Food truck fest hitting Fremont

The next monthly StrEATS food-truck festival at the El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday on Sixth Street downtown, adjacent to the hotel. At least 10 food trucks are expected to participate. ...

The fresh 52 farmer's market will mark its one-year anniversary with a festival celebration from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sansone Park Place, 9500 S. Eastern Ave. In addition to the market, there will be face painting, games and raffles, and entertainment will begin at 11 a.m.

And fresh 52 now is at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. ...

Hotel California Restaurant & Cantina has opened at 1050 S. Rampart Blvd., in Boca Park. The food is inspired by Baja California, and the place includes a cigar lounge and live entertainment. Call 463-5200 or visit www.HotelCalifornia Restaurant.com. ...

A malbec wine dinner is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive. With an entree of beef short ribs, the four-course dinner is $95 per person. Call 804-8008. ...

A Meritage wine-blending seminar with Franciscan Oakville Estates is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Morton's the Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Road. It's $45 per person inclusive. Call 893-0703. ...

A Freeman Vineyard & Winery Meet the Winemaker event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to closing Thursday at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Guests will be able to sample two wines by the glass ($22) or bottle ($90). ...

The Springs Preserve Ice Cream Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the preserve at 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission, which includes unlimited ice-cream treats, games and music, is $6 in advance (go to www.SpringsPreserve.org) or $7.50 on the day of the event; it's free for those 4 and younger. ...

Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger Day in Southern Nevada. Donations of nonperishable food items can be left at your mailbox for your postal carrier. ...

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