2012

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival  April 21, 2012
Templeton, CA

April 12-15, 2012 Pebble Beach Food & Wine   pebblebeachfoodandwine.com  
Pebble Beach, California
866.907.FOOD (3663)

60 celebrity chefs and 250 wineries assemble to bring you the culinary experience of a lifetime. Enjoy lunches, dinners and wine tastings. Educate yourself with cooking demonstrations. Experience the most legendary grand tasting the California coast has ever seen. Pebble Beach FOOD & WINE 5th Anniversary celebration is the premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast, matching 250 acclaimed wineries and 75 celebrity chefs to create a hedonistic four-day destination on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world. Throughout the weekend you'll enjoy intimate access to the pinnacle of culinary and wine talent at wine tastings, cooking demos, and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available in the world.

 
Apple Blossom Festival  April 21 - 22, 2012
Sebastopol, California
sebastopolappleblossom.org

Held each year in April, this event includes, dining, parties, a fantastic parade, carnival and other events throughout Sebastopol. Sponsored by the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce, each year carries a new theme.


Pasolooza 2012
Saturday April 21, 2012 12:30 p.m. - April 21, 2012 6 p.m.
River Oaks Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA



MONTEREY - Wine Trolley,  daily through  September 22, 2012. Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Picks up at Portola Hotel & Spa Monterey, CA. Cost, reservations only: $99 person. Call: (831) 624-1700. toursmonterey.com
WINE TROLLEY
Thursday March 15, 2012 11 a.m. - September 22, 2012 4 p.m.
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour


Wine, Jazz and Romance at the River
Saturday April 07, 2012 6 p.m. - April 08, 2012 1 AM
The River Theater
Guerneville, CA

VIP Wine Tasting, Jazz and Dance Wine, Jazz and Romance at the River
The River Theater
Guerneville, CA

Vip Wine tasting featuring three of Sonoma Counties finest wineries, Valdez, Kokomo and Inman is presented at the River Theater In Guerneville, CA as well as expert wine education by Paul Manchester and Invino Wines. Hors d'oeuvre is served during the event.

Great music by Tony Saunders - Romancing The Bass and special guest multi grammy award winner and lead singer from Santana Tony Lindsay, will allow you to dance the night away after the tasting. Also featured is Thiyane Pointer from the Pointer Sisters Family.

Tony Saunders,The Son of Bay Area legend Merl Saunders, has an amazing CD out ROMANCING THE BASS that has hit the charts in the smooth Jazz arena. His music plus an ucredible blend of R&B will make a wonderful end to an amazing evening.

As a strong supporter of local non-profits and kids, Tony is donating part of the proceeds from this event to Tomorrow's Leaders Today, a youth leadership program in Sonoma County. TLT is celebrating its twentieth year of providing a wonderful opportunity for juniors in high school to meet and work with amazing leaders in community as well as learn what it takes to make community great.
Contact
Who: Anthony Washington
Phone: 510 919 6397
Email: romancingthebass@sonic.net
tonysuanders.com
art: Saturday Apr 07, 2012 6 p.m. - Sunday Apr 08, 2012 1 AM

Cost: $20 - $80

Location: The River Theater (View Venue)
16135 Main Street
Guerneville, CA 95446


Suds for the Slough
Tuesday April 10, 2012 5:30 p.m. - April 10, 2012 8:30 p.m.
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Petaluma, CA
Suds for the Slough
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Petaluma, CA

The official Kick-off party and fundraiser for the 2012 Rivertown Revival. Please Join  at Lagunitas for brews, food by Brothers Barbecue, music by The Crux and The Easy Leaves and a crazy raffle.
$20 ticket price includes 2 drinks and food.
Let's raise a Revivalist ruckus!

Tuesday, April 10, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
 

Contact
Who: Kelin Backman
Phone: 707-290-6723
Email: kelin@clementineecoevents.com
Web: http://literacyworks.org/
Rivertown Revival Kick-off
Tuesday Apr 10, 2012 5:30 p.m. - Tuesday Apr 10, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Location: Lagunitas Brewing Company (View Venue)
1280 North McDowell Boulevard
Petaluma, CA 94954


Leadership Thru Laughing
Friday April 13, 2012 5:30 p.m. - April 13, 2012 9 p.m.
The Laughing Lotus
Marysville, CA

A Benefit for the Northeastern California SBDC Leadership Thru Laughing
The Laughing Lotus
Marysville, CA

