It’s December guys and the year is almost coming to an end.  Can you believe that already… That’s just insane.  2010 look out because we are coming!  Even though I live in Florida, I see that temperature is starting to drop as you venture north, and with the weather getting colder so many outdoor events are becoming fewer.

If you are still an outdoors person and would love to venture out of the house this week then I have just the things for you.  Don’t worry it will definitely get in you the spirit of things this holiday!

• San Francisco, CA: The State of Pastry in SF — Dec. 1
• New York, NY: Wine Down: The Holiday Party — Dec. 2
• Portland, OR: 2009 Holiday Ale Festival — Dec. 2-6
• San Francisco, CA: Slow Crab & Oyster Festival — Dec. 5
• Sonoma, CA: Sonoma Valley Olive Festival Kickoff — Dec. 5
• Washington, DC: Repeal Day Ball — Dec. 5
• Livermore, CA: Holidays in the Vineyards — Dec. 5-6
• Indio, CA: Indio International Tamale Festival — Dec. 5-6
• New Orleans, LA: San Francisco Style! — Dec. 7
• Milwaukee, WI: Friends of James Beard Benefit Milwaukee — Dec. 7