Park in front of judges. Te winner and their pet get to walk in the Swallows Day Parade in March.
www.swallowsparade.com.
27 Professor Mack’s Last Train A four-weekend run of the play be- gins at the Camino Real Playhouse.
www.caminorealplayhouse.org.
MARCH
State of the City Te Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of the City address with the mayor. Date, time and place to be determined.
www.sanjuanchamber.com.
MISSION NIGHTS BY TOM SWIMM
THE VINTAGE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL “FAREWELL TO THE SWALLOWS”
The Chamber’s most anticipated event, without a doubt, is the annual Vintage Food & Wine Festival, at Mission San Juan Capistrano. The
Vintage brings the community together for the town’s official “Farewell to the Swallows” as they begin their migration to Argentina. The birds’ return each March is celebrated with the famous Swallows Day Parade. The Vintage is held on the first Saturday in October, with the 2014 edition set for Oct. 4. It is a very special event as it is a celebration of the unique charm of San Juan Capistrano and the enchanting Mission. The weather is usually ideal for this early fall festival under the stars at the beautiful Mission grounds. Guests enjoy a plentiful array of culinary delights from local eateries and wine tasting from award-winning regional wineries. The Vintage also features live music, dancing and an impressive silent auction that includes an original oil painting created by a local artist to com- memorate the event. The Vintage attracts San Juan Capistrano residents as well as residents from all over Orange County and beyond. Proceeds benefit the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting a healthy local economy.
www.vintagesjc.com
More San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce Events
Breakfast Mixers
FIRST WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 A.M. TO 9 A.M.
Breakfast mixers are held at the Vintage Steakhouse and feature a variety of speakers on topics of business and community interest.
Evening Networking Mixers
SECOND THURSDAYS Evening networking mixers are hosted by local Chamber member businesses.
Lunch Local
THIRD TUESDAYS, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Lunch Local events are held on the third Tuesday of the month at local Chamber member res- taurants providing attendees the opportunity to enjoy lunch while discussing business and networking with others.
For more information about San Juan Capistrano Cham- ber of Commerce events, call 949.493.4700 or log on to
www.sanjuanchamber.com.
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7 El Presidente Ball A Western-style dinner and dance in honor of the Fiesta Association’s El Presidente. Come dressed in Western, Spanish, Mexican or early California attire and enjoy great food and have an old-fashioned good time, dancing to live country music at El Adobe de Capistrano.
www.swallowsparade.com.
18 Fiesta Grande A night of Wild West entertain- ment and Western-themed con- tests at Te Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prizes are awarded in categories including Best Dressed Old West Man and Woman, Best Belt Buckle and the popu- lar “Smooth Puss” Hairiest Man contest. So throw on your best Old West outfit and two-step the night
FIESTA GRANDE
away to live music. $5 entry fee per contest category.
www.swallowsparade.com.
19 St. Joseph’s Day and the Return of the Swallows Celebration Te world renowned celebration marks the return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano and the coming of spring. Te annual celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano includes the ringing of the historic bells, live music, community presentations, special guest lectures on cliff swallows, performances and the history of St. Joseph’s Day and the Swallows Legend. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to members or with paid admission. 949.234.1315.
www.missionsjc.com.
20 Hoosegow Day Te Fiesta Association’s deputies patrol San Juan Capistrano to toss city slickers dressed in anything but Western gear into their mobile jails, or hoosegows.
www.swallowsparade.com.
21 Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Te 57th Swallows Day Parade, heralded as the nation’s largest non-motorized parade, begins at 11 a.m. Arrive early to claim your best parade-viewing spot along the streets of downtown San Juan Capistrano. Come early to start the day with a good breakfast. Te Woman’s Club and Rotary Pancake breakfast at the Woman’s Club begins at 6 a.m.
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