Enjoy a delightful evening of hors d oeuvres, wine tasting, and comedy by Angel Diaz, Karen Hess and Jon Law at the beautiful Laughing Lotus event center in Marysville.
Ticket sales benefit the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting potential and existing small business owners in Colusa, Lake, Yolo, Sutter and Yuba Counties. This non-profit provides free counseling and low-cost seminars and workshops to assist business owners in growth and development.
Contact
Who: Zanaida Akins
Phone: 530.822.0140
Email: sbdc@yccd.edu
yubasbdc.org/
tart: Friday Apr 13, 2012 5:30 p.m. - Friday Apr 13, 2012 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 - $25

Location: The Laughing Lotus (View Venue)
103 C Street
Marysville, CA 95901


Pick of the Vine Wine, Food Tasting, and Auction
Saturday April 14, 2012 6 p.m. - April 14, 2012 8:30 p.m.
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building
Santa Rosa, CA

Pick of the Vine Wine Tasting and Auction - 25th Year. Wine and food from over 50 Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County Wineries and Sonoma County Restaurants and Caterers. Live and Silent Auctions.
Saturday Apr 14, 2012 6 p.m. - Saturday Apr 14, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $60

Location: Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building (View Venue)
1351 Maple Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Pick of the Vine Wine, Food Tasting, and Auction
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building
Santa Rosa, CA

Pick of the Vine Wine, Food Tasting, and Auction - 25th year, don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enjoy wine and food from over 50 Wine Road-Northern Sonoma County Wineries and Sonoma County Restaurants and Caterers. Along with enjoying fabulous food and wine, there is a live and silent auction. Auction items include collector wines, winemaker's dinner, original art, gift baskets, gift certificates and much more. Tickets are $60 in advance or $65 at the door if event is not sold out.
Contact
Phone: 707-526-4108
Email: senioradvocacyservices.org
senioradvocacyservices.org


Chew On This!
Saturday April 21, 2012 6:15 p.m. - April 21, 2012 10 p.m.
Central Branch, Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA

An evening of fine wine, food and conversation with Bay Area authors to benefit the Sonoma County Library system and Book Festival.
Saturday Apr 21, 2012 6:15 p.m. - Saturday Apr 21, 2012 10 p.m.

Cost: $105

Location: Central Branch, Sonoma County Library (View Venue)
211 E Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Chew On This!
Central Branch, Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA

Fine wine, dinner, a silent auction, and the opportunity to converse with some of the Bay Area's best and brightest authors...and it's all for the library! Here's your chance to eat, drink and talk as loudly as you want in the library while helping us raise money for the many excellent programs and services provided by the entire Sonoma County Library system and Book Festival. Join  for a fun evening for a great cause!

Contact
Who: Jennifer Adams
Email: jadams@scplf.com
scplf.org


Kitchens in the Vineyards: Preview Party & Home Tour
Friday April 27, 2012 3:45 p.m. - April 27, 2012 9:45 p.m.
Raymond Vineyards & Five Napa Tour Homes
St. Helena, CA

Board a luxury mini-coach at Raymond Vineyards for a private champagne tour of five tour homes in the Napa Valley. Return for a reception in the opulent Red Room, and a three-course, wine-paired feast presented by Chef Michel Cornu in the Crystal Cel
: Friday Apr 27, 2012 3:45 p.m. - Friday Apr 27, 2012 9:45 p.m.

Cost: $225

Location: Raymond Vineyards & Five Napa Tour Homes (View Venue)
849 Zinfandel Lane
St. Helena, CA 94574
Kitchens in the Vineyards: Preview Party & Home Tour
Raymond Vineyards & Five Napa Tour Homes
St. Helena, CA

Jean-Charles Boisset of Raymond Vineyards welcomes you to his newly biodynamic ten-acre vineyard, where he has created a whimsical ambiance beyond compare. There, you will board your luxury mini-coach for a private champagne tour of five tour homes in the Napa Valley. Return for a reception in the opulent Red Room. A three-course, wine-paired feast presented by Chef Michel Cornu awaits you in the Crystal Cellar with its mirrored bar and collection of historic Baccarat decanters and chandeliers. Toast to KITV's 15th Anniversary with Raymond's signature wines - all in support of Music in the Vineyards.

