ALAMEDA: Holiday Boutique, November 2-3, 2012. 34th annual event is sponsored by the city of Alameda. Handmade arts & crafts, food, antiques, vintage collectibles and Free Admission! Hours: Friday 12 noon to 8 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Building 2203 Central Avenue (corner of Central Avenue and Walnut Street), Alameda, CA. cityofalamedaca.gov

BIG SUR: The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, November 1-4, 2012. A weekend of culinary and wine events in Big Sur, combining Hiking with Stemware, wine maker dinners, a Grand Tasting with a local cookbook and wine book signings and the chance to meet some of California's best wine makers. Big Sur, Ca. bigsurfoodandwine

FRESNO: Fall Home Improvement Show, November 2-4, 2012. Fresno Fall event offers a variety of cost effective options, all in a one stop shopping, stress free environment. Pick up a gift or stocking stuffer, create your own wreath, floral spray or centerpiece at the popular Make and Take Craft Corner, or talk with local contractors about a new kitchen, pool, or landscape project. Fall into savings with over 300 exhibitors. Times: Friday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5. adult, parking. Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, Calif. 800-897-7899, fresnoshows

IRVINE: Irvine Holiday Faire, November 2-3, 2012. Includes more than 150 exhibitors selling hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, porcelain, dolls, clothing, holiday decorations and more! Chili or baked potatoes with all the fixings are sold and come with handmade ceramic bowls that you get to keep!Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine, Calif. Hours: Friday 5-9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. admission. 724-6880. cityofirvine

LOS ALAMITOS: Holiday Bazaar. Los Alamitos Senior Club 34th annual event includes 50 booths of beautiful handcrafted items, holiday decorations, clothing and much more! Enjoy a treat from the snack bar or bake sale to support the Los Alamitos Senior Club. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 430-1073. cityoflosalamitos

MADERA: Madera Pomegranate Festival, Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2012. Celebrate all things pomegranate with recipe contests, fun run, entertainment, arts and food. pomegranatefestival

MENDOCINO: Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival, Nov. 2-11, 2012. visitmendocino

NAPA: Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival, November 1- 3, 2012. Premier professional event on global cuisines and flavor trends. Held at the CIA's Napa Valley campus at Greystone. worldsofflavor

ORANGE: Boutique Noel. Chapter Center, November 1-4 2012. Free admission and parking. 124 S. Orange St.,Orange, CA, alorange

PALMS SPRINGS: Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival November 1- 4, 2012. 26th Anniversary includes multiple block parties, a two-day festival and Nov. 4 parade in Palm Springs, California. The 2012 theme, "Long May It Wave!" pspride .

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Arts Festival, November 2-4, 2012. Meet 225 of America's Best Contemporary Craftspeople & Fine Artists Offering their Original Works in All Price Ranges. Shop for yourself, your home and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Enjoy Continuous Main Stage Jazz & Blues! Admission: . Plentiful Food & Drink. Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, Calif., sacartsfest

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week, Nov. 2-11. Hundreds of beer-centric events take place throughout the county during this 10-day festival highlighting San Diego's award-winning craft beer, breweries and pubs. sdbw

SANTA MONICA: Contemporary Crafts Market, November 2 - 4, 2012. All 250 exhibitors in this show feature made in the USA products by the participating artists. The exhibitors have undergone a rigorous screening process. Time: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. Santa Monica, CA. Admission ; children 12 and under,

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SELMA: Holiday Open House, November 2-3, 2012. Entertainment includes: with Roving Performers, Holiday Gifts, Decor, Goodies and More. Time: Location: Downtown - Selma, Calif. cityofselma

VICTORVILLE: High Desert Home, Recreation & Lifestyle Show, November 2-4 , 2012. 28th annual home show offers consumers their best opportunity to see the latest trends and products. Around 250 exhibitors are on hand to answer questions. Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. . Location San Bernardino County Fairgrounds Victorville, CA. highdeserthomeshows

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