MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 http://smallfarms.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/09/22/img_0006.jpg Exclusively for Sip NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest Sunday, September 14th, 2008 - 12:30 to 4:30 pm Video Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 he's going to go into a coma when he sees ALL those tomatoes! poor Sip.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 i'v marked my calender next year will be over Tomatos from alll around the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 California Festivals - Fruits and Vegetables APPLES October - Apple Festival Springville - www.springville.ca.us ARTICHOKES May - Artichoke Festival Castroville - www.artichoke-festival.org ASPARAGUS April - Stockton - www.asparagusfest.com BUTTER November - Oak Glen Butter Festival - www.losriosrancho.com CHERRIES June - San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us GRAPEFRUIT April - Borrego Springs LEMONS August - Lemon Festival Chula Vista E & G St. www.chulavistaca.gov September - Lemon Fest Ventura E. Main & Lemon Grove - www.lemonfest.com October - Lemon Festival Goleta - Girsh Park - www.lemonfestival.com MANDARINS November - Auburn Mountain Mandarin Festival - www.mandarinfestival.com MUSHROOM May - Morgan Hill - www.mhmushroommardigras.com MUSTARD Jan - March - Napa Valley -www.mustardfestival.com NUTS September - Almond Festival Oakley - www.oakleychamber.com PEACHES July - Marysville - www.capeachfestival.com STRAWBERRIES April - Merced May - Arroyo Grande - www.arroyograndevillage.org May - Garden Grove - www.strawberryfestival.org May - Oxnard - www.strawberry-fest.org May - Wheatland www.strawberryjubilee.net June-July Watsonville Strawberry Dessert Festival August - Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival - www.mbsf.com TOMATOES August - Yuba City Tomato Festival - www.tomatofestival.net September - Carmel Tomato Festival - www.tomatofest.com WALNUTS September - Upper Lake ZUCCHINIS September - Angels Camp - www.cityofangels.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 olive Corning, California—Corning isn't corny, though some say it's the pits (olive pits, that is). The Olive City, home to the world's largest ripe olive cannery, might even be described as zany, especially during the annual Corning Olive Festival in August. That's when things that go on behind closed curtains are suddenly aired like yesterday's linens on the streets of Corning in the heated Bed Race, part of the antics at a community-fun celebration saluting Corning's favorite crop. It's the type of merriment you may find in a road stop along Interstate Highway 5. The destination that features half a dozen olive tasting rooms also enjoys gourmet edibles such as fine almonds and walnuts grown and hand-picked at local orchards. You shouldn't go hungry in Corning with Lindsey Olive Company & Bell Carter Foods, Sunsweet (Dried Plums, Almonds, Walnuts and Peaches), Calico Groves fine Olive Oil Products, Nash's Olive Oil, The Olive Hut and Olives Inc. For over 4,000 years olives have been enjoyed and their oils utilized in food preparation. In an earlier time, the olive branch symbolized peace and was extended to the enemy who was forced to acknowledge the conciliatory act. Corning embraces the olive and all it represents. While their annual car shows, contests, runs, races and competitions can get downright dirty (especially in the Lawnmower Competition at Olive Festival), everyone shakes hands and spends the rest of the year laughing about the fun they had. Located two hours north of the historic California state capitol in Sacramento and less than an hour south of the gleaming Sundial Bridge in Redding, Olive City is much smaller than its neighbors. Less than 10,000 people live there but a typical day may see thousands upon thousands of cars and vehicles fly by on the Interstate that begins at the Mexico border in San Diego and continues onto Oregon and Washington states. The very first municipal auto camp was built in Corning in the early 1900's for travelers passing by and though the camp no longer exists, modern hotels with conveniences such as air conditioning and cable television are as popular as the first car park's offerings were. At first glance you may hardly notice Corning. A few road signs announce hotels, shopping opportunities and the city's olive status. But what's noticeable is the landscape on which the signage stands—there's miles and miles of tan and gold-colored grasses, a few barns, farms and livestock, but nothing outstanding, except for the mountain peaks far away. Though their tops may appear white with a dusting of snow, you're not sure if you want to get out of the car when the temperature says it's 100 degrees. In the summer it can be hot in Corning, though locals say it's a dry heat that's quite tolerable. Tehama County is surrounded by snow-covered mountains including Lassen Peak with its still active volcano in Lassen National Vocanic Park, imposing Mt. Shasta, and the rugged alpine-looking Trinity Mountain Range. Visitors and locals find several ways to cope with the heat. They sip lots of drinks, go to the lakes or head for the mountains where the air is cool. One of the closest spots to cool off is Black Butte Lake, featuring 40 miles of shoreline, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, picnicking and camping. Another recreational facility operated by the California State Parks system is Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area. The oak woodland park nestled along the Sacramento River near Corning offers spectacular scenery, a boat launch ramp, broad sand and gravel beaches and great bird watching in the dense riparian forest. The Bald Eagle nests there in the winter months and the Yellow Billed Cuckoo enjoys its summers. Woodson Bridge, a 328 acre preserve, features over 100 plant species shaded by huge valley oak, California black walnut, Oregon ash, sycamore and willow trees. Look for elderberries, wild grapes and wildflowers that survive in the filtered light. Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is located on South Avenue three miles west of Highway 99 at Vina, or six miles east of interstate 5 at Corning. Call: (530) 839-2112. http://parks.ca.gov Though Corning, New York is home to a famous designer glass studio, it's not to be confused with Corning, California's shop called The Glassblowers. The California studio does design glass items from three generations of local glass artisans but the style of work is quite different and the prices more affordable. Open to the public, The Glassblowers is located at 2985 Highway 99 W. and South Avenue, Corning, CA 9602. Phone: (800) 886-7455. The Corning Museum includes displays of clothing, tools, pictures and items dating back over 100 years. The exhibits represent the cultural heritage of Corning and Tehama County. Corning Museum, 2512 Fennell Rd., Corning, CA 9602. Call: (530) 824-5935 Nash's Olive Oil - It takes a ton of hand picked olives to produce between 15 to 20 gallons of quality olive oil at Nash's, home to Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Let them tell you why their oil is the best, freshest product on the market. Nash's Olive Oil, Street 1210 Solano St., Corning CA 96021. Phone (530) 824-5187. www.nashsoliveoil.com More olives in Corning: The Olive Hut, 3487 Highway 99W, Corning, CA 96021. Call: (530) 824-5920. www.olivehut.com Olives Inc., Street Fig Lane Corning CA. Call: 925-634-4753 Special events in Corning include May Madness Show, Shine and Cruise and Corning Olive Festival in August. For additional events, see www.corningchamber.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Taste of Main Street International Food Festival www.encinitas101.com Elevation: 92' City Info: 760-633-2600 Encinitas is located in North San Diego County, the southernmost county in the Western United States. With six miles of rugged coastline and 21.5 square miles of land, Encinitas enjoys ocean views and a great surfing culture from San Elijo Lagoon on the southern terminus to Batiquitos Lagoon to the north. Encinitas got its name from Encina Canada, Spanish for "hills of live oaks," which describes what Gaspar de Portola saw in 1769 when he led an expedition through the region. The Spanish Governor of Baja California hoped to create a stronghold in California and did so until Mexico laid claim on the land in the 1800s. That reign was short lived and California became a state of the United States in 1850. From an 1800's gold rush in nearby Julian to the arrival of celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin in the early 1900's, at least two establishments offer glimpses into the rich Encinitas past. Visit the San Dieguito Historical Museum to learn about Indian tribes that once dominated the region. Or sit in the historic La Paloma Theatre (possibly the first ‘talking’ theatre in the rural United States when it opened its doors in 1928) to watch a current movie. Beaches, flowers, peace and love welcome you to Encinitas. IBM, teeing off for golf and a Starbucks latte in a plastic cup might greet you, as well. Encinitas is a place where diversity rules and is celebrated daily. When the communities of Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and old and new Encinitas incorporated together as the City of Encinitas in 1986, their union on paper did not mean that each would give up its identity and character. Apart from the other communities mentioned, even Encinitas appears to contain separate entities unto itself. There's an established district with beaches and shady, tree-lined streets located on Historic 101. Cute flags with pink butterflies welcome guests and give the impression of a happy, old-fashioned place where businesses such as Encinitas Surfboards have plied their craft since 1975. With an average annual temperature of 72 degrees and sunshine nearly every day, life feels great, no matter what you do in Encinitas. In stark contrast, prepare for a time warp with new plazas, tract housing and a bridge where carts from Encinitas Ranch Golf Course pass over the fast moving, stoplight-driven El Camino Real. From the opulent Self Realization Retreat and Hermitage where world travelers come to meditate and look out over the Pacific Ocean, to the neighborly Moonlight Beach, where lovers look out at the same ocean and snuggle, cheek to cheek, life is beach after beach in Encinitas. If you want waves, Swami's the place. It is located at the southern end of Encinitas and offers world-class surfing. If you want to take off your clothes and soak up rays, The Boneyard at 4th and D Streets is a spot where you can do that. .. Activities for visitors include shopping, eating, sunbathing, swimming, surfing, museums and galleries, meditation and enlightenment and flower power. Once recognized as "the flower capital of the world," and spot where the renowned Ecke poinsettia was introduced in 1923, drop by one of the commercial nurseries open to the public and purchase a traditional poinsettia or be the first on your block with one