 Contact
Who: Evie Ayers
Phone: (707) 258-5559
Email: mitv@sonic.net
musicinthevineyards.org/kitchens/index.htm



Passport to Cabernet ~ Spring Barrel & New Release Wine Tasting
Monday May 07, 2012 3:30 p.m. - May 07, 2012 5:30 p.m.
Bently Reserve
San Francisco, CA

2011 vintage barrel tasting & new release wines from the 75 member wineries of the California Cabernet Society.
Monday May 07, 2012 3:30 p.m. - Monday May 07, 2012 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Consumer ~ Passport to Cabernet ~ Spring Barrel & New Release Wine Tasting
Bently Reserve
San Francisco, CA

This is a once a year opportunity to taste wines from the California Cabernet Society member wineries. This event is an even rarer opportunity for CONSUMERS to have a first glimpse of the character of the 2011 Cabernet harvest. Furthermore, you may also taste over 100 of the newest releases from member wineries, while speaking directly with the actual winemakers and winery principals. We look forward to seeing you at event. Cheers!

Open to age 21+
Contact
Who: Samuel J. Peters
Phone: 707-266-1296
Email: ccsinfo@californiacabernetsociety.com
californiacabernetsociety.com $35 - $55

Location: Bently Reserve (View Venue)
301 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111


Architectural Tour, Wine Tasting, & Auction
Saturday May 12, 2012 10 a.m. - May 12, 2012 6 p.m.
Ticket inquirys Gualala Country Inn
Gualala, CA

Self-guided Architectural Tour begins at 10am to 3p.m., & Wine Tasting & Auction 3-6p.m..
 May 12, 2012 10 a.m. - Saturday May 12, 2012 6 p.m.

Cost: $55
Architectural Tour, Wine Tasting, & Auction
Ticket inquirys Gualala Country Inn
Gualala, CA

Soroptimist International of Mendocino-Sonoma Coast, Inc. invites you to their 28th Annual Architectural Tour. View the Iconic designs of The Sea Ranch, Gualala, and Southern Mendocino Coast. An extraordinary and diverse offering of homes that trace the evolution of the North Coast Style from the creations of the original architects to the current modern 'green' representations of living lightly on the land.
A wrist-band ticket, Tour map, house descriptions & parking pass is mailed to the address you provided between April 18th and May 2nd. Tickets purchased after May 1st is available to pick up the day of the tour, Saturday, May 12th at the Gualala Country Inn, 47955 Center St., Gualala, CA

It all began with a design featuring both futuristic concepts yet historical in simplicity; a merger of indoor/outdoor living with homes sited to preserve privacy yet clustered to preserve open space. Meet the designers, architects, builders, and homeowners who will provide answers to your questions in an informal setting. Their creations will delight your senses, warm your heart, provide whimsy, and add inspiration to your architectural dreams.

Follow the Tour with a California Wine Tasting in the ambiance of the Gualala Arts Center. Winemakers and wineries from Northern California's varied viticulture regions act as your personal wine stewards, pouring their favorite vintages and varietals. Enjoy the fruits of local favorites: Annapolis Winery; Esterlina Vineyards; Navarro Vineyards; Handley Cellars; Flowers Vineyard & Winery; Husch Vineyards; Wines, and many more.

Make sure your auction card is on hand for the live Wine and Art Auction featuring local art, wines, getaways, and gift totes.



Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!

Contact
Who: Linda
Phone: 707-884-4343
Email: L.dar733@gmail.com
Web: http://simsc.org
Location: Ticket inquirys Gualala Country Inn (View Venue)
47955 Center St.
Gualala, CA 95445


Los Gatos Lions Club Presents: Date Night
Saturday May 12, 2012 7 p.m. - May 12, 2012 10 p.m.
Moore Buick GMC
Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos Lions Club Presents: Date Night
Moore Buick GMC
Los Gatos, CA

The Los Gatos Lions Club is committed to making life better for all of school-age children, especially those who need a little extra support in their mental and emotional well-being. Last year, we were able to identify and reduce bullying, provide funding for middle school counseling support, sponsor suicide prevention clinics and add support to CASSY in providing licensed therapeutic counseling for students, parents, and staff of Los Gatos High School and Fisher Middle School.

On Saturday evening, May 12th 2012 Date Night event is held once again under the stars with a large, special event tent at Moore Buick GMC on Los Gatos Boulevard. Enjoy wine tasting from eleven premiere local wineries, food sampling from eleven renown Los Gatos restaurants, listen to live jazz and participate in silent/live auctions and raffle.

