The California Grape & Gourmet is happening Thursday, July 9, 2009, from 5:30PM to 8:30PM at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. (Must be 21 years or older to attend.)  Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door, click on this link for more ticket info.

This is a charity event produced by the California State Fair to benefit the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Fund. This exquisite wine and food tasting event features more than 600 award winning wines and delicious food from nearly 90 of Northern California’s best restaurants.  In addition to a wide variety of impressive wine and foods, guests receive a commemorative wine glass and have the option to purchase several of the award winning wines. Live musical entertainment, an assortment of exceptional cheeses and award winning micro brews (Commercial Cheese and Commercial Craftbrew Competition winners) are also featured.