BASS LAKE - 2011 Arts and Crafts Show August 26 - 28, 2012. Annual event at a popular fair location offers 3 days of shopping and you can stay later if you like. Arts, crafts and vendors galore! Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Pines Village, 8 Miles NE of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, CA. | Region: High Sierras

BERKELEY - Eating for Education, August 26-28. Celebration and fundraising events to support the growth of Edible Schoolyard programs across the country. chezpanissefoundation

CALISTOGA - David Chapman & Friends, band. Concerts in the Park, Thursdays June 14 - August 18, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m., Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St., Calistoga, CA. 942-6333. calistogachamber

CARMEL - Jewish Food Festival. Matzo Balls, Potato Latkes, and Kugel, Oh My! Free admission and entertainment. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, Calif. carmelbethisrael

GRASS VALLEY - California Worldfest (music festival), July 14 -1 7, 2012. Eight music stages with music from around the world. Announed acts include David Grisman -Blue Grass, Delhi to Dublin, The Greencards, Bluehouse, Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 9/day. worldmusicfestival | Region: Gold Country

HOLLYWOOD - Rhythm and Roots. Israeli-American Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble, African American Lula Washington Dance Theatre and more. Time: 7:30 p.m. 5-150. Location: Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East., Hollywood, CA. 461-3673. fordtheatres .

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Huntington Beach Bridal Show. 100+ Southern California wedding professionals. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. Huntington Beach, CA | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2012. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

MAMMOTH LAKES - Mammoth Rocks Taste of the Sierra, August 26-28. Music, food and fun. mammothrocks

NORCO - Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo August 26 – 28, 2012. PRCA events, cowboy dances, music, vendors, and food. George Equestrian Center. Info 371-1204. norcoprcarodeo

QUINCY - Homegrown Festival. 4th annual celebration of local food and farming at Thompson Valley Ranch in Quincy includes hay rides on the ranch, food and farming demos, and a feast of local fare. Tickets go on sale August 1st. Location: Thompson Valley Ranch, 905 LaPorte Rd., Quincy, CA. 283-3611 | Region: Shasta Cascade

SAND CITY -West End Celebration Aug. 26 - 28. Great bands, art show, food vendors, wine tasting pavilion and more. Admission is westendcelebration

YUCAIPA - Rockit Scientists, band. Concerts in the Park is held July 10 - August 28, 2012. Time: Sundays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Yucaipa Community Park, Yucaipa, CA. yucaipa | Region: Inland Empire

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