2013 Annual Events

March

Passport Weekend
(Presented by Wineries of Santa Clara Valley)
March 23rd & 24th

Featuring plenty of luscious wine & food pairings at over 20 wineries. Passport weekend is the only time of the year that all these wineries will be open at the same time. Sample award winning wines and experience VIP treatment as you travel throughout the Santa Clara Valley. Enjoy barrel tasting, art, music and fun loving Passport participants. For more information go to www.SantaClaraWines.com. Passport fee includes a souvenir wine glass, Wineries of Santa Clara Valley map and your passport.

19th Annual Arts, Crafts & Music Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 29th, 30th and 31st (annual event)

Beautiful handmade crafts will be sold at the Casa de Sweets Pavilion. This FREE two-day event will feature pottery, leatherwork, wood crafts, stained glass, dolls and much, much more. There will be entertainment throughout the day. Come join the fun and stay for our other attractions. Great food and entertainment are always at Casa de Fruta.
9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Casa de Sweets Pavilion

MAY

AKC Dog Agility Trials
May 11th & 12th

Entrance is free. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and watch as hundreds of dogs run, jump, climb and weave at top speeds. Sponsored by the Santa Clara Dog Training Club.
8:00am -3:00pm , Casa de Fruta Hillview Arena

Antique Tractor 4 x 4 Pull
May 25th & 26th

Come watch the State's best pullers pull some of the oldest and newest tractors and 4 x 4s. Sponsored by the Valley Tractor Pull Association.
Casa de Fruta's Tractor Pull Arena - Gate 6

JUNE

5th Annual Joseph Zanger Memorial & Reunion Dance
Sunday, June 2nd - 12pm to 5pm, Country Park

In remembrance of our dear departed friend Joseph Zanger we will reunite with old friends to commemorate the great Sunday afternoon country-dance parties. All are invited to dance and socialize at the country park stage area. Music provided by Pat Eodice.
Country Park- Gate 6, No entrance fee

Red Barn Run
Sunday, June 9th

Join the Red Barn Run, which benefits the Leukemia & lymphoma Society. The Run features a 5k and 10k, post-race BBQ, T-shirt, prizes and live music. The event’s course will run throughout the Casa de Fruta property. For more info: lisa@redbarnrun.com or www.redbarn.com

JULY

Gilroy Garlic Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 26th, 27th and 28th (annual event)

Spend the Garlic Festival weekend at Casa de Fruta Orchard RV Resort or our Peacock Inn. We're only 13 miles from the festival grounds. Stay with us and avoid the driving and parking hassle by riding the "Garlic Shuttle" to and from the Festival grounds. After spending the day at the festival, come back to Casa de Fruta and relax under the stars! Make your RV or Inn reservations early. (800) 548-3813

AUGUST

Arts, Crafts & Music Festival
August 31st & September 1st and 2nd

Beautiful handmade crafts will be sold at the Casa de Sweets Pavilion. This FREE two-day event will feature pottery, leatherwork, wood crafts, stained glass, dolls and much, much more. There will be entertainment throughout the day. Come join the fun and stay for our other attractions. Great food and entertainment are always at Casa de Fruta. 9:00am to 6:00pm - Casa de Sweets Pavilion

SEPTEMBER

Northern California Renaissance Faire
Saturdays and Sundays Only, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, September 14th to October 13th

Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers roam the streets and act on 5 different stages. Over 150 craft booths, rides and activities. Don't miss our exciting new Tournament of Horses. For information and tickets, visit the Renaissance Faire website at www.norcalrenfaire.com
Casa de Fruta – Gate 6

OCTOBER

Pumpkin Junction
October 1 to October 31 - 8:00 am -8:00 pm (annual event)

Experience Pumpkin Junction on a Field Trip or on a family outing. Your children will make lasting memories as they enjoy the Harvest season and explore all that Casa de Fruta has to offer! Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner's Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo and take a spin on Casa de Carousel! For more info call 1-800-543-1702 or email info@casadefruta.com Fruit Stand parking area

Fruit Stand Parking Area

Passport Weekend
(Presented by Wineries of Santa Clara Valley)
October 5th & 6th

Featuring plenty of luscious wine & food pairings at over 20 wineries. Passport weekend is the only time of the year that all these wineries will be open at the same time. Sample award-winning wines and experience VIP treatment as you travel throughout the Santa Clara Valley. Enjoy barrel tasting, art, music and fun loving Passport participants. For more information go to www.SantaClaraWines.com Passport fee includes a souvenir wine glass, Wineries of Santa Clara Valley map and your passport.

DECEMBER

New Year's Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31 (annual event)

A tradition at Casa de Fruta is the gala New Year's Eve Party. Catered dinner and dancing with champagne and party favors make it an unforgettable start to the new year. With our Inn and RV Park just steps away from the activities, you can spend a leisurely New Year's at Casa de Fruta without having to drive. Ask about our special RV packages. (800) 548-3813 - Casa de Fruta Music Hall - 6:30 pm - l2:15 am

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