I truly enjoyed this candy extravaganza. Plenty of candy treats of all kinds from numerous vendors…read more Balloon artists added to the fun. Food booths added to the festivities. I enjoyed it as well as the grandkids

I wish someone had reviewed this so I wouldn't have thought twice about going. When I heard about a…read morecandy festival I pictured endless booths of candy, both old fashioned and new. Man, was I in for a surprise. It's held in the parking lot (?) of the Jelly Belly Factory.You had to park far and walk through dirt/gravel to get to the front of the line. They were handing out melted chocolate and you had to pay around $12 per person for entrance. For what? The old looking carnival rides that you still had to purchase tickets for? The 5 maybe 6 booths selling mediocre cupcakes and brownies? Or maybe it was the free show on stage with ladies dressing like they were about to perform in a night club at a family/child targeted event. Ha. They had two actors from the Willy Wonka movie there, but you still had to pay $20 to see them. The only thing I enjoyed was the actual Jelly Belly factory. I've been on the tour before so we skipped that. We headed upstairs to the wine tasting, but we got there too late. I bought chocolate strawberries and a caramel apple, but still left mad and feeling ripped off.

It is a great first time event; small but lots of activities for smaller children and vendors. With…read moreit being around for so many years, I would have liked to see more carnival rides and food options. This event has potential but it seems to be the same thing every year. Last thing to note, it felt safe and was very family friendly.

We decided to go to Fiesta days. As soon as we got there my wife was told she couldn't bring her…read moresmall handbag in. It was 1/2 inch too big. We were told they would be enforcing the clear bag policy. I had to walk back to my vehicle and hide the purse. We went into the park after that and the first thing I was a lady with a black backpack. My wife advised me while waiting for me to get back from the car, a lady walked in with a large purse. The next lady was stopped and told she couldn't bring the purse in. Once inside we noticed numerous large hand bags and backpacks. We noticed that the main entrance was not enforcing the policy. The prices for a small beers are outrages. These are pro sports prices. On the other hand, the band was great. Loved the police presence.

After living in Woodland for over 10 years, I finally made it to the Scottish Games!…read more Had fun-favorites were the ceremony/parade, watching the Wicked Tinkers, seeing the highland cows/birds of prey, and watching the caber (log) toss. Knocked it down a star because of things not being quite on time and we really only needed a couple of hours to see everything, and that included some waiting around time for events to start. My advice is to check out the schedule online and plan your arrival time based on what you're most interested in seeing so you can keep yourself busy. All in all, probably won't be something we'll go back to due to the admission price($17), but glad we went. If you have Scottish heritage, it's a must-see event!

I was reminded this weekend that festivals are actually a celebration of lines. Lines at the…read moreentrance, lines for bathrooms, lines for beer, lines for food, lines for the ATM, rinse and repeat. Overall, I felt the festival was organized and well run. Things were going on throughout the entire Fairgrounds and I can see why it's a two day event! We spent most our day watching the Games and then the other part watching the live music. The Wicked Tinkers were really fun, they kept running around in the crowd and it added a lot to the atmosphere! Bring cash because naturally half of the places only take cash, including the beer tent area. You must buy tickets to get beer which was annoying at first but the line went faster because of it. Also, we ran out of cash half way through and the ATM machines went down, so that was fun. We spent five hours at the Festival, and that was plenty for me. They shut everything down promptly at 5pm to begin the dinner service and you have to pay extra. Go, eat, drink, be merry. It's a good time!

Hawaiian cultural in the Napa Valley…read more ALOHA! This was our first year attending the Aloha Festival in Napa Valley. Actually, I just happened to see a friend's Yelp check-in from my feed [thanks, Gerald!] and we decided to stop by. We didn't know about this annual event. This year the cultural festival celebrated their 10th year. The event was held this past weekend, (Sat and Sun) Sept 16-17 from 10a-6p and is near downtown Napa and the courthouse. Parking and admission are free. Walked inside the building and immediately you will see lots of souvenir vendors selling anything from Hawaiian sterling silver jewelry (love the plumeria flower anklets) to aloha shirts and novelty tees to fun Hawaiian home decors and wares (see my photo about the "slippahs"). It was fun walking around. Reminded me of a tiny version of the outdoor swap meet in Hawaii at the Aloha Stadium. I lived in Hawaii for 3 years and I miss the Aloha spirit. Outside are all kinds of food vendors offering treats from hot malasadas to shave ice to BBQ plate lunches to fresh Maui pineapples... and more merchandise vendors offering coolio Hawaiian arts and crafts. On stage were Hawaiian performers and musicians from Hawaiian and Polynesian communities that entertained the crowd in the grass area and under a huge shaded covered tent. There were bleachers and some picnic tables in the premises. Definitely a family friendly event. The food was a bit pricey for us: $6 for shave ice, $13 for a garlic shrimp lunch plate (regular or spicy), 4-pcs of hot malasadas for $6 (regular or cream filled), $1 for a slice of Maui pineapple just to name a few. Saw some interactive cultural presentations as well and they were making leis. The annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival is held on the third weekend in September at the Napa Valley Expo on 3rd Street. You can bring folding lawn chairs and/or blankets/mats to watch the live entertainment on the grass area but the following are NOT allowed: pets (except for service animals), alcohol, drugs and No Bad Attitudes! Mahalo! and Shaka Hawaii! Review #0851

