Come to the Mountain Mandarin Festival the weekend before Thanksgiving!

This weekend is one that my husband and I look forward to, because we love Satsuma mandarin oranges! It is time for the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival in nearby Auburn, California.

The festival is held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving, and it celebrates the harvest of the Owari Satsuma Mandarin oranges that are grown in Placer County, right next door to Sacramento County.

In addition to the great taste of these delicious little fruits, the USDA has extolled the wonderful health benefits of them. If you will be within an hour's drive of this great celebration, I recommend you come on by. It is a lot of fun. And if you spot me there, stop and say hello. I'll be bouncing from vendor to vendor, and sampling the wares of the dozen or so orchards that will be represented, checking out the crafts, and picking up so new recipes that include Mandarins.

There is something for all ages, including for everyone, some great cooking demonstrations by professional chefs (and sampling of the food prepared), a cooking contest, and booths, booths, booths! Last year there was also some great music, both on the stage and strolling.

There is a great kids’ area, with fun stuff for them to do, and some great food too, so come and have lunch.

Each vendor will also have bags of fruit from their farm, and many will be offering free sample tastings. Yum!

Proceeds from the Festival fund three scholarships presented each year by the Newcastle Area Business Association. Crowds have grown from 1,500 in 1993 to over 40,000 in recent years.

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this major agriculture festival.

November 18-20
Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn, CA

Admission: $6, Seniors $6, children under 12 free.

Parking is $5, but there may be some on-street parking available as well.

Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sorry, but this is one festival where there are no dogs permitted.

For more information: (916) 663-1918 or www.MandarinFestival.com

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Susan Neal
Broker / Realtor
Century 21 Noel David Realty
Fair Oaks, California

Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 30+ years experience.

I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction.

"Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916)705-8951

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