Food, Beer, Wine & Chocolates! March Food Events in California
Get your mobile calendars out…..March is just around the corner with many opportunities to explore your palates in and around Northern California. Take the time to savor each moment by planning ahead and mapping out every weekend’s foodie adventure for the month of March. No reason to get up and dig in!
March Foodie Events
Capital Beerfest – Sacramento, CA
Saturday, March 2nd – 9am – 5pm – Cal Expo
The 3rd annual Capital Beerfest is expected to attract almost 90 breweries, including every Sacramento-area brewery. Celebrate the close of Sacramento Beer Week with one of the largest beer festivals in Northern California. The generosity of brewers, attendees and partners benefits the Runnin’ for Rhett Scholarship and the Runnin’ for Rhett Youth Fitness Program. Tickets: www.capitalbeerfest.com
Pig Out at Pig Day – Davis, CA
Saturday, March 2nd – 8am – 1pm – Central Park
Come celebrate National Pig Day at the Davis Farmers Market. This is a Piggie themed event for the whole family. Lots of fun filled food, activities and entertainment all celebrating the plump pink and fabulous pig! We encourage you to come in pig attire. Davis Farmers Market is one of the top markets in Northern California – bring your market bags and baskets to fill up on all your local fresh produce, fruits and meats. www.davisfarmersmarket.org
Spring Obsession Art & Wine Show 2013 – Murphys, CA
Sat & Sunday, March 2nd &3rd – 10am – 5pm – Ironstone Vineyards
16th Annual Art Show, Wine Tasting and Food. There will be art in action, art demonstrations and cooking demos by chefs. Live music and daffodil flowers exhibit on the ground level. Ironstone Vineyards is a beautiful place set in the Sierras Foothills north of Sonora and south of Lake Tahoe. www.ironstonevineyards.com
Sierra Foothills Farm & Wine Bus Tour – Placer County, CA
Saturday, March 9th & 30th – 10:30am – 2:30pm – Newcastle, CA
Exploring Northern California’s hills and valleys by bus is only the beginning. We take participants right to the source of our local food chain: the farms and vineyards. Our bus goes behind the gates and beyond the tractors to meet local farmers & vintners. Learn where their farm story began, how they see our local agriculture growing, and their role as a provider to our local communities and restaurants. This tour is fully guided by our locally trained hosts who will delight you with stories and fun facts about the region. Each participant will be treated to a gourmet lunch, along with complimentary beverages. Advance Tickets Required: www.zerve.com/LocalRoots/Sierra
2nd Annual Sacramento Food Film Festival – Downtown
Friday & Sat, March 15th & 16th – Guild Theater
Presented by Slow Food Sacramento. Two filled days of independent films showcasing sustainability and agriculture around food. What’s on Your Plate? Meat Hooked! Symphony of the Soil! For more movie descriptions, times and guest speaker appearances visit: www.sacfoodfilmfest.com
Grow Zinfully Wild Weekend – Paso Robles, CA
Friday-Sunday, March 15th-17th – Weekend festivities
Spring in Paso Robles Wine Country means complex flavors, bright fruit and the intense colors of Zinfandel. With its depth of character and boldness, Zinfandel is the proud heritage grape of Paso Robles Wine Country, personifying the culture and traditions of the area. So come out, try a taste and Grow Wild through the wineries and vineyards of Paso Robles Wine Country. Join more than 130 wineries for a selection of barrel tastings, winemaker dinners, vineyard tours, laid-back barbecues, live music, and much more! www.pasonwine.com
Artisan Cheese Festival – Santa Rosa, CA
Friday – Sunday, March 22nd-24th – 9am – 10pm – Sheraton, Petaluma
Celebrating its seventh anniversary at the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma, the United States’ premier cheese-and-wine event, California’s Artisan Cheese Festival, brings together artisan cheesemakers, brewers, wineries and guests for three days of tasting and appreciation of all things cheese. The festival will feature a lively weekend lineup of top artisan cheese experts, authors, chefs and winemakers conducting seminars, pairings, tastings and demonstrations.
TICKETS: www.artisancheesefestival.com
Taste of Yountville – Yountville, CA
Saturday, March 16th – 12pm – 5pm – Washington Street
Taste of Yountville will culminate in a town-wide block party on Saturday, March 16th in which food and wine lovers can sip and sample local favorites while taking a stroll along picturesque Washington Street. Acclaimed restaurants and wineries will offer savory bites, micro brews and wine along pedestrian-friendly Washington Street. The event will take place from noon to 5:00 PM. Admission is free. Tasting tickets to experience many of Yountville’s restaurants and dozens of Napa Valley wineries are only $1 each. Please check back for ticket purchasing information and a list of event participants. www.sresproductions.com/taste_of_yountville.html
SF Chocolate Salon – San Francisco, CA
Sunday, March 24th – 10am-6pm – Fort Mason Center
The premier chocolate show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 7th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas. 55,000 square feet of Chocolate, Wine and Confections….oh yeah! Tickets: www.sfchocolatesalon.com