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 State Event Calendar July 1-29, Sawdust Festival Festival showcases works of 180 artists and craftspeople; painting, ceramic and printmaking workshops, children's activities and entertainment. For information call: (949)494-3030 [Return to top] July 10-11, Lotus Festival Experience a variety of asian cultures; entertainment, art exhibits, ethnic food and children's activities. For information call: (213)485-8745 [Return to top] July 16-18, Humboldt Folklife Festival Celebration of traditional music and dance from around the world; workshops, fiddle contest and parade. For information call: (707)822-5394 [Return to top] July 20-25, Merced County Fair Top-name entertainment, motor sports, rodeo, award-winning Old MacDonald's Farm, livestock, carnival and children's activities. For information call: (209)722-1507 [Return to top] July 23-25, Garlic Festival Gastronomical affair features garlic foods, wine, arts and crafts and entertainment. For information call: (408)842-6436 [Return to top] July 27-august 9, Sonoma County Fair Entertainment, horse racing, arts and crafts, flower show and exhibits. For information call: (707)545-4200 [Return to top] august 1, Concert by the Bay Summer jazz series featuring four outdoor concerts on Cannery Row with Keiko Matsui on June 20, Michael Franks on July 11, Boney James on august 1 and Fourplay on august 22. For information call: (831)649-1223 [Return to top] august 4-8, Old Spanish Days Fiesta Grand parade, horse-drawn carriages, Spanish markets, carnival, rodeo, arts and crafts, dancing and variety shows. For information call: (800)927-4688 [Return to top] august 11-15, Nevada County Fair Entertainment, food, music, crafts, livestock, agriculture, living history displays, gold panning and carnival. For information call: (530)273-6217 [Return to top] august 13, Flashlight Tour Evening flashlight tours of the Winchester Mystery House. For information call: (415)247-2000 [Return to top] august 13-14, Monterey Bay Rib Cook-Off/ Blues in the Park Rib cook-off, blues bands, carnival rides and arts and crafts vendors. For information call: (831)394-6501 [Return to top] august 18-22, Blackhawk Classic Car Exposition Exhibit of rare, vintage, classic and one-of-a-kind automobiles. For information call: (925)736-3444 [Return to top] august 20-22, Railroad Days Celebration of railroading heritage with parade, hobo stew cook-off, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, contests, train rides and railroad exhibits For information call: (800)995-6057 [Return to top] august 25-26, Shoreline Jazz, art and Wine Festival Wine and micro-brew tastings, fine arts show and sale and children's activities. For Information Call: (800)4-VaLLEJO [Return to top] august 27-September 5, Lake County Summerfest End-of-summer celebration features arts and crafts, food, entertainment and farmer's market. For Information Call: (800)525-3743 [Return to top] august 28-October 3, Renaissance Pleasure Faire Elizabethan country fair and marketplace features more than 1,200 costumed performers, entertainment, handicrafts, food, games and jousting. For Information Call: (800) 52-FaIRE [Return to top] September1-6, african Marketplace and Cultural Faire annual festival celebrates african american culture; arts and crafts, business exposition, musical entertainment and children's activities. For Information Call: (323)734-1164 [Return to top] September 3-5, Greek Festival Greek cuisine and pastries, cooking demonstrations, Hellenic cultural display, films, music and dancing. For Information Call: (916)443-20333 [Return to top] September 4-25, Harbor Days Festival Bathtub derby, crafts fair, classic car show, games, music and dancing. For Information Call: (707)421-7309 [Return to top] September 8-12, Tulelake-Butte County Fair Old-fashioned fair features top-name entertainment, exhibits, greased-pig contest and pee wee showmanship. For Information Call: (530)667-5312 [Return to top] September 10-12, Mexican Independence Day Celebration Celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain; popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historical displays, food and art exhibits. For Information Call: (213)485-6855 [Return to top] September 11-October 31, Oktoberfest authentic German brass bands, stein-holding contests, cow-milking and wood-sawing contests, entertainment and food; weekends only. For Information Call: (310)327-4384 [Return to top] September 16-19, Grape Festival and Harvest Fair Headline entertainment, commercial vendors, carnival, world-famous grape murals, wine and micro-brew tasting and children's activities. For Information Call: (209)369-2771 [Return to top] September 21-October 10, Marin Designers Showcase Home Tour This "Cape Cod Reflections" tour features a rambling, Cape Cod style ranch house transformed by Bay area designers into a magnificent showplace. The event also features gourmet luncheons, fashions shows and gift shop. For Information Call: (415)479-5691 [Return to top] September 24-26, Draft Horse Classic Draft horses compete in pulling, driving and obstacle courses; harvest fair, entertainment and art show. For Information Call: (530)273-6217 [Return to top] September 30-October 3, International Mariachi Festival Concert, music workshops, mariachi Mass and family festival. For Information Call: (831)373-6767 [Return to top] October 1-3, avocado Festival Three-day extravaganza salutes the avocado; arts and crafts, food, flower show and entertainment. For Information Call: (805)684-0038 [Return to top] October 2, Moon Festival Event features Chinese Lion Dancers, Taoist Temple tours, food and gift booths. For Information Call: (559)582-4508; [Return to top] October 2-3, Italian Family Festival Re-creation of an Italian village, entertainment, street dance, bocce ball, arts and crafts