Capay Valley Almond Blossom Festival - February 27th

As February arrives thoughts in Yolo County, at least the west side of the County, turn to the Almond Festival. Nothing says springtime like the rumble of 5,000 Harley Davidsons thundering through the valley. Most of the old time residents endure the Almond Festival, or get out of town for the weekend. In my mis-spent youth, the kids would take their dirtbikes, four-wheelers, trucks and jeeps and such to the bridge at Guinda. It was a day of underage drinking, mechanical mayhem and counting the Lifeflight helicopter trips as they would take critically hurt people to the nearest hospital in Woodland.
Those days are past, thank goodness. The AF is becoming a tourist event. That is fine, I still enjoy the FFA Breakfast at the Highschool gym. We take the kids to the midway at the park in Esparto. Vendors, pony rides, food of all sorts, the classic car show, they are a wonderful time for all and a chance to catch up with old friends.
The blossoms paint the valley with hues of white and pink. When the weather cooperates, it really is one of the most beautiful places in Northern California.
If you attend this year, please stop by the Java Station at the left turn corner at the end of main street Esparto. Great baked goods and the best coffee in town. Well, that isn't too hard. The Java Station serves the best coffee in the Capay Valley. That sound better.
Hope to see you there.