Events near Fairfield, California

FVAA's 49th Annual Juried Art Show
January 14, 2012 - March 18, 2012
Open during all FCCA performances
Fairfield Center Gallery @
Fairfield Center for Creative Arts

Thirteen etry Categories: Oil, Acrylic, Drawing/Pastel, B&W Photo, Color Photo, Sculpture/Assemblage, Ceramic Vessels, Fiber Art/Textiles/Other, Jewelry, Mixed Media/Collage, Printmaking, Watercolor, and Computer Art.




Get the Rush at Rush Ranch (3^rd Saturday every month)
3^rd Saturday of every month
9am to 1pm
www.SolanoLandTrust.org
 

NOTE: There are no horse-drawn wagon rides in the winter. Weather permitting, they will begin again in April.

BRING: Water, snacks or picnic lunch, bug repellent. Be prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Optional: binoculars, camera. Check the calendar for more details.

 

Rockville Trail Crew – Rockville Hills Regional Park (3rd Saturday of every month)
9am to 12:30pm
www.Fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/open_space/Rockville_Hills_Regional_park/default.asp

Volunteers are needed in Rockville Hills Regional Park to assist with Trail Crew Work Day. Meet at the parking lot at 9 a.m. sharp! Lunch is provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a group of friends or colleagues together and enjoy the great outdoors. Scout troops, school groups and civic clubs are welcome. RSVP is mandatory. Volunteers must RSVP no later than Thursday of the week they plan to volunteer! For more information, please contact Park Ranger Teri Luchini, at 707.428.7614.
 

Solano Land Trust:  Hike the King-Swett Ranches (1st Saturday of every month)
9am  to  1pm
www.SolanoLandTrust.org

 

Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo with naturalist Jim Walsh. Jim is an expert Solano Land Trust guide and he knows this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—inside out. He’ll share insights about the birds and other wildlife that call this area home, and he’ll give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed. Check the Solano Land Trust website for all the specifics of what you’ll need to bring and where to  meet. Heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain.  FREE!





Cherry Sampling Day at Jelly Belly - Presdent's Day Holiday
February 20, 2012
11am to 4pm
www.JellyBelly.com


In honor of America’s first president, Jelly Belly hosts a Cherry Taste Off; Vote for your favorite cherry-inspired confection at our free sampling of Very Cherry Jelly Belly beans, Very Cherry soda, Very Cherry Chocolate Dips and hand-made cherry-flavored fudge from our Chocolate Shoppe. Free candy factory tours daily, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. For more information (800) 953-5592.

 

3^rd Annual Bridal Fair – Blue Victorian Winery
March 10, 2012
Noon to 4pm
www.VezerWinery.com

 

The Vezer Family invites you to the 3rd Annual Bridal Fair at The Blue Victorian Winery. The Wedding Fair brings you a convenient and exciting array of virtually everything you'll need to plan your wedding, pre-nuptial events, and honeymoon.

Winterhawk Wine by the Glass – Matt Applin & Midnight Band
March 10, 2012
1pm to 6pm – Wine-tasting, wine by the glass, and homemade pizza
2pm to 5pm – Live music and dancing
www.WinterhawkWinery.com

 

Enjoy friends and family on the crush pad at Winterhawk Winery.  Wine, pizza, and live Blues! $7 per person. Best deal in the region! 

Native Flute-Making Class
March 24, 2012
10am

Renowned flute-maker and player, Antonio Flores, a docent with East Bay Regional Parks, will show participants how to carve flutes from elderberry branches. Information on how to reserve your spot in this one-of-a-kind class is available online at: 

www.RushRanch.net/activities-and-events.php
 

Visit the Easter Bunny at Jelly Belly
April 2 – 7, 2012
Monday-Friday 11am. to 4pm
Saturday 1pm to 4pm
www.JellyBelly.com

Create a special Easter memory at Jelly Belly Visitor Center with the Easter Bunny. Professional photos available for purchase or bring your own camera! 
 

Run for Good 5K + 10K
April 7, 2012
8am

Lace up the running shoes and take part in the Run for Good 5K + 10K.  Race begins at 675 Texas Street  in downtown Fairfield and features a flat and fast course.  Entry fee is $25 for 5K run/walk/wheelchair; and $30 for 10K, before March 14.  Add another $5 if you register after March 14.  

www.RFG5k.com/fairfield.php
 

Solano Land Trust:  Hike the King-Swett Ranches (1st Saturday of every month)
April 7, 2012         
9am  to  1pm
www.SolanoLandTrust.org

 

Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo with naturalist Jim Walsh. Jim is an expert Solano Land Trust guide and he knows this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—inside out. He’ll share insights about the birds and other wildlife that call this area home, and he’ll give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed. Check the Solano Land Trust website for all the specifics of what you’ll need to bring and where to  meet. Heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain.  FREE!
 

Celebrate National Jelly Bean Day at Jelly Belly
April 22, 2012
9am to 5pm
www.JellyBelly.com

 

Join us in Fairfield at Jelly Belly Visitor Center for National Jelly Bean Day! Learn fun facts about Jelly Belly jelly beans and participate in jelly bean inspired activities.
 

 

22nd Annual Rush Ranch Open House
April 28, 2012
10am to 4pm

It's free fun for the whole family! Festivities include live music & square dancing, horseshoeing & blacksmithing demonstrations, Native American culture, weaving, spinning, & carving, art show & silent auction, guided marsh discovery hike, ranch & farm equipment on display, live bats, birds of prey, & farm animals. So much fun!

www.SolanoLandTrust.org/CalendarList.aspx?hCalendar=1

 

 

5^th Annual Lynch Canyon Train Run
June 2, 2012

For those wanting a more rural setting to race, check out the 5^th Annual Lynch Canyon Train Run-  The run features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 2.5-mile community hike.  The route follows actual trails in Lynch Canyon and offers outstanding views of open space, the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais and Mt. Diablo.  Entry fees before April 1 are $30 for half-Marathon, $20 for 10K, $15 for 5K, while the 2.5-mile hike is FREE. Race mregistration increases after April 1.

             www.LynchCanyonTrailRun.com             
 

Kick or Treat Solano Fall Classic
October 27 -28, 2012
www.SolanoSoccerClub.com/fielddir.html#fall

The Solano Soccer Club would like to invite your team to participate in the 2012 Kick or Treat Solano Fall Classic a 3rd year Tournament that will provide great competition as well as a fun environment to play in, with excellent playing facilities in Solano County. All teams guaranteed a minimum of 3 games, 4th game for Finalist and consolation game.