of the new release plants. (Poinsettias grow rapidly in southern California and the innocent holiday bouquet planted in a yard can take off unexpectedly and become a tree.) Speaking of trees, Quail Botanical Garden claims it has the largest bamboo collection in the US. It is considered one of the best gardens in San Diego County and well worth a small admission fee charged. Public Transportation: Amtrak and Coaster commuter train from Oceanside to San Diego. Train station in Old Encinitas. North County Transit District. Lindbergh Airport in San Diego. McClellan/Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. Golf courses: Encinitas Ranch Public Golf Course, Aviara Golf Course in Carlsbad, and La Costa Resort in Carlsbad. Parks: San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach, Swami's Beach, San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff, Batiquitos Lagoon, Paul Ecke Sports Park, Cardiff Sports Park, Leo Mullen Sports Park, Magdalena Ecke Park (undeveloped), Oakcrest Park, Quail Botanical Gardens, and Stagecoach Park. For more park information call: 760-633-2740. Special attractions: Nurseries, Friday Farmers' Market in Old Encinitas April -- Encinitas Street Fair celebrating the arrival of Spring July and August -- Sunday concerts at Moonlight Beach August -- Encinitas Soccer Cup Fall -- The Rob Machado Surf Classic & Cardiff Beach Fair September -- Encinitas Day featuring a 5K/1 mile run/walk, live entertainment, and family fun October -- Oktoberfest celebrates Olivenhain and Encinitas German heritage Early December -- Fall flower tours Certified Farmer's Market - Del Mar YEAR ROUND Saturday, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Solana Beach OPEN-AIR/SEASONAL Sunday, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Tomato Festival & West Coast BBQ Championship http://www.fairfielddowntown.com Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533 Tour information 1-800-9-JELLYBEAN (1-800-953-5592) jellybelly.com Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, California has been named “Best of America” by the editors of Reader’s Digest magazine. Located only 42 miles from Sacramento, the factory offers free 40 to 45 minute tours that include sample tasting of the products and opportunity to purchase the newest items. Driving into the factory on a recent trip, there were other tasting opportunities available at the Budweiser factory across the road and an olive oil tasting shop. But most come to enjoy the colorful jelly bean tour and factory that includes a restaurant, gift shop and displays. Guests taking the tour line up in queue and wait for a guide to issue a paper hat which must be worn as they are lead upstairs above the factory floor where glass windows allow views below. A seasoned guide describes the process of making the candy and TV monitors show videos about production. Picture-taking is not allowed on this portion of the tour, though they are permitted elsewhere. After the tour is finished, guests are usually given a small sample package of the candy and sent back to the gift shop to finish by sampling Jelly Belly varieties and flavors. Guests often say they didn't realize the process for making a perfect Jelly Belly candy bean takes so much time. Each candy bean is hand inspected after it passes several tests for quality and then is packaged for shipping. The numbers of beans produced is amazing and the variety of flavors is extensive, with the red, very cherry bean being the most popular. If you are still hungry after consuming the candy or are saving your treats, Jelly Belly Cafe serves Jelly Belly-shaped pizza and hamburgers. Enjoy the Java Bar for espresso drinks, then wander over to the ice cream counter for ice cream cones at an outdoor patio and picnic area or indoor table seating. Fairfield, California isn't simply about jelly beans, however. The city is the seat of Solano County and includes not only new shopping malls and chain restaurants but a beautiful downtown region stretching along the historic Highway 40. Be sure to drive through the downtown to see the sign, shops and county buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Huck Finn Fishing Derby www.surfcity-hb.org Activities include enjoyment of the ocean, beach and Huntington Beach Pier. Huntington Beach is an Orange County, California beach community located in sunny, Southern California just 125 miles or so from the Mexican border. Next to The OC (Newport Beach) and Long Beach with its convention services along the coast, Huntington is a bedroom community that's grown into a destination. In fact, for several years the publisher of this site promoted the city of Huntington Beach through tourism efforts, first as a web publisher beginning in 1996, then recruited to the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau from 2002 to through 2004. Our publisher answered just about every question you can imagine about the city. From grunion runs to fireworks displays, to camping and hotel complaints, all kinds of calls were fielded. After the publisher left the nonprofit entity, she became the fundraising chair for the 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach. Raising over $100,000 in a few short months for a fireworks display at the beach was no easy task. But the parade was a blast! What would you like to know about Huntington Beach? Have you been to Surf City as some of the HB locals call it. Old-timers who remember the Golden Bear, surfers' wetsuits drying in the second story windows of their budget apartments above Jack's