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Battle of the Burgers Returns to Temecula Valley
What happens when top local chefs combine forces with high school culinary arts students to benefit a worthy cause? After a four-year hiatus, Temecula’s popular Battle of the Burgers returns to Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. Now in its fourth year, the friendly competition gives local restaurants a chance to tout the title of “Best Burger” in the Temecula Valley. https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/articles/post/battle-of-the-burgers-returns-to-temecula-valley/ Tickets are available at: https://gofan.co/event/1302430?schoolId=CA8056 The event is a ... Continue reading...
WINTER IN TEMECULA VALLEY
When the temperature drops, Temecula fills up with holiday spirit. Temecula Chilled features three distinct neighborhoods, Wine Country, Old Town and Pechanga Resort Casino; each celebrating its holiday traditions in a unique way.  With its rolling hills, beautiful vineyards, and historic charm, Temecula Valley has become an established destination for wine lovers, foodies, and travelers looking for new experiences and adventures. This holiday season, Temecula visitors can enjoy a variety of curated activities, festivals, ice skating, sleigh rides, and live performances. Shoppers looking ... Continue reading...
SEASON'S EATINGS
Celebrate December 1st-31st all around Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country with special Chilled-inspired menus. This is a perfect way to kick off the holidays and get a taste of Temecula Valley's emerging culinary scene. From special cocktails to delightful desserts, you will be sure to find something unique that you love this season. Season's Eatings begins December 1! https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/temecula-chilled/things-to-do/chilled-menu-items/ Get a user-friendly Digital Pass to start tasting Season's Eatings, collect points, and redeem your points for ... Continue reading...
Temecula Valley CraftHop, Self-Guided Tour
Temecula Valley CraftHop November 10-12, 2023  https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/crafthop/ Enjoy signature drinks from our local breweries & meaderies, and collect a logo at each stop along the way. Temecula Valley is a destination that celebrates the makers of the community as much as their products and invites you to interact with them and their craft. No tickets are required for this self-guided tour!  1) Visit any or all of the participating locations and mention you would like to try their CraftHop special. While all locations are offering a signature drink as their item, some may ... Continue reading...
Pechanga’s Inaugural Tacos & Tequila Festival
Pechanga’s first-ever Tacos and Tequila food festival will kick off on Saturday, September 16 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The one-day event is filled with an afternoon of sampling gourmet tacos crafted by Pechanga’s acclaimed chefs, sipping on some of the best names in tequila and mezcal, a silent auction, and live entertainment. Four Ticket Levels are available: VIP – $150 and includes early entry at 11 a.m., a souvenir glass, unlimited sampling of gourmet tacos, assorted desserts, countless variety of tequila and mezcals, and a chance to speak with distillers, chefs, and bid on silent auction ... Continue reading...
Sip, Stomp & Play - Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival
Attention all wine lovers, party enthusiasts, and grape-stomping fanatics! Get ready for the most epic event of the season at Callaway Vineyard and Winery's annual Sip, Stomp & Play grape stomp and harvest festival! It's time to let loose, get your feet dirty, and have a blast at the winery! Be a Vintage Diva at the Lucy Look-Alike Contest! - Calling all Lucy’s! Dress up as our beloved grape-crushing legend, Lucy, and you could wine fantastic prizes! Show off your charisma and channel your inner Lucy as you stomp your way to glory. Get ready for a grape-smashing good time that Lucy herself ... Continue reading...
National Red Wine Day (Aug. 28)
With nearly 50 wineries in Temecula Valley, there's no better place to celebrate National Red Wine Day. May we suggest tastings at Leoness Cellars, Chapin Family Vineyards, or Palumbo Family Vineyards. Continue reading...
Fall in Temecula Valley
Autumn is arguably the most exciting time of the year in Temecula Valley, as the region's farmers and winemakers prepare for the harvest. Visitors can take delight in this beautiful valley's bounty as we celebrate the joy of great food and wine. Visit Temecula Valley also just released the results of its Resident Sentiment Tourism Survey. Temecula area residents report that they support tourism, and in a big way: 8 in 10 said that it's good for the region. Continue reading...
Wine Spectator Unveils 2023 Restaurant Award Winners
As dining out has become reinvigorated around the world, more than 3,500 restaurants earned honors for excellence in their wine programs.   The art of hospitality is alive and well, with restaurants finding new and exciting ways to satisfy both their regular clientele and attract broader audiences. With sophisticated AI and other technologies spreading more broadly throughout our lives, restaurateurs and wine professionals are proving to be indispensable, offering advice, guidance and a sense of connection and community that the likes of ChatGPT cannot achieve. You can see evidence of that ... Continue reading...
12th Annual Xenia Hospitality Awards
Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) recently announced the winners of the 12th annual Xenia Hospitality Awards, honoring outstanding employees and local businesses that contribute to the growth of tourism in Temecula. One of the most highly anticipated hospitality industry events of the year, the Xenia Awards ceremony was held at Pechanga Resort Casino with over 300 guests in attendance including government officials, local businesses, and hospitality workers. “We’re grateful for the commitment of over 7,000 employees in the tourism sector who provide exceptional service every day and help us ... Continue reading...