The Most Fun Food and Wine Events in
Central California & Beyond!!
Please note that while we try to keep this information updated, it's always a good idea to visit the event's Web site to confirm dates, times, etc.
2010
Aug. 29: 5th Annual Summer Wine Down in Westlake Village, Ventura Co.
Fun casual event with great wine, food, raffle and live entertainment. Benefits local charities and scholarships. Westlake Village Inn Lakeside Room and Wine Cellar, 31943 Agoura Road. $40 in advance; $45 at the door. for info call 805-497-8206.
Sept. 24: Marchesi Mazzei wines of Tuscany returns to Bakersfield
A wine producer since 1435, Mazzei is among the most highly regarded producers in Europe. They return to join forces with the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club for its annual Tuscany at Twilight dinner, Friday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Bakersfield College Arboretum.
As prelude to the classic Tuscan dinner prepared by Chef Patrick Coyle of the Bakersfield College Culinary Arts Department, enjoy a special tasting of 5 Mazzei (pronounced Mat-ZAY) wines. $75 pp (a portion is tax deductible)
Make your checks out to BBRC Foundation, mail to 13015 Queen Palm Court, Bakersfield 93314. Questions? Call Mike at (661) 395-4840 or 342-2339.
Another biggie!
Sept. 30 - Oct.3 Sunset Magazine's Savor the Central Coast
For the first time outside its annual Menlo Park Celebration Weekend, which draws thousands of visitors, Sunset Magazine will host a food and wine extravaganza at historic Santa Margarita Ranch and various locations around San Luis Obispo County! Expert food editors join celebrity chefs like Tyler Florence at culinary/wine tours, winemaker dinners, cookbook signings, wine-tasting events and much more. General admission is $85 daily, with two-day passes for $150. Tickets range from $50 to $185 for special events. Discounts for local residents. www.SavorCentralCoast.com