Surfboards, and oil pumps lining Pacific Coast Highway next to the beach, are quite surprised at the transformation of the funky town. huntington beach gondolaToday Huntington Beach is one of the favorite beach destinations for visitors traveling to Anaheim's Disneyland. Though Newport Beach is slightly closer in travel time to Disneyland, any of the Orange County beach cities make for a great beach vacation getaway for added night stays to your Disneyland vacation. HB's major attraction is its beaches, while places such as Newport Beach also offer boat trips to Catalina Island, a harbor filled with pleasure craft you can rent, Hornblower Dinner Cruises, plus a beautiful outdoor shopping center, Fashion Island with stores such as Bloomingdales. But something romantic and new is the Sunset Gondola Ride in Huntington Beach offered from expert gondoliers with a track record of marriage and proposal successes for their customers that makes this a romantic "sure bet." In fact, we used to ride the gondolas Tyson and Tim artfully steered in the Alamitos Bay in the canals of Naples, and we followed them to Huntington Beach to ride their gondolas in new territory. That's just how good these guys are and how we'd like to see them make it in Huntington Harbour. Huntington Beach maintains a small town atmosphere as a friendly place where you get to know your neighbors. Another such business we frequent for that reason is Zack's Pier Plaza beach concessions. There are two small museums, a quaint Main Street shopping and dining region with youthful apparel and surfing items, lots of sandy beaches, a long pleasure pier to stroll on and watch surfers and sunsets from and several great resort hotels such as the 100% non-smoking Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa across the street from the beach. Sitting on the land where Huntington Beach Inn (a hotel that was the shining glory of the city until it entered receivership in the late 1970's) is Hyatt Regency Resort. While the price for a room has more than quadrupled, the new hotel retains similar beach vibes that once attracted kindred souls to the previous hotel, once enjoyed by business travelers, tourists, surfers and local residents. Sharing hot breakfast and swooping views of the same beach and waves that are there today, the O'Neill boys, Robert August and a cadre of successful surf pioneers once sat in green vinyl booths discussing wave conditions over scrambled eggs and Farmer Brothers coffee at a coffee shop that offered a hot, affordable meal and stunning views of the ocean. BB King, Randy California & Spirit, John Mayall, Robin Williams and a "who's who" of the rock movement and comedy stayed in Huntington Beach, performing at the Golden Bear just down the street from the affordable beach hotels such as the Huntington Shores affordable with Grinder restaurant. Those days are long gone. Today's attractions include shopping centers such as 5 Points Plaza, Bella Terra Huntington Beach Mall and traditional Downtown Huntington Beach that's changed in some respects, but retains its charm in buildings such as Perq's Nite Club. Once operating as a brothel and now as a nightclub featuring great rock & roll bands, the world's premier blues artist, Walter Trout, considers Perqs his home base on the rare instances when he's not on the road performing around the globe. Today you'll find new names such as Korn at Main Street's Tuna Town restaurant, owned by one band member who's hung copies of their platinum records on the walls...more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Bean Festival http://www.tracychamber.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 North County Wine and Food Festival Escondido, CA United States A Spring Wine Festival largest wine tasting event in San Diego County. Over 140 local and international wineries represented (over 500 different wines) Event is held in May at the California Center for the Arts Escondido. information 800-456-4465 or www.bonsallrotary.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa & Beer Tasting Petaluma, CA United States A Spring Combo Festival of The Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa and Beer Tasting, at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma. One of Petaluma's best loved events features 35 teams of chili and salsa, and 15 breweries in the challenge for People's Choice and the Judges favorites. Live entertainment by Stonypoint, great food, and high spirits make for a raucous good time for all. www.greatchilicookoff.com More Info: http://www.greatchilicookoff.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 ok somone please help me find a BBQ ( Khorovats ) Festival IN CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 MosJan can't you sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 MosJan can't you sleep? no i toook tomany chloraseptics for sore throat & even more halls breezers - i'm alll hiped up now lost my sleeeeeeppppppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 ok Idea Armenian BBQ Association - inch kaseq ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 http://www.mn12.org/images/misc/comicbookguy-worst-thread-ever.jpg But I am all for ABBQA (Armenian BBQ Assosication) ... or AXA ... Armenian xhorovats Assosiation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 worst thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) worst thread ... sorry Mosjan Edited December 17, 2007 by anoushik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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