Take an olive curing workshop, enjoy a wine country massage, or eat a delicious dish prepared by Wine Country chefs with local olive oils.

Choose from a variety of olive-related activities and events such as cooking demonstrations, Martini Madness, live comedy shows, and art exhibitions. Take advantage of seasonal savings at lodging, spas, wineries, and restaurants–there is something for everyone! Don't miss the Olive Festival Promotions


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Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
December 1, 2007. 10am.
This beautiful, traditional ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Music, tradition, and refreshments. Free. (707) 996-1090

East Spain St and 1st Street East, Sonoma Ca 95476

Book Signing and Olive Oil Tasting at The Olive Press

December 1, 2007. 12pm-3pm.  

Meet Carol Firenze author of "THE PASSIONATE OLIVE-101 THINGS TO DO WITH OLIVE OIL"  Free.  (707) 939-8900

24724 Arnold Dr., Sonoma CA 95476

www.theolivepress.com

Open House and Olive Oil Tasting at The Olive Press

December 1 & 2, 2007. 10am-5:30pm.

Watch and learn how freshly harvested olives are made into oil. Taste olive oil, tapenades, cured olives and olive oil flatbreads.  Free. (707) 939-8900

24724 Arnold Dr., Sonoma CA 945476

www.theolivepress.com

Olive Oil & Food Pairing Presentation at Figone Olive Oil Company

December 1, 2007 . Presentations available between 1pm-4pm

Join California’s premier olive oil maker Frank Figone and chefs Paul and Romano Della Santina for an olive oil and food pairing presentation.  Discover new ideas by tasting our extra virgin olive oils while acquiring creative recipes & food pairings for your home use.  Presentations available between 1pm and 4pm. Fee $20.  Call Figone’s for reservations.  (707) 938-3164

14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen CA 95442

www.figoneoliveoil.com

VJB Vineyards & Cellars

December 1-31, 2007
Our wines express the unique qualities of our land - the beautiful blend of soil, exposure, weather and family tradition that unite and create exceptional wines to be enjoyed with family and friends. Our annual case production of just 4,000 cases is sold exclusively from our tasting room. Complimentary Tasting of our limited production wines with this Olive Festival brochure.  707.833.2300 

9077 Sonoma Highway Kenwood, CA 95452 

www.vjbcellars.com

Catalan Holiday Luncheon at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

December 8, 2007. 11am

Make reservations for our popular feast featuring Catalan cuisine paired with our sparkling and table wines.  Includes a reception followed by a private winery tour and a single seating at 12:00 noon, Seating is very limited (8 per table).  Please inquire regarding table buyouts.  Cost is $80.00, $64.00 for under 21, children 5 and under are free.  Cuvee Club members price is $60.00.  Reception begins at 11:00am, Lunch is at 12:00 noon. (707) 933-1999.  Click Here to Order Online.

23555 Arnold Dr. (Hwy 121), Sonoma CA 95476

www.gloriaferrer.com

Sip, Savor and Shop! At B.R. Cohn Winery

December 7-9, 2007.

Start your Holiday Shopping!  We have a full line of Ultra Premium Wines, Gourmet Olive Oils and Hand Crafted Vinegars. We offer an assortment of gift baskets and other great holiday ideas to treat those on your list. (707) 938-4064

15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen 95442

www.brcohn.com

Community Press Day at The Olive Press

December 9, 2007.  10am-3pm

Come one – Come all!!  Bring us your small harvest and we will turn your olives into liquid gold!  Or just come watch and enjoy a day of family fun! (707) 939-8900

24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476

www.theolivepress.com

Don Landis Olive Curing Seminar at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Sunday, December 16 11am -1pm

Don Landis offers his expertise and curing techniques for curing olives at home. 15% wine discount to all who attend. Reservations are recommended. Jacuzzi Barrel Room Free Admission(707) 823-5097

24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476
www.jacuzziwines.com

Olive that Jazz at Saddles Steakhouse at MacArthur Place
December 21, 2007. 4pm-6pm
Join us the third Friday of the month during the Olive Festival for live jazz from 6pm-9pm & Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm with $5 well martinis and $8 call martinis. Garnish at our “stuff your own olive” bar. Also, join us for nightly Olive Festival Dinner Specials Dec-Feb (707) 933-3191  

29 East MacArthur, Sonoma CA 95476
www.macarthurplace.com

 

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