| The California Farm Bureau Federation boasts that | | | | Valley- Wild mustard is in full bloom and carpets |
| the states 84,000 farms are the most productive | | | | the area vineyards as this festival celebrates |
| food and fiber producers in the world, leading the | | | | spring in the Napa Valley. On all weekends there |
| nation in agricultural production for more than 50 | | | | are special events which include mustard tasting, |
| years. It is a $28 billion industry which produces | | | | horticulture and culinary activities, art shows, |
| more than 250 different agricultural commodities | | | | concerts and a food and wine auction. Contact: |
| including all of the nations commercially grown | | | | 707-983-1133FebruaryCitrus Fair Mid February |
| almonds, artichokes, dates, figs, kiwis, nectarines, | | | | Cloverdale- This region was once the largest |
| olives, persimmons, pistachios, prunes, raisins and | | | | citrus growing area of the state. Although there |
| walnuts. California is also the production leader of | | | | are no longer orchards here, the community |
| 75 other food products and more than half of the | | | | celebrates its heritage with a fair having elaborate |
| nations fruits, vegetables and nuts.With these | | | | theme displays made primarily with citrus |
| kinds of numbers and agricultures impact on the | | | | products. There are also popular Lemon Pie and |
| states economy, it is no wonder that Californians | | | | Orange Cake contests. The event is held in |
| love to celebrate their harvests. | | | | conjunction with the Tricounty Wine Classic and |
| Fresh-from-the-field foods are highly valued at all | | | | Tasting. Other activities include an arts and crafts |
| types of gatherings, especially within the regions | | | | show, entertainment and a carnival. Contact: |
| of the various harvests. Unlike many other states, | | | | 707-894-3992, Date Festival Mid February Indio- |
| California has a year-round growing and harvest | | | | An exotic winter event that is held in conjunction |
| season. Here is just a sampling of the hundreds of | | | | with the Riverside County Fair. Featured events |
| festivals that celebrate local | | | | include the Arabian Nights Pageant, an outdoor |
| harvests.JanuaryCarrot Festival Late January | | | | musical drama, ostrich and camel races, carnival |
| Holtville- This week long event includes many | | | | rides and games, music and headline |
| activities with a focus on carrots. There are | | | | entertainment.For more information on different |
| cooking contests, displays, demonstrations and | | | | travel destinations of america visit are in travel |
| tastings. Other activities include a parade, carnival, | | | | business and wants to provide more information |
| arts and crafts booths, a rib cook-off, special | | | | on different travel destinations of united states of |
| meals and a golf tournament. Contact: | | | | america. |
| 619-356-2923, Festival January thru March Napa | | | | |