ALAMEDA - Earth Day Festival. Includes 3rd annual Upcycling Team Sculpting (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Earth Day fest hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Washington Park, Central Avenue & 8th Street Alameda, CA 94501 cityofalamedaca.gov
BAKERSFIELD - Scottish Games. 17th Annual KCSS Games. The Kern County Scottish Society's 17th Annual Scottish Games and Gathering Kern County Museum Games and Gathering - 9 am to 5 pm. 374-4955. kernscot
BANNING - Fire Memories Museum Pancake Breakfast. Breakfast: Pancake, Eggs, Bacon, Juice & Coffee at Fire Memories Museum, Time: 7 - 11 a.m. Location: 5261 W. Wilson Street Banning, CA. Contact Doug Hammer (951) 260-9434. firememories
CAMBRIA - Chili Cook Off & Car Show 2012 - Car Show 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Chili Cook Off noon to 3 p.m. Vets' Hall, Pinedorado Grounds. Raffles, prizes, entertainment. Chili tasting from 12 noon - 3 p.m. Car Show 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vets' Hall parking lot & Pinedorado Grounds. 927-3624. cambriachamber
CORONADO - Coronado Flower, April 21 - 22, 2012. 87th Annual show. This is the largest flower show held under tents in the nation. Exhibits are placed inside tents surrounding a central gazebo, which becomes the stage for continuous entertainment, announcements and trophy presentations. There's also a beer garden. Time: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Location: Spreckels Park 600 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA. Phone: 619-435-0334. Admission. coronadoflowershow
COSTA MESA - America's Family Pet Expo - Orange County, April 20-22, 2012. The 23rd annual America's Family Pet Expo returns to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa with more than 1,000 animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish, llamas, pot bellied pigs, goats, rats, reptiles, rabbits, and more on display in fun and interactive stage shows, competitions and demonstrations. Featuring over 400 exhibitors and rescue groups, a lively round-up of four-legged animal shows and demonstrations, the latest trends in pet care grooming and care, and hundreds of animals available for adoption. Hours: Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. General Admission, 2; seniors 60 and over, . Children 6-12, . 5 yrs and under, Special show pricing - save off general admission tickets by purchasing online Location: OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA. petexpoOC
ENCINITAS - Encinitas Garden Festival. 7th annual event features a self-guided walking tour of more than 20 private gardens in a hidden corner of Leucadia. Residents will open their garden gates to welcome the public for this special one-day tour. The on-site Gardener's Marketplace will include guest speakers and vendors offering unusual plants, vegetable seedlings, garden art, and more. Advance tickets and reservations are 1 for adults and for children. Free parking is offered off-site. Time: 10am to 4:30 p.m. encinitasgardenfestival
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire, April 7 - May 20, 2012 on Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA. 969-4750. renfair
LANCASTER -California Poppy Festival April 21-22, 2012
LOS OLIVOS - Zaca Station Rd. - 1 1/2 miles from Hwy. 154. Los Olivos 688-0881. 5/pp 21-Apr-12 2012 Vintners' Festival, Saturday, April 21st, 1 -4 p.m. The 30th annual Vintners' Festival's inaugural site location is at "The Carranza," a meadow with views of vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley, just outside the town of Los Olivos. Time to taste the new vintage as we herald the arrival of spring! All 110+ winery members of the association will be pouring tastes of their wine as attendees also taste a delectable array of culinary delights from area chefs, specialty food purveyors and listen to the music of Margie Nelson's Band and Burning James & The Funky Flames. Tickets are 5/pp available on the website 1 p-4 p 2012 Vintners' Festival. sbcountywines
MENLO PARK - Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival --Celebrate Spring. Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 30th annual event takes place along tree-lined Santa Cruz Avenue and plays host to 100 artists. (209) 267-4394. pacificfinearts
NEWHALL - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 19-22, 2012. The four day festival held on Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio includes top country & cowboy bands, poetry, performers, studio tours, chuckwagon cooking, vendors and a whole lot of fun. day; 0 -2 day pass. Special performances and tours are sold separately. Location: 24715 Oakcreek Ave., , Newhall, CA 91321-1905 cowboyfestival
PACIFIC GROVE Wildflower Show, April 20-22, 2012. 51st Annual Wildflower show is presented by the Pacific Grove Museum and the Monterey Bay chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Enjoy over 600 species of wildflowers in this largest wildflower show in the Western and Northern hemispheres. Time: 10 a.m. Location: 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA pgmuseum
PASO ROBLES - Pasolooza 2012. Damon Castillo Band, The JD Project and Graffiti Jamboree! Food, beer, wine & beverages available for purchase at the event. Kids Zone with Bounce House & Games! Amphitheater style seating; blankets and low back chairs welcome. Time: 12:30 - 6 p.m. 5. Location: River Oaks Amphitheater, 800 Clubhouse Drive, Paso Robles, CA. 805-610-6460 RiverOaksHotSprings or pasolooza
RED BLUFF - Red Bluff Round UP redbluffroundup
REDLANDS - Flower Show, April 21-22, 2012. Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society's 100th Consecutive Annual event celebrates 100 Years with RHIS Garden Tour and RHIS Uncommon Plant Sale! Location: ESRI Campus, 380 New York Street, Redlands. rhis
SAN FRANCISCO - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2012. Cherry Blossom Parade Apr 22, 2012. 2nd largest festival outside of Washington, D.C. to celebrate the blooming of cherry blossoms; and held at one of three remaining Japantowns in the United States. Queen pageant, a parade, and two weekends of festival celebrations. nccbf
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest, March 31 - April 22, 2012. Astounding spring break bubble spectacular features good, clean fun for the entire family! See the Mega Bubble Laser Show (ticket required) Make your own giant bubbles, see BubbleBusters stage show And much more! Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 542-2823 Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 4.95 adult; 2.95 child. discoverycube
SEBASTOPOL -Apple Blossom Festival & Parade April 21-22, 2012. 67th Annual Apple Blossom Festival and Parade includes community entries with fun, whimsical floats and lots of apple foods, vendor sales and musical entertainment. Parade route: South on Main Street, ends at Calder Ave. After the parade join the Festival in Ives Park/Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Bldg, 282 High Street, Sebastopol Fee: Time: Sat 10am-6pm/Sun 10am-5pm. 828-4748. sebastopolappleblossom
SUISUN CITY - Wine and Wildflowers at the Western Railway Museum Vintage Comet 2012, March 31 - April 28, 2012. wrm | Region: Central Valley
TEMPLETON - Central Coast's Earth Day Food & Wine Festival April 20-22, 2012 earthdayfoodandwine
VAN NUYS - Spring Fling Car Show April 21 -22, 2012. Location: Woodley Park. Gates open at 10 a.m. 759-1779. cpwclub
VENTURA - Gizmo Guys Juggling Performance. Known for their humor as well as technique, The Gizmo Guys tour worldwide, having, appeared in more than 2,500 live performances. Time: 3 p.m. Admission 5, child, includes admission to all galleries before and after the performance, until 5 p.m. The performance is best for adults and children ages four and older. Seating is limited. Paid reservations should be made at 653-0323 x 7. Location: Museum of Ventura County's Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion, 100 East Main St., Ventura, CA. 805-653-0323 venturamuseum
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