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January 25 - 27 - Southwest Arts Festival, Indio - More than 200 artisans from the U.S. and Canada display their works; food and entertainment. (760) 347-0676 Southwest Arts Festival (179) February 12 - 14 - World Ag Expo, Tulare - World's largest farm equipment show and international exposition features 1,500 exhibitors, global marketplace and cutting edge technology. (559) 688-1751 Tulare County Fairgrounds (180) February 15 - Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, Indio - Exhibits of Coachella Valley dates and produce; camel and ostrich races, rodeo, Arabian Nights Musical Pageant, carnival rides and food. (760) 863-8247 Riverside County Fairgrounds (181) March 7 - The Stars of Doo Wop and Rock N' Roll!, Escondido - "The Nelsons," Sonny Turner & the "Platters," and more!! March 7, 2008, 8pm Tickets: $35-$50 (800) 988-4253 (1938) March 15 - Kids' Fun Run at Area H, South of the Rose Bowl, Pasadena - Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® 5K Walk/Run and 1K, Sat. 3/15, 9am to 2pm at Area H, Rose Bowl. (1942) March 23 - Easter Parade, San Francisco - Union Street comes to life with Easter bunnies, music, a petting zoo, and pony rides. Also, a climbing wall, a hands-on children's activities area, and food served by top Bay Area restaurants in an outdoor bistro setting. (800) 310-6563 Union Street between Gough and Fillmore (2078) March 23 - Easter Celebration and Parade, Columbia - Egg hunts for all ages, plus a parade down Main Street with participants dressed in Victorian costumes and Gold Rush attire like calico dresses and miners garb. (209) 536-1672 (2079) March 27 - 30 - Redwood Coast Jazz Festival, Eureka - Dixieland, swing, blues, salsa, zydeco, and more, played all around town by the likes of Blue Street and Gator Beat. Also on tap are a dance contest on Saturday, free opening ceremonies at noon on Friday, and hymns on Sunday. (707) 445-3378 (2077) April 6 - Chilean Cultural Festival, San Francisco - Bite into tasty empanadas and tortas mil hojas and sip on Chilean wines; watch colorful folk dances from Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and Bolivia; and learn about regions such as Patagonia. (415) 661-6909 Golden Gate Park County Fair Building (2076) April 9 - 13 - Sonoma Valley Film Festival, Sonoma - Culinary and film arts merge at this fest showcasing dozens of new, independent features, shorts, and documentaries, plus regional wine and food tastings at all screenings. (707) 933-2600 Various locations (2075) April 12 - 13, April 19 - 20 - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, San Francisco - Celebrate the heritage of Japanese-Americans with two weekends of cultural activities steeped in tradition. Taiko drummers, martial arts demonstrations, costumed dancers, and a parade highlight an East-meets-West extravaganza that honors the arrival of the cherry blossoms, a signifier oflife and nature's beauty. (415) 563-2313 Japantown (2072) April 17 - 20 - Vintage Days, Fresno - A carnival, more than 150arts and crafts booths, two stages of reggae, salsa, and other live music, and kids' activities that range from pony rides, a petting zoo, and a giant slide, to hands-on craft projects. (559) 278-2741 California State University (2074) April 18 - 20 - Red Bluff Round-Up, Red Bluff - A tradition since 1921, the annual round-up always rustles up a crowd in the town of Red Bluff. The three-day event includes various rodeo competitions like bull and bronco riding, calf roping, and barrel runs. Also on the program are a public dance, a chilli cook-off, pancake breakfast, and a parade down Main Street. (800) 545-3500 Tehama District Fairgrounds (2073) April 19 - 20 - California Poppy Festival, Lancaster - Musical performers, amazing exhibits, 200 craft vendors, and millions of poppies in bloom (661) 723-6077 Lancaster City Park (978) April 24 - May 8 - San Francisco International Film Festival, San Francisco and Berkeley - The longest-running film festival in the Americas offers 200 films, with an emphasis on works that have yet to secure U.S. distribution. This year's venues are the Sundance Cinemas Kabuki and the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, and the Pacific Film Archive Theater in Berkeley. (415) 561-5000 Various Bay Area theaters (2071) May 3 - 11 - Feather Fiesta Days, Oroville - Watch the Grand Parade, chow down on a pancake breakfast,check out the craft fair and flea market, dig the big Gold Rush Car