BIG SUR: The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, November 1-4, 2012. A weekend of culinary and wine events in Big Sur, combining Hiking with Stemware, wine maker dinners, a Grand Tasting with a local cookbook and wine book signings and the chance to meet some of California's best wine makers. Big Sur, Ca. bigsurfoodandwine

MADERA: Madera Pomegranate Festival, Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2012. Celebrate all things pomegranate with recipe contests, fun run, entertainment, arts and food. pomegranatefestival

MENDOCINO: Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival, Nov. 2-11, 2012. visitmendocino

NAPA: Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival, November 1- 3, 2012. Premier professional event on global cuisines and flavor trends. Held at the CIA's Napa Valley campus at Greystone. worldsofflavor

ORANGE: Boutique Noel November 1- 4, 2012 . Chapter Center, November 1-4 2012. Free admission and parking. 124 S. Orange St.,Orange, CA, alorange

PALMS SPRINGS: Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival November 1- 4, 2012. 26th Anniversary includes multiple block parties, a two-day festival and Nov. 4 parade in Palm Springs, California. The 2012 theme, "Long May It Wave!" pspride .

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week, Nov. 2-11. Hundreds of beer-centric events take place throughout the county during this 10-day festival highlighting San Diego's award-winning craft beer, breweries and pubs. sdbw

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