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