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Temecula Rod Run
Time to get under the hood, and tune up that engine! The City of Temecula proudly welcomes all car enthusiasts (novice and expert) to join us at the annual Temecula Rod Run in historic Old Town on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 and Saturday, May 4th, 2024. This event draws tens of thousands of visitors and classic hot rods for miles! The festivities kick off with the Friday Night Cruise on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. up and down Old Town Front Street. The excitement continues the next day on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm. with the Show & Shine. Come and see over ... Continue reading...
Live Glass Full: Here’s to Craft Brew Month, May 1-31
It’s time to celebrate some of Temecula Valley’s most creative and spirited makers, our many craft breweries. While Temecula Valley is known for its premium wines, the craft beer scene is growing and the quality beers produced are getting some great recognition. The month of May is a great time to visit and taste some of these award-winning beers. Craft your own brew break. To purchase a Digital Pass, or get additional information, please visit: https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/explore-temecula/ Continue reading...
36th Annual Run Through The Vineyard
The 36th Annual Run Through the Vineyard is Temecula's premier running event and is the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club's major fundraising event for the various community service projects it provides, such as a literacy program with local elementary schools, youth leadership programs, and scholarships for at-risk youth in which the Club is involved. Surrounded by the Temecula Valley's beautiful hills and mountains, the course will take you through the lovely vineyard at the Maurice Car'rie Vineyard and Winery. The course is challenging with several hills as you run down through the vines and ... Continue reading...
Experience Temecula in the Spring - Wisteria Blooms Coming Soon!
As March unfolds, anticipation builds for the breathtaking sight of wisteria blooming in Temecula Valley.  Each Spring in the Temecula Valley, Wisteria trees put on a spectacular display of wonderfully fragrant flowers with cascading blooms. If you’re planning a trip here in late April or early May, it’s worth seeking them out.  Known botanically as Wisteria sinensis, Wisteria first came to the U.S. in the early 1800s from Asia. This woody vine boasts stunning blooms within the first five years of planting, grows 10 to 25 feet or higher, and can live for a hundred years or more.  There are ... Continue reading...
BIG RED FEST
A "one-day-only" Special Event on Sunday, April 28th: The De Portola Wine Trail's annual Big Red Fest will feature foodie delights from local chefs, paired with three red wines at each winery. This Grapeline "Big Red Package" pairs a ticket to the Big Red Fest with transportation all day and Grapeline as your guide. Expect to enjoy food and wine at eight to nine De Portola wineries. Pickups at most local hotels. $169 per person.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Tour hours approx. 10:00am - 5:00pm. https://gogrape.com/temecula/booking/2024-04-28/ Continue reading...
PECHANGA’S 14TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL & CHOCOLATE DECADENCE
Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92590. Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 • 11AM - VIP ENTRY Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 • 1PM - GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRY   https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/wine-festival-and-chocolate-decadence   Designated Driver tickets are available through the Box Office. Must be at least 21 to enter. A valid Government Issued Photo ID is required upon entry. Please drink responsibly.     Continue reading...
THE KILLER DUELING PIANOS AT PELTZER WINERY
Dancing? Encouraged. Singing along? Obviously. Attendance? A must. Join us at the Crush House for an interactive dueling piano performance by The Killer Dueling Pianos! www.https://www.duelingpianosforhire.com/   Tickets are $55.00 each. Seating is first come, first served and is family style! Devilicious | 4-9pm https://deviliciousfoodtruck.com/  Check in starts at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. Wine | Beer | Sangria | Frozeezy Devilicious will be available for purchase until 9pm, so you can grab a bite and a drink before the show begins at 7pm!  Crush Club Members will receive 10% off tickets. ... Continue reading...
ANNUAL BARREL TASTING
Enjoy unfinished barrel and tank wine samples, as well as finished and newly released wines at this once-a-year barrel tasting event. Wineries will perfectly pair delectable food samplings with their wine. There is something for everyone with over thirty wineries to choose from over the two-day event! Tickets will be sold as single days only and we are asking purchasers to select the wineries they plan to attend each day. These selections will not be reservations and can be modified at any point. This information will allow us to give wineries an estimated headcount and provide everyone ... Continue reading...
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...