Here's Who's Coming This Year...
Wineries:
Burrell School Vineyards & Winery
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards
Fernwood Cellars Winery
House Family Winery
La Rusticana d'Orsa
MJA Vineyards
Regale Winery & Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards
Silver Mountain Vineyards
Storrs Winery
Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards
Villa Del Monte Winery

Restaurants:
CB Hannegan's
Cin Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant
Dio Deka
Double D's Sports Grille
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
Los Gatos Brewing Company
Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse
Palacio
Restaurant James Randall
Steamer's Grillhouse
Viva

Plus:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
BLVD Coffee
Chocolate Dream Box
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Live Jazz by The Summit Boys
Contact
Who: Dave Burt
Phone: 408-375-7252
Email: dburt@moorevalue.com
lglions.org
Food, Wine, Live Jazz, Raffle, Auction Fundraiser
 May 12, 2012 7 p.m. - Saturday May 12, 2012 10 p.m.

Cost: $60

Location: Moore Buick GMC (View Venue)
15500 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95032


Kitchens with a View and Cooking Too!
Friday May 18, 2012 6:30 p.m. - May 19, 2012 5 p.m.
Sausalito Womans Club
Sausalito, CAKitchens with a View and Cooking Too!
Sausalito Womans Club
Sausalito, CA

KITCHENS WITH A VIEW AND COOKING TOO!
PREVIEW/COCKTAIL PARTY (May 18 2012), LUNCH AND TOUR (May 19 2012)

The SWC Preservation Society is a non-profit organization raising funds to preserve nearly 100-year-old building designed in 1918 by California's first licensed woman architect, the amazing Julia Morgan. Kitchens with a View and Cooking, Too is a kitchen tour through kitchens and gardens on one of the most prestigious streets in Sausalito, Marin County. This spectacular two-day celebration May 18 and 19 of cooking, food, and wine, is in tribute to the Home Chef.

FRIDAY ~ MAY 18 2012
The Preview Party is FRIDAY, the 18th of May at the Club at 120 Central Avenue and features stellar finger food, a no-host bar, 'live' smooth jazz, and a fabulous Raffle and Silent Auction featuring serious culinary equip.m.ent, food and wine experiences from around the Bay Area and the Wine Country, Restaurant Gift Certificates, and a number of surprise features to be announced soon.

SATURDAY HOME TOUR ~ MAY 19 2012
Not your average Mc Mansions kitchen tour, participants will visit private Sausalito kitchens grand and galley that have views of San Francisco Bay and are all devoted to the needs and desires of food lovers who revel in cooking at home. The tour starts at the Sausalito Woman's Club where a program with a map becomes your entrance ticket.

A Food & Wine Tasting Tent is located in a stunning garden along the walkable route where experts will hold forth on subjects ranging from Integrating Edible Plants into Existing Landscapes and Greywater Systems to Food Pairing with Pinot Noir.

SATURDAY BUFFET LUNCH ~ MAY 19 2012 11am-3p.m.
Before or after your tour of kitchens, a reserved buffet lunch is served between 11 and 3 with time for browsing culinary silent auction items and sampling the no-host bar.

Parking is on the East side of #101 at the Spencer Ave exit. Free shuttles will run all day.

 

Contact
Who: Cynthia Mason
Phone: 4153310696
Email: cynthia.mason@pacbell.net
sausalitowomansclub.org

Kitchens with a View and Cooking Too!
: Friday May 18, 2012 6:30 p.m. - Saturday May 19, 2012 5 p.m.

Cost: $15 - $70

Location: Sausalito Womans Club (View Venue)
120 Central Avenue
Sausalito, CA 94965




Farm to Feast* 2012, May 19th 3:30p.m.-10:30p.m.Farm to Feast* 2012, May 19th 3:30p.m.-10:30p.m.
Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm
Santa Rosa, CA

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm presents the 6th annual Farm to Feast dinner and auction on biodynamic farm. The event includes pre-dinner wine tasting, an online and silent auction, a farm-to-table dinner, live music and dancing. And you can expect to enjoy a bonfire at dusk, as well as artwork and music under Summerfield's circus tent! Bring your warm coats and comfortable shoes for this simply elegant, yet relaxed celebratory fundraiser out on the farm.

Chefs Traci Des Jardins of Jardiniere and Manzanita, Duskie Estes and John Stewart of zazu and Black Pig Meat Co. and Lowell Sheldon of Peter Lowell's Cafe prepare a dinner that includes dessert by Patricia Tan of Farmhouse Inn with service orchestrated by Nick Peyton of Cyrus.

