Prepare to thoroughly enjoy a night at the Monterey Bay Aquarium! When the doors of the Grand Tasting open at The Monterey Bay Aquarium guests will receive a commemorative wine glass and be welcomed to a world class venue unlike any other for discovering new wines and sipping cellar favorites too! Enjoy the ability to choose from over 400 wines and sample the fantastic fare of local restaurants and national gourmet food manufacturers - all while you visit the incredible marine displays of The Monterey Bay Aquarium; it really is a magical experience. Dip some juicy fruit into the chocolate fountain or enjoy the Shrimp Bar with a great pinot gris! You'll savor and delight in the flavors of California and beyond. Master sommeliers will be available to answer questions. Whether you are in the industry, a wine enthusiast or on your way to becoming one this event is not to be missed! You'll find that next great wine and discover new eating establishments that will tempt your taste buds and end up on your dining calendar. All samples of food and wine included in the ticket price.
Perhaps one of the best ways to visit the French Quarter is on an Art Walk night. Four times a year, the buzz of art and the taste of wine take over the French Quarter, as all of the galleries open their doors and offer wine, food, and amazing art. Art Walks are a local tradition and now have become renowned among visitors. Held seasonally the first Friday in March, May, October, and December from 5:00-8:00, they are free and open to the public. Maps are available at participating galleries. The French Quarter is located between S. Market and Tradd, Meeting and the waterfront. All galleries of the French quarter will be open with artists on hand and refreshments. Start at any participating gallery and pick up a French Quarter Map, then see where the night takes you.
Wecome to the 22nd Annual Loomis Eggplant Festival! The Town of Loomis takes on a purple hue this time of year, for the annual Eggplant Festival held in early October. This wonderful family-oriented event that promises a full day of fun. Cooking contest, shopping, musical entertainment and plenty of food vendors and eggplant.
The Loomis Fire Department will be cooking up a scrumptious Pancake Breakfast, beginning at 6:00 am, served at the fire station on Horseshoe Bar Road. Our food vendors will be offering everything from pizza, eggplant parmesan, eggplant pakora, seafood, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ dishes, snacks and cold beverages for every taste! The Chamber Showcase features many of our local businesses, including a Farmer's Market and a Home & Garden Showcase. We have a lot to offer our festival guests. You'll find countless give-aways and raffles in this area. Little House of Eggplant will feature our trademark eggplant festival merchandise, with t-shirts, aprons, cookbooks, magnets, and much more. Be sure to stop by to browse. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Loomis Basin, and we hope you enjoy your visit with us as we celebrate the lovely purple vegetable, the eggplant. P.S. There is no admission fee or parking fee for our festival.
More than 400 vendors will fill 314 booths to offer Alaska's largest variety of products, including unique handmade arts, crafts and gifts by Alaskan artisans, collectibles, furs, jewelry, fresh produce, a wide variety of foods to eat at the market or take home and so much more! But shopping is only part of the Anchorage Market & Festival's appeal. Our Main stage provides continual entertainment during operating hours of 10AM to 6PM while buskers (street entertainers) perform in the area by headquarters and in the aisles throughout the market. Our 36 food booths make us Anchorage's largest restaurant with the most diverse and exciting menu in town. However, food and shopping are 2nd and 3rd on the pollster's results as the reason to visit Anchorage Market & Festival. People (and dog) watching, along with the general ambiance of the place are way out in 1st place with market-goers. October 7th is the last day of this season to experience Wednesday Market, so come on down!
Please join us for Oktoberfest in El Cajon! The German American Societies of San Diego, Inc., hosts its traditional Oktoberfest on the first two weekends of October! Come and enjoy authentic German food, such as bratwurst, ox-on-the-spit, potato salad, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, red cabbage and a variety of German pastries. We offer a great selection of German beers and liquors, and soft drinks and water, to enjoy with your friends and family! Our band, the Guggenbach-Buam, joins us from Baden-Württemberg, Germany. These talented, fine musicians dress in traditional clothing, and play a variety of German music, just as you would hear in the beer gardens in Bavaria. Enjoy songs from the chicken dance, to polkas and waltzes, dance or sing along to some wonderful Oom-pah tunes! Enjoy traditional folk dancing performances, compete in our numerous games and contests, check out vendor and craft booths, and treat your kids to their own Kids’ Zone. Bring your family and friends to El Cajon and experience a real German Oktoberfest!
Featuring many prestigious Champagnes along with cuisine from some of each host city's most talented chefs, Tour de Champagne provides yet another reason to celebrate the most delightful fruits of France. During Tour de Champagne, a silent auction benefiting a local non-profit organization will take place. At each stop along the evening's tour, guests will be able to experience various labels paired with cuisine from local renowned chefs. The evening ends with a fin de soiree where VIP guests will continue to mingle and enjoy live music and additional complimentary champagne and cognac.
Wecome to the 22nd Annual Loomis Eggplant Festival! The Town of Loomis takes on a purple hue this time of year, for the annual Eggplant Festival held in early October. This wonderful family-oriented event that promises a full day of fun. Cooking contest, shopping, musical entertainment and plenty of food vendors and eggplant.
