September 27, 2013
Come to Temecula wine country this October to experience amazing fall events, outdoor concerts, tastings and of course – Halloween parties! See below for a list of top October winery events —
Baily Vineyard & Winery
Music Knights at Carol’s
- Every Saturday during dinner 5:00p-8:00p
- Live bands, beer, wine, and dinner or just appetizers.
- October 5 – Waylon Hicks Project
- October 12 – Paradygm Shift
- October 19 – Nite Owls
- October 26 – Halloween Dance Party
Dog Day Sundays
- Every Sunday 11:30a-2:30p
- Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch + Live acoustic entertainment
NEW! Estate Club Private Wine Tasting
- Thursday-Sunday 11:00a-2:30p
- Tours and vertical tasting of library Boudreaux reds
- Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.
Dog Day Sunday for Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild
- Sunday, October 20 12:00p-3:00p
- Silent Auction, Raffle and Specialty Vendors.
- Bring your well mannered, dolled up doggies in costume, prizes for best dog costumes
Bel Vino Winery
11th Annual Clambake
- Saturday, October 12 6:30p-10:00p
- Call (951) 676-6414 for reservations.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Women & Wine Wednesdays October 30 6pm to 8pm
- October ~ Fall Dining ~ At this month’s event:
- Visit with friends while creating napkin rings for Fall. $35 pp+tax. $32 pp+tax-wine club.
- Reservations and pre-payment are required. Call to RSVP: 951-676-4001.
Harvest Dinner featuring Winemaker Craig Larson and Executive Chef Michael Henry
- Saturday, October 26 6:30p-9:30p $120 pp+tax / $108 pp+tax-member
- Wine reception with winemaker Craig Larson
- 5-course meal paired with Callaway wine.
- Reservations are required call 951-676-4001
Live Music Fridays at Meritage at Callaway
Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway
- Sangria, Tapas Specials & Live Music from 5:00p-7:00p
Danza del Sol Winery
- Friday, October 11 6:00p-8:00p $45pp / $40.50pp wine club
- Cooking demo, small plates by The M Group, wine pairings & special wine discounts provided.
- RSVP Only! Call Kelly at (951) 302-6363 ext. 26
Danza del La Muerte Halloween Party
- Wednesday, October 23 5:00p-9:45p
- Food, live music provided by Missy Anderson and a costume contest
- $12 pp+tax / $10 p/member + guest + tax / $8 industry / inter-winery.
Europa Village
Friday Night Entertainment / 6:00p-9:00p / Free admission
- October 4 – Soul & Jazz Infusion
- October 11 – Mrs. Jones’ Revenge
- October 18 – Finite Wisdom
- October 25 – Lifetime Rocker
Sunday Entertainment / 1:00p-4:00p / Free Admission
- October 6 – Britt Doehring
- October 13 – Michael Sierras
- October 20 – Melissa
- October 27 – Geoff Ryle
Wine Education Class
- Friday, October 11 / 4:30p-6:00p / $40 pp 3 consecutive classes
- Call 951-216-3380 for tickets.
Paint & Palate Event, Celebrating Picasso’s Birthday
- Thursday, October 17 / 11:00a-2:00p / $35 pp
Doffo Winery
Classy Thunderbird Cars
- Sat Oct 19, 1:30p
- Enjoy these amazing cars w/ glass of Doffo Wine in the Moto-Barrel Room
- Free entry
- Cheese plates: Prosciutto, Salame, Cheese, Olives and Chimichurri
Keyways Vineyard & Winery
2 1/2 Hour Winemaking Tasting Tour
- Every Monday and Friday at 12:00p
- Saturdays & Sundays at 10:00a & 1:00p
- $29 pp; Includes 2 1/2 hours with a wine specialist with at least 12 wine tastings
- Reservations required by calling the winery at 951-302-7888
Lorimar Winery
Live Music in Wine Country
Fridays-Sundays / 5p-8p Fridays & Saturdays / 2:00p-5:00p Sundays
- October 4 – X-Ray Cats
- October 5 – Mrs. Jones Revenge
- October 6 – Mercedes Moore Band
- October 11 – Big Truth
- October 12 – Bill Magee
- October 13 – Knight Wing
- October 14 – Brent Buffan and the Ride
- October 19 – Michael Le Clerc
- October 20 – Brent Buffan
- October 25- Michael Le Clerc
- October 26- Mercedes Moore Band
- October 27 – Danielle Tayor
Live Music in Old Town
- October 5 – Michael Le Clerc
- October 12 – Tim Cash
- October 19 – Michael Le Clerc
- October 26 – Mark Renk
Epicurean Demonstration-Squash Soup, Pumpkin Seeds, Spagetti Squash, and more!
- Wednesday, October 2 / 4:00p-6:00p / $25 pp+tax / $20 pp+tax, club
- Admission entitles you to taste all demoed food, recommended wine pairing & a recipe card to take home.
- Purchase tickets in the tasting room, e-mail events@lorimarywinery.com or call 951-694-6699 ext. 1046
Scary Movie in the Vines
- Monday, October 21
- Concessions and wine bar open at 6:00p
- Film begins at 8:00p. Bring your own beach chair or blanket.
