrowhead, California - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.
2020 CALIFORNIA MAY 2020
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesMay 2, 2020 - San Rafael Art & Wine Festival - San Rafael, California
The Festival, located on the 11-acre grounds of the historic 1888 Queen Anne Victorian Falkirk Cultural Center, will feature live music, wine tasting from regional wineries, arts and crafts from local and far artists alike, beer samples from local San Rafael Breweries, a festive food truck selection and more! May 3, 2020 Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach
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. May 16, 2020 Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival
Santa Rosa, California - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
This year the Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival is celebrating with the theme of Heroes and Helpers honoring all of those people that have made a difference in our community. We encourage you to invite your hero or helper to be a part of your entry – add him or her to your float, ask them to march with your group, or invite them to join you at this year’s parade. May 16, 2020
Matsonian's West Coast Invitational Craft Brew Festival
Sacramento, California - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
Craft Beer has evolved. And we know your tastes have too. So, after 15 years of bringing you one of the region's best beer festivals, the original West Coast Brew Fest, we put together our collective minds to develop the next evolution - a Craft Brew Event where you can focus on the quality of the brew, on the talent of the brewer, on the wonder of the Golden Age of Beer. Imagine a day of tokenless brew tasting where you can truly take your time to enjoy the art of the brew, the master craftsmanship in every batch, and the game-changing influence the West Coast brewing community has had on the entire beer industry. The West Coast Invitational is more than a brew fest. It is an invitation only collective of a select group of amazing breweries brought together for your pure enjoyment. Tickets are only $40 the day of event or $30 prepay. VIP Tickets also available. Get your tickets early, they promise to be hard to get. Proceeds benefit the Robla Education Foundation. Attendance: 3,000. May 17, 2020 - Cochon555 - San Francisco, California
Cochon555, the signature culinary competition featuring five chefs cooking five heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause. May 23-24, 2020 37th Annual Strawberry Festival
Arroyo Grande, California - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. May 29-31, 2020 - cityFEST 2020 - Foster City, California
Foster City Chamber of Commerce presents cityFEST, the Annual Festival - Foster City’s largest event – cityFEST! May 30-31, 2020 16th Annual Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms and Merced River Fair - Livingston, California
Celebrate the Food, Farmers and Natural Beauty of the Central Valley. Pick organic blueberries and cherries. Enjoy and learn about the lower reaches of Yosemite's Merced River, gardening and alternative energy. Hands-on displays and workshops, music, animals, the river, local foods and guest chefs, kids' activities, hayrides both days. Saturday camping. Great for children and adults. May 31-June 7, 2020 Auction Napa Valley - Napa Valley, California
Where wine lover and winemaker meet at the source of America's legendary wines to partake in and celebrate the best Napa Valley has to offer. Insider's access to the cool cellars and warm hospitality of renowned Napa Valley vintners. Your choice of dozens of parties, ranging from blue-jeans casual to wear-your-finest formal, each hosted by the people behind some of the world's most recognized wines. More than 250 auction lots, yours for the bidding - from a single case of wine to trips offering experiences not available anywhere else. Proceeds from this weekend support health and youth non-profit programs: to date, Auction Napa Valley has given over $110 million to dozens of these organizations.
2019 CALIFORNIA MAY 2019
Food Festivals, Wine & Beer Festivals
events waiting for new datesMay 1, 2019 - Wine Country Chefs of Tomorrow
Rohnert Park, California
The Sonoma County Lodging Association invites you to join us for the Annual Wine Country Chefs of Tomorrow fundraiser at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rohnert Park. This entertaining night of great food, local wines, silent and live auction raises funds for local youth culinary arts programs. Programs like these are vital to our future, providing practical training and important job skills for our youth. May 10, 2019 - 1st Annual China Basin Crab Crack!
