Saturday, April 28, 2018

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ANTIOCH: Asahicon - at Antioch High School. asahicon.org

ATASCADERO: Brew at the Zoo, 5:30-9 p.m. $30-35, age 21+ only. Party with the animals, listen to bands, DJs and sample craft brews, ciders and wines.  atascadero.org

ARVIN: Arvin Wildflower Festival April 27-29, 2018.  Smotherman Park 800 Walnut Drive Arvin, Ca arvinchamberofcommerce.com $ admission

AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo, April 28-29, 2018. PRCA Rodeo Auburn, CA Dummy Roping Contest | Dummy Roping Rules | Enter the Rodeo Queen Contest | Rodeo Queen Contest Rules | Special Kids Rodeo | Businessmen's Steer Tie Application | Mutton Bustin goldcountryprorodeo.com | rodeo

BAKERSFIELD: Annual Western Street Rod Nationals April 27-29, 2018 Kern County Fairgrounds Main Gate 1142 South "P" Street Bakersfield CA, 93307 kerncountyfair.com $15, $5 Parking

BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Jazz Festival April 27-28, 2018. CSU Bakersfield Amphitheatre 9001 Stockdale Ave. Bakersfield, CA $40-65, bakersfieldjazzfest.com

BOONVILLE: Anderson Valley Brewers Boonville Beer Festival, 1-5 p.m.  Mendocino County Fairgrounds‎ 14400 Highway 128 $tickets, avbc.com

BOULDER: Do It Ourselves Fest April 27-29, 2018. Camp Krem Camping Unlimited 102 Brook Lane Boulder Creek $150 approx., doitourselvespresents.com

CALIFORNIA CITY: Tortoise Days Festival 2018 Theme: A Bright Future April 28-29, 2018. Central Park 10400 Heather Ave. California City, CA 93505, Parks and Recreation Department californiacitychamber.com

CAMARILLO: Ventura County Blues Festival. Gates open 10 a.m. Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA
$30-40, venturacountyblues.com

CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 22-29, 2018.  Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org

CAMBRIA: Faerie Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 4101 Burton Dr.  spellboundherbs.com

CERRITOS: Spring Festival April 27-29, 2018. Carnival rides, games, and food at the Cerritos Sports Complex, 19900 Bloomfield Avenue. Free, cerritos.us

CHICO: Independent Film Festival April 27-29, 2018. Cost: $7-up,  chicoindie.com

CLAYTON: Art & Wine Festival April 28-29, 2018. Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street, Clayton. Free admission and parking. . Hosted by the Clayton Business and Community Association, the fest includes activities for all ages. claytoncbca.org

CLOVIS: Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2018. Rodeo action, the rodeo parade, dance and concerts are part of the action. clovisrodeo.com | rodeos

COSTA MESA: America's Family Pet Expo April 27-29, 2018. 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. Location: OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. General Admission, $15, petexpoOC.org

CUPERTINO: Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival  April 28-29, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual festival honors the anniversary of Cupertino's sister relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. Memorial Park, across from De Anza College, Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.  cupertino.org |cupertinotoyokawa.org

EL CAJON: Butterfly Festival, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, Free admission, thegarden.org
El Cajon, CA | butterflies

EL DORADO: El Dorado Wine Adventures Passport April 21-22, 2018 and April 28-29, 2018. Annual touring and tasting event showcases the award winning wines and unique and charming tasting rooms at foothill vineyards with their stunning views. Your Passport includes commemorative wine glass and access to over 20 participating wineries.  $46-96 approx. eldoradowines.org

ENCINITAS: Spring Street Fair April 28-29, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

EUREKA: Rhododendron Parade, 10 a.m. Parade route: starts at 7th at E Street, turns right on H Street, right on Henderson to Eureka Mall where it ends.

EUREKA: Dolbeer Steam Donkey Days. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3431 Fort Ave.  Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Eureka, CA | timberheritage.org Logging show, train rides and machines pumping and working.

