Wine on the Water

To round out this weeks haute spot entries, I give to you The Treasure Island Wine Fest. Experience the splendor of Treasure Island while sipping on wine from Lodi, tickling your palette with appetizers, dancing to live music, or perhaps taking in a wine seminar. This event is on Sunday October 11 from 1Pm-5PM and the cost is between $55-$65. The Island is truly one of the Bay Area's treasures. http://tiwinefest.com/

-The Style Maven

Crustacean Sensation

Here is one for the seafood lovers. Spengers fish Grotto is holding its 9th annual Crabby Chefs Seafood festival. There will be dozens of booths selling crab, crab cakes, clam chowder, and other seafood specialties, along with beer, wine, and soft drinks. The Crabby event kicks off at 11AM and ends at 4Pm on Sunday October 11 in Berkeley. After you have gorged on seafood, you can take a stroll over to the Fourth Street Shops (within walking distance) for a retail fix. http://www.pauldingandco.com/calendar/event.php?808

-The Style Maven

Oaktoberfest

As I mentioned before festival season is wrapping up, so take advantage of the upcoming festivities while soaking up some rays. I'm here to deliver info on this weekends events so you can prepare for a fun-filled Saturday, Sunday, or why not both days. In the Dimond District of Oakland on Saturday October 10, 2009 from 11AM-PM the Oaktoberfest will be taking place. This festival continues a tradition that began in the early 1900's when Beer Gardens and German vacation resorts lined the boulevard. Oaktoberfest will bring music, dance, food, and world-class beer to the streets of Dimond. http://oaktoberfest.org/

-The Style Maven

Union Design Festival

We Californians are fortunate enough to have lovely weather throughout the month of October, so make the most of these warm days and attend the last few festivals of the year. Sunday October 11 from 11am-6pm in San Francisco, check out the Union Design Festival. This free outdoor festival celebrates 130 fashion and accessory designers; featuring women & menswear, bags, jewelry, and lifestyle products. For more information visit http://www.uniondesignsf.com/

-The Style Maven

Festival for All

This festival truly is "The Spice of Life", contributing something for everyone. On Sunday October 4, 2009, in the "Gourmet Ghetto" area of Berkeley you will encounter food and fun. Nibble on gourmet specialty items, view cooking demonstrations on the culinary stage, evaluate wines from over 10 wineries at the "Wine Tasting on Vine", two step to live music, and for the kiddies a "Create-With-Nature Zone". Festivities kick off at 10am and for more info visit: http://www.gourmetghetto.org/

-The Style Maven

Taste of Fillmore

Saturday October 3, 2009 from noon-5PM is the 1st annual Taste of Fillmore. Those familiar with this area of San Francisco know that this neighborhood is filled with rich culture and newfound eateries. The event will include food & wine tastings, chef demos, jazz, as well as a fashion show. If this festival is anything like Jazz on Fillmore,it is sure to be a success for years to come. http://www.tasteoffillmore.com/

-The Style Maven

Haute Family Fun

The first annual "A taste of Downtown San Rafael" is happening Wednesday September 23rd from 5p-8p. The tasting takes place throughout the downtown area and will include restaurants and merchants offering hor'devours, and wine samples. The event is free to the public, but to sample the treats you will need to purchase a wristband. There will also be a free cable car shuttle making designated stops to pick up and drop off attendees. This event will be entertaining for the entire family, there will even be a showing of Ratatouille at 7:30p. http://www.sresproductions.com/taste_of_san_rafael.html

-The Style Maven

Weekend Decadence

Calling all chocoholics, wait no longer, the 14th annual Ghiradelli Square chocolate festival is this weekend. On September 12th & 13th you can indulge in a chocolate tea party, wine & chocolate paring seminars, cupcakes, for those who dare an ice cream sundae eating contest, and much more. This is an event that no chocolate lover should miss. http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/events.php?id=2

-The Style Maven

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Get Real!

Visit the Eat Real Festival August 28-30, 2009 in Jack London Square in Oakland. This festival features "street food", some of the Bay's best taco trucks, fresh fruits & veggies, ice cream sold from the back of a bicycle, local handcrafted beers, and sidewalk cinema on Friday and Saturday nights. Entrance to the event is free, the street eats are at the recession friendly prices of between $1-$5, and the price for the beer shed is $20. $20 will get you eight generous tastings and a souvenir glass. This festival should be fun for all. http://www.eatrealfest.com/

-The Style Maven

World Flavors

Savor the flavors of the world at the Berkeley International Food & Music Festival. Add some culture to your palette by sampling tasty bites from India, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and beyond. There will also be live entertainment and cooking demonstrations. The festival takes place Sunday June 28, 2009 from 12noon-5pm. For more information visit: http://berkeleyinternationalfoodfestival.com/

-The Style Maven

Free Concert Series

Stern Grove kicks off its historic concert series this Sunday June 21st, 2009 at 2pm with Roberta Flack and Davell Crawford. The series is every Sunday from June21-August 23, 2009 and the shows start at 2pm. There is an assortment of entertainment, some upcoming shows include Les Nubians, Joan Baez, and the San Francisco Ballet. Get more information at: http://www.sterngrove.org/index.html

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