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Sunday, February 24 2008, 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| The 2008 Almond Festival is the largest 5 town festival in Yolo County
and possibly the Central Valley. The towns of Esparto, Capay, Brooks,
Guinda & Rumsey are full of unique Country flavor. The first Capay
Valley Almond Festival was held in 1915. Today it has molded itself
into the largest, one day, and multi-town festival. Because the Almond
Blossoms are such a beautiful sight to see, the festival takes place in
February, when the blossoms are open. The Almond Festival has been held
on the last Sunday of February for many years.
The event takes place in the entire Yolo County Region west of
I-505 and has a local and regional following. The schedule is
multi-tiered and begins on Saturday February 17th with a Queen's Dinner
Pageant at the Guinda Grange. There is a dinner and raffle, with
outstanding prizes. It is one of the most celebrated dinner/auctions in
the Valley. It is hosted by the Western Yolo Grange and the Rumsey
Improvement Association. The winner of the pageant receives a
scholarship and prizes. The sponsors are still accepting donations for
this event, and tickets are available for purchase at the Esparto
District Chamber of Commerce 530-787-3242.
The Capay Valley Almond Festival 2008 will be in the towns of
Esparto, Capay, Brooks, Guinda and Rumsey. Entertainment, crafts, good
food and fun for all members of the family are provided. It is a
wonderful time to see the beauty of the whole Capay Valley and to meet
many of the wonderful people who live and work in the area. For more
information call the Esparto District Chamber 530-787-3242.
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Contact: http://www.espartoregionalchamber.com/AlmondFestival.aspx |
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