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Food vendors, art exhibits, music and dance, entertainment and tons of art. Produced by Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District & the San Juan Unified School District. Location: 4238 Main St., Village Park, fairoakspark.org

FILLMORE: Fillmore & Western Railway Railfest April 28-29, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Frontier Gunfighters, Antique Farm Equipment, Speeder Rides, Model Trains. Location: City Park, Fillmore, CA fwry.com

FREMONT Ducks 4 Bucks Benefit Race. 11 a.m. Carnival and race time at 1 p.m. Held at Lake Elizabeth in Fremont. ducks4bucks.org | ducks

FRESNO: Asianfest, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Campus wide event at Fresno City College. Event and parking are free all day. fresnocitycollege.edu

FRESNO: Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival April 26-28, 2018
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds 4500 E Kings Canyon Blvd. $10 for 3 Days, quiltcraftsew.com

FOWLER: Spring Fest at Merced Street near Panzak Park Fowler, CA fowlercity.org

GLENDALE: Hometown Country Fair. Carnival rides, a car show, dog parade, pie-eating contest, vendor booths in Crescenta Valley Park.  crescentavalleychamber.org

HEALDSBURG: Passport to Dry Creek Valley April 28-29, 2018. 45+ wineries. $90-150 approx. drycreekvalley.org

HEMET: Ramona April 28-29, 2018, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA. Cost: $20-47, ramonabowl.com

HOLLYWOOD: Colcoa French Film Festival April 23-30, 2018. Where French culture shines! colcoa.org | film

HUGHSON: Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival April 28-29, 2018 Location: Hughson, CA Hughson Harvest Festival – Hughson, CA hughsonfruitandnutfestival.com | nuts

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Factory Five California Cruise-In Car Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Main & Pier Plaza in Downtown HB. The annual event features 150 custom rods, free to see. Music by The Nomads. Spectators free, factoryfive.com

INDIO: Stagecoach Festival April 27-29, 2018, 12 p.m. Noon each day Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA. $329-up,stagecoachfestival.com  

IRVINE: OC S.T.E.A.M. Fest, 2-7 p.m. at The Great Park, 6950 Marine Way. Games and activities related to STEAM,  performances, food trucks, and  more. $10, ipsf.net/steam

KERNVILLE: Kern River Festival April 28-29, 2018  It's back! Riverside Park Kernville, California kernfestival.com

LAKESIDE RODEO: April 27-29, 2018 More than 50 year tradition in San Diego area. Tickets $15-25 approx.. 12584 Mapleview Street. Lakeside, CA. lakesiderodeo.com | prorodeo.com | rodeo

LA VERNE: Old Town La Verne Annual Wine Walk Sip of Old La Verne. Includes 30 locations to sample wine, talk about a good time! Time: 5-8:30 p.m. $40-50, oldtownwinewalk.com

LINCOLN: Lincoln Wine Fest, 1-5:30 p.m. Beermann Plaza $35-45, lincolncarotary.org

LIVERMORE: Two Day Town Music and Camping Festival April 27-29, 2018. Leave No Trace Family Camping and Community Music Lake Del Valle Regional Park Ohlone Wilderness Livermore, California $40-80 twodaytown.com

LONG BEACH: Los Angeles County Quilters Guild Quilt Show -- From the Bolt to the Bed April 27-28, 2018. Greek Orthodox Church of Long Beach 5761 East Colorado St. $10 general, sites.google.com/site/lacoqg

LONG BEACH: Urban Ocean Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific April 28-29, 2018, 100 Aquarium Way   aquariumofpacific.org

LOS ANGELES: Jewish Film Festival April 25-May 2, 2018 lajfilmfest.org

LOS ANGELES: The Friendship Concert III, 7:30 p.m. at Aratani Theatre, Little Tokyo, 244 S. San Pedro, Los Angeles. $10, tap.place

MAMMOTH LAKES: Opening Weekend Fishmas Festival  at Village at Mammoth, monocounty.org

MENIFEE: Big Barn Classical Car Show. Mott Historical Museum 28380 Highway 74 Menifee, CA Vendor Booths, Food Festival, Free admission to the public. mottemuseum.com

MISSION VIEJO: Arts Alive & Street Painting Festival April 28-29, 2018.  Arts Alive & Street Painting Festival features art workshops, musical and dance performances and incredible street painting artists on Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday  at the Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green. FREE  cityofmissionviejo.org  | chalk art

NAPA: Stags Leap District's Vineyard to Vintner Weekend April 27-29, 2018  Stags Leap District. $195-690, stagsleapdistrict.com

NAPA: Kitchens in the Vineyards April 27-28, 2018. Fri. Preview Party $275, 4 p.m. | Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $70-75. musicinthevineyards.org | homes

