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California Events and Festivals
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January 2009 |
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Tuesday, January
13: 7-8 pm -
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Presented by SBMM, CINMS & NPS
High Definition Film Air: The Search for One Clean Breath
Introduced by Barbara Page, Public Information Division Manager
for the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
$: FREE to the Public
Location: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Munger Theater
Air: The Search for One Clean Breath is a large-screen format film
funded by a United States Environmental Protection Agency and produced
by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District and the communications
firm, Media 360. The high-definition film showcases air – its personality,
lifestyle changes, and endurance as the “majestical roof” surrounding
our planet. Using a blend of animation and actual footage, the film
captures atmospheric phenomena, paired with an original music soundtrack.
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February 2009 |
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February
14th & 15th 2009 - 10th
Annual Petite Sirah Port Weekend
Spend Valentine's Day in the beautiful town of Clarksburg,
sipping wine and watching the sun set on the Delta.
Held February 14th-15th 2009, at Bogle Winery in Clarksburg, the
Annual Petite Sirah Port Weekend is a great way to get ready for
Valentine's Day. Guests can sample ports both out of the bottle
and out of the barrel. Bottles will also be available for sale.
They also offer tempting treats such as Stilton Cheese,
strawberries and lots of chocolate!
Bogle Winery was founded in 1968 by the father and son team of
Warren and Chris Bogle. They planted their first 20 acres of
wine grapes in Clarksburg and today, the Bogle family farms over
1200 acres and has become a nationally acclaimed winery.
For more information contact the YoloCVB at (877) 713-2847 or
Bogle Winery at (916) 744-1139 |
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February 14
- 22 -
FIRST EIGHT TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 Amgen tour of California
World-Class, Accomplished Teams to
Compete in February 14-22 Stage Race
‘Best Field Ever to Compete on U.S. Soil Anticipated For Nine
Day Stage Race’
LOS ANGELES, December 18, 2008 – The 2009 Amgen Tour of
California will once again bring together a world-class field of
cycling teams from multiple nations, including eight of the
sport’s top-rated ProTour teams. Race organizers confirmed today
that entries for the fourth annual race will include Lance
Armstrong and the Amgen Tour of California’s two-time defending
champion Levi Leipheimer’s team, Astana, along with two of the
top U.S.-based teams, Garmin-Slipstream (new to the ProTour
circuit) and Team Columbia (formerly Team High Road). Also
racing will be Team Saxo Bank, which finished in the top-three
of the world rankings last season and Quick Step, which claimed
55 victories in the 2008 season.
The 2009 Amgen Tour of California roster includes the following
eight ProTour professional cycling teams:
· Ag2r-La Mondiale (FRA)
· Astana (LUX)
· Garmin-Slipstream (USA)
· Liquigas (ITA)
· Quick Step (BEL)
· Rabobank (Netherlands)
· Team Columbia (USA)
· Team Saxo Bank (DEN)
The recently expanded 750-mile, nine-day stage race, considered
to be the most important and popular race held on U.S. soil,
will take the world’s top professional cycling teams from
Sacramento to San Diego County from February 14-22, 2009.
"The success of the Amgen Tour of California has created a very
positive reputation among the professional cycling community,
which has helped to ensure the high level of competition that
people have come to expect from our race," said Andrew Messick,
president of AEG Sports, presenter of the race. “We have invited
the best teams that the world has to offer to compete on an
outstanding course. The success of the race, combined with an
updated, world-class route will ensure a level of competition
that is unprecedented in the United States.”
Split between teams who compete on the UCI ProTour and those who
race predominately in the United States, the field of athletes
competing in the 2009 Amgen tour of California will be one of
the most diverse, accomplished
updated, world-class route will ensure a level of competition
that is unprecedented in the United States.”
Split between teams who compete on the UCI ProTour and those who
race predominately in the United States, the field of athletes
competing in the 2009 Amgen tour of California will be one of
the most diverse, accomplished groups of cyclists ever assembled
for a stage race in the U.S. The full list of teams will be
announced in January, with final rosters due in February.
“We have a great roster of top athletes, and the Amgen Tour of
California delivers a great stage on which to perform,” said Bob
Stapleton, owner, Team Columbia. “The Amgen Tour of California
is great for the sport of cycling in the U.S. and great for the
sport overall.”
Several of the ProTour professional cycling teams will hold
their pre-season training camps in California, which will give
residents throughout the state an opportunity to watch these
elite athletes prepare for the top professional cycling race in
the United States.
For more information about the teams competing in the 2009 Amgen
Tour of California, please visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
About the Amgen Tour of California
The largest cycling event in America, the Amgen Tour of
California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race,
presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional
cycling teams to compete along a demanding course. Building on
last year's third-annual stage race, which attracted 1.6 million
spectators, the 2009 Amgen Tour of California will be expanded
to cover more than 750 miles over nine days from February 14-22,
2009.
About Amgen
Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative
human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen
was one of the first companies to realize the new science's
promise by bringing safe and effective medicines from lab, to
manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed
the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the
world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid
arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a broad and deep
pipeline of potential new medicines,
Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve
people's lives. To learn more about Amgen's pioneering science
and vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. To learn more about
Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative, visit
www.breakawayfromcancer.com.
AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in
the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz
Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including
facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint
Center, The O2, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and NOKIA Theatre Times
Square; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL),
two Major League Soccer franchises, a Women’s Professional
Soccer league team, the Los Angeles Sol, two hockey franchises
operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the
Los Angeles Lakers, the ING Bay to Breakers foot race and the
Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the
organization’s live-entertainment division, is a collection of
companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music
performance, touring and a variety of programming and
multi-media production.
For more information, visit AEG today at www.aegworldwide.com.
