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DISCOVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S EVENTS AND FESTIVALS:
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH
NORCAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
These are the festivals and events that celebrate the joie de vivre of an area - whether they are about food, music, dance, drink, nature, or ethnic diversity - put a sparkle in our eyes, a smile on our faces, and a spring in our steps!
So I'm gathering Northern California's celebrations together in one place for your pleasure and convenience. This is a work in progress and I'll be adding more, but if one of your events and festivals is missing and you'd like it included, just let me know here.
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JANUARY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Dungeness Crab
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival - a series of events throughout the month celebrating the fruit of the tree! Olive Festival
Santa Cruz' Fungus Fair - everything you ever wanted to know about mushrooms! Fungus Fair
Sacramento's Restaurant Week - for sensational menus at bargain prices, it's Dine Downtown! Dine Downtown
Chefs' Holidays at The Ahwahnee - Yosemite's little something for the foodies amongst us! Chef's Holidays
Nevada City's Wild & Scenic Film Festival - the largest environmental film festival devoted to inspiring and igniting solutions! Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Elephant Seal Birthing Season - this is one of those annual events and festivals sponsored by Mother Nature! Big Sur's Elephant Seals
Johnsville's Historic Longboard Revival Race Series - "Dope is King!" and "Long Live Longboards!" - mottos for this triad of downhill ski races! Historic Longboard Revival Race Series
Twain Harte's Soroptomist International's Annual Crab Feed - all you can eat crab plus...! There's no website, but you can call 209.928.1616
Napa Valley Wine Train's Murder Mystery - can you solve the murder(s) of The Detectives' Club book royalties? Give it your best shot! The Detectives' Club
Sonoma's Winter Wineland - meet winemakers, sip limited production wines, new releases, and library wines! Winter Wineland
San Francisco's Dine About Town - "Foodies rejoice" - it's time to gourmet dine on cut-rate prices!" Dine About Town
Mendocino Crab and Wine Days - Crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, crab cooking classes, cookoffs, fun, fun, fun! Mendocino Crab and Wine Days
California State Parks Foundation's Golden Poppy Awards Gala - an evening in the state parks! Golden Poppy Gala
Coloma's Gold Discovery Day - James Marshall's discovery that changed the course of California history! Gold Discovery Day
Boonville's International Alsace Varietals Festival - Rieslings, Gewurztraminers, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blancs, and Muscats - Yummm! International Alsace Varietals Festival
Madera's Wine and Chocolate Weekend - local wine, chocolate, and live music make for a great weekend! Wine and Chocolate Weekend
San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade - and Community Street Fair, and Spring Festival! Chinese New Year Parade
San Francisco's Tulipmania - San Francisco style - we love tulips and they're in bloom! Tulipmania
Johnsville's Historic Longboard Revival Race Series - "Dope is King!" and "Long Live Longboards!" - mottos for this triad of downhill ski races! Historic Longboard Revival Race Series
Ripon's Annual Almond Blossom Festival - old-fashioned, down-home fun! Almond Blossom Festival
Yosemite's Nordic Holiday Race - at Badger Pass, home of the first slalom in California! Nordic Holiday Race
Santa Cruz Annual Clam Chowder Cook Off and Festival - the best clam chowders in the world! Clam Chowder Cook Off
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MARCH EVENTS AND FESTIVALS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Jazz Trumpet
San Jose's Cinequest Film Festival - spectacular people, memorable films, soul-stirring events, amazing innovations, and passionate parties! Cinequest Film Festival
Monterey's Jazz Bash By The Bay - otherwise known as The Monterey Jazz Festival! Monterey Jazz Festival
Mammoth Lakes US Snowboarding Grand Prix - the longest running domestic snowboard tour! US Snowboarding Grand Prix
