BAKERSFIELD - Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 17 - 19, 2012. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. 655-0655, Hours Friday 12p-7p; Saturday 10a-7p; Sunday 10a-5p; Admission . Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 ggshows

CLOVERDALE - Cloverdale Citrus Fair Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Traditional fair in Sonoma County. cloverdalecitrusfair

INDIO - Indio Date Festival & Riverside County Fair, February 17 - 26, 2012. includes Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest

KERNVILLE - Whiskey Flat Western Days Feb. 17 - 20, 2012. Parade, rodeo and encampment. Whiskey Flat Days is always held on Presidents Day Weekend. The 54th Whiskey Flat Days includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors.

LONG BEACH - Scottish Festival Feb. 17 - 19, 2012. Marching units with bagpipes, festive costumes and traditional Scottish games and events throughout the weekend on the lawns and on the ship. Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 8 / day; 4 / 2 day pass. Men of Worth Concert: 5; Malt Whiskey Tasting 5; Tasting & Dinner 5. queenmary

LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff

OAKLAND -Tall Ships Return to Jack London Square, through February 22. The brig Lady Washington and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain return to Oakland's Jack London Square for nearly two weeks of living history activities. They will offer walk-on tours, family sailing activities, and educational programs. Location: Jack London Square, Oakland, CA. jacklondonsquare

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival Feb. 10-19, 2012 . 10 Day of Bluegrass Ruckus. Unlike any other festival in the country, the San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival is a grass-roots, non-profit, volunteer-run festival dedicated to keeping the tradition of bluegrass and old-time music alive. sfbluegrass

YERMO - President's Day Weekend Civil War Re-enactment February 17-19, 2012 adult; youth 6-15; and free for ages 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. Location: Off I-15 at the Ghost Town Road exit, 10 miles north of Barstow. calicotown

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