Sunday, February 26, 2017

CAPAY VALLEY: Capay Valley Almond Festival February 26, 2017 Multiple events, car show, hayrides, live music, foods, in Esparto, Guinda, Rumsey, Brooks and Capay. Fastest Little Nut Derby, 10 K Nut Run, Almond Baking Contest, Madison Fire Department Car Show, vendors, foods, contests, live entertainment and more. espartoregionalchamber.com

FRESNO: Tower District Grand Mardi Gras Parade February 26, 2017, 1 p.m.  Tower District Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Parade Starts at 1:00 p.m. FREE to attend. Parade Entry Fees Vary Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
towerdistrict.org

INDIO: Indio Date Festival & Riverside County Fair , February 17 - 26, 2017. 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.  datefest.org

MONTEREY:  East of Eden Cat Fanciers Show February 25-26, 2017 hall: Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940. eoecf.org | cats

PALM DESERT: Palm Desert Greek Festival Feb. 25-26, 2017 pdgreekfest.org

PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 17-26, 2017. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com

PLEASANTON: Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2017 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow.com

RICHMOND: East Bay Home Show February 25-26, 2017
Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way South Marina District, Richmond CA. worldclassshows.com | home shows

RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival  February 24-26, 2017. Always the last weekend of February, and the first festival of the season, the Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents a carnival, fun run, and well known community parade. riponchamber.org

RIVERSIDE: Dickens Festival February 25-26, 2017. A Victorian dance, essay contest, exhibits, lectures, games and fun are included on one of Riverside's top cultural events all year long! dickensfest.com

SACRAMENTO: Northern California Egg Artists Show & Sale. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.| Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Crowne Plaza- Northeast 5321 Date Ave
Sacramento CA 95841 norcaleggart.com. Free.

SAN DIEGO: Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra and The Shenanigans February 26, 2017, 2:30 p.m. Location: The Music Box in Little Italy. In support of ArtReach, a local nonprofit aiming to provide students at elementary schools throughout San Diego County with free or very low-cost visual arts education. Seating: $25-$60 includes one drink ticket/person and a swag bag, artreachsandiego.org.

SAN FRANCISCO: Black Choreographers Festival February 18-19; 25-26, 2017 bcfhereandnow.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Tulipmania at Pier 39 Feb. 11-26, 2017. Annual bloom of thousands of tulips, to be on view. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Cost: Free. Time: Open at 10 a.m. with free guided tour at 10 a.m. daily. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Cost: Free. pier39.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Noise Pop Music & Film February 17-27, 2017 Multiple Venues, San Francisco, CA. noisepop.com $175 music badge | music

SAN FRANCISCO: Pacific Orchid Exposition February 24-26, 2017  A Legacy of Orchids San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers 1199 9th St. San Francisco, CA $11-30  Hours: Fri. 9am- 6pm,  Sat. 9am- 6pm  Sun. 10am- 5pm orchidsanfrancisco.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Crystal Fair, February 25-26, 2017.  Location: Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A 2 Marina Blvd. San Francisco, CA. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $12 (under 12 free) -- good for both days Info: (415) 383-7837, crystalfair.com

SANTA CRUZ:  Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off & Festival Saturday, Feb. 25-26, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10 tasting kit. Feb. 25 Amateur Contest | Feb.26 Professional Contest. beachboardwalk.com

SANTA CRUZ: Ragtime Festival February 24-26, 2017
Kuumbwa Jazz Center Santa Cruz, CA santacruzragtime.com | music

TEMPLE CITY: Camellia Festival Feb. 24-26, 2017
Chase Your Dreams is theme for 2017
Carnival Hours Friday, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Noon-8 p.m.
camelliafestival.org

WOODSIDE: Filoli Daffodil Daydreams February 24-26, 2017  Lectures, lavish displays and opportunities to show. filoli.org

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