Upcoming: Fall Wine Cornucopia

Cheese. Dried fruits. Nuts. Know what really goes good with wine?

Tri-tip.

Don't believe me? Taste for yourself this Saturday at Chukchansi Park, where the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association is hosting its eighth annual Fall Wine Cornucopia. Tickets are $35 ($40 day of) and give you access to a wide variety of local goods. Billed as "The valley's largest wine tasting event," you can probably expect a little wine, too.

Oh, and tri-tip.

Did I mention that there's tri-tip? A Tri-Tip Championship, in fact. It's a first for the event; contestants will offer free samples to attendees (until the meat runs out), with a panel of judges deciding who the inaugural champion is.

Want in on the action? Sign up to compete by filling out this form, or by contacting Anastasia Sotiropulos. Get your tickets for the event online at idrinkwine.net.