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Check out for ideas for things to do.  The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of activities, programs, and initiatives which all serve one purpose – to make Temecula a better place to live, work, and play. With more than 50 years of experience, the Chamber delivers unprecedented benefits, discounts, and opportunities to make area businesses prosperous.

Check this out for upcoming events.  Temecula Valley celebrates with seasonal events and live entertainment throughout the year; however Summerfest is when visitors can catch the most performances among the vineyards and in Old Town Temecula. Whatever music genre you enjoy: Jazz, hip hop, classic, rock, reggae, country, bluegrass, Latin, blues…there is an event, concert or stage with a seat waiting for you.  Venues at Pechanga Resort Casino, Old Town Temecula and Temecula Valley Wine Country offer great atmosphere whether it’s under the stars, in the vineyards, an intimate speak easy or in a show room; the sound, space and performance is unforgettable.

Celebrate one of the most majestic means of transport with a peaceful hot air balloon flight over the rolling hills and lush vineyards of the Temecula Valley. Visitors can take in a panoramic view of Southern California’s unique topography, beautiful estates, and awe-inspiring scenery with sunrise flights, available year-round to explore the subtle seasonal changes that take place throughout the valley. Plan a visit to the Temecula Valley in June to enjoy California’s largest ballooning event, the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, where you can reach new heights while enjoying top name concerts, wine tasting, balloon launches, and evening glow events.

Hot-air ballooning is one of the most fascinating and unique attractions in Temecula. Flights are available year-round, weather permitting at sunrise only, due to afternoon and evening winds. Expect to spend typically 60–75 minutes on your flight. Take a deep breath and enjoy a view like no other!

The excitement of Vegas, plus everything for an ultimate Casino experience, is right here in Temecula Valley. We have lots of Casino action if your game is Slots, Blackjack, Poker, Craps, or Roulette we have something fun for everyone! From intimate high-limit rooms to non-smoking gaming we have what you need to get the action started. You will also find fabulous food and entertainment. We invite you to "Play" here in Temecula Valley in the picturesque setting of Temecula Wine Country.  Pechanga Resort Casino features headline bands and top comedians year-round, while Old Town Temecula Community Theater is the stage for local performances as well as traveling shows. Be sure to purchase your tickets early because they usually sell out! Several wineries and Old Town tasting rooms and restaurants also offer acoustic music for visitors to enjoy each season. In wine country, visitors can watch the sunset sipping a glass of wine, gazing at the panoramic rolling vineyard hills listening to their favorite tunes.

Old Town Temecula combines the region’s storied past and its exciting up-and-coming future in a unique blend of shops, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and event opportunities in one walkable, easy-to-navigate hub for visitors to explore. Take a step back in time as you walk the wooden boardwalks past rustic western-era buildings, antique shops, and specialty boutiques featuring Temecula-made artisan goods, or explore the most up-to-date trends including sampling pints at craft breweries, attending outdoor festivals, grabbing a bite of local, farm-to-table dining, or dancing to live music at bars and unique outdoor venues. History buffs can wander the streets of Old Town Temecula viewing rustic buildings, sidewalks and storefronts reminiscent of our historic golden west in the 1880's. Old Town Temecula has it all.

Northern California has nothing on the wineries in the Temecula Valley.  There are many first class wineries in the area.  Temecula Valley wines reflect the hard work and passion of their creators, regularly receiving 90+ scores and earning more than 5,000 domestic and international awards.  The majority of Temecula Valley wineries make only a small quantity of each vintage – not enough for national distribution. So, you won’t often find our wines in grocery stores or wine shops; they’re mostly available to visitors via winery tasting rooms (or websites – shipping varies by state). That means, when you buy a bottle to take home, you’re bringing back something truly unique!