Sunday, September 11, 2011

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ALAMEDA: Oktoberfest. Sept. 11, 18, 25, October 2. Entertainment all year at the German Restaurant, 2424 Lincoln Ave. Alameda, CA speisekammer Sunday September 11th - Oktoberfest at Speisekammer Oktoberfest Begins At Speisekammer - 4 Sundays in a Row. Dancing with The Golden Gate Bavarian Dance Club and a Jumpy House for the kids. Noon - 7pm, no cover.

AUBURN: Gold Country Fair through Sept. 11. Thursday 4 p.m. -11 p.m. , Friday 4 p.m. -Midnight, Saturday Noon-Midnight Sunday Noon-10 p.m. . General Admission: , Seniors (65+) , Children (6-12) , Kids 5 and under . 885-4533 goldcountryfair | Region: Gold Country

BERKELEY: Solano Avenue Stroll. 26 blocks of free fun includes over 500 vendors, food booths and entertainers. Pancake breakfast, Parade and the Stroll. This is a family event. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707. (510) 527-5358. solanoavenueassn | Region: Bay Area

CORONA DEL MAR: Coastline Car Classic. Location: Big Corona del Mar State Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. cdmchamber

CUPERTINO: Cupertino Fall Festival September 10 -11. Annual event is held at Memorial Park, Mary Ave & Stevens Creek. Time 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 725-1767. cupertino-chamber | Region: Bay Area

FERNDALE: Bargain Lovers' Weekend September 10-11. It's the biggest sale of its kind in the history of Humboldt County. From Main Street to side streets the whole town is getting in on the act! More than 100 different locations offering everything from antiques to zithers. Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. 786-4477 . | Region: North Coast

LA JOLLA: La Jolla Rough Water Swim. swimlajolla | Region: San Diego County

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair. Sept. 3 - Oct. 2, 2011. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Parking: . Open Noon Wed -Fri; 10 a.m. Sat & Sunday. lacountyfair | Region: Los Angeles County

POWAY: Barn dance. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Templars Hall, Poway, CA. Free event. Information: (858) 668-4576. poway | Region: San Diego County

SAN LUIS OBISPO: La Guitarra, music festival. Sep 9 - 11, 2011. Celebration of Guitar with 20 highly acclaimed artists in 15 events! There will be 10 major concerts, 4 Masterclasses, a free lecture, dozens of luthiers exhibiting their hand-made instruments, and the famous Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars will be on display. Friday evening's Opening Night two concerts are sold as one ticket and will be held in the Christopher Cohan Center. All other concerts and the free lecture will take place in the beautiful Spanos Theatre. laguitarracalifornia | Region: Central Coast

VENTURA: Aloha Beach Festival, Sept. 10 - 11, 2011. Surf Contest, Paddle Board Race, Polynesian Entertainment, Outrigger Canoe Race, Frisbee Dog demos, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Dancing and Music Location: Promenade Park, Surfers Point, Ventura, CA Admission: 805-200-8674 alohabeachfestival.us

FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS

CAPITOLA: Art & Wine Festival September 10 & 11, 2011.

29th Capitola festival includes over 150 fine artists and 20 wineries. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. capitolasoquelchamber | Region: Bay Area

LONG BEACH: Original Long Beach Lobster Festival Sept. 9 - 11, 2011. Friday, September 9: 5p.m. - 11p.m. ; Saturday Noon - Midnight; Sunday, noon - 10 p.m. originallobsterfestival | Region: Los Angeles County

OAKLEY: Oakley Almond Festival Sept. 9 - 11., 2011. 22nd Annual Event. oakleychamber | Region: Central ValleySAN DIEGO: Spirits of Mexico, September 11-17. The largest, most comprehensive festival of agave-based spirits in North America, and will be packed with seminars discussing the finest spirits, tequila tastings, cocktail challenges, authentic Mexican dishes and an awards ceremony. polishedpalate

SAN FRANCISCO: Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival September 10 - 11. Time: Noon - 5 p.m. Location: 900 N. Point St., San Francisco, CA. ghirardellisq

SANTA BARBARA: Taste of the Town. Riviera Park Gardens, 2030 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA. Time Noon - 3 p.m. tasteofthetownsantabarbara | Region: Central Coast

TRACY: Tracy Dry Bean Festival, September 10 - 11. Bean Pavilion, Multi-Cultural stage, Kids Carnival, local chefs compete for Best Chili in Town, Bean Run 5K/10K and the Show-N-Shine Car Show. Location: Downtown Plaza, Tracy, Calif. tracybeanfestival

September 9-11, 2011 Oakley Almond Festival

Oakley , California

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Oakley's biggest event of the year celebrates the almond. Always held during the second week of September.

September 9-11, 2011 LA BBQ Festival

Santa Monica Pier

1550 Pacific Coast Highway

Santa Monica, CA

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The three day event features authentic BBQ from Kansas City, Chicago, Santa Maria and more, in addition to live entertainment, award winning desserts, and over 30 beers on tap, as well as wine. In previous years, one ticket got you admission for the afternoon, but you then had to pay for plates of BBQ separately. This year, an all inclusive ticket gets you unlimited BBQ & sides, desserts, 24 beers on tap and wine.

In 2011 the foods include Southside Market & BBQ of Elgin, TX serving Elgin Hot Sausage and BBQ Brisket; Chicago BBQ Company of Burr Ridge, IL serving St. Louis Ribs & Coleslaw; L.C.'s BBQ of Kansas City, MO serving Kansas City Spare Ribs and Baked Beans; Susie Q's Brand of Santa Maria, CA serving Santa Maria Style Tri Tip Sandwich and Pinquito Beans; Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ of Mt. Laurel, NJ serving Beef Brisket and Coleslaw; Texas Thunder BBQ of Dallas, TX serving Pulled Pork Sandwich and Coleslaw. Bands performing include Country Western, Beatles Tribute and Rock.

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September 10 - 11, 2011 Tracy Dry Bean Festival

Downtown Plaza

Tracy, California

(209) 835-2131

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Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday

25 Years of Beans at the Annual Tracy Dry Bean Festival is held in Downtown Plaza, with Kids Carnival on 10th Street near the Tracy Press building; Multi-Cultural stage near 10th & B Street and two additional stages with music and entertainment at the corner of 10th & Central. Bean Pavilion gives festival goers an opportunity to truly celebrate dry beans via bean samplings, variety of specialty dry beans for purchase, bean give-aways and cooking demonstrations. On Sunday, local chefs will compete for the prestigious title of Best Chili in Town at the annual chili bean cook off. Bean Run 5K/10K and the Show-N-Shine Car Show features over 75 classic cars on display.

September 10 - 11, 2011 Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

900 N. Point St.

San Francisco, CA

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Time: Noon - 5 p.m.

Chocolate delicacies, wine and chocolate inspired family activities include Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest, Chef demos, and more. Tickets must be purchased to taste chocolate; gets you 15 samples. Chocolate Festival is a San Francisco tradition.

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