Also check out online auction at biddingforgood.com/farmtofeast.org April 2-May 19, 2012 to bid on unique arts and services, gourmet meals, natural products, and much more.

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a unique, biodynamic working farm modeling sustainability and excellence in education for 38 years that has been named Sonoma County's best private school. More than 35% of the school's students receive tuition assistance.
*Farm to Feast is a registered trademark of SWSF



Open to age 21+. Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!

Contact
Who: Cyndi Yoxall
Phone: (707)575-7194 x 105
Email: cyndi@summerfieldwaldorf.org
farmtofeast.org
Saturday May 19, 2012 3:30 p.m. - May 19, 2012 10:30 p.m.
Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm
Santa Rosa, CA

t: Saturday May 19, 2012 3:30 p.m. - Saturday May 19, 2012 10:30 p.m.

Cost: $75

Location: Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm (View Venue)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 9540






F is for Foster
Thursday May 24, 2012 6 p.m. - May 24, 2012 9 p.m.
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA
On Thursday May 24, 2012, the John Burton Foundation hosts the second annual F* is for Foster event to increase awareness of and to support the thousands of homeless, foster, and former foster youth across the State.

Join Senator John Burton and best-selling author Vanessa Diffenbaugh at this benefit in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month.

Thursday May 24, 2012
6p.m. to 9p.m.

Fort Mason Center's Herbst Pavilion
Marina Blvd & Buchanan, Pier 2

Enjoy food from Bay Area food trucks, Northern California breweries & wineries, a silent auction, and live entertainment by the Sosa Sisters.


Contact
Who: Freya Marriott
Phone: 415-348-0011
Email: freya@johnburtonfoundation.org
johnburtonfoundation.org
A benefit in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month
Thursday May 24, 2012 6 p.m. - Thursday May 24, 2012 9 p.m.

Cost: $100

Location: Fort Mason Center (View Venue)
Marina Blvd & Buchanan
San Francisco, CA 94123





Arts D'Light
Saturday June 09, 2012 6 p.m. - June 09, 2012 11:30 p.m.
Petaluma Arts Center
Petaluma, CA
Art Auction, Wine, Food and Music
Come Light up the Night in Celebration and Support of the Petaluma Arts Center!

Share in the Artful D'Lights of Wine from Top Sonoma and Napa Wineries, Nibble on D'Lightful Cuisine, Listen to Strolling Musicians and Bid on Silent Auction Offerings.
Enjoy a Jazz Themed Afterglow and D'Lightful Desserts!

Festive Attire Encouraged!
Open to age 21+. Phone: 707-762-5600
Email: tracygentry@petalumaartscenter.org
Web: http://petalumaartscenter.org/
Saturday Jun 09, 2012 6 p.m. - Saturday Jun 09, 2012 11:30 p.m.

Cost: $50

Location: Petaluma Arts Center (View Venue)
230 Lakeville Street
Petaluma, CA 94952



Dinner in the Vineyard
Saturday June 09, 2012 5:30 p.m. - June 09, 2012 10:30 p.m.
Bernardus Lodge and Winery
Carmel Valley, CA
Saturday Jun 09, 2012 5:30 p.m. - Saturday Jun 09, 2012 10:30 p.m.

Cost: $150

Location: Bernardus Lodge and Winery (View Venue)
5 W Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Chef Cal Stamenov presents Dinner in the Vineyard. An evening celebrating local, sustainable, Food & Wine. Featuring Food Grown in the MEarth Gardens. All proceeds will help MEarth support kids as they change the world.
Dinner in the Vineyard is MEarth's premier, annual fundraiser benefiting the thousands of students, teachers, neighbors and volunteers from across Monterey County who experience, learn, and grow with MEarth at the Hilton
Bialek Habitat.

On Saturday, June 9, 2012, MEarth will host its second-annual Dinner in the Vineyard benefit fundraiser at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley. This phenomenal event is highlighted by a dinner beyond compare, prepared by honorary co-chair Chef Cal Stamenov, with locally-sourced sustainable food, featuring vegetables from The Habitat's own organic garden! Last year's attendees are still talking about the incredible meal, beautiful locale, terrific silent and live auction items, and community support.


Contact
Who: Jason Sharrett
Phone: 831-624-1032
Email: info@mearth.info
mearth.info/get-involved/community-events/item/128



Taste of Howell Mountain
Saturday June 16, 2012 12 p.m. - June 16, 2012 5 p.m.
Charles Krug Winery
St. Helena, CA Saturday Jun 16, 2012 12 p.m. - Saturday Jun 16, 2012 5 p.m.

Cost: $125

Location: Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
United States
17th Annual Taste of Howell Mountain, wine tasting and auctions, benefiting the Howell Mountain Elementary School, Saturday, June 16, 2012, from Noon to 5p.m. at Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena, CA.

Not only will we have the finest mountain wines available from Howell Mountain member wineries, as well as gourmet food from Winery Chefs, but with the 2012 US Open being played nearby at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, we chose a fun golf theme, The Howell Mountain Open ~ A Wine Tasting Classic, with all manner of fun golf activities...fore!!!

So dust off your spikes and break out your plaid, or come as you are, for a round of fine wine, food and fun at the HM Open Wine Tasting & Auctions...the most exciting 19th hole you've ever played!!!
Contact
Who: Samuel J. Peters
Phone: 707-965-2665
Email: abovethefog@howellmountain.org
howellmountain.org

The Howell Mountain Open ~ A Wine Tasting Classic with 35 Howell Mountain wineries, gourmet food, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes and fun for everyonefore!!!



VINA 2012
Thursday June 21, 2012 7 p.m. - June 21, 2012 9:30 p.m.
The Green Room, San Francisco War Memorial
San Francisco, CA


Thursday Jun 21, 2012 7 p.m. - Thursday Jun 21, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $75

Location: The Green Room, San Francisco War Memorial (View Venue)
401 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco , CA 94102
United States
VINA 2012
The Green Room, San Francisco War Memorial
San Francisco , CA

Have the rare opportunity to meet Napa and Sonoma Valley vintners in San Francisco while enjoying the culinary delights from various restaurants. It's the signature experience of wine and food benefiting vineyard workers and their families.

Proceeds will benefit Clinic Ole's farmworker outreach program consisting of health fairs conducted at vineyards and farmworker housing with Clinic medical and dental staff and other agencies.

For a list of participating wineries and restaurants, visit www.eefsf.org/vina.html

Phone: 415-793-2551
Email: richard@eefsf.org
eefsf.org/vina.html



Roots to Wine Annual Wine & Art in the Park
Saturday May 12, 2012 11 a.m. - May 12, 2012 5 p.m.
Rotary Park
Winters, CA

May 12, 2012 11 a.m. - Saturday May 12, 2012 5 p.m.
Cost: $15
Location: Rotary Park
Main Street and Railroad Ave
Winters, CA 95964
United States

Wine Tasting and Art Expo
Roots to Wine Annual Wine & Art in the Park
Rotary Park
Winters, CA
Join Berryessa Gap Vineyards, Capay Valley Vineyards, Casey Flat Ranch, Crew Wine Company, Julie LePla Winery, Putah Creek Winery, Rominger West Winery, Route 3 Wines, Seka Hills, Simas Family Wines and Turkovich Family Wines for an afternoon of wine, art and music. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the event. Ticket price includes wine tasting and a souvenir glass as well as live music and an art expo. Food is available for purchase
Open to age 21+. info@rootstowine.org
rootstowine.org

 

2011 Events

April 7, 2011  chefsoftomorrow.org  Wine Country Chefs of Tomorrow  
Santa Rosa, California
A culinary adventure to benefit 7 Sonoma County High School Culinary Arts Programs. The schools, paired with an executive chef, compete for the best appetizer. Silent, live and online auctions of stays and travel excursions.

April 7, 2011  taste.strength.org  Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation  
San Francisco, 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.

April 15-17, 2011  earthdayfoodandwine.com  Earth Day Food & Wine Festival  
Central Coast Region, California
A weekend celebration of award-winning food and wine grown on California's scenic Central Coast. Barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and vineyard tours throughout the weekend.

April 15-17, 2011  antiquefarmshow.org  California Antique Farm Equipment Show  
Tulare, California
One of California's largest gatherings of antique farm equipment.  Tractor Pull, Antique Auction, Parade, & Kids Events.

April 15-17, 2011  asparagusfest.com  Stockton Asparagus Festival  
Stockton, California
California's largest charitable festival. Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Competition, Celebrity Kitchen, Recipe Contest, etc.

