February 3 - 12, 2012  Holtville Carrot Festival
Holtville, California
holtvillechamber.org

Fun for everyone. Parade, carnival, food, and cooking contest in the Carrot Capital of the World.  It includes a carnival, parade, carrot cook-offs, and the  Annual Dia de la Familia 'Day of the Family', in Holt Park until the food is gone!

February 11-12, 2012 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Madera, California  $25 pre; $35 day of
call 800.613.0709. maderawinetrail.com

Eight wineries along the Madera Wine Trail are hosting the annual event. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the Valentine's tradition.

February 14-16, 2012 World Ag Expo
Tulare, California
worldagexpo.com

2nd week of Feb each year. The show is the world's largest agricultural exposition, with 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space, over 1,500 exhibitors, and over 100,000 attendees.

February 17-20, 2012 Olive Festival Finale Weekend
Sonoma, California
sonomavalley.com

Celebrate "olive" President's Day weekend with special olive-themed events, cooking classes, seminars and artisan markets. VinOlivo Tasting Pass  February 18 - 20, 2012. 6pm. 3-Day Pass $50; 1-Day Pass $25. The VinOlivo Tasting Pass gives you special access to over 40 Sonoma Valley wineries! Pass holders will receive a menu of special offers that differ from winery to winery including complimentary tastings, discounted wine purchases, barrel tastings or winery tours.   VinOlivo Grand Tasting  Presented by the Sonoma Valley Vintner's & Growers Alliance February 17, 2012. 7pm-10pm. $75 per person in advance, $85 at the door.

February 17, 2012, 6 -9 p.m. Dark & Delicious - Presented by PS I Love You
Rock Wall Wine Company, Alameda, California  $63 person, 21+
psiloveyou.org

With 40 preeminent Petite Sirah wine companies pouring only their Petite Sirah and about 30 fabulous Napa and Bay Area restaurants and/or food caterers serving food paired with this wonderful variety.

February 18 - 19, 2012  International Alsace Varietals Festival
avwines.com

Event takes place in Anderson Valley and includes a weekend celebration of Alsace Varietals. Taste wines from around the globe. Wineries from France, Germany and New Zealand will be pouring samples alongside wineries from Michigan, NY, OR, California and our own Anderson Valley. Enjoy live music and savor local cheeses, Alsatian style treats and more. Events include a technical conference, Grand Tasting, Saturday evening winemakers' dinner at a local winery and winery open houses throughout the valley on Sunday. Boonville, California
Anderson Valley celebration of Alsace Varietals. Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Muscat will be highlighted. Taste wines from around the globe, enjoy live music and savor local cheeses, Alsatian style treats and more. Events include a technical conference, Grand Tasting, Saturday evening winemakers' dinner at a local winery and winery open houses throughout the valley on Sunday.

Feb. 18 -27, 2012 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Indio, California
datefest.org

Families and people of all ages that enjoy the camel & ostrich races, the Nightly Musical Pageant and the history of dates as well as the many attractions and interesting exhibits unique to the Fair. Switchfoot is featured in 2012.

Feb. 18 -22, 2012 Frozen Food Convention
San Diego, CA
affi.org

International Trade Forum: Outlook and Opportunities, Exhibit Area, International Buying Missions, Nutrition Forum, AFFI Logistics Committee Choosing the Right Logistics Partner and more.

Feb. 21-24, 2012   Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
Meadowood Napa Valley, California
winewriterssymposium.org

Open to published editorial wine writers, wine/food writers, wine/travel writers and editors. Symposium for Professional Wine Writers at Meadowood Napa Valley. This extraordinary program is open to published editorial wine writers, wine/food writers, wine/travel writers and editors.

February 25, 2012 31st Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off
Santa Cruz, California
beachboardwalk.com

Teams of chowder chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious award of "Best Clam Chowder." Whip up your favorite recipe for red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious variety of chowder and fun at the Boardwalk. Admission free. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2011 Events

February 5, 2011 Cowboys & Cabernet
St. Helena, California

The Sun and Stars Montessori School's 27th Annual Fundraiser. Over 180 attendees will saddle up and enjoy a delicious chuck wagon dinner, Napa Valley wines, and plenty of boot scootin' and foot stompin to DJ Harry Stern as he spins saddle songs. Live auction, with an amazing roundup of lots.

February 7, 2011 9th Annual Celebrity Crab Festival
San Francisco, California

A fundraiser for the San Francisco 49ers Foundation. San Francisco 49ers team up with Local Chefs for Crab Cracking

February 21, 2011 A Celebration of Food and Wine
St. Helena, California
rhodescelebration.com

Don't miss this rare opportunity to mingle with noted winemakers, famous chefs, and wine-loving celebrities, while supporting the future of wine education in America.