California June Food Festivals

SAN ANSELMO: San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival June 27 & 28, 2015
Saturday & Sunday
San Anselmo Avenue
Tamalpais Avenue to Bolinas Avenue
San Anselmo, CA
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
sresproductions.com

CAMARILLO Wine & Food Festival June 7, 2015
cpwineandfoodfestival.com
From Santa Barbara to Conejo Valley this event showcases the finest restaurants and culinary attractions through tastes and sips

Monterey Wine Festival June 6-8, 2014 montereywine.com

CALABASAS MALIBU Wine & Food Festival June 6-14, 2015
malibufoodandwinefestival.com
Usually held at Calabasas Country Club
4515 Park Entrada
Calabasas, CA

Annual Pinot Days San Francisco June 20, 2015 Grand Festival Public Tasting
City View at Metreon
San Francisco, CA
$75
pinotdays.com
Includes 80 producers from California, Oregon and New Zealand

June 1-10, 2012 Palm Springs Restaurant Week palmspringsrestaurantweek.com
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.

June 2-3, 2012 Annual Art & Wine Festival
Walnut Creek, California walnut-creek.com
Distinguished by its lush park setting and family-friendly activities, the festival features top-quality, non-stop music and entertainment for the entire family, thousands of distinctive hand-made crafts and works of art from more than 200 artisans, award winning local and regional wines and micro brews, ethnic and traditional festival fare, the Premium Wine Tent, The Wine Experience, the Grape Stomp Competition, the Festival Train (a longtime family favorite), and loads of children's activities. Attendance: 100,000.

June 3, 2012 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
tustinchilicookoff.com
Tustin, California
This 28th annual event features the Chili Cook-Off, craft booths, non-profit food vendors, entertainment, kids carnival, music and much more. An eclectic variety of exhibitors from arts & crafts to community organizations, commercial booths and chili booths. Entertainment is provided on three stages. The Family Fun Area features carnival rides and a petting zoo. A variety of food items are offered at the Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off as well as beer and wine. Free to the public.

June 8-11, 2012 montereywine.com 36th Annual Monterey Wine Festival
Monterey, California
Whether wine is your livelihood, your avocation, your hobby, or just something you'd like to learn more about, the Monterey Wine Festival is for you. You will have the opportunity to taste more than 1,000 different wines, and meet, talk with, and learn from some of the worlds most knowledgeable wine experts. June 8th , 2012 5 - 9 p.m. The Monterey Custom House Plaza Montertey Wine Festival June 9th, 2012 11 - 4 p.m. The Monterey Custom House Plaza "Bartenders Fedora Cocktail Throw Down" 2 p.m. June 11th, 2011 Noon - 3 p.m. The West Coast Chowder Competition Cook - off & and wine pairing

June 8 & 9, 2012 ocbbqfestival.com Orange County BBQ Festival
Costa Mesa, California
One of California's largest BBQ contest and festival events. Taste some of the most finger lickin' delicious BBQ West the Mississippi and cast your vote for your favorite BBQ team as they compete for the title of 'Orange County People's Choice Champion' Live Music & Entertainment, Huge Kid Zone, Car Show, Rib Eating Contest, Mr. BBQ Beauty Pagent, BBQ & Beer tasting, and more! (also: quenforkids.com )

June 10, 2012 rhythmandvine.org Rhythm & Vine
San Diego, California
The spirited celebration features world-class wineries, spirits and breweries, North County's best restaurants and gourmet foods, a wine and lifestyle silent auction, an exclusive VIP tent and after-party, and a variety of high-energy musical performances. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.

2011 events

June 2, 2011 savor-losangeles.com Savor Los Angeles - Sweets!
Los Angeles, California
Sweets! A dessert lovers paradise bringing together Southern Californians to discover new eats or have old favorites in an invigorating environment that titillates the palate. Taste inventive, delicious takes on your favorite pastries & confections: sample cupcakes, gelato, paletas, brownies, cream puffs, cheesecakes and other delicacies. Also featuring small bites, bubbly and an array of paired beverages.

beaumontcherryfestival.org 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.

coffeefest.com Coffee Fest San Diego 2011
San Diego, California
Where coffee & tea business happens.

anotherbullwinkelshow.com/chocolate-chalk-art 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.


June 5, 2011 taste.strength.org Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Santa Barbara, 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.

June 5, 2011 oakland.athletics.mlb.com/schedule/promotions.jsp?c_id=oak&y=2010 Oakland A's 15th Annual Beer Festival
Oakland, California
Baseball and Beer: Kick off your 2011 summer with two American Classics at the 15th Annual Oakland A's Beer Festival in the Eastside Club at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Enjoy over 30 different microbreweries, live music and other festivities.

