The Sonoma County Fair (July 25 - August 12, 2012) celebrates its 76th Anniversary this year with Wine Country horse racing, the rodeo, headline entertainment, spectacular carnival rides, junior and professional livestock shows, the destruction derby, and so much more. The Hall of Flowers features a tribute to the 'Ports of Call' from … [Read more...]
The Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma (June 20 - 24, 2012) features five days of family fun. Concerts, carnival rides, exhibits, shows (including headline concerts), and attractions are all included with the price of admission. Plus, you can get tickets early and save a couple bucks. WHAT: Sonoma-Marin Fair is cheaper if you buy tickets online in … [Read more...]
Farmer's Markets will start up again soon all around the Bay Area and Napa Valley is no exception. But Napa Valley also has the Downtown Chefs' Market on Thursday nights (May 17, 2012 through August 2, 2012). At the Chef's Market, you can shop for fresh produce and sample fabulous food from some of the best chefs in the country. And all this … [Read more...]
A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don't need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic supplies, followed by a list of parks and wineries perfect for … [Read more...]
Did you know you can take a stroll through the vines at several Sonoma wineries? These complimentary self-guided vineyard tours are about a mile long and are appropriate for all ages. Along the way, you can find out what goes on in a vineyard during the year and learn about sustainable farming practices. Hand-outs are available to guide you … [Read more...]
UPDATE: More tickets have been made available for the Fall SF Vintners Market at Fort Mason Center (April 14 - 15, 2012). The Vintners Market is a wine tasting and buying experience somewhat like a farmers market for wines. Wines of various prices and varieties are available for tasting and take home from 200 wineries, including many from … [Read more...]
The Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival, in Calistoga, CA (March 10 - 11, 2012) offers tons of free fun and cool jazz at various venues. The Calistoga Chamber also offers a 10% off discount for tasting tickets, although we're not sure when this offr expires. This Jazz Extravaganza features renowned musicians playing all weekend long in different … [Read more...]
The 2nd Annual Union Street Has A Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk in San Francisco (Thursday, February 9, 2012) comes with a $35 tasting price tag if you pay at the event. But you can get wristbands for half off with this deal, valid for a few more days or until the sell out. The popular tasting event will feature restaurants and merchants … [Read more...]
Visitors to Napa Valley love deals, but they're not the only ones. Locals love them, too. Many area wineries offer free tastings and other deals just for locals, and Napa Valley Vintners posts a list of their "Napa Neighbor" select offers. All you have to do is show your drivers license. But what if you're only interested in wine tastings when … [Read more...]
Honk if you love Calistoga at Christmas time! For quirky small town fun, you can't beat the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (December 3, 2011), presented by the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce. "Vintage and modern tractors, antique trucks, and construction equipment bedecked with dazzling lights roll down Calistoga's scenic main street to … [Read more...]
