Summer is almost over,last chance to lay out by the pool
* September 6 -- Temecula Valley Food & Wine Classic Celebration, Benefit: Taste award winning wines from 22 of wineries, paired with samples of gourmet food from local chefs. Bid on great silent auction items and listen to great music. Proceeds benefiting Jacob's House. Weins Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula Fee: $95Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 801.9463
* Sept 13 -- Callaway's Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp Celebration: As Mother Nature has blessed our bountiful fruit, we celebrate the harvest season with our traditional grape stomp! This annual event features wine tasting, a gourmet buffet by Meritage at Callaway's Executive Chef, Michael Henry, entertainment and grape stomping competitions! Book Early! Always a Sell-Out! 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Fee: $63- $70 per person, plus s/c & taxTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.4001
* September 14 -- Ottmar Liebert at Thornton Winery Live Music: The 20th annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series continues in smooth style with Ottmar Liebert. 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula Fee: $55, + $ 2 service charge per ticketTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3021
* Sept 17-Sept 21 -- Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival Festival, Performing Arts: See a film, listen to a band, attend a workshop, and mingle with the stars! Five exciting days you won't want to miss when Hollywood rolls into town. Celebrate with Temecula in a gathering of the best independent film and music from the United States and beyond. Tower Plaza, Ynez & Rancho California Rd., Temecula Fee: Call for info & ticketsTime: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.5514
* September 20 -- Sunset Jazz in the Vines @ Wilson Creek Live Music, Benefit: Wilson Creek Winery of Temecula is proud to host the Sunset Jazz in the Vines Concert Series on September 20th Saxophonist Marion Meadows and a Surprise Guest. A benefit for Children with Autism. Dinner and General Admission tickets available. For additional information call (951) 699-WINE (9463). Fee: $55-$175Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.9463
* September 22 -- Bella Vista Harvest Festival Celebration: The festival will include; A Grape Stompin' Contest, a Lucy Look Alike Contest, Delicious Bella Vista BBQ and Live Entertainment. You will also have the exclusive opportunity to taste a few new releases we will be introducing soon. And REMEMBER to bring your red wig and bare feet! Tickets are limited so call by September 17th to reserve your place! 41220 Calle Contento, Temecula Fee: $45, 10% discount for wine club membersTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.5250
* September 28 -- A Day of Wine & Chocolate Benefit: Join us for the 11th Annual fundraising event for Hospice of the Valleys. Wine & Chocolate tastings, live and silent auctions, gourmet picnic available from The Forge and live music by Guilty Conscience. Wilson Creek Winery, 39560 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Fee: $50 in advance/$75 at the doorTime: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 672.1666
* September 28 -- 2nd Annual Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp Festival: This party is in celebration of a "fruitful" harvest and signals the end of the 2008 harvest season. The competitions will begin at 12 p.m. with 10 teams of 2 (a stomper and a mucker) per heat. The top 2 teams from each heat will compete in a "Stomp Off". Mount Palomar Winery, 33820 Rancho California Rd., Temecula Fee: $40Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (951)676.5047 ext 103
* September 28 -- Grape Stomping Festival at Ponte Winery Festival: Ponte Winery is hosting its 6th Annual Grape Stomping Festival. Guests will be treated to a fun-filled afternoon and will enjoy a superb buffet meal, the full Ponte wine bar, live music, dancing and the famous grape stomping competitions. Call to order tickets. 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula Fee: $95 per person; $50 per child aged 4-12Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 694.9444
Ongoing Events
* June 9 - September 15 -- Sunset Jazz in the Vines Live Music: We have an amazing line-up planned for this year. June 9 will be featuring Jeff Osborne, July 21 is to be announced, August 18 is Norman Browns Summer Storm, and September 15 will be an amazing performance by Warren Hill and Bobby Lyle. Make your reservation early for this popular event set in a romantic outdoor venue among the vines. Concert benefits children with autism. 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Fee: $50.00-$130.00Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.9463
* July 1 - September 30 -- Live Music on the Patio - Sundays Live Music: Enjoy live music and wine tasting from our outdoor patio and tasting bar every Sunday afternoon from 1pm - 4pm. Feel free to bring a picnic! Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA Fee: Free, $10 for wine tastingTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888.98.WIENS
* Every Sunday -- Music in the Vines Live Music: Every Sunday afternoon, Keyways Vineyard & Winery presents "Music in the Vines", four hours of complimentary music as you sip on your favorite wine. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than with great music ranging from country to smooth jazz. and award-winning wine. 37388 De Portola Road, Temecula Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 539.9297
* Thursday through Saturday -- Temecula Trolley Hot Spot Cruise Celebration: Wine Tours by Trolley during the day, but not sure where to go at night? Join Valley Trolley for an evening of fun without driving. Nightlife where you can dance, and have fun. Hotel pick ups available. reservations required. contact us today! Fee: $ 25.00Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 304.9690
* Every Thursday -- Thursday Night Marketplace Family Fun, Market: Old Town merchants and area produce growers, artisans, food vendors, and special guests encourage you to create a tradition spending a few hours each Thursday in Old Town Temecula. Have dinner, taste wine, purchase farm fresh produce, visit. Inaugural Location, Baily's Old Town Temecula, 28699 Old Town Front Street, Temecula Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 699.3181
* April - October -- Bonfire Saturday Night! Family Fun: Live music, BBQ (nominal fees), horse-drawn carriage rides, wine by the glass or bottle after 4:30 p.m., and kids movies in the barn, showing at 6:45 p.m. Bonfire Saturday Nights are a blast!! Longshadow Ranch Winery, 39847 Calle Contento, Temecula. Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 587.6221
* Every weekend -- Live Music at Killarny's Pub & Grill Live Music: Come see us and listen to traditional Irish music and enjoy great food every weekend. 32475 Highway 79 South G101 Temecula, CA Fee: call for information and scheduleTime: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 302.8338
* Every 2nd Saturday of the Month -- Wine Appreciation Class at Falkner Winery Wine Education: The class combines some of the best features that were present in our Introductory and Advanced Classes into a single, 3 hour class. Class sizes are limited so please call in advance to make a reservation. 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula Fee: $45Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (951) 676.8231
Remember,September is International film and music festival month
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