| A visit to historic Old Town Temecula brings | | | | This is also the time when the Chuck Niles |
| you closer to the Temecula Blue Grass | | | | Jazz Music Award Competition is awarded, |
| Festival, where an assortment of shopping | | | | dubbing the "Hippest Cat in Hollywood." Other |
| deals tempt your wallet and bluegrass tunes | | | | specialties offered at this festival include |
| fill the air with energy. During your stay, | | | | food, art, and plenty of chances to browse |
| some of the satisfying treats to consider | | | | about unique shops. |
| sampling include delicious homemade jerky and | | | | |
| addicting root beer floats. While a | | | | Last but not least - remember the adventure |
| collection of historic hotels offer | | | | and excitement that comes with a visit to the |
| comforting accommodations, some visitors | | | | Temecula Hot Air Balloon Festival, as guests |
| enjoy camping out for the entire weekend (for | | | | encounter the chance to book an exciting hot |
| a small fee). | | | | air balloon flight into the sky. Sailing |
| | | | above the mesmerizing landscapes of Temecula, |
| The Temecula Valley Film and Music Festival | | | | you can enjoy a birds' eye view of the |
| will enter its 14th year in 2008, as some of | | | | wineries and other sights about town. Keep in |
| the best in film and music gather for | | | | mind that balloon rides are offered at |
| recognition and celebration about the | | | | sunrise (departing from Lake Skinner), where |
| Temecula Valley. Up-and-coming independent | | | | you will join the rest of the festivities in |
| filmmakers and musicians hailing from all | | | | the afternoon. Also, remember that this |
| over the United States and beyond make their | | | | festival provides Kids Faire (for younger |
| way to Temecula to enjoy five days of film | | | | guests); music; food; and unforgettable fun. |
| screenings, music, workshops, and special | | | | |
| events, all in September. Just some of the | | | | Looking for more festivals about town? |
| interesting events within the festival | | | | |
| include the Black Tie Awards Gala, and | | | | A few other events that join the Temecula Hot |
| individual screenings that cost $8 each when | | | | Air Balloon Festival for the calendar year |
| not purchased under an all-day pass. | | | | includes the Smooth Jazz and Music Festival |
| | | | held at Ponte Family Estate Winery in |
| Guests who attend the Temecula Valley | | | | October; the Temecula Wine and Music Festival |
| International Jazz Festival in July are in | | | | held in April (which allows you to take |
| for a real treat when all sorts of musical | | | | advantage of the newest concert venue at Oak |
| geniuses bring the hot and cool sounds of | | | | Meadows); and the Temecula Music Fest in May |
| jazz to the city. When planning a trip for | | | | (with an entertaining battle of the bands |
| the 2008 celebration, visitors will encounter | | | | contests to enjoy). |
| the likes of Gerald Wilson and Tom Scott. | | | | |