San Francisco, California
On China Basin’s scenic wharf, right by the Giants Ballpark. A ticket to the Crab Crack includes fine wines, craft beers and plenty of fresh local, San Francisco crab! A thoroughly delicious and decadent afternoon of seafood, friends and fun. After we eat, the Giants will play the Cincinnati Reds at the ballpark, right next door. Pre-event ticket prices for the Crab Crack are $45 for China Basin Tenants, $55 for Non-Tenants and $65 on the day of the event. May 17, 2019 - PIER 39 Spring Wine Pour - San Francisco, California
Stroll The PIER and stop by participating businesses to enjoy wine tastings, light bites, exclusive discounts, and live music and entertainment from 4 – 8 PM. Don’t forget to make a reservation for dinner following the event at one of PIER 39’s restaurants! May 17-19, 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. May 18, 2019 The Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa, & Beer Tasting
Petaluma, California
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2019. Due to schedule conflicts, there will be no Great Chili Cook-Off in 2019. Check back with us for 2020! May 19-24, 2019 Food As Medicine
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California
Food As Medicine Professional Training Program: A Feast of Science & Wisdom. UPCOMING EVENT: Food As Medicine for Women’s Health. This universally acclaimed professional training program provides health professionals with the foundation they need to effectively integrate nutrition into clinical practice—and their own lives. The Center for Mind-Body Medicine provides a curriculum for physicians, registered dietitians, and educators to bring back to their communities. May 21, 2019 10th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Featuring the Best of the Gourmet Ghetto. This wildly popular event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Berkeley Lions Community Fund for charitable activities. Tickets are $30. May 31, 2019 Chaminade Resort & Spa Farm to Table Wine Dinner Series - Santa Cruz, California
Featuring wine from Clos LaChance Vineyards. 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. Now in its twelfth season, Executive Chef Pete Page and his culinary team prepare for a bountiful season of alfresco dining overlooking the Monterey Bay. Through his carefully sourced and crafted menus, Chef Page takes guests on a culinary journey through the Central Coast showcasing the region's diverse abundance of fruits, vegetables, meats and produce inspired by the seasonal harvest. Guests have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the vintners, culinary staff as well as representatives from the featured farms. May 31 - June 2, 2019 Horse Town Brew n' Que Festival
Norco, California
This Beer and BBQ festival will let you experience the very best in entertainment as you listen to sounds of Country, Blues, Pop and R & B. Smell the aroma of award winning BBQ from the nation’s top pit masters and sip on the area's most prized craft beer as brew and que teams compete for thousands of dollars in cash, prizes and more importantly, bragging rights. The region's top smokers compete in this jaw droppin’, smoke out, sanctioned by the prestigious Kansas City Barbecue Society. The cook off features competitions in four mouth-watering categories: Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken and Pork. Meet the celebrities and BBQ teams from the popular television show, BBQ Pit Masters and learn more about the age old craft of brewing beer. The most respected micro brewers in Southern California offer a profile of IPA, Lagers, Ales... and more. One team also will be named champion of the event and as a festival goer, you can cast your vote toward the People’s Choice award --for both BBQ and Brew. Want to become a certified BBQ Judge? The festival will host one of California’s rare Kansas City BBQ Society’s certified judge’s classes. Seats are very limited. Demonstrations on understanding and brewing craft beers and a Brew 101 class complete a weekend dedicated that America's favorite passions.
