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Visit Lake County is the official resource for upcoming events, fun activities, exciting wineries, and cool places to stay - all designed to help you make the most out of your next visit to Lake County. If you'd like personal assistance planning your stay, just call (800) LAKESIDE to speak with one of our friendly Lake County concierges. - The Visit Lake County team |
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Blue Wing Blues Festival - August 3-5, 2012
The sixth-annual Blue Wing Blues Festival features two great bands and gourmet BBQ dinner each evening in the gardens of the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon. The line-up includes:
Friday, 8/3 Twice as Good opens for Lloyd Meadows and the Zydeco Flames
Saturday, 8/4 Wendy DeWitt opens for Daniel Castro and his band
Sunday, 8/5 Tip of the Top quartet will open for Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors
Concerts start at 5:45 p.m. each evening. Tickets are extremely limited. $50 plus tax in advance; $55 at the gate.
Blue Wing Saloon/Tallman Hotel
9550 Main Street, Upper Lake
(707) 275-2244, www.tallmanhotel.com |
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Pine Acres Resort
Gather the family and head to Pine Acres Resort to enjoy the delightful, cool spring-fed waters of Blue Lakes where the 5-mile-per-hour speed limit keeps it relaxing and peaceful. Swim, float, or fish in the calm waters, rent a kayak, row boat, or pedal boat to do some exploring, or just picnic or lounge on the shady lawn.
Amenities:
Cottages and rooms
Camping/RV sites
Fishing dock
Country store
Sandy beach
Hot showers
Tackle shop
RV dump station
Boat launch
Boat rentals
Horseshoes
5328 Blue Lakes Road, Upper Lake
(707) 275-2811
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Taste
Lake County Wine Studio, Upper Lake 
Lake County Wine Studio is a specialty wine tasting room and retail shop offering a wide selection of Lake County wines, many from boutique wineries that do not have their own wine tasting facilites.
This is a great spot to taste wines from a number of different producers, including Bell Hill Vineyards, Cleavage Creek, Demeter, Kaymen-Hughes, Fore Family Vineyards, Obsidian Ridge, Sol Rouge, Spencer-Roloson, and Zoom Wines.
The shop features artwork in various media, locally produced gourmet food items, books, and gifts. Lake County Wine Studio also hosts VIP wine events and artist receptions.
Open:
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
9505 Main Street, Upper Lake
(707) 275-8030 |
Farm to Table
"Jerk" Turkey Burgers with Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
Contributed by: John Adamson, Chef
Brassfield Estate Winery, Clearlake Oaks
"This is a family recipe of mine that is simple enough to make after a day at work but has a flavor profile that is really exciting and unique. Be sure to make extra sweet potato fries! The kids love 'em."-Chef John Adamson
Yield: 4 servings
For the "Jerk" Turkey Burgers...
1 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 large egg
2 tablespoon "jerk" seasoning
4 hamburger buns
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
4 red onion slices
salt and pepper to taste
Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Form into four patties and grill slowly over a wood or charcoal fire until done. Build hamburgers with remaining ingredients.
For the Sweet Potato Fries...
3 lbs sweet potato, cut into 1/4" x 3" strips
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to tase
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Place on baking sheets, in one layer, making sure not to overlap the fries. Bake until fries begin to crisp on edges, gently turning over with a spatula every 10 minutes, about 30-40 minutes total. Place cooked fries in a large bowl. Toss with salt and serve immediately. |
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Electric Boats?
Yes, electric boats. The Lodge at Blue Lakes has a new fleet of electric vessels for rent...boats, yachts, and even pontoons.
  
Take a cruise, swim, fish, suntan, or even picnic from an electric boat. Fun for the whole family or a group of friends.
Make a weekend of it by taking advantage of one of the Lodge's package deals or rent a boat for the day.
Planning a special event? Make it a memorable one in the newly renovated Special Events Center, Blue Lakes Outdoor Events Center, or the Indigo Pool.
5135 W. Highway 20
Upper Lake
(707) 275-2181
www.thelodgeatbluelakes.com |
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"Lake County's Window to the Universe"
Beneath the black starry night skies, at the foot of Mount Konocti, lies Taylor Observatory. In continuous operation since 1980, thousands of families have enjoyed the views through the facility's telescopes and entertained by shows in the Norton Planetarium.
Special events are held on the third Saturday of each month at 8:00 p.m.
5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville
(707) 262-4121 |
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Latest Wine News
Lake County is home to award-winning wines...check out some of the newest news.
Chacewater Wine Company- Named 2012 Golden State Winery of the Year, and honored with 10 awards including Double Gold for 2010 Chardonnay in California State Fair Wine Competition.
Brassfield Estate - Receives Gold for 2011 Serenity, Gold for 2010 Eruption, Silver for 2010 Sauvignon Blanc in the North of the Gate wine competition.
Hawk and Horse Vineyards - Honored with Silver for their 2009 Red Hills Cabernet at the North of the Gate wine competition.
Shannon Ridge - High Elevation Collection Chardonnay and Wrangler Red wines soon to be on shelves at Safeway.
Thorn Hill Vineyards - Grand Opening on July 21 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., 8170 Highway 29, Lower Lake.
Lake County Winery Association
www.lakecountywineries.org |
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Save the Date...
8/17 Taste of Lakeport
8/24-26 Lakeport Catfish Derby, Lakeport Yacht Club
8/30-9/2 Lake County Fair, Lakeport
9/29 Kelseyville Pear Festival, Downtown Kelseyville
9/29-30 Clear Lake Splash-In, Lakeport |
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If you're planning a visit or considering re-locating to Lake County, find out what this beautiful area has to offer. Take a Video Tour of Lake County |
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