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DISCOVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S FUN FOOD FESTIVALS
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Don't you just love food festivals? I sure do! Anything is possible with a little imagination and creativity, like Garlic Ice Cream and Deep-fried Testicles. I'm often pleasantly surprised that a dish actually tastes a lot better than it sounds!
Here are some of Northern California's most popular Festivals that center around a specific food. They're arranged month by month so you can find them easily.
Looking for something fun to do in Northern California in January, May, November - any month of the year, in fact? This list will help you with that!
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JANUARY THROUGH MARCH: FUN FOOD FESTIVALS
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JANUARY
Sonoma Valley Olive Festival - celebrating the fruit of the tree! Olive Festival
Santa Cruz Annual Clam Chowder Cook Off and Festival - the best clam chowders in the world! Clam Chowder Cook Off
MARCH
Isleton's Annual Spam Festival - that's right, Spam - the ham alternative! Held at Isleton Joe's, give 'em a call at (916) 777-6510 for this year's dates.
Kelseyville Olive Festival - complete with and Olive Pit Spitting Contest! KelseyvilleOliveFestival
Oakdale's Annual Testicle Festival - you read that right - and all reports are that they're delish! Cowboy Testicle Festival
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Apple Harvest Festival in Fortuna - it's all about all things apple! Apple Harvest Festival
Johnny Appleseed Days in Paradise - it all began in 1888 and it's the oldest harvest celebration in California! Johnny Appleseed Days
St. Matthew Church Assyrian Chaldean Food Festival in Ceres - enjoy ethnic Mediterranean food, folkloric dancing and more! Assyrian Chaldean Food Festival
Oak Glen's Apple Butter Festival - learn to start the snitz and add the money while celebrating the end of apple season! Apple Butter Festival
DECEMBER
Sonoma Valley Olive Season - cured olives, olive oils, olive martinis; this festival celebrates one of the world's oldest fruits for three full months! Sonoma Valley Olive Fest
Does your town or neighborhood have a Fun Food Festival that I've missed? I'd really like to get the word out, so Let Me Know!
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You'll find Northern California events and festivals every month of the year, all year round!
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