My Aloha Spirit has become stronger this year since my father passed a few months back. Anything…read moreand everything of Hawaii reminds me of him because the Aloha Spirit is so warm, kind, loving, and all that reminds me of my childhood in Hawaii as well as him. 2015 was a hot year with temperatures reaching above 95. Fortunately the concert area had a large sunscreen above the stage and seating area and the DJ constantly reminded all the visitors to stay hydrated. You're more than welcome to bring in your own cooler (bottled water was $2 so I do suggest bringing your own water bottles), lawn chairs, and blankets but no pets or alcohol were allowed. They had a handful of food vendors. From malasadas, shaved ice, hot dogs, pork lau lau, to sushi. We ordered four malasadas that tasted pretty average, shaved ice (li hing/haupia with ice cream and a dash of li hing mui) that was alright, a plate of pork lau lau with lomi lomi salmon, rice, and mac salad. The pork lau lau tasted pretty good and so did the lomi lomi salmon. I did not eat the rice or the mac salad. The sales vendors had to of been around 25 or so. From dresses and sarongs for keiki's, woman's (and of course men's) regular size to plus size, jewelers, people that make fabric lei's, hyn clothing brand(s), fake flowers, pictures, and small trinkets. Some vendors took card but it's a good idea to bring cash. EASILY I could of stayed the whole day. We laid a blanket down and enjoyed the beautiful music, the different types of halaus, and the seeing the keikis play around us. It was great to speak pigeon and have others understand what I'm saying. Overall, it was fun. Great family atmosphere, music, dancing, and food.

I came last year for the first time & wanted to come back for the 11th Annual Davis Cherry Blossom…read moreFestival. The festival was held on Sat. 5/30/26. It was held at Russell Field from 11-8pm. This is free to the public celebrating Asian American culture, arts, and the community. You have to pay for parking unless you find street parking. There were a number of vendors and a lot of different performances. Many performers are also UC Davis students sharing all their hard work and their passion. There weren't too many food vendors. I only saw a few food trucks maybe 4 or 5?Other performances included traditional taiko drumming & lion dancing. There was mochi pounding, origami, local bands, cultural dancers, and over 95 artists and vendors. I'll be back next year!

My sister & I were eating dinner downtown on Sat 4/11 when we decided to treat ourselves by seeing…read moreZZTush $35pp. This is such a cool small venue. I spoke with Paul to see where we should stand to dance, so we wouldn't be blocking anyone's view. He said off to the left side of the stage near the bar, which worked out perfectly since we wanted to order drinks and have a place to set them down. We both got a Long Island Iced Tea $15ea., which wasn't cheap but Jason was a wonderful bartender. The drinks were good & strong! Both Nicole & Jason from Preserve took great care of us at the bar.

We walked past the entrance to Winters Opera House at least twice before we saw a sign indicating…read morethat it was upstairs. Not wanting to negotiate stairs we searched for and found the elevator. Once on the second floor, we learned that we were a half an hour early. Fortunately, there were a couple of chairs. While we waited other people arrived. We discussed the upcoming show and the venue. At the appropriate time we were allowed to go into the opera house. There is not a bad seat in the house. We found a small table with a bowl snacks. I purchased a couple of drinks from the small bar. The show was excellent with very good acoustics. We will return to Winters Opera House when we can.

Well cared for animals. Great experience for our 18 month old! He especially liked petting and…read morebrushing the goats.

Small business MATTERS! Amazon can't do what "All About a Farm" can do for your next event! It was…read morean honor to have you guys at CANVAS SF's Easter event! The young lady who took all the animals in HER OWN VEHICLE, (including two goats) was astonishingly composed, amidst dozens of kids running around the farm pen who all pet each one of them. She came early, and made sure the safety of the kids was a top priority. From the photos (coming soon) you can see the joy and glee from what was captured today 03/30/2024

Owners were so accommodating and helpful! Our wedding was amazing! Venue is gorgeous and the bridal…read morecabin is the perfect place to get ready on your special day!

I went here for a barn reception and the 3 owners literally sat outside the party the entire time…read morein lawn chairs and made their son check in frequently by doing random end jobs like checking garbage bags (mostly spying) This place has great potential, but folks should not have to pay thousands of dollars to feel very uncomfortable (and their guests) at their own party they paid for. If the owners do not want folks renting their place or want to watch renters/guests every move, then why are you renting it out??? The owner even came inside the reception hall two minutes before the "end time" and was yelling "wrap up, wrap up" in a rude horrific tone. I've been to a lot of venues and there is just a way to handle things nicely and professionally (it was a small party too). Don't you want future business? Crazy