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Il Fiorello offers a taste of Solano at the California State Fair

07/18/2019

Suisun Valley's Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company was invited to pour the company’s award-winning olive oil at the 2019 California State Fair

Solano County exhibit wins awards at California State Fair

07/17/2019

This year’s exhibit is entitled “Picture Yourself in Solano County" and pays homage to the county’s deep agricultural roots

28th Annual Tomato & Vine Festival Returns Aug. 17-18

07/11/2019

The Tomato & Vine Festival returns to downtown Fairfield August 17-18, 2019, with a weekend of free family fun celebrating our region's rich agriculture history

Trail Cameras Capture Lynch Canyon Wildlife

07/09/2019

Over 2,000 images were collected in this pilot program at Lynch Canyon that included bobcats, coyotes, deer and a cougar

Suisun Valley winemaker earns gold in International Women’s Wine Competition

07/01/2019

Lisa Tenbrink Howard, owner of Tolenas Vineyard and Winery, received a gold medal for her 'Eclipse' White Pinot Noir

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Fairfield and Suisun City with Parade and Fireworks

06/28/2019

Kick off Independence Day with a parade in downtown Fairfield and then head to Suisun City for an all-day festival and fireworks!

Downtown plans 2019 Fairfield Independence Day Parade

06/20/2019

Several thousand people are expected to line Fairfield's Texas Street July 4 for the annual parade

Things to Do This Summer in Fairfield

06/17/2019

It’s a season known for live music, fresh produce, the grape harvest, outdoor hikes, and water fun - and we have it all here in Fairfield!

Il Fiorello celebrates lavender June 22 and 23

06/13/2019

Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company and other farms of the Solano-Yolo Lavender Trail will come together June 22 and 23 for the Lavender Weekend

Larry’s Produce kicks off 2019 season

06/10/2019

Get your wheelbarrows ready! Larry's Produce in Suisun Valley is now open for its 2019 season

Farm Stands and Farmers Markets Now Open for 2019

06/10/2019

As the cool spring air transitions towards summer, locals know it’s just about time for our farm stands and farmers markets to open.

A peaceful sunset kayak on the Suisun Marsh with Grizzly Waters Kayaking

Five ways to explore Fairfield’s Suisun Marsh

05/31/2019

With a bicycle, a paddle board, or just a good pair of walking shoes, adventure awaits amid the Suisun Marsh's endless acres of open land, bays and sloughs

Caymus brings the juice to Suisun Valley

05/13/2019

“I can tell you, when people come in here for the first time, one of the first questions you hear is, ‘What is Suisun Valley known for?’ ”

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Fairfield and Suisun

05/08/2019

This Mother's Day weekend (May 11-12, 2019) enjoy an artisan fair, wine specials, and fun with the special women in your life

Lynch Canyon Kite Festival set for May 4

04/30/2019

Come fly your kites high in the blue sky above Lynch Canyon at the Solano Land Trust's annual Kite Festival May 4

Fairfield plans Earth Day celebration and Kid’s Day of Fishing April 27

04/24/2019

Celebrate Earth Day and capture a fish or two at this free family event April 27 at the Fairfield Civic Center pond

Visit the Easter Bunny in Fairfield

04/16/2019

The Easter Bunny is visiting with children all week at the Jelly Belly Factory and Solano Town Center

Taxes stressing you out? Have some Suisun Valley wine!

04/12/2019

The amount you owe can be hard to swallow, but we have something here in Fairfield and Suisun Valley to help – wine. Lots and lots of wine.

Spring break fun at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

04/11/2019

School is out and the thrills are in this spring break at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!

See the full menu for Suisun Valley’s Passport Sunday April 14

04/03/2019

All of these delicious dishes will be showcased with the incredible wine and olive oil of our region during Suisun Valley's Passport Sunday celebration April 14.

Get Ready for the ‘‘Thunder Over the Bay’’ Air Show at Travis Air Force Base

03/25/2019

It's estimated that 70,000 people will be at Travis Air Force Base March 30-31 for "Thunder Over the Bay," which will highlight the base's rapid global mobility mission, it's aircraft and airmen, and "Hometown Heroes"

Western Railway Museum’s spring trains prepare for departure

03/04/2019

Celebrate the return of spring on a special 11-mile excursion through rural Solano County on board the Scenic Limited

Suisun Valley’s mustard creates beautiful winter blanket

03/01/2019

Our dormant Suisun Valley grape vines may be quiet and still in the winter months, but the mustard is in full bloom, creating a vibrant and mesmerizing sea of yellow flowers throughout the valley floor.

Heretic Brewing is named Best Brewery in Daily Republic’s Readers’ Choice 2019

02/26/2019

Heretic Brewing Company’s appreciation of its customers and its promise when it comes to its beer is a simple statement it prints on every menu. “You have many choices where you spend your hard-earned dollars and we appreciate that you choose to spend them here."

Wooden Valley Named Best Local Wine in Daily Republic’s Readers’ Choice 2019

02/25/2019

Their wide selection of wines is one reason Ron Lanza of Wooden Valley Winery believes Daily Republic readers repeatedly pick Wooden Valley Winery’s offerings as the best local wine. “We control the grapes. We control the farming of them."

Wooden Valley wins Gold awards in SF Wine Competition

02/14/2019

Wooden Valley earned one Double Gold and three Golds at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition

Local Olive Oils on the International Medal Podium Again

02/11/2019

Suisun Valley’s Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company recognized in prestigious international competition

Back in the Day: Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo battle for county seat

02/07/2019

Prior to California statehood in 1850, Solano County was called Benicia County. Vallejo was once the state capital, but that honor was wrested away by Benicia. Then Solano County’s seat was in Benicia. Finally, like an exasperated Jan Brady, other Solano County cities shrieked “Benicia! Benicia! Benicia!”