Show, judge a firefighters' chili cookoff and more at this event blowout. (800) 655-4653 (2069) May 3 - 4 - Norway Day Festival, San Francisco - The largest Norwegian festival in the U.S. offers cooking demonstrations, Norwegian arts and crafts, traditional clothing, sing-alongs, storytelling, games, and live music and dancers. Also a 10k run for Arctic Awareness, a genealogy and heritage center, and more. (415) 342-0698 Fort Mason Center Herbst Pavilion (2070) May 4 - WORLD LAUGHTER DAY-2008, Santa Monica - Laughter competitions for everyone. Free drinks,prizes snacks balloons & face painting for kids. (626) 755-5999 (2567) May 4 - Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival, Calistoga - This Wine Country celebration of a big Mexican holiday features a downtown parade followed by a festival, where you'll find food, strolling mariachis, cowboys performing lariat tricks, bandas playing toe-tapping tunes, and more. (707) 942-6333 Downtown and Napa County Fairgrounds (2066) May 4 - Polynesian Festival, Foster City - Tales of the coconut tree abound at this annual event. Learn about various aspects of the coconut tree's history and mythology in the South Seas with dance performances and leaf weaving lessons. Also, cultural activities, arts and crafts booths, canoe rides, food, and more. (650) 286-3380 Leo J. Ryan Park (2067) May 10 - 11 - Marina International Festival of the Winds, Marina - Just about every sport, hobby, and pastime related to wind and flight will be represented. You'll find demonstrations and contests for hang-gliding, parachuting, paragliding, kite flying, radio controlled gliders, stunt flying, and Frisbee, with prizes for novices and professionals. Also on tap is live music and plenty of food. (831) 384-9155 Glorya Jean Tate Park and Marina State Beach (2063) May 10 - Cloverdale Heritage Day, Cloverdale - Pomo Indian dancers, Hispanic music, and other performances reflecting the town's heritage and contemporary scene, plus tasty offerings from local vintners, brewers, and restaurants. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (707) 894-4470 Downtown (2064) May 10 - 11 - Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire, Auburn - Entertainers, royalty, rogues and more will inhabit a replica of an English town circa 1592 at this fanciful fair. Visitors will encounter a village full of participants dressed in period costumes, offering food and drink for feasting, a variety of goods for sale, and noble swordsmen clashing for a prize. (530) 885-8461 ext 20 Auburn Regional Park (2065) May 12 - 17 - BIKE WEEK PASADENA, Pasadena - SEE THE CITY IN A WHOLE NEW WAY WITH GUIDED TOURS • WORKSHOPS • TOURS • EXPO (323)478-0060 (2291) May 14 - 18 - Glenn County Fair, Orland - You'll find livestock judging, a kiddy carnival and pony rides, racing pigs, a destruction derby, live entertainment, and more at this old-fashioned fair that promises "critters, squeals and ferris wheels. (530) 865-1168 Glenn County Fairgrounds (2062) May 15 - 18 - Salinas Valley Fair, King City - An old-fashioned country fair with a carnival, craft vendors, bull riding, 4-H exhibits, a livestock show, a sampling of wine competition entries, a Hispanic rodeo and concert, and aspiring singers belting out country tunes in a music showdown. (831) 385-3243 Salinas Valley Fairgrounds (2060) May 15 - 18 - Chowchilla-Madera County Fair, Chowchilla - Çarnival rides, farm animals, fair food, and a Saturday Spring Festival featuring a parade and a deep-pit barbecue in which 10,000 pounds of meat will be slow-roasted to succulent perfection. (559) 665-3728 Chowchilla Fairgrounds (2061) May 17 - Luther Burbank Rose Parade Festival, Santa Rosa - Green is the choicest hue at this year's earth-focused festival, featuring an environmentally friendly Iron Chef competition and parade floats constructed from recycled materials, but expect a prismatic experience at the Rose Bloom Competition with categories for floribundas, grandifloras, miniatures, and many other varieties. There are plenty of kids' activities at the festival, as well as food booth and live music. Parade Steps off at 10 AM in Downtown Santa Rosa Festival runs 11 AM to 4 PM in Downtown Santa Rosa (707) 542-7673 Downtown (parade) & County Fairgrounds (festival) (2059) May 22 - 26 - Sacramento County Fair, Sacramento - This FREE event features a carnival, live music, and tons of kids' play & activity areas (916) 263-2795 (1979) May 22 - 26 - Vacaville Fiesta Days, Vacaville - Celebrate