The Most Fun Food and Wine Events in
Central California & Beyond!!
Please note that while we try to keep this information updated, it's always a good idea to visit the event's Web site to confirm dates, times, etc.
2011
A Wine Country Gourmet Best Bet!!
Aug. 6 - Paso Robles Rotary Winemakers Cookoff
Paso Robles wine country’s most unique food & wine event, held lakeside 6-9 pm -- in the cool of the evening in the scenic rolling hills at River Oask Hot Springs! No limp shrimp on a Dorito at this event. Over 30 local wineries serving true gourmet food straight off the grill, paired with some of their best wines! Wineries vie for the People's Choice Awards, offering reserve tastings and special desserts in exchange for your votes. Live music by Julie Beaver & the Bad Dogs.Tickets: $75/person. Reserved table for 8: $650. Designated Driver discount: $40/person. 800 Clubhouse Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. http://www.winemakerscookoff.com/event.html
Aug. 25- Oct. 27 : Channel Islands Harbor Wine Cruise
Enjoy a magical Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise near Ventura, Cali., aboard the Scarlett Belle. Cruises sail twice a month from5:30pm ~ 7:00pm. Taste great wines and delicious hors d'oeuvres while cruising in the stunning Scarlett Belle.Cruise tickets are $40. Visit ScarlettBelle.com.
Sept. 29 - Oct. 2: Sunset Magazine's Savor the Central Coast
Tickets are on sale now for this one-of-a kind culinary, wine and tourism event in San Luis Obispo County! Meet celebrity chef Cat Cora, Sunset editors, 30 chefs and more then 200 winemakers and brewers. Last year's event was such a success, they're doing it again!
--Hearst Castle pool side - Thursday Night
--Tours throughout SLO County - Friday Day
--Western Wine Awards at the Pismo Pier - Friday Night
--Main Event at Santa Margarita Ranch - Saturday and Sunday Day
--Winemaker Dinners - Saturday Night
For more info, contact lauren@savorcentralcoast.com, call 800.634.1414 or go to http://www.savorcentralcoast.com/
Music by Alan Thornhill. 2-4:30 pmTickets are $30 - proceeds go to the Monica Ros School in Ojai. Visit The RanchHouse.com or call (805) 646-2360