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Film Festival April 26-May 3, 2018. Over 300 features and shorts from over forty different countries. newportbeachfilmfest.com

NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 20-29, 2018. Ranch Rodeo.George Ingalls Equestrian Center 3737 Crestview Dr. Norco, CA norcohorseweek.com | rodeo

NORTH HOLLYWOOD:  Forcella Reigns: The Men Who Play Cards April 27-29, 2018. Immersive installation by sculptural painter Francesca Bifulco. Hours: April 27, 7-11 p.m.  April 28, 5-11 p.m. April 29, 3-8 p.m. Location: ZUJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601  Free all ages welcome, francescabifulco.com

OJAI: Tennis Tournament April 25-29, 2018 ojaitourney.org

PALO ALTO: Gamble Garden Spring Garden Tour April 27-28, 2018. Tour five private gardens. Event also includes $35, optional box lunch $18. gamblegarden.org | gardens

PARADISE: Gold Nugget Days, April 26-29, 2018. Town celebrates the discovery of a famous Magalia Gold Nugget.

PASADENA: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair April 28-29, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See 200+ selected artisans selling fashion and jewelry design, ceramics, paper goods, home decor, housewares, art,  photography and more. Enjoy crafting workshops, too. Location: 275 S. Raymond Avenue Central Park Pasadena, CA, Free admission, jackalopeartfair.com

PASADENA: Playhouse District Wine Walk, 4-7 p.m. Wine tastings at participating venues while exploring the Playhouse District. Location: 38 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena $25, playhousedistrict.org

PASO ROBLES: Hospice du Rhone April 26-28, 2018 features Rhone winemakers and winegrowers. Paso Robles Event Center  $100-up, hospicedurhone.org

PETALUMA: Petaluma Butter & Egg Day Parade & Celebration. Location: Historic Downtown, Petaluma, CA

PIEDMONT: Heart of the Home Tour April 27-28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Receive a Tour Book for self-guided Tour of beautiful homes in Piedmont and Oakland Hills where you may view many of the rooms as well as the gardens. Event benefits at-risk children. $50-70, wehelpkids.org  | homes

PLEASANTON: Arbor Day Picnic - at Alviso Adobe Community Park. Family friend event. Kids craft, tree planting. Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. cityofpleasantonca.gov

PLYMOUTH: Antique Truck Show & BBQ. Amador County Fair Grounds 18621 Sherwood Street Plymouth Ca. 95669 athsccc.org

POMONA: Annual Ohlone Big Time Gathering and Powwow April 27-29, 2018. Tony Cerda Park 400 W Grand Ave Pomona, CA. costanoanrumsen.org | pow wow

PORTERVILLE: Porterville Iris Festival, April 28, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Porterville Chamber of Commerce  porterville.com

REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show April 21-29, 2018

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento International Film Festival April 21-29, 2018. Produced under the umbrella of the California Film Foundation. sacramentofilmfestival.com

SAINT HELENA: Hall Cabernet Cookoff, 12 p.m.
401 St. Helena Hwy. South. $100 approx., hallwines.com

SAN DIEGO: Quintessential Craft Beer & Wine Festival, 1-5 p.m. Over 30 local wineries, breweries and distilleries. Location: Nobel Park Athletic & Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Dr., San Diego, CA. $30-45, lajollagtrotary.org

SAN BERNARDINO: Kaya Festival April 28-29, 2018. Line up: Sean Paul | Ziggy Marley and dozens more. NOS Events Center 690 S. Arrowhead San Bernardino, CA. $65-200, kayafestivals.com

SAN DIEGO: Mission Federal ArtWalk April 28-29, 2018. Little Italy's 17 blocks of nationally recognized neighborhood features art from over 350 local, national and international emerging and established artists in every medium. Live music, Spoken Word performances, interactive art activities for kids, street food and many other special attractions. artwalksandiego.org

SAN DIEGO: Quintessential Craft Beer & Wine Festival 1-5 p.m. Over 30 local wineries, breweries and distilleries. Location: Nobel Park Athletic & Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Dr., San Diego. $30-40, lajollagtrotary.org

