Regional wine festivals scheduled in Folsom and Fujisawa

Two distinct wine festivals are scheduled to take place in the United States and Japan.

The Foothill Wine Fest will be held at the Palladio in Folsom on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. Organized by Choose Folsom, the event features more than 40 wineries from the Sierra Foothills region, including Amador and El Dorado counties. Attendees can sample various varietals such as Zinfandel, Syrah, and Chardonnay while meeting winemakers and enjoying live entertainment.

In Japan, the 11th Fujisawa Wine Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sun Pearl Square and the North Exit Underground Plaza near Fujisawa Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. The event highlights Kanagawa as a leading domestic wine producer and includes tastings organized by Mercian Co., Ltd., alongside food stalls from local businesses. The festival will also feature live musical performances through the Fuji POP Festival.