Celebrating the rich heritage of the tamale. The Food Network-TV ranked the festival in the top 10 All-American Food Festival  in the nation.

December 3 - 4, 2011 Holiday In the Vineyards
Livermore, California
lvwine.org

Holidays in the Vineyards  on Saturday & Sunday  is an annual wine country tradition where wineries showcase their tasting rooms with arts and craft vendors, holiday music, special wines, and more.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Holiday Tea and Tour
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library
Simi Valley, California
reaganfoundation.org
 12  - 5 p.m.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Tea is served
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Docent-led tour of the completely renovated Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Air Force One Pavilion, and our holiday tree exhibit, An American Christmas

December 2011 Independence Fruitcake Festival bloggingbishop.com/node/644
Independence, California
6th annual event includes talent show with fruit judging in categories including oldest, travelled the farthest, best of theme, most solids, and judges" award.