One of our favorite things on offer in California’s Kitchen are SAMPLES. At the Taste of California Education Center, get up close and personal with professionally curated samples prepared by industry experts and educators.
This year you can learn about wine, olive oil, honey, coffee, beer, and cider! Learn how to expertly judge and pick amazing products and take one step closer to become the best foodie you can be!
Classes are held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the CA State Fair & Food Festival in Building B.
Reservations are just $5-$10 per class, all of which include a tasting component. Proceeds will go toward the sustainability of the Taste of California Classroom, ensuring the continuance of this program. Please check back later for additional classes and reservations!
Tickets Prices
Wine, Beer, or Cider Classes: $10
Olive Oil, Honey, Coffee, Tea, or Floral Classes: $5
CA State Fair Fair general admission tickets are only $12 when purchased with a classroom ticket!
Thinking Outside the Bottle
With Christine Moulton on Friday, July 15 at 1 pm
Coffee 101
A UC Davis Coffee Center Taste Experience on Friday, July 15 at 2 pmCoffee 101
A UC Davis Coffee Center Taste Experience on Friday, July 15 at 3 pmCoffee 101
A UC Davis Coffee Center Taste Experience on Friday, July 15 at 4 pmCoffee 101
A UC Davis Coffee Center Taste Experience on Friday, July 15 at 5 pm
Thinking Outside the Bottle
With Christine Moulton on Friday, July 15 at 7 pm
All of Wine in One Easy Lesson
With Mark Chandler on Saturday, July 16 at 1 pmZinfandel – California’s Classic Red
With Mark Chandler on Saturday, July 16 at 2 pm
Wine Tasting with Bailarin Cellars
An introduction to Bailarin Cellars on Saturday, July 16 at 3 pmWine Tasting with Bailarin Cellars
An introduction to Bailarin Cellars on Saturday, July 16 at 4 pm
Explore the Lake County Wine Region
By Helena Welsh on Saturday, July 16 at 5 pmExplore the Lake County Wine Region
By Helena Welsh on Saturday, July 16 at 6 pm
The Art of Tasting Craft Beer
With Kristen Madigan on Sunday, July 17 at 5 pm
Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cava
Taste, compare, and contrast sparkling wines from various regions and discuss.Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cava
Taste, compare, and contrast sparkling wines from various regions and discuss.
Film on California Ag History
Documentary and Q&A by Bill George on Friday, July 22 at 2 pmThe Art of Tasting Craft Beer
By Kristen Madigan on Friday, July 22 at 7 pm
So You Want to be a Wine Judge
With Mike Kerrigan on Saturday, July 23 at 3 pm
Flower Bling!
Learn how to make easy boutonnieres and corsages for any occasion with Cindy Magan.Flower Arranging
With Terri Berbena and Shannon Cosgrove-Rivas on Sunday, July 24 at 2 pm
CIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 1 pmCIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 2pmCIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 3 pmCIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 4 pmCIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 5 pmCIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 6 pmCIDERDAY
Cider Tasting & Food Pairing By Sharon Gowan on Saturday, July 30 – 7 pm
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