May 12, 2012   PETALUMA - The Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa, and Beer Tasting. The 15th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa, and Beer Tasting fires up at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma on May 12, 2012. Feel the heat as restaurants, businesses, clubs and individuals compete for the top chili and beer honors in Northern California. Sample gourmet, homemade, and veggie chili recipes, and stay for outdoor music, dancing and world class beers. This event benefits Cinnabar Theater Youth Program.  Location: Petaluma Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma CA 94952 web: greatchilicookoff.com Phone: (707) 763-8920 

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August 27, 2011 Taste of Petaluma, Petaluma, CA The sixth annual Taste of Petaluma is held at various downtown locations. This afternoon celebration is a culinary walking journey of Petaluma's restaurants and galleries, along with an opportunity to sample some of Northern California's best beers. This event benefits the Cinnabar Theater. Sixth Annual Taste of Petaluma Downtown Petaluma's Culinary Journey  11:30 a.m.  to 4 p.m. Cost: $40 gate. tasteofpetaluma.org

October 8, 2011 Oktoberfest Petaluma, Petaluma, CA The Petaluma Valley Rotary presents the 2011 edition of Oktoberfest Petaluma, which takes place at Herzog Hall in the Community Center at Lucchesi Park. The evening celebration features beer, live music by the Steve Balich Polka Band, dancing, food, and costumes. All proceeds   go to educational and humanitarian projects. Cost: $12 door. Location: 320 N. McDowell, Petaluma, Ca. petalumavalleyrotary.org