Castro Valley Mineral and Gem Show - over 40 quality jewelry, mineral, gem, bead, and fossil dealers display each year! Castro Valley Mineral and Gem Show
Sonora Celtic Faire - the oldest and largest Celitc Faire on the West Coast! Sonora Celtic Faire
North Lake Tahoe's SnowFest - every Spring since 1982, fun-filled days and nights brings North Lake Tahoe alive! SnowFest
Sacramento's California State Yo-Yo Championship - in beautiful Downtown Sacramento! Cal State Yo-Yo Championship
Mendocino Whale Festival - wine tasting and whale watching - I'm a happy happy girl! Mendo Whale Fest
Marysville's Bok Kai Festival - witness the Boka Kai dragon, protector of the river and the River God! Bok Kai Festival
Napa Valley Marathon - an established favorite among experienced marathoners! Napa Valley Marathon
Stockton's Chinese New Year Celebration - continuous entertainment, children's activities, authentic Chinese food, and more! Chinese New Year Celebration
Weaverville's Annual Chinese New Year at Joss House State Park - annual Lion Dance celebration! Chinese New Year Celebration
Pleasanton's Gem Faire - gems, jewelry, crystals, beads - all your jewelry making needs under one roof! Pleasanton Gem Faire
Old Sacramento's St. Patrick's Day Parade - Irish dancers, bagpipers, school banks and military regiments - it's a grand ol' parade! Old Sac's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Foresthill Sled Dog Winter Classic - two-dog, four-dog, and six-dog sledding in beautiful Foresthill! Sled Dog Winter Classic
Turlock Rock & Gem Show - dinosaur and fossil exhibits, educational exhibits, fluorescent display, jewelry beads and tools - it's all about the stones! Turlock Gem Show
Point Arena Flower Power Festival - thousands of beautiful daffodils in shades of yellow and orange! Flower Power Festival
Little River Whale Festival - it's the annual migration from the best NorCal spot ever! Little River Whale Festival
Vacaville's Celtic Mystery - A St. Patrick's Day Celebration that's actually on St. Patrick's Day! Celtic Mystery
Annual Vinton Cowboy Poetry Show - cars are Cowboy Tattoos with better stories! Cowboy Poetry Show
Santa Cruz PaddleFest - formerly known as the Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival, it's all about Paddle Power! Santa Cruz PaddleFest
Volcano's Daffodil Hill Days - a Northern California Springtime ritual! Daffodil Hill Days
A Taste of Yountville - part of the Napa Valley Mustard Festival: Foodies, forks, knives, and wine glasses at the ready! A Taste of Yountville
Redding's Sundial Film Festival - one day only - don't miss out! Sundial Film Festival
Surprise Valley's Annual Squirrel Roundup - more of a hunt than a roundup, this event is limited to 100 participants and requires registration. Annual Squirrel Roundup
Savor Sonoma Valley - a food and wine experience in the heart of California's Wine Country! Savor Sonoma Valley
Fort Bragg Whale Festival - featured attractions are chowders, microbrew tasting, an arts and crafts fair, and whale watching! Fort Bragg Whale Festival
Isleton's Annual Spam Festival - it's all about Spam - the eating kind, not the email kind! Call 916-777-6510 (Isleton Joe's) for date and time
Johnsville's Historic Longboard Revival Race Series - "Dope is King!" and "Long Live Longboards!" - mottos for this triad of downhill ski races! Historic Longboard Revival Race Series
Kelseyville Olive Festival - complete with and Olive Pit Spitting Contest! KelseyvilleOliveFestival
Eureka's Redwood Coast Jazz Festival - four fun-filled days at "The best small town festival in the West"! Redwood Coast Jazz Festival
Sacramento's Wine & Chocolate: A Harmony of Tastes - enjoy the scrumptious combo flavors of wine and chocolate and benefit Sacramento Children's Chorus! A Harmony of Tastes
Mt. Shasta's Coyote Classic Ski Races - THE premier ski racing event at Mt. Shasta Ski Park! Coyote Classic
Amador County's Annual 49er Treasure Trail - conquer clues and challenges - an interactive adventure of epic proportions! 49er Treasure Trail
Oakdale's Annual Testicle Festival - you read that right - and all reports are that they're delish! Cowboy Testicle Festival
Events and Festivals Fall into Winter with whale watching and snow sports!
Looking for events and festivals that center on a favorite food? Those are my favorites, too! Take a look at Fun Food Festivals
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