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No matter the season, there is always something to do in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. From signature and featured, to local and ongoing, the wide variety of events offers you many ways to Play, Relax, Taste and Explore Among the Vineyards.
6th Annual Wine Gala
Location: Wiens Family Cellars
Address: 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA 92592
Contact: 951-640-6819
Admission: $45 Day of event
General Admission Adult: $35 Presale
Come and enjoy Music by Ray Karlin, Champagne, Appetizers, Dinner and Dancing! There will also be Silent and Live Auctions supporting Local Charities.
Blue Grass Jam Session at Embassy Suites
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel Temecula Wine Country
Address: 29345 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: (951) 676-5656
As you know, the Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival has two stages, workshops and concerts Saturday and Sunday that are FREE!!! This includes all of our headliners. This year we've added two bands for Friday evening, March 19 at Old Town Restaurants. In addition to concerts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outside both days that are FREE....FREE...FREE.
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Family Fun Night- Recycle & Recreate
Location: Community Recreation Center
Address: 30875 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 951-694-6480
Admission: $3/person
Save your recycling for our Recycle & Recreate night. Each family receives a box of recycled goods and the challenge is to make a creation from your recycled items. Feel free to bring recycled goods from home you think you might need.
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Food Science: Dehydration
Location: Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum
Address: 42081 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-308-6370
Admission: $5.00
Beaker was wondering what the astronauts eatin outer space, and he thought you might be interested, too. He discovered that foods can be dehydrated - do you know what that means? Tonight you will find out, as you get to try foods that astronauts (and campers) eat when they explore the vastness of space and the wilderness, and, they don't have a refrigerator in their backpacks.
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Moonalice
Location: Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Address: 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: www.temeculatheater.com 866-653-8696
Admission: $20.00
Moonalice is a far flung tribe of musicians who all want to play bass. The members of Moonalice put on an absolutely spellbinding performance night after night.
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White vs. Red - The Grape Debate"
Location: Temecula Creek Inn
Address: 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
Contact: temeculacreekinn@jcresort.com 951-587-1465
Admission: $85 per person
The event is the first in a series of 2010 Artisan Wine Events to be held at Temecula Creek Inn, where wine enthusiasts and novices alike can partake in discussion and debate, meet the region's top winemakers, and dine on the area's best cuisine. Winemaker Tim Kramer and owner Mike Rennie of Leonesse Cellars will showcase their wines, paired with delicious cuisine prepared by Temecula Creek Inn's Executive Chef Salvatore Giuliano.
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4th Annual Spring Swing at Storm Stadium
Location: Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium
Address: 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Contact: 951-245-4487
Baseball fans of all ages can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the ballpark and batting practice under the lights, facilitated by Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Center. Festivities will also include free Kids Fun Zone area, featuring bounce houses, jolly jumps, and inflatables for the young ones.
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A Walking Tour of Old Town
Location: Temecula Valley Museum
Address: 28314 Mercedes St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-694-6450
Admission: $2.00 per person
Join us for a historical guided tour of Old Town Temecula and feel the early 1900's come to life. The tour begins a the Temecula Valley Museum in Sam Hicks Park and winds through Old Town for stories and historical facts about some of our oldest landmarks and most colorful characters. (Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.)
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Hands for Haiti Now
Location: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Address: 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 951-694-3663
Admission: $125.00 per person
Celebrate our Blessings while we give to those who need it most, right now!
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Recreation Expo
Location: Murrieta Town Square Park
Address: Kalmia/Jefferson Juniper/Adams
Contact: 951-304-7275
Admission: FREE
Come see what Murrieta's Recreation Department is up to!
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Rythms Dance Parties
Address: 30875 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 951-694-6444
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Thornton Winery Cooking Class - Delectable Desserts
Location: Thornton Winery
Address: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 951-699-0099
Admission: $50.00 per person
Come join Steve Pickell who will show you how to prepare some of the most delectable deserts!
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Jeanie & James Miley- Rural Route 5 & More, Photographic Exhibit
Address: 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-694-6480
Visually travel the back roads of America from the Midwest to the Pacific. James and Jeannie Miley have been professional photographers for over 25 years.
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Living Under the Tree: Indigenous Mexican Farm Workers in California
Address: 28314 Mercedes St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-694-6450
This exhibition includes 42 large color photographs, which document work and community life of Mexican farm workers in California. The images also show these communities developing a vibrant culture of music, dance, food and healthcare, which help them to survive under difficult circumstances.
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Save the Date for These Upcoming Events!
With the unique variety of activities happening throughout Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, this is the perfect time to visit.
SpringFest
- World of Wine Weekend - March 6th & 7th
- Temecula Rod Run - March 12th & 13th
- Bluegrass Festival - March 20th & 21st
- Temecula Wine & Music Festival - May 1st
- Western Days & Chili Cook-off - May 15th & 16th
SummerFest
- Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival - June 4th - 6th
- Street Painting & Plein Air Festival - June 26th & 27th
- Hot Summer Nights - July 2nd - September 3rd
- 4th of July Celebration & Parade - July 4th
- Pechanga Pow Wow - July 2nd - 4th
- Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival - July 9th - 11th
Save the Date for These Fun Events! Reserve your room now for the best spring and summer deals starting at $69!
