Events

As the Bay Area's very own Sundance film festival, film makers competed to be one of the only 100 independent films shown at this event. Cozy barrel rooms of several Livermore Valley Wineries served as unique and intimate theaters for the Festival. Four local wineries hosted festival events this year including BoaVentura De Caires Winery, Steven Kent Winery, Wente Estate Winery (Tesla Road) and Wente Vineyard Tasting Room (Arroyo Road).

One of the leading wine events that has set the area apart as a “wine country” all its own, is the annual Sandestin Wine Festival. Sandestin transforms itself into the South of France with a four-day event designed to showcase the best wines in the world through a series of tastings of more than 600 fine wines. Each year, more than 2,000 wine enthusiasts flock to the event. The event is hosted once again in the heart of the resort, The Village of Baytowne Wharf for it’s 21st anniversary.

Follow the "Wine & Wildflower Trail" through the Texas Wine Country in its finest hour. Enjoy the spectacular vistas along with the wines born among the bluebonnets, don't forget your camera, maybe a picnic basket and a few friends. Dally on patios overlooking vineyards while enjoying a picnic with a glass of wine and take in the scenery of vineyards and flowers. Spring in the Texas Hill Country makes you glad you are alive. There is no charge for this trail event.

Come and sample the wines and delicacies of the Oltrepo' Pavese region of northern Italy. More than a dozen wineries from the region will be on hand for tasting. You'll also want to taste some of the gourmet foods of the region, including honey, jam, rustic artichokes, giardiniera, olive pate, riccioli and more. Plan to spend some time wandering through the photography exhibit and chat with Italian fashion designers while you learn more about travel to this beautiful region. Free and open to the public. Ciao!

Come and sample the wines and delicacies of the Oltrepo' Pavese region of northern Italy. More than a dozen wineries from the region will be on hand for tasting. You'll also want to taste some of the gourmet foods of the region, including honey, jam, rustic artichokes, giardiniera, olive pate, riccioli and more. Plan to spend some time wandering through the photography exhibit and chat with Italian fashion designers while you learn more about travel to this beautiful region. Free and open to the public. The event will be held at The Borgata, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 600, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Proceeds fund the America Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

Mark your calendar for the 420 Fest on Friday, April 20 in Candler Park (Atlanta) with Dubconcious and the Mad Professor headlining in music. The event runs 2:00-11:00 and celebrates Earthday in Atlanta with some cool vendors showing their wears, and great environmental organizations like the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and Sierra Club on hand to spread the good word.

Area restaurants and caterers join vintners and brewers from across the state to offer their finest food, wine and beer. In addition, attendees can bid for treasures during the silent auction.