Visit Temecula Valley Welcomes Visitors for Springfest Festivals & Events
Springfest welcomes visitors to Temecula Valley with a variety of festivals, entertainment, and events.
TEMECULA VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spring is in the air in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. Located just an hour from San Diego and 90 minutes from Los Angeles, Temecula Valley's Springfest offers visitors the chance to enjoy a unique variety of live events, experiences, and festivals to kick off the season of rebirth.
The Temecula Rod Run revs Springfest into action the first weekend of March. More than 600 pre-1974 classic cars cruise down Old Town Front Street each year for the classic "Cruise Night" while Saturday's Car Show allows visitors to take a peek into the workings of these vehicles parked along the streets of Old Town.
Also on March 1 & 2, 2019, is Pechanga Resort Casino's 11th annual Chocolate Decadence & Wine Festival. Visitors to this ticketed event can enjoy a wide array of chocolates and other decadent sweets while listening to live music and sipping on a variety of wines. The Wine Festival showcases notable and award-winning wines from California (including Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Temecula) as well as abroad (including France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand). Several regions around the world will be represented through chocolates, desserts and chocolate sculptures.
This April, don't miss Temecula Valley Bluegrass Festival taking place April 12-14, 2019. The three-day festival will feature an exciting lineup of bluegrass bands, vendors, and camping opportunities at Tucalota Creek Ranch Cellars.
The inaugural Pechanga Sushi, Sake & Beer Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2019, will offer more than 40 premium safes (daiginjo, ginjo, junmai and sparkling) including many award-winning brands and styles from all over Japan will be poured alongside Japanese beers. Tickets include unlimited samples of sake, beer and sushi, and proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.
Taste of Temecula Valley will be held April 26 & 27, 2019. The event kicks off with a VIP Dining & Concert experience and continues with family-friendly all-day eating opportunities from some of the best Southern California restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Live entertainment and a kid-friendly fun zone round out the charity event that benefits local students.
April 28, 2019, De Portola Wine Trail celebrates its 10th anniversary for the Big Red Fest. This nine-winery wine tasting offers delicious nosh pairings with three red wines from each winery. Visitors can meet the winery owners, taste top quality red wines of the new vintage releases, and enjoy spectacular views and explore the five mile stretch on the southern part of Temecula Valley Wine Country.
May brings Craft Brew Month, a nod to the region's exciting craft brewing scene and numerous breweries. Participating breweries celebrate the month by offering specials and live events for the beer-lover.
The first weekend in May welcomes the return of Reality Rally (May 2-4, 2019). This three-day charity event, with funds dedicated to Michelle's Place Breast Cancer Resource Center, features live entertainment and "fun for funds" that aim to help the lives of local citizens facing cancer. Visitors can participate in an Amazing Race style (with teams including reality TV stars), a Lip Sync Showdown, and a Celebrity Chef Showcase.
Closing spring and going into the summer is the 36th annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival (May 31-June 2, 2019). Top-name entertainment, hot air balloon sunrise flights, wine and craft beer tastings, kids faire, arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, food vendors, and evening balloon glows.
Additional concerts, live entertainment, marketplaces, classes, workshops and more things to do during the spring season, as well as event details can be found at VisitTemeculaValley.com.
ABOUT THE TEMECULA VALLEY AND VISIT TEMECULA VALLEY
Laid back, picturesque Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country welcomes nearly three million visitors each year. It is a year-round vacation destination, located 60 minutes from San Diego, Orange County, and Palm Springs; 90 minutes from Los Angeles.
Temecula Valley Wine Country is widely recognized for its scenic vineyards, award-winning wines, and experiential wineries. The popular boutique destination includes the Temecula Valley A.V.A. (American Viticulture Area) as well as historic Old Town Temecula, and Pechanga Resort Casino. It also was named as a 2019 Wine Enthusiast 10 Best Wine Travel Destination.
Visit Temecula Valley is the region's official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors. The Visitor Center is located in Old Town Temecula. For visitor information and assistance, please call (888) 363-2852 or go to VisitTemeculaValley.com.
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