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Sep21Fri
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18th Annual San Diego Festival of Beer6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Drink beer and raise money to fight cancer! This is the 18th Annual San Diego Festival of Beer, sponsored by San Diego Professionals Against Cancer, featuring delicious beer from over 70 different breweries and live music in beautiful downtown San Diego.
Tickets are $35 for general admission, $25 for designated drivers.
See event website for more details.
6:00 pm18th Annual San Diego Festival of Beer
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Sep22Sat
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Suzie’s Farm Autumnal Equinox Dinner5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Head down to Suzie’s Farm for their annual Autumnal Equinox Dinner, featuring music, drinks, a 2-acre sunflower maze, and the culinary creations of local chefs Christian Graves, Joe Magnanelli, Javier Plascencia, and Lhasa Landry. A portion of proceeds benefits Slow Food Urban San Diego.
See the Suzie’s Farm website for details.
5:00 pmSuzie’s Farm Autumnal Equinox Dinner
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Sep30Sun
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Tenth Annual Celebrate the Craft11:30 am – 3:00 pm
This premier Southern California event focuses on regionally grown ingredients and innovative cooking and winemaking.
See website for more details.
11:30 amTenth Annual Celebrate the Craft
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Oct4Thu
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Fanny Lou Hamer Legacy Luncheon11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Project New Village pays tribute to Fanny Lou Hamer for her legacy and leadership in Civil Rights and Food Justice. Local leaders will also be honored for their efforts to achieve food equity in the San Diego community.
From event website:
Our guests will be treated to tasteful, healthy seasonal food; hear about the work of the People’s Produce Urban Agriculture Initiative and enjoy cultural expressions provided by local artists.
11:30 amFanny Lou Hamer Legacy Luncheon
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Oct6Sat
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San Diego Master Gardener’s Fall Garden Seminar8:45 am – 3:00 pm
See the latest gardening techniques and trends at the San Diego Master Gardener’s Fall Garden Seminar. Register for individual seminars that suit your interests and needs.
See event website for details.
8:45 amSan Diego Master Gardener’s Fall Garden Seminar -
Taste of North Park 201211:00 am – 4:00 pm
From the event page:
Sample, sip, and shop at the 4th Annual Taste of North Park. On Saturday October 6th, 2012 from 11AM-4PM the hip neighborhood of North Park welcomes food, beverage, and shopping enthusiasts to stroll the neighborhood or ride the trolley at The Taste of North Park.
Sample. Farm-to-table cuisine, vegetarian dishes, All-American favorites, and tantalizing sweets can all be experienced in this vibrant neighborhood.
Sip. Some of San Diego’s most popular Craft Beer, microbrews, ales and lagers in all varieties will be served up as you stroll through the neighborhood.Shop. North Park’s art galleries, vintage clothing stores, and boutiques will offer samples and sips in a shopping friendly atmosphere.
Buy tickets here.11:00 amTaste of North Park 2012
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Oct23Tue
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Food Day 2012! (all-day)Oct 23 – Oct 26
Food Day 2012 is a celebration of the movement to make food affordable and accessible, while being mindful of the environment, animals, and humans that are involved in the process. Numerous Food Day events will take place across the country and right here in San Diego.
Food Day is October 24, but many events are occurring on the days before and after. Some examples:
“They Eat What?!” Fixing School Lunches in San Diego and Nationwide (Oct 23)
SE San Diego “Good Food” Legacies Celebration (Oct 24)
Seeds@City Urban Farm weekly farmstand featuring cooking demo by Alchemy Cultural Fare (Oct 25)
Obesity Awareness Forum (Oct 26)
See website for details.
Food Day 2012! (all-day)
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Oct25Thu
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Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre (all-day)Oct 25 – Oct 29
From Event Website:
Slow Food’s Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre is an international food fair with a difference. Held from October 25-29 this year and fully open to the public, it’s an opportunity to discover the foods that change the world.
For the first time, visitors have full access to all parts of the event, which was previously closed partly to official delegates. Here is a run-down on what is happening, with Slow Food members able to take advantage of the 50% discount on entrance fees (30 euros for a five-day pass instead of 60), 20% discounts on the bookable events and 30% discount on books.
There is also a series of free Conferences, which bring together experts and practitioners to discuss pressing issues for a healthy food system: from climate change and urban agriculture to animal welfare, biodiversity and Indigenous peoples and local food sovereignty.
Slow Food members receive various discounts at the event: half price entrance tickets, 20% discount on bookable events and 30% discount on Slow Food books and merchandise.
See event website for more details.
Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre (all-day)
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Oct26Fri
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East Region Obesity Awareness Forum9:30 am – 1:00 pm
East Region, San Diego, has some of the highest obesity rates in the county. Join us for this free forum at The Palms in El Cajon which takes place in recognition of Food Day 2012.
The event will include a healthy breakfast and lunch as well as presentations on Healthy Schools, Healthy Homes and Healthy Choices. For more information, see http://www.elcajoncollaborative.org/.
To RSVP please contact: Dale Tooze by email at obesity@meals4hunger.org or at (800) 916-0954 ext 3Admission is FREE but you must RSVP.If you are interested in volunteering at this event please outreach@slowfoodurbansandiego.org.
9:30 amEast Region Obesity Awareness Forum
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Oct27Sat
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The Wedge: Honoring Escondido’s Agricultural Roots2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
From the organizers’ announcement:
Organizers transform Grand Avenue into an Artisanal Farmers’ Market with a Street Festival vibe, including live music, vendor booths and specialty tastings of premium cheeses paired with craft beers and boutique wines.
Local businesses host specialty cheeses as well as “off Grand” restaurant tasting stops while downtown restaurants will provide samples of their culinary creations. For those 21 and older, tasting stops will feature craft beers and boutique wines. Cheese making classes will also be offered with wine tasting from Vesper Vineyards.
“There has been talk about Escondido’s potential to establish its identity as a “Sonoma South,” says Shawna Cruise of The Loft Hair Design & Skincare, adding “Our committee includes many people in the local food industry and slow food movement who are working toward bringing this identity to fruition.”
Beverages and cheeses will be presented by Fiscalini Farmstead, Offbeat Brewing Co, Stone Brewing Co., Triple B Ranches, TAJ Farms, Bravo Farms, Konyn Dairy, EscoGelato, Dairy Goddess, California Avocado Grill and many more.
The organizing committee includes individuals from Stone Brewing Co., Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps, Konyn Dairy and more.
FREE/Open to the public (no charge):
- Live music
- Shop and taste at artisanal food-related vendor booths
- Access to 21 and over beer/wine garden with ID
Crafted Beer, Boutique Wine, Artisanal Cheese and Restaurant Tasting Ticket ($35 thru 10-22-12/$45 from 10-23-12 to day of event)
- Live music
- Shop and taste at artisanal food-related vendor booths
- 30 specialty cheese and restaurant tastes
- 10 beer/wine pairings
- Commemorative Tote
- 10+ gift bag stops with chance to win prizes
- Access to 21 and over beer/wine garden with ID
Offered for an Additional Fees
- Cheese making classes
- Food and drink specials offered at participating restaurants
- Wine/Beer pairing tips
See event website for more details and to buy tickets.
2:00 pmThe Wedge: Honoring Escondido’s Agricultural Roots
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