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