and entertainment. For Information Call: (408)293-7122; [Return to top] October 6-10, West Coast Roping association West Coast's largest roping competition; roping, barrel racing, food, music and vendors. For Information Call: (559) 665-3728 [Return to top] October 7-17, Film Festival Video fest, interactive and new media exhibits, seminars, workshops, special events and children's film fest. For Information Call: (415)383-5256 [Return to top] October 8-10, Lobster Festival Lobster feed, dancing, entertainment, children's games, pirate camp, arts and crafts and seafood specialty booths. For Information Call: (310)374-2171 [Return to top] October 9, Fire Prevention Week Open House Fire truck rides, disaster preparedness, fire station tour, fire safety, puppet show, clowns and balloons. For Information Call: (619)679-4390 [Return to top] October 11, Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off West Coast pumpkin growers compete for the honor of producing the largest pumpkin. For Information Call: (650)726-4485 [Return to top] October 14-17, Silverado Days annual community fair includes chili cook-off, arts and crafts, food booths, carnival and games and entertainment. For Information Call: (800)541-3953 [Return to top] October 16-November 28, Days of the Dead Display of altars created by artists, community groups and students commemorating Los Dias de los Muertos. For Information Call: (888)OaK-MUSE [Return to top] October 21-23, Western Open Fiddle Championships Entertainment, nightly concerts, barbecue and crafts. For Information Call: (530)527-6127 [Return to top] October 29-30, Fall Fling Fall celebration with entertainment, music, shopping and prizes. For Information Call: (707)869-3533 [Return to top] October 30, Marching Band Festival and Half-Time Competition California senior and junior high school marching bands compete; flag teams, half-time competition, parade, food booths and entertainment. For Information Call: (559)896-3315 [Return to top] October 30-31, above the Valley Balloon Rally Hot air balloons fill the sky above Hanford; hot air balloon rides, food booths and crafts. For Information Call: (559)582-5024 [Return to top] October 31-November 11, Catalina Plein air Painters Show america's finest plein air painters paint the magical light and scenery of Catalina Island. For Information Call: (310)510-1552 [Return to top] November 1-7, Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show Professional rodeo features more than 1,000 participants, award-winning stock show and Grand Prix horse show. For Information Call: (415)469-6000. [Return to top] November 4-7, Russian River Valley Holiday Showcase Showcase of foods, agriculture, wines, inns and arts of the beautiful Russian River Valley. For Information Call: (877) 828-4748 [Return to top] November 6-14, Southern California Sesquicentennial Celebration 49er encampment includes premier screening of historical Death Valley documentary; living history, museum and photography exhibits. For Information Call: (818)762-1969 [Return to top] November 12-14, Balloon Festival Hot air balloon glow and rides; veteran's observances, Manzanar remembrance, street fair, scavenger hunt, model blimp races and aerobatic demonstrations. For Information Call: (800)406-5331 [Return to top] November 18-28, National amateur Horse Show Nationally-acclaimed horse show; dance and awards ceremony. For Information Call: (805)687-0766 [Return to top] November 20-21, Holiday Home Look In Tours of architecturally significant homes lavishly decorated for the holidays; refreshments. For Information Call: (805)646-2094 [Return to top] November 20-21; 26-28, Sawdust Festival-Winter Fantasy Unique holiday arts and crafts festival includes snow play area, train rides, entertainment, demonstrations and workshops. For Information Call: (949)494-3030 [Return to top] November 26-28, The Skins Game Top PGa professionals compete for $600,000 in prize money. FOR INFORMaTION CaLL: (800)914-9075 [Return to top] November 30-December 19, Victorian Christmas at the City Hotel Enjoy a Victorian Christmas feast with entertainment by local actors and minstrels, singing and melodrama. For Information Call: (209)532-1479 [Return to top] December 1-20, Winterfest Danish village celebration features thousands of twinkling lights, parade and tree lighting. For Information Call: (800)468-6765 [Return to top] December 1-25, Christmas in the Redwoods More than 100,000 holiday lights, Santa's workshop, life-sized Nativity scene, hot cider and Santa Claus. For Information Call: (800) 638-3389 [Return to top] December 3-31, Holiday Parade/Christmas in the Park Giant helium balloons, floats, regional marching bands, animated displays, thousands of twinkling lights and hundreds of decorated trees. For Information Call: (408)277-3303 [Return to top] December 8, Fiesta Navidad Concert of mariachi music and folklorico dancing tells the Christmas story of La Posada, the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. For Information Call: (530)898-5791 [Return to top] December 10-11, Holiday Craft Fair More than 30 local craftspeople display their holiday wares; music, raffle, children's crafts and Santa Claus. For Information Call: (707)984-8202 [Return to top] December 17-23, Christmas Boat Parade More than 200 illuminated and decorated boats cruise the harbor. For Information Call: (949)729-4400 [Return to top] December 26-31, Christmas Bicycle adventure Six-day bicycle tour through San Diego's mountain, desert and coastal regions. For Information Call: (619)338-9981 [Return to top] December 31, New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and Parties Lighted skiing parade features more than 250 skiers and snowboarders; music, dancing and party favors. For Information Call: (909)866-5766; [Return to top] |
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