The Great Pumpkin Carving Contest
- Saturday, October 26 / 5:00p-8:00p
- Carve your own pumpkin for a chance to win some GREAT prizes!
- We provide the pumpkins and the tools. Costumes are encouraged!
Halloween Party – Night of the Living Wine-O’s
- Thursday, October 31 / 7:00p-11p
- Wine specials, karaoke, live music and more!
- $10 cover – Gets you a glass of Spooky Sangria and a pass at our Taco Bar.
- Dress to thrill!! Compete for best costume and wine great prizes.
Monte De Oro Winery
Masquerade Winemakers Dinner – Wine Club Member
- Friday, October 18th 2013, 6:30p
- Celebrate the end of Harvest & Halloween New Orleans’ Style
- 5-course meal paiews w/ new wine releases
- Costumes optional – masks required (until we eat!)
Mount Palomar Winery
Live Music Featuring ABACUS
- 2:00p to 6:00p Sun, Oct 6, 2013
- Venue: Mount Palomar Winery
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 x118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com
Oktoberfest
- 10:00a to 7:00p Sun, Oct 20, 2013
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 x118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com
Halloween Spooky Spectacular
- 6:00p to 10:00p Fri, Oct 25, 2013
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 ext118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com
Live Music Featuring ABACUS
- 2:00p to 6:00p Sun, Oct 27, 2013
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Lauren Shields 951-676-5047 x118, weddingsandevents@mountpalomar.com
Oak Mountain Winery
Woofs & Purrs in the Vines
- Sunday, October 13 / 12:00p-4:00p
- $35 donation: receive a logo glass with glass of wine, lunch & live music.
- Help raise money for medical expenses to be used for the treatment of our furry companions.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s WINOS (Women In Need of Serenity)
- Monday-Thursday / 11:30a-2:30p
- Half price Mimosas, Spumante Diamante Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Group Therapy & Sangria
- Call for Reservations 951-587-9463 x 2
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Divas in D’Vines
- Every Sunday during football season 12pm – 3pm in the Vineyard Rose Restaurant
- Enjoy half priced mimosas, sangria & Spumante Diamante.
- Reservations Recommended. Call 951-587-9463 x 2
9th Annual Wild Women of Wine Country ~ Susan G. Komen – IE Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
- Tuesday, October 1, 2013, Registration begins at 10:00a
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
- Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and enter the outrageous PINK shoe contest!
- For Reservations, please call: 951.587.9463 x7210 or online here
Wine Country Concert Under the Stars with K-FROG FM
- Friday, October 11 / Gates Open at 6p
- With singer/songwriter Matt Rogers and his band
- Fresh grilled food, award winning wines, and prizes
- Cost is $20/GA and $25pp VIP Tickets with Meet & Greet .
- For reservations, please call: 951.587.9463
Haunted Winemakers Dinner
- Saturday, October 19 / 6pm Check-in / $100pp / $95pp Wine Club
- Haunted Winemakers Dinner comes complete with:
- “Ghoulish”4-course menu
- “Chilling” libations raised up from the dark shadows of our Wine Cellars
- “Spooktacular” musical entertainment & Tarot card readings “Goose Bumps” and costumes optional
- Reservations are required. Call: 951.587.9463
Behind the Scenes Winery Tour
- Daily / 11:00a and 1:00p / $40pp/$35 member
- Stroll the vineyards & the winery where the magic begins
- Walking wine tour w/ private, plated wine & cheese pairing with Wine Concierge.
- Reservations strongly suggested: Call 951.587.9463 x7219.
Haunted Wine Tours
- Offered daily: October 26 thru October 31 Only – 4:30-5:30p, Cost is just $45/$40 club
- Behind the Scenes Wine Tour with a Spooky Twist.
- Music and special lighting heighten the senses for this private, limited time wine pairing.
- Reserve early by calling 951-587-WINE X7262
Happy Hour at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
- Price varies based on selections.
- Mon-Fri, 4:00p-5:30p (Wednesdays, enjoy a live piano bar from 6:00p-9:00p).
Thornton Winery
Champagne Jazz Series
- Sunday, October 6 / 4:00p – Jesse Cook – $65 pp; $130 pp gourmet supper package
- Sunday, October 13 / 4:00p – Keiko Matsui -$65 pp; $130 pp gourmet supper package
- Sunday, October 20 / 4:00p – Brian Culbertson – $75 pp; $140 pp gourmet supper package
Live Music
Fridays 6p-9p / Saturdays 1p-4p
- October 4 – Michael Le Clerc
- October 5 – Lady Truth
- October 11 – Brent Buffan and the Ride
- October 12 – Master Splinter Acoustic
- October 18 – Oceans of Sand
- October 19 – Soupster
- October 25 – Sahaifa and the Good Thing
- October 26 – David and Olivia
- October 27 – David and Olivia (12:30p-4:00p)
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class
- Saturday, October 12 / 3:00p-4:30p / $35 pp, inclusive
- Sous Chef Sara Costello will demonstrate basic techniques for creating cupcakes
- Reservations required by calling (951) 699-0099.
