DUNSMUIR: May 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. dunsmuir
EXETER: Turkey Testicle Festival. 37th annual event held at Dunlap Community Center. Includes a chili cook-off and car show. kjug
LOS ANGELES – National Train Day at Union Station Saturday, May 11, 2012, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The National Train Day event at Los Angeles Union Station will feature free kids' activities sponsored by Chuggington, interactive and educational exhibits, model train displays and giveaways. Visitors will have the chance to tour private luxury railcars, freight and commuter trains, as well as current Amtrak equipment. Location: 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles
SALINAS: May 11, 11 a.m. at Salinas Amtrak Station
SAN DIEGO: May 11, 2013, 11 a.m. San Diego S-Gaugers / Liberty Station
SUISUN CITY May 11, at 11 a.m. at Suisun City Historic Train Depot
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AVALON: Silent Film Benefit. Make 'em Laugh theme features four comedy short films by the silent era's greatest comedians: Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin. Live musical accompaniment on the Page organ in the Art Deco splendor of one of California's last remaining movie palaces creates the splendor of the Golden Age of film. Catalina Island Museum. 510-2414, catalinamuseum
AVALON: The Avalon Ball. 11th Annual dance offers a glimpse into a glamorous bygone era. Enjoy the ocean breezes high above the moonlit waves, admire the sea-themed medallions set into rose-colored walls under an arching fifty-foot ceiling studded with Tiffany chandeliers, or join the dancers on a 10,000 square foot circular floor as Dean Mora and his Avalon Ball Orchestra play hits from the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. 659-3326,adsla
AVALON: Catalina Island Gran Fondo. It's back and it's going to be bigger than ever. The 2nd Annual Catalina MTB Gran Fondo is a must attend event on any cyclists calendar. Breathtaking views, challenging climbs and lots of fun to be had after the ride! 55, 41 and 14 mile rides. Produced by Team Big Bear. uscup
AVALON: Aero Club Social Fly-In (weather permitting). Fly-in or take the Wildlands Express from the Avalon Plaza to the Airport in the Sky. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with pilots from around the region and viewing amazing airplanes. 2nd Saturday of the month. 510-0954. CatalinaConservancy
BAKERSFIELD: St. George Spring Greek Food Festival May 11, 2013
BUELLTON: Brew Fest. Time: Noon- 4 p.m. Location: River View Park, Buellton, CA. 5. buelltonbrewfest
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run, observation only!Time: 10:25 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.
CHICO: Art Fiesta: Opening Reception: Friday, May 10, 2013 4-9 p.m. Art, Dance & Music Fest: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Bring Your Mother to the Fiesta: Sunday, May 12, 2013 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Held at El Matador Motel, Chico, CA, chivaa /art-fiesta
CORONA: Koroneburg Old World Festival May 11 - June 16, 2013 at Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 Baron Rd, Corona, CA, renaissanceinfo
DIXON: Dixon May Fair, May 9 - 12, 2013. Dixon CA dixonmayfair
GRASS VALLEY: Old West Antiques show takes place May 10-11, 2013
HILMAR: Products Of Society partnered with Avid (Advanced Via Individual Determination), a non profit organization, to bring our 3rd annual fun-filled car and truck show fundraiser event open to all makes and models. Haywire will be held at Hilmar High School, 7807 Lander Ave., Hilmar Ca 95324. Time: 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m., and is encouraged for all ages. This show is open to all make and model vehicles, bikes and motorcycles. Pre registration is only 5, of. Registration (209) 818-3295, productsofsociety
HUNTINGTON BEACH: 14th annual Open Doors Home & Garden Tour. Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 5 before Apr.1, after. Self guided tour includes Waterfront Hilton Luncheon Buffet, silent auction and raffle. 235-0499, hbef4kids
IRWINDALE: Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 6 – May 19, 2013. Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. 969-4750, renfair
JAMESTOWN: National Train Day. Annual celebration of all things trains with lots going on in and around the roundhouse, including speeder demonstrations, equipment that is seldom seen, and the belt-driven machine shop in operation. Location: 18115 5th Ave., Jackson, CA. (209) 984-3953, railtown1897
JULIAN: Wildflower Show. Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free; donation accepted Venue: Julian Town Hall, corner of Main & Washington Streets, Julian, CA, 92036 A wonderful spring event, The Julian Woman's Club hosts their annual show in the historical Town Hall in Julian, San Diego's popular four-season, mountain destination.
