ALAMEDA: Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest. Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Robert Crown Memorial State Beach - Westline Drive & Otis Drive Alameda, Calif. cityofalamedaca.gov

BEAUMONT: Cherry Festival, June 7-10, 2012. Carnival, parade, community entertainment.

CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Beach Fest. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: The Carlsbad State Beaches beginning at Frazee Beach, (Carlsbad Blvd. and Pine Ave.) in downtown Carlsbad, stretching south on the sand to Tamarack Beach at Tamarack Avenue. Carlsbad Village Drive & Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA. carlsbadbeachfest

COSTA MESA: OC BBQ Festival, June 9 & 10, 2012. Southern California's largest BBQ Competition and cook off with over 70 award winning BBQ Teams 2-Day Music Festival with Star Power Talent. Beer & Wine Tasting, Premium Car Show on Saturday, Kids Zone with petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, and Mr. BBQ Pageant! Rib Eating Contest, Live Butterfly Celebration on Saturday at Noon. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. , approx. Location: OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA quenforkids

DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair June 8 - July 4, 2012, closed Mondays except July 2. San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.3 million visitors annually. 3 Adult; age 62 and older; ages 6-12 ; Free Age 5 and younger. Parking: Free shuttle parking at lot 2 miles away, or - 15 on site. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. sdfair

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Summerfest, June 8 - 10, 2012. City sponsored event, Car Show, Large Carnival, Games, Midway, Food Court, Exhibits, Beer Garden, Live Entertainment. Free admission. Location: Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley, CA. oentertainment

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival, June 9-10, 2012. 25th Annual Street Fair takes place Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday from 10am-9pm. Located in Rolling Hills Estates, the Fair is the biggest event on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the most popular in the South Bay. With more than 200 premier arts & crafts booths, carnival rides for all ages, continuous live entertainment on two stages, an International Food Court & Beer Garden, a free children's petting zoo, pony rides & kid-friendly activities, the Fair promises to be loads of fun for everyone. Bands perform tribute, pop, country, jazz & rock groups. Free Admission; Free Live Music; Free Parking. PVStreetFair

SAN DIEGO: Spyridon Greek Festival June 8-10, 2012. Location: 3655 Park Blvd. San Diego, Ca. 92103 sdgreekfestival 297-4165 Friday 5-10p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. -9 p.m. , Free on Friday and before 1 pm Sat-Sun Sat. and Sunday 11a.m.- 10p.m.

SAN MATEO: Santa Mateo County Fair June 9-17, 2012

Address: 1346 Saratoga Ave San Mateo CA 94403 sanmateocountyfair

TAFT: 4th Annual Taft Chamber Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show 7am – 3pm Location: Rails to Trails - 6th Street between Main & Supply Row, Taft, CA. Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show 20 Different Categories 5 Pre-register, 0 Day of the event Pre-register includes a goodie bag with a t-shirt Vendors, Food, Drinks, Beer Garden, Music, Bounce Houses and More Judging begins at 10 am Awards in each category, Best of Show Trophy, Dash Plaques for all entrants! Contact the Taft Chamber for more information 661-765-2165

VISALIA- Egyptian Festival, June 8 -10, 2012. Foods, vendor booths, art, kids fun activities and more. Location: 1320 South Church Street

Visalia , CA. Admission: Free Hours: Friday 4 - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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