California Travel Tips
Almond Blossom Trail Weekend
Published on: February 21, 2014
In San Jose they describe it as a rural paradise. Located northwest of Sacramento, Capay Valley is made up of towns Guinda, Esparto, Rumsey, Brooks, Madison and Capay. Unparalleled in beauty during the spring are the blossoms on almond trees. Celebrate not one, but two destinations and festivals showing off their almonds this weekend!
- 1. CAPAY VALLEY ALMOND FESTIVAL Feb. 23, 2014 Take a drive along the Blossom Trail to Festival Headquarters in Esparto where there’s live music, a car show, almond baking contest and olive oil tasting; Rumsey where there’s an art show and organic farm prodcuts; Guinda where some delicious foods are being served such as almond ice cream and Grammy Wyatt’s Almond Rocha; Brooks with Cache Creek Casino, two vineyards and an olive oil press; and Capay with live music and dancing. espartoregionalchamber.com
- 2. RIPON ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Feb. 21-23, 2014 The entire weekend is made for fun with a carnival, parade on Saturday and festival contests and music.
Other foods:
- 1. INDIO DATE FESTIVAL & FAIR ends Feb. 23, 2014 (last weekend)
- 2. PALM DESERT GREEK FESTIVAL Feb. 22-23, 2014
- 3. SANTA CRUZ WHARF CHOWDER COOK OFF Feb 22., 2014
- 4. LOS ANGELES U.S. COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 21-23, 2014 uscoffeechampionships.org
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