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San Luis Obispo County Second Annual Sunset Magazine's Savor the Central Coast September 29 - October 2, 2011, Varies

Event to feature 200 wineries, celebrity chefs, adventure and culinary tours, star-studded events, and Sunset's Western Wine Awards Gala. sanluisobispocounty

Saturday, October 1, 2011

AGOURA HILLS: Reyes Adobe Days, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2011. Fiesta at the Adobe, Night at the Adobe, Agoura Hills Mile, Rad 5k, Rad Parade, more. Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, CA. reyesadobedays

ARCATA: Pastels on the Plaza. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Streets Re-Opened: 4 p.m. Street Closures: Plaza, G & H from 9th to 9th, 8th and 9th from G to H Street, Arcata, CA. | Region: North Coast

BELLFLOWER: St. Bernard's 2011 Annual Parish Festival, October 1 -2, 2011. Enjoy a weekend of food, fun and friendship at St. Bernard's 2011 Annual Parish Festival. Entertainment will feature music, games and a silent auction. Time: Oct. 1 Noon - 9 p.m., Oct. 2 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Location: 9647 East Beach Street, Bellflower, CA. free admission, public invited. 867-2337.

BIG BEAR LAKE: Horro-Fi Film Festival. Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2011.

Performing Arts Center (PAC) 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA. 866-4970. 5 - 99. bigbearhorrorfilmfest | Region: Inland Empire

BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm Scary Farm Haunt. Time: 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. 4-51 presale, walk up day of. Location: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA. 220-5200.knotts . Dates for this special event include: Sept. 23-25; 29-Oct. 2; Oct. 5-9; Oct. 12-16; Oct.19-23; Oct.26-31. Open 7p-2am Friday & Saturday only. All other days 7p-1 am

CAMARILLO: Holiday Traditions in Camarillo, Sept. 30 -Oct. 1, 2011. Craft boutique with handmade items ideal for holiday gift giving and decorating. Hours: Friday, September 30, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, October 1, 10 am to 5 pm. Location: Camarillo Community Center

1605 E. Burnley, Camarillo, CA. holidaytraditionsshows

CARLSBAD Oktoberfest. 29th Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest. For more information the Carlsbad Visitors Bureau at 760-434-6093 or visit rotaryoktoberfest .| Region: San Diego County

CASTAIC: LASD Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off. Jack Bones Equestrian Center - Castaic, CA

CHATSWORTH: Granada Hills Street Fair. Chatsworth - Granada Hills, CA

CHICO: The National Yo-Yo Contest. The Championship competition encompasses the 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A styles of play where competitors perform a freestyle routine made up of tricks of the players choice. Location: Chico City Plaza, 401 Broadway, Chico, CA, United States, 95928 . nationalyoyo Phone: 893-0545| Region: Shasta Cascade

COALINGA: Coalingafest. Coalinga Plaza - Coalinga, CA

CORCORAN: Cotton Festival, October 1 - 2, 2011. City Park - Corcoran, CA

COSTA MESA: Piecemakers Harvest Craft Fair. Piecemakers Country Store Parking Piecemakers' Harvest Craft Fair is a wonderful kick-off to fall! Over 100 vendors selling their wares in Piecemakers' beautiful tree lined... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. | Region: Orange County

CUPERTINO: De Anza Flea Market. De Anza College (parking lot) - Cupertino, CA

DANVILLE: Art in the Park, October 1 - 2, 2011. 400 Front Street - Danville, CA

DIXON: Lambtown USA Festival, Dixon May Fairgrounds - Dixon, CA

EL CAJON: Oktoberfest. Huge Beer Garden, Band from Germany, Authentic food, BBQ and games and fun. Held first 2 weekends in October. Hours Saturday: Noon to 10 p.m. German American Societies, 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA. 442-6637. germanclubsandiego | Region: San Diego County

ELK GROVE: CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival of Elk Grove, October 1 - 2, 2011. Elk Grove Regional Park - Elk Grove, CA

FAIR OAKS: Bella Vista Arts & Craft Fair. Bella Vista High School - Fair Oaks, CA

GARDENA: Gardena Heritage and Street Fair. Gardena City Hall Plaza - Gardena, CA

GRASS VALLEY: KVMR Celtic Festival October 1 - 2, 2011 Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA kvmr | Region: Gold Country

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire, September 17 - October 16, 2011 (Saturdays & Sundays). Visit an Elizabethan Renaissance village nestled in the shaded glen. English Ales, foods, entertainment and authentic period costumes bring one of the most romantic eras to life. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5; Free age 12 & under. Weekend pass: 5; Pass for full event 50 (good for 5 weekends). Location: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, CA. 847-FAIR. norcalrenfaire Region: Central Coast

HOLLYWOOD: Shriekfest Sept 29 -Oct 2, 2011. Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave Hollywood CA. shriekfest

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Southern California Film Festival Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2011. Central Library , 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. socalfilmfest

IRVINE: Castaic Days - Irvine Global Village Festival. Event features Lisa and the Zydecats. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Kia Stage - Col Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park , 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine CA 92606. cityofirvine | Region: Orange County

IRVINE: Global Village Festival. 10th annual multicultural festival features international cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Village with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits and an international marketplace representing more than 50 cultures. With more than 16,000 people in attendance, the international marketplace features traditional and unique gifts, crafts and artwork from around the globe. Kids Village arts and crafts, games, face painting, balloon art, a bounce house and more. Festival admission, parking and shuttles are Food tasting tickets are available for purchase at the event. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Bill Barber Park adjacent to the Irvine Civic Center on Harvard between Barranca and Alton in Irvine. 724-6606. irvinefestival .