LONG BEACH: Comic Expo. Long Beach Comic Expo at Long Beach Convention Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Long Beach Comic & Horror Show (longbeachcomiccon )
LOS ANGELES: May 11, 2013 Silverlake Art Craft & Vintage. The market is the second Saturday of every month. Location: Micheltorena Street Elementary School, 1511 Micheltorena St., Los Angeles, CA. 323-467-0623. silverlakeartcraftvintage
MALIBU: Leo Carrillo State Park Whale Walks. Celebrating Migration, Whale Walk Park: Leo Carrillo SP Leo Carrillo State Park 10am - 12 Noon Spring is when one of the greatest migrations on earth is taking place right here along our coast! Join your Santa Monica Mountains Rangers for signs of Gray Whales making their way back north along their 12,000 mile journey. Look from the bluffs for signs of these magnificent mammals and others like seals and dolphins. We may also explore the beach and tide pools down below in case the whales don't show. Bring binoculars – and a beach chair and watch all day! Meet at the Visitor Center. Parking 2. Info: 310/457-8185. parks.ca.gov<
MARIPOSA: Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu Pow Wow May 11 & 12, 2013. 20th annual traditional Native American celebration. To most people this celebration is known as a Pow Wow but, to us it is known as Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu - a drug-free, alcohol-free, smoke-free Spring Celebration. Southern Sierra Miwuk are not Federally recognized. Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Location: Mariposa Co. Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, California 95338, , Senior or child under 5 (Sold at the Gate) American Indian Council of Mariposa County (AICMC) Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation. (209) 742-2244
NAPA: BottleRock Music Festival. bottlerocknapavalley
PARADISE: Chocolate Fest May 10 & 11, 2013. Past Winner of two international awards, the Paradise Chocolate Fest is the place to indulge your love of chocolate. Last year's Paradise Chocolate Fest attracted more than 6,000 attendees. The Fest will be held at Terry Ashe Park on the Skyway in Paradise from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11. The Fest features Chocolate Candy Land where you can dip into decadence at the large chocolate fountain or visit chocolate booths and professional Chocolatiers with countless chocolate delicacies, desserts and confections for sale. Visitors can stroll down Bittersweet Lane or walk up Sugar Tooth Street while savoring delicious chocolate treats. Fest attendees may also enjoy a blast from the past by visiting fifties themed Lollipop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Shoppe, or simply taking a walk through the park and enjoying the musical entertainment, fine art and craft booths and a wide range of food selections. Kidz-Zone includes giant inflatables, carnival games, costumed characters, clowns, face painting, musical entertainment and interactive chocolate arts & craft projects. chocolatefest.us
PARKFIELD: Bluegrass Festival May 9-12, parkfield
PETALUMA: Great Chili Cookoff, greatchilicookoff
PLEASANTON: Hawaiian May Day Festival, May 11-12, 2013. Hawaiian music & dance by Bay Area Music Groups and Hula Halau in the Amphitheater. Arts and crafts booths. Ono food booths. Jumpy houses and more for the children! Event t-shirts and all cash prize raffle! Time: Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm. , age 5 & under free Parking: . Location: Alameda County Fairground, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton, California. 355-6451, kumahulaassociation@gmail
REDDING: Redding Rodeo, May 11-18, 2013. reddingrodeo
REEDLEY: Airport Barbecue and Fly In. Activities include: A variety of static displays, delicious barbecued meal, raffle, airplane rides, guest speaker, and pilots with stories to share. Something for everyone. Location: Reedley Municipal Airport, 4557 S. Frankwood Ave., Reedley, CA. 637-4203, reedley.ca.gov
SAN DIEGOSpringfest Inc., May 10-11, 2013. Springfest navajoevents
SANTA CRUZ Art & Chocolate, May 11-12, 2013. Enjoy unique paintings & sculptures for sale and sample a different chocolate at each of 12 artist's studios. Map online & at local art stores. FREE Time: 11 a.m. - 5pm Live Oak/Pleasure Point area Santa Cruz Phone: 462-9337 maggiehellmann /artandchocolate.html
SANTA MONICA: Alt Build, May 10-11, 2013. City of Santa Monica's alternative building materials, landscaping and design expo. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, altbuildexpo
STANFORD: 42nd Annual Stanford Powwow, May 10 - 12, 2013 Eucalyptus Grove Stanford, Ca Info: Katie Cromack or Leah Belgarde @ 723-4078
STOCKTON: St. Mary's High Olive Festival - Time: 9 a.m. 5k/ 1 Mile Run. Festival In the relaxed atmosphere of our campus festival, exhibitors, volunteers, musicians and visitors come to enjoy an afternoon of learning, tasting and listening to live music. Growing families can enjoy the Kid's Zone and teens can take up Bocciodromo. New this year is to kick off the festivities is a 5K run and 1 mile walk. There's something for all ages! More…The St. Mary's High School campus is located at 5648 N. El Dorado St. in Stockton, California. Time: 11am - 4pm. smhsoliveoilfestival
SUNSET BEACH: Mother's Day Weekend Art Festival, May 11 - 12, 2013. Free event, public invited to see hundreds of art displays, vendors and food booths. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Community Center, 17222 South Pacific Ave. and along the Greenbelt, Sunset Beach, CA 90742, sunsetbeachca Sponsor questions: 335-5034
TEHACHAPI: Mothers Day Celebration Wine Walk. Limited to 200 people, participants are invited to enjoy Tehachapi's fabulous May weather as they visit 8 locations, each featuring white and red wines and appetizers. Guests enjoy live music while tasting and browsing clothes, jewelry, antiques etc. Ticket: 0 for eight tastes. Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: The Depot Museum, 101 West Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Email:lindacarhart@mainstreettehachapi Phone: 822-6519, mainstreettehachapi
VENTURA: Ventura Music Festival, May 2-11, 2013. See: venturamusicfestival
VENTURA: Family Festival. Family Festival in the Park & Kids Swap Meet 10th annual event offers free daylong entertainment and activities for the whole family at the Barranca Vista Imagination Center and Park, located at 7050 Ralston Street, just east of Johnson Drive. Festival attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic and spend the day at Barranca Vista and stay for the day's performance finale. Kids Swap Meet opens the festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and encourages kids under age 18 to clean out their closets and garages of gently used games, toys, clothes, bikes and books to sell or trade. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more info: cityofventura or 644-6542
WOODLAKE: Lions Rodeo, May 11-12, 2013. woodlakelionsrodeo
WOODSIDE: Flower Show, May 10- 12, 2013. Time: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Listen to live music and admire the floral designs by more than 70 amateurs and professionals. Creative and beautiful table settings in the House or the spring color in the Garden, horticultural exhibits, Flower Chat and more is in store. Tickets Member Services at 364-8300, 508. members; 5 non–members; children ages 5 through 17. filoli
YERMO: Bluegrass Festival, May 11-12, 2013. Held at Calico Town.
YUCAIPA: May 11, 2012 - Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society Flower Show, Newell Nursery, Yucaipa.
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