June 5, 2011 cpwineandfoodfestival.com 18th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival
Camarillo, California
Voted BEST Cultural Event in Ventura County two years in a row, the Festival showcases the finest restaurants and caterers from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley and award-winning wineries. Live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families.



June 5-7, 2011 iddba.org/conf.htm International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo 2011
Anaheim, California
This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying and educational event.

June 7-8, 2011 nextlevelsummits.com NLS Food Chain Summit 2011
Palm Desert, California
The ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for Top Level Executives in Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing 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.



June 11, 2011 homeofyosemite.com/events Annual Mariposa Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival
Mariposa, California
Share a fun-filled day on the Mariposa County Courthouse lawn, tasting our local wines and viewing works of local artists.

June 11, 2011 cityofperris.org Rods & Rails Classic - Perris Potato Festival
Perris, California
The Perris Valley Historical Association will hold its annual potato festival at the event including a kid's zone.

June 11, 2011 montereywine.com West Coast Chowder Competition
Monterey, California
West Coast Chowder competition is a part of the Monterey Wine festival where the public sample and sip great chowders and wine from competing famous chefs.

June 11-12, 2011 lawinefest.com The LA WineFest
Los Angeles, California
With more than 130 wineries, spirits and thirst-quenching craft beers, great food, and educational seminars on saké, scotch, bourbon, cheese and more, this is a weekend you will not want to miss! This year will feature several notable restaurants from the Los Angeles area, where you can sample or purchase meals. This year's event supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.

June 11-12 & 18-19, 2011 123farm.com Annual Lavender Festival
Cherry Valley, California
We are expanding our workshop program to include more experts on gardening, health & wellness, and aromatherapy.

June 12, 2011 ojaiwinefestival.com 25th Annual Ojai Wine Festival
Ojai, California
Soak in the beauty of Lake Casitas and experience one of the most fun, affordable wine festivals in California! Taste wine and beer, dance to two live bands, shop at the silent auction or craft vendors, take a free boat ride or dine at the restaurants. Over 60 wineries participate with more than 250 selections of wine. Discover why Ojai was voted one of the top Food and Wine havens in the West by 'Sunset Magazine.'

June 12, 2011 taste.strength.org Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
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.

June 16, 2011 ahaconference.org National Homebrew Competition
San Diego, California
The world's largest international homebrew competition that recognizes the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead and cider being produced by amateur brewers worldwide. Final judging and the awards ceremony take place at the National Homebrewers Conference.

June 16-18, 2011 ahaconference.org National Homebrewers Conference
San Diego, California
A fun, educational gathering designed to enhance homebrewers' brewing skills and knowledge and increase homebrewing camaraderie. Special seminars and events cater to beer enthusiasts and amateur brewers of every level.

June 16-18, 2011 pinotdays.com Pinot Days San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Showcases over 220 phenomenal producers of pinot noir. Consumers will be able to sample up to 500 pinots from every important domestic pinot noir region, from the Russian River Valley to the Santa Lucia Highlands, Oregon to Carneros, the Anderson Valley to the Sonoma Coast to the Santa Rita Hills. Come and taste the highly acclaimed wines,and talk with the gifted winemakers who created them.

June 17-18, 2011 salutebeerfestival.com Salute! Celebrate Finely Crafted Beer & Food
Ojai, California
'Salute! A Festival to Celebrate Finely Crafted Beer & Food,'--a unique beer and food event that will feature some of the best craft beers in the country paired with local cuisine.

June 18, 2011 oysterfestival.net 21st Annual Oyster Festival
Arcata, California
More than 70% of the fresh oysters consumed in California are grown in 450 acres of Arcata Bay. June is a peak month for oyster harvests in Humboldt County. Arcata Main Street's Oyster Festival has become a tradition for local restaurateurs, executive chefs, and caterers to show off their culinary skills by preparing oysters in every imaginable way.

June 18, 2011 iefoodtruckfest.com IE Food Truck Festival
Ontario, California
IE Food Truck Fest will be the first of its kind in the Inland Empire area. This one day community event will celebrate delicious eats from gourmet food trucks, entertainment, and fun for the entire family!

June 18, 2011 fruitfuljam.com Sweet Retreat at Hunter Hill Winery & Vineyard
Soquel, California
A lavish tasting affair of the best local gourmet treats! Features pairings of wine, jam, cheese, and chocolate! Vendors will be offering products for you to purchase as well, and we will have live music!