Vacaville's Hispanic and Western heritage at this annual event, which includes a parade, carnival, car show, diaper derby, oldies sock hop, and more. (707) 448-4613 Andrews Park (2058) May 24 - 25 - Fairfax Fat Tire Festival, Fairfax - A classic and antique bike swap and show, a mountain bike exhibit, the Ace of Spades Mountain Bike Poker Run, a bicycle film night in the park, bike vendors, live music, and much more. (415) 457-8687 Peri Park (2057) May 29 - June 1 - Contra Costa County Fair, Antioch - The Treasure in Your Backyard Old-fashioned fair features entertainment, motor sports, children's activities, vendors, exhibits and livestock. (925) 757-4400 Fairgrounds (188) May 31 - June 1 - Summer Arts & Music Festival, Benbow - Nearly 10,000 folks flock to the banks of the Eel River for this premiere arts and music festival that features 100 performances on four stages, 150 fine arts and crafts booths, and international selection of foods, kids' entertainment, and a fine arts exhibition. (707) 923-3368 Benbow State Recreation Area (2056) June 6 - 8 - The 25th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, Winchester - The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival offers top-name entertainment, wine tasting in the Wine Gardens, Kids Faire, Arts & Crafts and Commercial exhibits and the Food Court. Enjoy a memorable experience and book a hot air balloon flight. Your journey will begin at sunrise as the balloon lifts gently into the sapphire skies above Lake Skinner. (951) 676-6713 Riverside County Park (1542) June 7 - Peddler's Faire, Lewiston - Lewiston, an historic mining town along the banks of the Trinity River, is the perfect place for an antique fair since it's already a piece of history itself. During this annual event, more than 100 vendors sell antique furniture, primitives, dolls, old tools, advertisements, bottles, pottery, toys, jewelry, and more. Other highlights include all-day entertainment from Mountain Mama Music Productions and a host of food vendors. (530) 778-0506 Deadwood Street at Turnpike Road (2054) June 7 - Tamale Festival, San Jose - Stuff yourself silly at the tamale-eating contest, watch a local chef create cornhusk-wrapped creations, and check out the goods from 80 vendors selling jewelry, clothing, and, of course, tamales. Don't forget to bring a blanket so you can have a picnic before walking some 43 acres of lawns, rare fruit orchards, and petting zoos. (888) 582-6253 Emma Prusch Farm Park at Story and King Roads (2055) June 13 - 15 - Crawdad Festival, Isleton - Thousands of people flock to this sleepy Delta town to sample Cajun delicacies, participate in crawdad-eating contests, kick up their heels to the sounds of more than a dozen Cajun/Creole and Zydeco bands, and peruse the arts and crafts booths. As always, 24,000 pounds of crawdads will be consumed during this event. (916) 777-5880 (2052) June 14 - 15 - North Beach Festival, San Francisco - Held in the heart of the city's Little Italy district, the festival regularly draws upwards of 150,000 attendees with a celebration that includes Italian cuisine, arts and crafts, live music, champion pizza tossing and an animal blessing at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi. (415) 989-2220 Washington Square Park (2053) June 21 - 22 - Danville Fine Arts Faire, Danville - Over 200 artisans, Italian Street Painting, Culinary Arts Corner, Entertainment, and more. (925) 837-4400 Downtown Danville on Hartz Avenue (1962) June 21 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST FREE MUSIC EVENT, Los Angeles - During this unique event, everyone is invited to make music throughout the city on the longest day of the year. Make Music Pasadena will feature internationally known headliners performing to thousands at four main stages, and hundreds of amateur musicians who will bring their musical talents to the streets. (626)793-8171 The Playhouse District and in Old Pasadena (2014) August 23 - 24 - Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto - Over 300 fine artisans, entertainment, Italian street painting, kids art studio, and much more. (650) 324-3121 (1988) August 29 - September 1 - Capitola Begonia Festival, Capitola - Featuring begonia floats, music, sand castles, volleyball, children's art, horseshoes, fishing, and rowboat races. (831) 476-3566 (200) October 25 - 26 - Danville Fall Crafts Festival, Danville - Over 200 artisans, Fall themed displays, Entertainment, kids activities, and much more. (925) 837-4400 (1987) |