Temecula Valley Museum 8th Annual 3rd Grade History Contest
Address: 28314 Mercedes St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-694-6450
February starts the search for our 8th Annual 3rd Grade History Contest participants. The goal of this contest is to promote local social and natural history in the Temecula Valley
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Irish Week at Mount Palomar Winery
Location: Mount Palomar Winery
Address: 33820 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 800-854-5177
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APO Hiking Society
Location: Pechanga Resort & Casino
Address: 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 1-877-711-2WIN
Admission: Orchestra: $75 Golden: $65 Silver: $50
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College Classic Boys and Girls U14 & U15 and College Teams
Address: 32380 Deer Hollow Wy., Temecula, CA 92592
Contact: (951) 694-6464
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Bluegrass Festival
Times: 11:00am – 6:00pmLocation: Old Town Front Street
Address: Old Town Front Street, Temecula , CA 92590
Contact: 951-693-3952 1-866-653-8696
Admission: Free ($15 for Concert)
This is the 10th Anniversary for Temecula's annual event known as the best free bluegrass festival on the West Coast. Bands will perform on two stages from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Alan Munde Gazette will highlight the 10th Annual Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival. Bandleader Munde's long, rich history in the bluegrass community has solidified him as one of the one the world's foremost 5-string banjo players. He brings his Gazette band of Elliott Rogers-Guitar/Vocal, Bill Honker-Bass/Vocal, Steve Smith-Mandolin/Vocal, and Nate Lee-Fiddle/Vocal. Gazette will play twice Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Also performing at the 2010 event is: Bluegrass Etc., Lonesome Otis, Gone Tomorrow, Sligo Rags, Hunt Family Bluegrass, the Silverado Bluegrass Band, Older than Dirt, Old Haywire, and Highway 76 Bluegrass Band. Saturday Evening Concert in Old Town Temecula Theater: Al Munde Gazette, Bluegrass Etc., Silverado Bluegrass. Fiddlers On 5th Put your hat out, fiddle up a storm and win an overnight stay in Carlsbad. Person who collects the most "Wooden Nickels" Wins. Bring your wooden nickels to the Mercantile at 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Zin & Pasta Fest 2010 on the De Portola Wine Trail
Location: Various Wineries
Admission: $45.00 per person
Have a "ZIN" experience along the DePortola Trail where you will enjoy a three ounce pour of zinfandel wine at nine wineries, pasta at nine wineries and a logo glass. Participating Wineries are: Cougar Vineyard and Winery 951-491-0825; Danza Del Sol Winery 951-302-6363; Frangipani 951-699-8845; Gershon Bachus Vineyards 877-i-luv-gbv; Keyways Vineyard & Winery 877-KEYWAYS; Leonesse Cellars 951-302-7601 x114; Masia de Yabar 951-303-3860; Oak Mountain Winery 951-699-9102; Robert Renzoni Vineyards 951-302-VINO
Certified Farmer's Market at the Promenade Mall
Location: Promenade Temecula
Address: 40820 Winchester Rd., Ste. 2000, Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 760-728-7343
Admission: Free
Enjoy a true taste of pure America. Fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, honey, baked goods, kettle corn, arts and crafts.
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Jazz at the Merc
Location: Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Address: 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 1-866-653-8696
Admission: $15.00
Each Thursday you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile, located at 42051 Main Street, is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We want to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz there in this acoustically inspired space.
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Live at the Merc
Location: Gallery at The Merc
Address: 42051 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-491-9053
General Admission Adult: $15 Adults
General Admission Child: $5 Youth (6-12yrs)
General Admission Senior: $10 Seniors
Exclusive, intimate performances from the best bands -- in Temecula's best club -- every Friday night!
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Parent and Me!
Location: Community Recreation Center
Address: 30875 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
Contact: 951-694-6410
Admission: $3.00/Session
Drop in for Ages 2-5years. Looking for something fun to do with your child or grandchild? Participate in simple arts and crafts, music, story-time, and other activities designed to develop skills, awareness and socialization for your preschooler. Note: please bring a snack for the two of you.
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Certified Farmer's Market in Old Town Temecula
Location: 6th Street & Front St.
Contact: 760-728-7343
Enjoy a true taste of pure America! Fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, honey, baked goods, kettle corn, arts and crafts.
Country at the MERC
Location: At The Merc
Address: 42051 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 1-866-653-8696
Admission: $15.00
Every Saturday a country music review that features local performers in a Grand Ole Opry style setting. We also promote country music in Southern California in a family friendly atmosphere.
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Craft Fair at Maurice Car'rie
Location: Maurice Car'rie Winery
Address: 34225 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
Contact: 951-676-1711
A charming arts and craft fair is held every Saturday and Sunday on the picnic grounds in front of the beautiful Maurice Car'rie Winery which features an array of handcrafted merchandise. Order our famous baked brie sourdough bread, buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the perfect snack!
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Classics at the Merc
Location: At The Merc
Address: 42051 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 1-866-653-8696
General Admission Adult: $11.00 Adults
General Admission Child: $5.00 Students
General Admission Senior: No Senior Discount
The Golden Valley Music Society, the region's premier classical music presenter, joins with the Old Town Temecula Theater in hosting this Sunday series, Classics at The Merc. Most Sunday afternoons, the Classics series showcases a wide range of talent and repertoire in the intimate confines of The Merc at the Old Town Temecula Theater. Enjoy these up-close and interactive performances. A great classical experience for a great price.
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High Hopes Program
Location: Mary Phillips Senior Center
Address: 41845 6th St., Temecula, CA 92590
Contact: 951-694-6464
The Temecula High Hopes Program enables our special needs adults, ages 18 and older to socialize and interact with peers while participating in group activites and events.
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