June 18, 2011 pinotdays.com Pinot Days Winemakers 'Table Hop' Dinner
San Francisco, California
Pinot Days joins forces with the American Institute of Wine and Food to bring you this spectacular Pinot-Paired Dinner! The winemakers will move seats with every course so that they are able to share their stories with attendees. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The AIWF of Northern California.

June 18-19, 2011 123farm.com Annual Lavender Festival
Cherry Valley, California
June 11-12 & 18-19. We are expanding our workshop program to include more experts on gardening, health & wellness, and aromatherapy.

June 18-19, 2011 countybbq.com King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival
Martinez, California
Lip smacking BBQ, live music, car show, amateur BBQ competiton, microbreweries and wineries, over 110 arts and crafts vendors, kids' stage and activities. Martinez Waterfront Park at the marina.

June 18-19, 2011 sresproductions.com/north_beach_festival.html 57th Annual North Beach Festival
San Francisco, California
Over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, three stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, a cooking demonstration stage, beverage gardens, a large children's activity area and the blessing of the animals.

June 19, 2011 quincychamber.com Quincy Crawfish Festival
Quincy, California
Held at Gansner Park on Father's Day, featuring Cajun/Creole food, Zydeco, Blues, R & R music.

June 19, 2011 realmencook.com Real Men Cook
Los Angeles, California
Real Men Cook promotes male involvement, education, outreach and advocacy on food resources, healthy eating, healthcare and public policies on these issues. Takes place each year on Father's Day in cities across the U.S. A national movement--get involved!

June 22-July 3, 2011 sjdowntown.com/dinedowntown.html Dine Downtown San Jose
San Jose, California
More than 25 of the best Downtown San Jose restaurants will welcome new customers and regulars with three-course meals priced between $20 and $40.

June 23, 2011 wineravesd.com WineRave San Diego - Tasting Turned Up
San Diego, California
An edgy San Diego tasting event presenting up to 25 exclusive wineries, breweries, and spirits, WineRave SD combines the energizing ambiance of a nightclub with the engaging conversations of a tasting room.


June 23, 2011 japan-society.org 9th Annual Beer & Sake Festival
San Diego, California
Since 2003, the Beer & Sake Festival has introduced the masterful brews of Japan - refreshing beer and delicate sake - along with local flavors from the San Diego and Tijuana region. Accompanying these brews are local culinary creations, from traditional to contemporary interpretations of beer and sake pairings.

June 25, 2011 atascaderowinefestival.org Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Atascadero, California
A culinary and wine tasting affair sure to please everyone's palate from the beginner to the well seasoned. Food vendors will showcase their finest cuisine and suggest wine pairings based on the varietals available at the event. Enjoy an array of juried fine art created by local artists and witness plein air artists in action at the festival. At the Atascadero Lake Park/Zoo.

June 25, 2011 onthemovebayarea.org/sonomalavenderfestivalbenefitingvoices Sonoma Lavender Food & Wine Festival 2011
Kenwood, California
This annual festival features a five acre lavender farm in full bloom. Lavender lovers can wander the fields and cut fresh bouquets from the three types of lavender grown there, as well as study the 32 varieties grown in the specimen garden. Free lavender cooking and growing seminars.

June 25, 2011 sbnature.org Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Wine Festival
Santa Barbara, California
Swirl, Sip and Savor...Many of the best of the Central Coast wineries and some of the best local bakers, caterers, and chefs in one spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados.

June 25-26, 2011 gourdfestival.com The 15th Annual Gourd Art Festival
Fallbrook, California
Stunning gourd art from across the country, hands on crafting, live demos, entertainment, and wine garden featuring wine from some of Temecula Valley's finest wineries.

June 26, 2011 tasteofthecentralcoast.com Taste of the Central Coast
Solvang, California
Join the Family Care Network for the Taste of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County; a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction to raise funds that directly benefit the children and families we serve. Showcasing 40 local restaurants and wineries and live music.

June 26, 2011 adamsaveonline.com Taste of Adams Avenue
San Diego, California
Come on out to Adams Avenue for the day and explore the many tastes of Adams Avenue. Sample entrées and desserts from over two dozen local restaurants.

June 30, 2011 platebyplate.org Plate by Plate Annual 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.

June 30-July 4, 2011 alamedacountyfair.com/2011fair/contests/index.php?row=0 Alameda County Fair's 9th Annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off for Charity
Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
The BBQ Pork Rib and Chicken cook-off will begin on June 30 and end with the finals on July 4. The Preliminary cook-off days are June 30, July 1 and July 2. Three winners from each day will advance to the Finals on Sunday July 4. Please coordinate your schedules to be available for two of your applicable days (you will be assigned one of the two) plus the final cook-off date.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.