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While there are many phrases in life that are sure to bring a smile to my face----'Early Retirement', 'Winning Lotto Ticket' and 'Three-week Vacation' among them---I must admit 'Food and Wine Festival' is my favorite of the bunch. I can hardly contain my enthusiasm ("ARE WE THERE YET?") as the rubber meets the road, a tank of petrol, a couple of baguettes and a Google map at my side, knowing at the end of the journey lies my pot o' epicurious gold. This weekend should be ideal for a mini road trip....just don't forget to bring some extra water in your travel kit---it's supposed to be a little toasty this weekend, with the mercury hovering around the century mark---hmmm, makes me thirsty, just thinkin' about it! Happy Trails!
Lodi Zin Fest - This 3 day event is in it's fifth year. The event kicks off with the Vintner's Grill on Friday May 15, continues with the grand tasting at Lodi Lake on Saturday, May 16th, and concludes Sunday with the local wineries opening their doors for an Open House event, with food, music, new releases, etc. For more info and tickets, www.zinfest.com/
Galt Strawberry Festival - 14th Annual, 'Berried Alive', May 16th and 17th, 10am - 5pm, more info here: www.galtchamber.com/calendar/strawberry_festival.asp
Amador Jazz Festival - May 17th, Noon-6pm; Four participating wineries with live jazz and wine in the vineyards. For tickets and more info on bands and wineries, www.acteva.com/booking.cfm
Oakdale Chocolate Festival - May 16th and 17th, 9am - 5pm - Chocolate, Live music, craft booths, chocolate, live chef demos, classic car show, and oh, did I mention chocolate? Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors, and kids 12& under get in free; more info, www.oakdalechamber.com/content/view/12/41/
4th Annual Italian Food and Wine Festival - May 17th, 2-5:30 the wines of the various regions of Italy, as well as CalItal varietals from local wine growers, and Italian foods from local purveyors and restaurants, more info: www.italiancenter.net/
10th Annual West Coast Brew Fest - May 16, 1-5pm, Miller Park, Sacramento; if beer is more your style, join 60 breweries pouring over 120 beers, food, and music at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers, more info an tickets: www.matsonian.com/home.html
Passport to Sonoma Valley - May 16-17,11-4; over 50 Sonoma Valley Wineries open their doors to pour over 300 wines, accompanied by foods and live music; for more information, sonomavalleywine.com/displayEvent.asp
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