2018 CALIFORNIA MAY 2018
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new datesMay 4-6, 2018 - BBQ & Beer Festival - Santa Clarita, California
The Producers of the Legendary California Beer Festival are proud to return with The Annual BBQ & Beer Festival, happening at Central Park in Santa Clarita. This 3 day event will feature Mouthwatering BBQ, Live Entertainment, Large KID ZONE and Handcrafted Brew straight from the Local Breweries themselves! May 5, 2018 Annual Ice Cream Social - Perris, California
Perris Community Services will be having a free ice cream social give away. So come on down to Monument Ranch Park and share this tasty treat with your community. Bring your friends and family, everyone is invited! While you’re there, see what upcoming events and activities we have to offer. What’s better than ice cream on a warm day? May 12, 2018 13th Annual Uncorked! Wine Festival
San Francisco, California
From 12 PM to 5 PM. In partnership with a local non-profit organization, Uncorked is a public event which provides an opportunity to taste, learn and experience wine from throughout Northern California. Activities throughout the courtyards of Ghirardelli Square extending onto Beach Street, which will be closed to traffic. Tasting tickets include a souvenir wine glass and unlimited tastings. All other activities at are free. There is no admission fee to enter the event. Other activities include cooking demonstrations by renown Bay Area chefs, seminars such as “Wine 101” and “Chocolate & Wine Pairings.” Musical entertainment. Attendance: 7,500. May 12-13, 2018 Spring Wine Trail Adventure - Madera, California
Enjoy Madera's beautiful countryside and lush vineyards in Spring time and wine taste at 9 participating wineries, listen to live music, and enjoy delicious food and gift shopping from various vendors. TICKETS...$25 in advance, $30 the weekend of the event. Tickets available now online. HOW IT WORKS...With your ticket (printed or shown on your smartphone), start your tour at any participating winery, either Saturday or Sunday. At the winery you will receive a passport wine glass & wristband good for wine tasting all weekend. Taste a wide variety of local wines as you visit each participating winery on the Madera Wine Trail, and enjoy other activities and food is available for purchase. May 19, 2018 9th Annual Armenian Food Fair & Fest
Montebello, California
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral is proud to present the Great entertainment all day long! While you enjoy delicious Armenian Food & Pastry, enjoy hours of Music and Fun. A food extravaganza featuring mouthwatering Armenian Food & Pastry prepared by community chefs. May 20-25, 2018 Santa Cruz Waves Beer Week - Santa Cruz, California
During Santa Cruz County Beer Week, craft beer events will be happening all over the county.
2017 CALIFORNIA MAY 2017
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new datesMay 2-3, 2017 - NLS Food Marketing Summit - Palm Springs, California
The ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for Top Level Executives in Marketing, Communications, Social Media and many other related fields within the food industry. Featuring thought leaders from the world's leading food manufacturers, discussing the key issues affecting the current and future growth of your business. May 13-14, 2017 BerryFest - Roseville, California
Placer County Fairgrounds. Celebrating the harvest of the Strawberry with great food, contests, exhibits and entertainment all Mothers Day weekend.
May 20, 2017 SoCal BBQ Bash and Expo - Fairplex, Pomona, California
The SoCal BBQ Bash and Expo offers the ultimate blend of family entertainment and a down home BBQ experience. It is the ultimate BBQ festival and showdown. Held at the world renowned Fairplex, the event blends the high energy found in professional BBQ competition with best in food and entertainment. Yeah, you can chow down of the Que but the festival also give you a rare opportunity to learn from the nations top smokers. Cooking classes, demonstrations, workshops and exhibits will be open to the public. Gain skills that can turn your backyard grill into a Food Network special. Workshops and seminars are offered to improve your food IQ as well as increase profits and awareness at home or in your food or catering business. Bring the kids-A KIDS KORNER, featuring a KIDZ QUE and a KIDS Kooking Klass will have your children wanting to help bring in the bacon. Award winning music and entertainment featuring the legendary recording artist, Tierra, and an exhibit featuring WILD AND CRAZY, GRILLS, round out a day of full BBQ experience. Yes there is Beer. A wide variety of food and beverages also share the stage. May 20-21, 2017 Annual Boogie on the Avenue - Campbell, California
This popular Cajun-inspired celebration draws attendees from all over the Bay Area to enjoy the authentic food, live entertainment, unique arts and crafts and the enormous family fun zone. Attendance: 60,000. May 27, 2017 31st Annual California Festival of Beers
San Luis Obispo, California
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