April 15-18, 2011  sbcountywines.com/events/festival.html  Annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival Weekend  
Lompoc, California
The festival features the wines of our 100+ members of the Association, live and lively music, a silent auction and wine country cuisine by the area's finest chefs.  Santa Barbara County wineries will be hosting events throughout the weekend.

April 16, 2011  californianutfestival.com  California Nut Festival  
Chico, California
The 2nd annual festival celebrates the rich heritage of Northern California's nut and agricultural industry with a fun-filled day featuring the very best in locally grown food, wine, brews, and live entertainment. Enjoy guest chef cooking demonstrations, and art and farming displays.

April 16, 2011  sresproductions.com/events.html  30th Annual Petaluma Butter & Egg Day  
Petaluma, California
Celebrating the region's rich agricultural history as one of the premier dairy regions in the country. Together with The Petaluma River, eggs and dairy products turned Petaluma into one of the most prosperous communities in the state in the early 1900's. The event typically draws over 25,000 attendees.

April 16, 2011  sfbeerfest.com  28th Annual San Francisco International Beer Festival  
San Francisco, California
Sample over 300 incredible beers from some of the best craft brewers in the world. Taste a delicious variety of offerings from some of San Francisco's best restaurants.

April 17, 2011  tamalesbythebay.org  A Taste of Tequila & Tamales by the Bay  
San Francisco, California
A Taste of Tamales by the Bay was conceived as an enjoyable way to learn more about tamales, sample excellent tamales and have a great time.

April 17, 2011  fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org  Fallbrook Avocado Festival 2011  
Fallbrook, California
Charming setting in Historic Downtown, 350 booths, 2 covered beer gardens with live bands, community stage, contests, avocado everything, pony rides, free parking, free shuttles, free admittance, 2 food courts, Farmer's Market with local produce and natives, avocado trees for sale, avocado education.

April 20, 2011  blindchildrenscenter.org/specialevents.html  Blind Childrens Center Beeping Egg Hunt  
Los Angeles, California
Come join the fun and celebrate Spring.

April 21, 2011  temeculawines.org  28th Annual Grape Day  
Temecula, California
Grape Day is a one day conference featuring in-depth seminars on the latest advances and developments in viticulture and vineyard management.

April 28, 2011  wineravesd.com  WineRave San Diego - Tasting Turned Up  
San Diego, California
DATE CHANGED TO JUNE 23, 2011

April 28-30, 2011  hospicedurhone.org  19th Annual Hospice du Rhône  
Paso Robles, California
Hailed as the world's largest international celebration of Rhône variety wines.



April 29, 2011  chefevent.com  9th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge  
Sacramento, California
Six professional Chefs have 45 minutes to turn five secret ingredients into three power-packed dishes all under the watchful eyes of a live audience.  Guests enjoy the competition while sampling food, beer and wine from over 100 regional vendors.

April 29-30, 2011  californiawinefestival.com  California Wine Festival 2011  
Dana Point, California
Wine, food, music, sea and sun. These elements create a unique wine tasting experience. Hundreds of California's best red and white wines, live music complemented by dozens of top chefs and specialty food purveyors. Experience one of California's most popular wine festivals.

April 29-May 1, 2011  campblogaway.com  Bootcamp for Food & Recipe Bloggers  
Angelus Oaks, California
Camp Blogaway Bootcamp for Food & Recipe Bloggers. Where foodies better their blogging, Camp Blogaway takes place in the sunny, peaceful San Bernardino Mountains.  Non-stop blogging education and enlightenment, speaker panels, sponsored activities and swag.

April 30, 2011  gfreefoodie.com/eat-well-event  G-Free Foodie Eat Well Event  
Madera, California
We're celebrating the best Gluten Free and Local food products available in Central California.

April 30, 2011  westlakejuniors.org  2nd Annual Sipping in Springtime  
Thousand Oaks, California
The Westlake Village Junior Women's Club 2nd Annual Sipping in Springtime Wine and Food Festival.  The annual fundraising event includes tastings from over 30 wine and food vendors, local entertainment and a huge silent auction included in the ticket price. All proceeds go to Conejo Valley charities.

April 30, 2011  hallwines.com/cabernetcookoff  2nd Annual Hall Cabernet Cookoff  
St. Helena, California
Professional chef teams and amateur home cooks will serve up dishes paired perfectly with HALL Cabernet Sauvignon and compete to win money for their favorite Napa Valley non-profits. Taste each dish, vote for your favorites and enjoy incredible wines!