April 1-2, Chocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival. Friday night offers sparkling and dessert wines, chocolates, and pastries. Saturday afternoon features hundreds of fine vintages and a variety of distinguished cuisine. 951/693-1819, pechanga.com

April 30, Temecula Wine & Music Festival. A rich mix of pop, smooth jazz, rhythm-n-blues, and unique wine tasting experience makes for a full day of entertainment at beautiful Vail Lake Resort. 951/696-0184, temeculawineandmusicfestival.com

May 21-22, Old Town Temecula Western Days. Old Town is alive with Old West characters, gunfights, western music and exhibits, trick ropers, humorous skits, a high-noon bank robbery, plus the International Chili Society Cookoff. temeculacalifornia.com

SUMMERFEST 2011 celebrated daily, June 1 to Labor Day. It includes themed events throughout the city.

June 3-4-5, Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. One of California's most popular events with dramatic, evening, Hot Air Balloon glows and awe-inspiring, morning, Balloon Ascensions. Throughout, savor Temecula Valley award winning wines, exceptional live music, and entertainment. (951) 676-6713, tvbwf.com

June 24-25-26, Old Town Temecula Street Painting & Plein Air Festival. Grand performance art! Artists create monochromatic for 'Black & White At Night;' days: vibrantly colorful murals on asphalt plus plein air artists with traditional canvases. temeculacalifornia.com

July 4, Star-Spangled 4th of July Parade in Old Town Temecula. With untouched, sage-covered hills as a backdrop, equestrians, marchers, and floats travel hip and historic Old Town Front Street. cityoftemecula.org

July 4, Fireworks Extravaganza. The casual, picturesque valley of rolling hills and a musical simulcast contribute to the memorable fun and excitement of the annual, spectacular, fireworks display. cityoftemecula.org

July 8-15-22-29, August 5-12-19-26, and September 2, Hot Summer Nights. A variety of live bands (blues, tribute bands, reggae, Cajun/zydeco, ska, beach, big band, alternative rock, country) play Fridays throughout Old Town Temecula, providing a great soundtrack for tasting in Old Town's wine bars and dining in Old Town's restaurants. temeculacalifornia.com

Events in Temecula all year long! - In addition to several museums that include the history of Temecula, and Children's exploring, there's an annual

Temecula Convention and Visitors Bureau -- temeculacvb.com. Toll Free: 888-363-2852. (Temecula CVB was founded in 2004)