JULIAN: Apple Days October 1 -2. Event features apple displays, music and dancing, an antique tractor display, children's games and activities, gold panning demonstrations, a beer and wine garden, food and merchandise vendors, contests, and apple pie. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. , age 12 and under Location: Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA. julianappledays Region: San Diego Country

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Fall Boutique and Crafts Faire. Sea Country Center - Laguna Niguel, CA

LAKEPORT Oktoberfest. Street Dance Wilkommen auf Oktoberfest Lakeport! The whole event culminates in a street dance at 8 p.m. Bring your beer stein for the stein contest, and don't forget your dirndl or lederhosen. There will also be a Dachshund Derby so warm up your wiener dog! Street Dance at 8pm, October 2, 2010 Downtown Lakeport 11am-8pm, 8-10pm, 263-5092. oktoberfest-lakeport

LA MESA: Oktoberfest. September 30 - October 1. Food, music, dancing and vendors at this annual street fair tradition. Hours: Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-11:30p.m.; Sunday Noon-5 p.m. lmvma | Region: San Diego County

LANCASTER: Bark at the Park. Annual pet event. Extended hours! Free Admission! lancasterbarkatthepark | Region: Los Angeles County

LINDSAY: Chili Cook-off. Sweet Briar Plaza - Lindsay, CA

LOOMIS: Eggplant Festival. One day event includes wineries, food vendors, arts & crafts, home and garden, kids zone and live entertainment. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. loomischamber

LOS ALTOS: Fall Festival, October 1 - 2, 2011. Downtown Los Altos South Parking Plazas - Los Altos, CA

LOS ANGELES: Eagle Rock Music Festival. Los Angeles, CA

and garden, kids zone and live entertainment. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. loomischamber Region: Gold Country

LOS ANGELES: Home Remodeling and Decorating Show October 1 - 2, 2011 from Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Entertainment, activities and attractions include: food & crafts.

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Ultimate Women's Expo, October 1 - 2, 2011. Los Angeles Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

MANHATTAN BEACH: Hometown Fair, , October 1 - 2, 2011 . Downtown - Manhattan Beach, CA

MANTECA: Pumpkin Fair, October 1 - 2, 2011. Downtown - Manteca, CA

McCloud Oktoberfest. Enjoy affordable German meals and entertainment with dancing from the Redding Fok Dancers. Time: 5-8 p.m. St. Joseph 's Parish Hall , Colombero Ave., McCloud, CA. 964-3183 - Marilyn| Region: Shasta Cascade

MODESTO: October 1, 2011 Nor Cal Oktoberfest includes an authentic oom-pah band, Bavarian dancers, singing and yodeling. norcaloktoberfest Region: Central Valley

MODESTO: International Heritage Festival. Gallo Center for the Arts - Modesto, CA

MONTCLAIR: Fall Festival, October 1 - 2, 2011. Montclair Village - Oakland, CA

MONTROSE: Montrose Oktoberfest. Contests, Stein Holding, & Sausage Eating Contests in Beer Garden at Wickham Way. Free admission. montrosechamber

MOORPARK: Moorpark Country Days Parade and Street Fair. Historic High Street - Moorpark, CA

MORRO BAY: Harbor Festival, October 1- 2. Annual celebration of the Central Coast's unique food, wine and lifestyle, held first full weekend in October for nearly 30 years. -12. Location: Embarcadero Rd., Morro Bay, CA. For vendor information please call the Morro Bay Harbor Festival, Inc. at 772-1155 mbhf Region: Central Coast

MURPHYS: Calaveras Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Days. Every first Saturday in October the historic town of Murphys transforms into a frenzy of activity with two renowned events - the Calaveras Grape Stomp and the Gold Rush Street Faire. Both events run simultaneously between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. a Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp takes place in Murphys Park. Just half a block away, Annual Gold Rush Street Faire fills Main Street with over 100 booths of quality arts and crafts, antiques, handcrafted goods, jewelry, clothing, collectibles, and food booths. The event is hosted by the Feeney Park Foundation. Admission is visitmurphys

OAKLAND: Montclair Arts and Crafts Festival. 17th Annual faire is held at Mountain Boulevard and La Salle. The Montclair Village Association sponsors this event with artists, entertainment, activities and attractions.| Region: Bay Area

