CULINARY TOURS AND EVENTS Throughout the year you will find a number
of exciting food events, tours and programs featuring a wide variety of cultures
and traditions unique to Oakland. Each month we will be adding more information
on culinary tours, special menus and acknowledgements, so we invite you to
visit again.
June 9 , 12:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m. Temescal Street Fair The Temescal Street Fair will feature live music, crafts, martial
arts demonstrations and food samplings from local restaurants, including
an Italian beer and wine garden, a tribute to days gone by when the district
once flourished with beer gardens and canteens. Activities are happening
on Telegraph Avenue, between 48th and 51st streets.
Temescal District
510 654-6346 www.temescalmerchants.com
Ongoing until June 30, 2007 12:00
p.m. - 05:00 p.m. JC Cellars Wine Tasting
Renown for Rhône style wines, and hailed as one of the masters of zinfandel,
JC Cellars founder and winemaker Jeff Cohn marries his passion for classic
French style winemaking with a spirited Californian sense of innovation to
craft elegant wines that showcase terroir. We hope you enjoy your visit! Tasting
Room open daily noon to 5pm Thursday - Monday 55 4th Street Oakland, CA
JC Cellars
510-465-5900 jccellars.com
July 14 - July 15 , 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. Annual Scottish Highland Games
Enjoy traditional Celtic music, athletic competition, Scottish Country & Irish
Step Dancing, clan displays and living history reenactments, children’s
activities, authentic Scottish foods, craft vendors and more bagpipes than
you can shake a caber at. $20.00 for 2 days, $12.00 one day, Seniors, Military & students
$8.00,Children 4 to 13 $5.00 Children 3 and under free. 2960 Peralta Oaks Court
Dunsmuir House & Gardens
510.615.5555 www.dunsmuir.org
August 11 , 12:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m. The 2nd Annual Laurel World Music Festival
Celebrate the rich diverse culture that Oakland has to offer at the 2nd Annual
Laurel World Music Festival. The festival will feature two stages featuring live
music and performances highlighting some of the greatest Bay Area talents, gourmet
food booths, a street fair with over 100 vendors and Kid's World featuring games
and activities for children of all ages.
MacArthur Boulevard between 35th Avenue and High Street
(510) 301-3122 http://www.laureldistrictassociation.org
August 25 - August 26 , 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. Chinatown Streetfest
Every year small businesses and community organizations from all over California
come to showcase a myriad of delicious foods, unique Asian products, and special
services.
Oakland Chinatown
510-893-8979 www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com
September 16 , 11:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. 5th Annual Montclair Jazz & Wine Festival
The Montclair Jazz & Wine Festival features a Vineyard Village hosting
30 boutique, award winning wineries, a Jazz Stage highlighting internationally
known performers, artisans, gourmet food vendors and a Kid's Town. La Salle
Ave. & Mountain Blvd.
Montclair Village
510 339-1000 www.montclairjazzandwine.org
Do
you have a culinary event, tour or announcement taking place in Oakland that
you want to share with others? Email Manette@oaklandcvb.com