SAN DIMAS: The Festival of Arts Spring Show April 27-29, 2018. In existence for over 40 years, the Spring show presents California Images & History, highlighting the splendors of the coast, vast mountain ranges, flourishing wine country, and Hollywood. Location: Civic Center Plaza, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA sandimasarts.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Vintage Paper Fair, Hall of Flowers April 28-29, 2018. Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building at 9th & Lincoln. vintagepaperfair.com

SAN PEDRO: Tea by the Sea. Location: Point Fermin Lighthouse grounds 807 W. Paseo del Mar. Entrance is Free. No reservations required.  (310) 241-0684
Enjoy the ocean view while surrounded by the beautiful Point Fermin Lighthouse gardens. Tea and refreshments served, garden tours, craft booths, self guided lighthouse tours. | tea

SAN SIMEON: Hearst Castle Spring 2018 Evening Tours. Location: 750 Hearst Castle Rd. $36 evening tour, $18 age 5-12 years  Reservations recommended: reservecalifornia.com or (800) 444-4445

SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition April 25-29, 2018. Includes Robots And Cars Entertainment is an innovative strolling act | Alien Stilt Walkers | Racing Pigs | Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull | magician | hypnotists | The Arty Loon Show and more. Location 3400 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA. $8, earlwarren.com

SANTA CLARITA: KHTS Home & Garden Show April 28-29, 2018 KHTS Home & Garden Show  Location: Central Park,  Free admission. santaclaritahomeandgardenshow.com

SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Dance Week April 19-28, 2018. Dancing in the Streets, Dancing in Unlikely Places, Open Classes and more. scdanceweek.com  | dance

SANTA CRUZ: Log Jam April 28-29, 2018.  Old Boards, no Cords surfing event features old school surfing with boards weighing more and they're longer, for sure. Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz, CA  sign ups at bigsticksurfing.org | surfing

SANTA CRUZ: Ducky Derby. Harvey West Park. 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Free Admission. duckyderbysantacruz.org | ducks

SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival April 27-29, 2018. Location: 937 South Thornburg Street, Santa Maria, Calif. santamariafairpark.com

SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Car Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 600 cars are featured at this annual Main Street / Eisenhower Park event.  Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce sealbeachchamber.org

SMARTSVILLE Smartsville & Timbuctoo Pioneer Day April 28, 2018, 9 am -4 pm, PioneerDay.info | gold

SONOMA COUNTY: Passport to Dry Creek Valley April 28-29, 2018. Vineyard tours, pairings, Friday Night Soiree and access to 40+ wineries.  $25-175, sonomawine.com

SONOMA COUNTY: Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies April 28-29, 2018, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet farmers, vintners and artisans in Sonoma County's rural settings Free admission to most farms, RSVP at farmtrails.org

SONORA: Spring Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown, Sonora, CA, Free. Live music, painting, book signings, petting, kids games and fun for all at Courthouse Park. sonoraca.com

SOUTH PASADENA: The Eclectic Music Festival & Art Walk, 3-10 p.m.  Headline act is Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The Art Walk features open galleries, studios and hosted events. Mission street will be closed between Meridian Avenue and Fremont Ave - and parking is free! Location: 1121 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030  theeclectic.rocks Cost: FREE

SPRINGVILLE: Springville Rodeo April 27-29, 2018. P.R.C.A. Rodeo in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains. Entertainment, food, and thrills of spills in world class rodeo action. $15-25 approx., springvillerodeo.com | prorodeo.com  | rodeo

SUNNYVALE: Hats Off to Spring Tea April 28 & 29, 2018.
Heritage Park Museum 570 E. Remington Space is limited, so you must reserve in advance, heritageparkmuseum.org  (408)749-0220  to reserve your space at a table.

SUSANVILLE: Home & Garden Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. Free admission, lassencountychamber.org

UPLAND: Lemon Festival, April 27-29, 2018. Great food, carnival rides and games, lemon flavored items and artisans from all parts of California.

VAN NUYS: Festival of Colors in San Fernando Valley, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave. $6.50-8, festivalofcolorsusa.com | color

WOODLAND: Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival April 28-29, 2018 at Yolo County Fairgrounds  $15-up, sacramentoscotgames.org | scot

YOUNTVILLE: Art, Sip & Stroll, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Experience 45 high quality- juried Artists, Live Music, Gallery Exhibits and $25 optional Tasting Stops with glass and 6 tasting tickets. Art event is free.  Location: V Marketplace and Downtown 6525 Washington Street. artsipstroll.com

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