Suisun Valley / Fairfield: August 2010 Archives

Article & Photography by Barbara Steinberg

The splendor of autumn makes it an especially ideal time of year to travel in Fairfield, California's Suisun Valley; one of California's oldest standing viticulture and agricultural areas. A best kept secret of California, a foliage trip to Suisun Valley is one that's best suited to travelers who long to be away from the crowds.

By Deirdre Bourdet

Looking to celebrate harvest 2010 with rural scenery, friendly people, and hand-crafted food and wines?  Of course you are.  Curious about wines grown in appellations right next door to Napa Valley, which top out at around $35 per bottle?  If you're not, you should be.  Harvest season is the ideal time to find out what's going on in Suisun Valley and Green Valley, which lie immediately to the east of Napa and just off Highway 80.

If you could pick just one weekend, go August 14-15, 2010, when a slew of free or nearly free harvest-themed events compete for your entertainment.  The award-winning Fairfield Tomato Festival begins at 10am on Saturday for two days of tomatoey delights.  Sample gourmet tomato products, ogle and taste more than 50 heirloom tomato varieties, shop for locally grown produce, and compete for cash prizes in the tomato eating contest.  Tons of free rides and activities are also on hand to occupy kids less enthralled by the tomato gluttony.  Admission is free to all.

Activities and Events to Satisfy Every Taste

Looking for a mini-vacation close to home this summer.?  Well, look no further then Good Natured Fairfield.  Conveniently located along Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento, Fairfield is the ideal destination to enjoy a summer escape.  Visitors can expect an array of lodging choices and packages, wineries to discover, delicious dining options, unique attractions, and plenty of special events and activities to satisfy any taste. So, take a break from your daily routine and check out this list of popular things to do and see this summer in and around Fairfield.