Nobody does New Year’s Eve like Temecula but, this year, 2014 really went out with a bang…or should I say “a blizzard?”

It may be just down the road, but Galway Downs Equestrian Center, located in wine country, seems like a world away with its beautiful scenery and rustic charm. Weekends this month, visitors to the Galway Downs October Equestrian Fest have the chance to celebrate the fall season with festive fun for the whole family.

Temecula went crazy for alpacas on Saturday, September 27th, as the local breeders and animal lovers at the Alpaca Hacienda hosted their yearly Open Ranch Day. Hundreds of visitors were able to feed, pet and take photos with the furry little South American camels, as well as purchase items made from their soft fleece.

The summer fun came to an end on the evening of Saturday, September 20th, as Refuge Brewery hosted their final Summer Nights at the Brewery event. There was a cool Jamaican breeze in the air as the night’s featured pour, Jamaican Me Crazy, a rum and coconut-infused brew, filled glasses.

On Saturday, September 13th Aftershock Brewery invited local favorite, Mariposa Ice Cream, to participate in Float Night; a special way to have dessert with your drinks.

On the afternoon of Sunday, September 7th, dozens of eager wine lovers warmed up their pitching arms for Europa Village Winery’s La Tomatina 2014. Benefitting Safe Alternatives For Everyone (S.

Longshadow Ranch hosts Bonfire Saturday Nights, an event for all ages, every Saturday night from 6-10pm. Read our article on Bonfire Saturday Nights.

The crowd was definitely still believin’ when Escape: the National Journey Tribute Experience took the stage at Mount Palomar Winery on the night of Friday, August 22nd.

Bum bum. Bum bum. Bum bum. That was the sound of the pumping hearts of Huey Lewis lovers all over Temecula as the Huey Lewis Tribute band, Heart of Rock and Roll, rocked Thornton Winery on Friday, August 22nd.

On Saturday, August 16th, Refuge Brewery held their fourth installment of the immensely popular Summer Nights at the Brewery event, showcasing the release of their new brew, Helter Shelter. Lines of eager revelers began queuing up long before the doors opened promptly at 5: