8 Sunday, May 8, 2011 Mother's Day

AUBURN: Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire May 7 - 8, 2011

Step into a 16th century English village awaiting the arrival of the Queen. Jugglers, magicians, music, dance, fortune tellers, food, sword fights, horse shoe demonstrations, and period costumes, plus a crafts village. Guests are invited to attend in costume. Location: Auburn Regional Park 3770 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603. General admission: 2. cainscrossing

SUNOL: Toast of Spring on the Wildflower Train

One hour excursion filled with views of California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: kid, . Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 862-9063. ncry

ALPINE: Sage & Songbirds Festival May 6 - 8, 2011. Most events are free but optional home tour costs 5. chirp

AUBURN: Cain's Crossing Renaissance Faire May 7 - 8, 2011 Location: Auburn Regional Park 3770 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603. General admission: 2. cainscrossing

CARSLBAD: The Flower Fields through May 8th, 2011 hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. adult; Senior 60+; Age 3-10. theflowerfields

DIXON: May Fair May 4 - 8, 2011 Dixon CA dixonmayfair

136th year in 2011

LOS ANGELES: Fiesta Broadway (Cinco de Mayo) Festival - Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: 10 blocks in downtown L.A.

MARINA: International Festival of Winds May 7 - 8, 2011 Saturday May 7, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday May 8, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Glorya Jean Tate Park ~ Marina State Beach ~ Marina Skate Park, Marina, CA marinafestival

OJAI: Ojai Storytelling Festival May 5 - 8, 2011. Annual event filled with great entertainment. You'll be amazed what people can do with a stage, enthusiasm, and imagination! ojaistoryfest

RIDGECREST: High Desert Spring Festival May 5 - 8 , 2011 desertempirefair

SANTA BARBARA: Cinco de Mayo, May 7 -8, 2011. 2oth annual celebration at Plaza de la Guerra and Casa de la Guerra in downtown Santa Barbara. Free admission. Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. This year's celebration will be the biggest and best event yet. There will be even more great music, dance, savory food, and a kids corner full of activities. cincodemayosb

SUNSET BEACH: Mother's Day Weekend Art Festival. May 7 -8, 2011. Juried art show, raffles, vendors, entertainment.

WOODLAKE: Woodlake Lions Rodeo and Parade May 7 -8, 2011. woodlakelionsrodeo

YERMO: Calico Ghost Town Bluegrass in the Spring Festival May 7-8, 2011. ; age 6-15; under 6 free 86-CALICO. calicotown

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