OAKLAND: Oaktoberfest in Dimond. oaktoberfest | Region: Bay Area

OJAI: World Music Festival, Sept. 30 -Oct. 2, 2011. An exciting line-up of musicians that includes Samite of Uganda, On Ensemble of Japan and Ancient Grooves and Judy Piazza, there's a weekend of non-stop music. Location: Libbey Bowl Libbey Park Ojai, ca -150. 646-8907. ojaiworldmusic

PALM SPRINGS: Fourth Palm Springs Body Mind Spirit Weekend, October 1 - 2, 2011. Crystal Fantasy - Palm Springs, CA

PARADISE: Johnny Appleseed Days, October 1 - 2, 2011. Paradise Intermediate School Campus - Paradise, CA

PLACERVILLE: California State BBQ Championship, October 1 and 2, 2011. Compete for 500 In Prize Money in this KCBS Sanctioned Contest, Smokin for Gold. Location: Placerville Fairgrounds , 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. 621-5860. eldoradocountyfair

PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson. 6 Haunted House attractions include the original, infamous Pirates of Emerson, plus a and Corn Maze. The Haunting Fields is where your worst nightmares become real. As you enter the Adventure, you enter a world of suspense and terror. The only thing on your mind will be your survival. At the Haunting Fields you are actually IN the various exotic scenes. Time: 7:05 - 10 p.m. General Admission. Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. piratesofemerson . Other dates: Oct. 1, 7-9, 13-16, 19- 23, 25-31

SACRAMENTO: African Cultural Festival., October 1 - 2, 2011. Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA

SAN DIEGO: Cabrillo Festival, October 1 - 2, 2011. Ballast Point, Naval Base Point Loma - San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO: Old Town San Diego Art Festival October 1- 2, 2011. Art with over 100 contemporary artists from around the world, live music, international food and exotic wines. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, chalk art, fashions, furniture, jewelry and local art galleries. Over a dozen local restaurants and the finest wines. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 233-5008. oldtownartfestival .

SAN DIEGO: Six Man Volleyball Fest.Get your team rallied together, find some costumes, a sponsor and register today for this very fun and exciting event at Mariner's Point. Sophie Radio will be cranking out the tunes and Stone Brewery has expanded the beer garden to include some corn hole toss games and more! Compete in Men's, Women's or Coed Divisions for prizes. SanDiegoSIXMAN

SAN FRANCISCO: Oktoberfest by the Bay, September 30-October 2, 2011 at Pier 48

SAN FRANCISCO: World Veg Festival Weekend, October 1-2, 2011. The San Francisco Vegetarian Society welcomes everyone to the 12th annual event. International vegan cuisine, healthy food demos, outstanding speakers, entertainment, eco fashion show, children's corner and vegan speed dating. San Francisco, California. sfvs /wvd

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Art In Autumn Crafts Festival, October 1 - 2, 2011. Downtown - San Juan Bautista, CA

SANTA BARBARA: SOL Food Festival. One day community-created festival to raise awareness of the Sustainable, Organic, and Local food systems of Santa Barbara County. Live cooking demos, DIY workshops, live animals, Local beer and wine tasting garden, delicious SOL Food vendors, and much more. solfoodfestival Region: Central Coast

SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Harvest Fair Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. Event includes 50+ wineries, wine sales, chef demonstrations, microbrew tasting (Saturday only), farm and harvest agricultural activities for children and adults, the World Championship Grape Stomp, continuous live jazz, an art show, crafters pavilion, farm animals to meet, and much more. harvestfair | Region: North Coast

SIERRA MADRE: Angel Festival. 18th annual event. Anything and everything to do with angels. Arts & crafts, religious, or silly fun! If you attend wearing an Angel Costume you receive a off coupon redeemable at any booth! Free Angel Book to anyone named "Angel" (with I.D.) Time: 11 am – 4 pm. Location: Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd , Sierra Madre , CA . Admission: Free, 794-4458, theangelfestival

SUISUN CITY: Waterfront Festival Featuring Art, Wine and Chocolate. Main and Solano Streets - Suisun City, CA

TWAIN HARTE OktoberFest Oct. 1 - 2, 2011. Eproson Park, Twain Harte, CA. (209) 586-4482. twainhartecc Region: Sierra

VACAVILLE: Bark in the Park. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: CreekWalk Plaza. 469-4010. cityofvacaville

VACAVILLE: Run for Fun. 5K, kids run, and kids zone. Nut Tree Plaza, Vacaville, CA. Starts at 7 a.m. 5 day of. cityofvacaville

VALLEY CENTER: Bates Pumpkin Festival, October 1 - 2, 2011. Bates Nut Farm - Valley Center, CA

VENTURA - October 1, 2011 Ventura County Oktoberfest includes 20 German beers, with all five historic breweries of Munich represented, along with Weihenstephan. | Region: Central Coast

WALNUT CREEK: Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair, October 1 - 2, 2011. Civic Park Community Center - Walnut Creek, CA street including music by The Chico Bavarian Band and the Internationals; and an appearance by the Nature Friends Schuhplattler. oktoberfestbythebay

WESTCHESTER: Cameron's Literacy Fair. Howard Hughes Center - Westchester, CA

WEST POINT: Lumberjack Day. Downtown - West Point, CA

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