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20-21, 2009 - California
Duck Days
This event is one of California’s premier wildlife viewing
festivals in the Sacramento region. This Wetlands event offers a
wide variety of activities, including field trips, workshops,
family and youth activities, a student art show, education
displays and demonstrations about wetlands and wildlife.
The Yolo Wildlife Area is the largest public/private restoration
project west of the Florida everglades. The Wildlife Area is
home to tens of thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds which can
be seen resting and feeding during the winter and spring
migrations. For more information contact the YoloCVB at (877)
713-2847 or the Yolo Basin Foundation at (530) 757-3780 |
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February 21,
2009 -
28th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base
Los Alamitos
Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos
Events: 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk, 10K In-Line Skate/Wheelchair, Kids
Fun Run, Reverse Triathlon
This course is located on the runways of the Joint Forces Training
Base. Helicopters, planes, and military vehicles line portions of
the 100% flat course. |
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March 2009 |
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March 18-22,
2009 - Elevation
2009 – Mammoth’s Gay Ski Week
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
323-654-0650
Elevation, the annual Mammoth Gay Ski Week, brings together people
from across the country and the world, for a week of events that
celebrate diversity, fun, and the best spring skiing and boarding
in North America. Elevation celebrates its seventh year at Mammoth
Mountain with more than 1500 riders, major parties, and zero attitude.
The hottest guys on the West Coast (and beyond) converge on Mammoth
Mountain in March for what is now the third largest gay ski week
in North America. |
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March 29
– April
3, 2009 - International Ski History Congress in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
760-934-7393
The 2009 International Ski History Congress (SH Congress) is a five-day
academically sound, three-dimensional ski history event, worthy
of being documented by filmmakers and journalists. The SH Congress
includes a meeting of ski museums, presentations by international
keynote speakers and ski historians in academic sessions. The 2009
Skiing Heritage Week of the International Skiing History Association
(ISHA) is also being held in conjunction with the SH Congress. Details
regarding registration, accommodations, ISHA events, optional activities,
transportation, can be found online. |
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April 2009 |
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April 5, 2009
- 2009 Mammoth Marathon
at Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center
Mammoth Lakes California 93546
760-934-2442
Mammoth Marathon Cross Country Freestyle Race, located in Mammoth
Lakes, California is traditionally held on the first Sunday of April.
Mammoth Marathon is a long-standing Eastern Sierra event that goes
way back to the 1970’s. This may be the best end of the season race,
and quite possibly, the best end of the season party. If you have
never been to the Mammoth Marathon you might just want to put this
one of your list, you won’t be disappointed. |
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April 25, 2009
- Opening Day of the Mono
County Fishing Season
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
888-466-2666
info@visitmammoth.com
For fishermen, Opening Day is a highlight of the year. Rainbows,
Browns as well as the famous trophy-sized Alpers Trout are stocked
in the many lakes and streams in and around the Mammoth Lakes area.
There is great boat fishing, fly-fishing, shore fishing and float
tubing. The fishing season runs through November 15th. |
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May 2009 |
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May 1-3, 2009
- Mammoth Mountain Ski
Area presents the West Coast Invitational & Rail Jam
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
800-626-6684
www.mammothmountain.com
For the eighth consecutive year, Mammoth Mountain’s award winning
West Coast Invitational (WCI) returns May 1-3, 2009 with an explosive
lineup of former Olympians and the most talented up-and-comers.
When the sun sets on Saturday the competition moves to The Village
at Mammoth for the rail jam. (Events subject to change due to weather.) |
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June 2009 |
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June 5 & 6
2009 - The Hesperia
Rodeo
Val Shearer Equestrian Center
Lime Street Park
16292 Lime Street Hesperia, California
The Hesperia Rodeo is a fun filled event with lots of things
to see. For two days we have several events ranging from women bull
riding to tie-down roping. If you forgot to grab dinner before you
came, don't worry because we have lots of vendors that are happy
to serve you. While enjoying the rodeo and having great rodeo food,
you can get into the rodeo spirit and hoot and holler with the clown.
If in the midst of all this, you decide you want to be daring, you
can test you luck and strength on the mechanical bull!!! Once you
have enjoyed watching all the rodeo activities, join us for the
dance after the rodeo. For more information please contact us at
the Lime Street office with the phone number listed. We look forward
to seeing you all at the 2009 Hesperia Rodeo! |
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June 19-21,
2009 - The
Classic at Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach, CA.
The Classic at Pismo Beach is a 3 -day fun filled event - Pier-side
& throughout downtown Pismo Beach, Central California's finest seaside
classic & street rod car show. This show has been presented for
now its 24th year, with hundreds of classic restorations and street
rods. A 3- Day Classic Car & Street Rod event. Featured events are
a Car Show & Shine, "Cruise Night" when hundreds of cars parade
for thousands of spectators who line the streets, Live Entertainment,
"The Hot Rod Bar and Grill" located pier-side and provides the venue
for the outstanding live entertainment, live charity auction to
benefit the Veterans, great food and drink, BBQ, Poker Run, Gala.
Don't miss out sign up today! Info: Just Cruzin at (866) 450 - 7469;
email pamb@thepismobeachclassic.com or checkout our website at www.thepismobeachclassic.com
for detailed information. Registration forms are available on our
website http://www.thepismobeachclassic.com/registration.htm, by
phone, fax or email. Registration $65.00 thru Dec. 31, 2008, $80.00
Jan. 1, 2009 thru May 15, 2009, $100 May 16, 2009 thru June 18,
$115.00 weekend of show. All registrations include a T-shirt. No
admission charge for spectators to the show. Hours: Friday / Saturday
9 am- 10 PM, Sunday 9am - 5pm. Look forward to seeing you in Pismo! |
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