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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 | Region: Bay Area

ANAHEIM Oktoberfest Sept. 16 - Oct. 31. Oktoberfest is held weekends - Fri - Sun thru Oct. Oom pah pah Band direct from Germany. cover. Phoenix Club, 1240 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA, thephoenixclub | Region: Orange County

AUBURN: Fall Home Show, Sept. 22- 25, 2011. There are two home shows in Auburn, one in the spring and one in the fall. Location: Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn, CA. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: General: ;; Age 5-12 ; Under 5 auburnhomeshows

AUBURN: 47th Annual Fall Food Bazaar aka Chicken Teriyaki Festival. Great Japanese food, cultural displays of Ikebana, Japanese dolls, Taiko drum demonstrations, Hiro Matsuda bonsai demonstrations and fun for the entire family. The event will be from11 a.m. -4 p.m. both days. Free parking. Held at the Placer CountyBuddhist Church in Penryn on Boyington Road. -652-6139 placerbuddhistchurch | Region: Gold Country

BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm Scary Farm Haunt. Time: 7 p.m. - 1 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

FAIRFAX: Bikeoktoberfest Marin. Free admission. Bike expo and more! | Region: Bay Area

GUERNEVILLE: Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival September 24 & 25, 2011. Held at Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA for over 35 years. Music lovers have enjoyed a stellar history of acts, including the Doobie Brothers, David Sanborn, Al Jarreau, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Etta James and many more. | Region: North Coast

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 17 - October 16, 2011 Saturdays & Sundays. Step back to an authentic Elizabethan Renaissance village nestled in the shaded glen of Hollister. English Ales, foods, entertainment and authentic period costumes bring one of the most romantic eras to life. All ages welcome! Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celtic Rock Series starts at 6 p.m. and is free with admission on Saturdays. 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

FAIRFAX: Bikeoktoberfest Marin Free admission. Bike expo, live music, group rides, cargo bike jubilee and more! | Region: Bay Area

GARDEN GROVE: Arab American Festival, September 23 - 25, 2011. Each September, the Arab American community gathers for a weekend of cultural experiences and celebration. Attendees can enjoy authentic Middle Eastern food, entertainment, and merchandise for sale. Game booths and rides are also featured. Location: Village Green Park, Garden Grove, CA. Free admission. 758-3507. aafestival

LEUCADIA: Farmers Market. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paul Ecke Elementary School, Leucadia, CA. (858) 272-7054. leucadia101

LONG BEACH: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, September 23 - 25, 2011. More than 200 exhibitors, live entertainment and strolling performers, a kids zone, specialty foods, and more. adult. Hours: 10 a.m. daily. Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Hall C 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA. harvestfestival

LOS ALAMOS: Old Days Celebration Sept. 23 - 25, 2011. Includes a parade, car show and antiques fair. losalamosvalley | Region: Central Coast

MALIBU: Malibu Family Wines Grape Crush and Harvest Festival. Samplings from over 20 local restaurants, and Semier Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rose and Saddlerock Wines. Entertainment, crafts, grape crush and music for all ages . Malibu, Calif. cityhearts

MORGAN HILL: Taste of Morgan Hill - September 24 - 25, 2011. Arts & Crafts Festival featuring fine arts & quality crafts; variety of food with local restaurants; wine & microbrew garden; two stages of live music; Kids Zone with rides, crafts and children's entertainment; Business Expo & community non-profit group displays; Custom & Classic Car Show; Quilt Show. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Morgan Hill and Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA.Call 779-9444. morganhill | Region: Central Coast

NAPA: Le Boeuf Brothers, concert. Jazz twins with an ear for innovation, drama, and a touch of humor. Time: 4 p.m. 5. Location: Silo's, 530 Main St. #C Napa, CA. 251-5833.

PACIFICA: Pacific Coast Fog Fest September 24-25, 2011. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Location: Palmetto, Pacifica, CA. pacificcoastfogfest | Region: Bay Area

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

REDONDO BEACH: Rods n Relics. Annual Car Show on the Redondo Beach Pier, Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to watch. redondpier | Region: Los Angeles County

REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Sept. 23- 25, 2011. Location: Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach, CA redondochamber | Region: Los Angeles County

SACRAMENTO: Seafarer's Marketplace and Pirates Festival, September 24- 25, 2011. Rio Ramaza Marina, 10000 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA. louisianasue

SALINAS: Salinas Air Show September 23 - 25, 2011. salinasairshow | Region: Central Coast

SAN DIEGO: 13th Annual Trolley Dances, Sept. 24 - 25. Presented by Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, guests riding the San Diego Trolley are treated to site-specific choreographed dance performances on and off the trolley at unexpected locations. Dances are performed on the fly, taking inspiration from the surroundings and energy at each stop.

SAN DIEGO: Chrysler Classic Speed Festival September 24-25. Enjoy free U.S. Navy Ship Tours along with fast-paced fun during the 14th Annual races held at the Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado in conjunction with San Diego Fleet Week. Vintage auto race features over 200 classic cars racing a 1.6 miles course along North Island's runways. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 - 45. fleetweeksandiego | Region: San Diego County

SAN FRANCISCO: A Taste of Greece September 23 - 25. annunciation /festival | Category: Greek

SANTA BARBARA: Creek Week Celebration, 12th annual event closing days. South Coast Watershed Resource Center hosts displays and guests from: Agua Pura, AFS Green Schools, Blue Ocean Sciences, Channelkeeper, Chumash Maritime Association, Master Gardeners, Mesa Harmony Garden, Permaculture Guild, Dr. Ed Keller, SB Surfrider, and Ty Warner Sea Center. Learn about local creeks, watersheds, and water quality. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. sbcreekweek

SAUSALITO: Chili Cook-off. 33rd annual event. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TEMECULA: Jazz Attack with Peter Braun, Rick White and Gerald Albright concert. 4 p.m. at Thornton Winery, General admission 5; Supper package 40. (951) 699-3021. thorntonwine | Region: Bay Area

WALNUT CREEK: The Walnut Festival September 22 - 25, 2011 Includes four days of walnut fun. thewalnutfestival | Region: Bay Area

WATSONVILLE: Monterey Bay Birding Festival, September 22 - 25, 2011. Bird watching trips, lectures and more. Watsonville Civic Plaza, Watsonville, CA. montereybaybirding

WINDSOR: Sonoma County Farm Trails, September 24-25. Join local farmers for a weekend of tours, artisan foods, wine tasting, hands-on activities, cooking, pick-your-own, agricultural demonstrations, music and harvest. From hay rides to cheese-making, Weekend Along the Farm Trails offers a chance to experience Sonoma County's agricultural heritage. Windsor, Calif. farmtrails | Region: North Coast

YORBA LINDA: Violin and Piano by Dow Sisters, concert. Nixon Library Sunday afternoon concerts free to the public. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Concerts begin at 2 p.m. Location: 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA. 92886 993-5075. nixonfoundation | Region: Orange County

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