Do you think you have a lot going on this weekend? Just thank your lucky stars you aren't in one of the Eastern snowstorms. California has had some exceptionally warm weather pushing near the 80s in many places as residents & visitors head into the last weekend for January 2011. It's the perfect time to do something fun. And wow! There's a lot going on. Here are just a few items for Saturday, Jan 29, 2011. Enjoy the sun or a romantic sunset. Pictured above is Cambria, where you can see the Art & Wine Festival this weekend. Very romantic. For additional activities and events, be sure to check out the California Calendar of Events.
ANAHEIM - Winter Convention and Trade Show. The Craft and Hobby Associations' Winter Convention and Trade Show is more than just another show. Includes entertainment, activities and attractions.
BENICIA - Men of Worth In Concert. Celtic music sponsored by Benicia Historical Museum. beniciahistoricalmuseum.org
BODEGA BAY - Chowder Day in Bodega Bay 8th annual contest. Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Visitors Center at 850 Highway One, located next to the Tides 76 gas station. Enjoy great clam chowder and a fun time. Any questions please call the Sonoma Coast Visitors Center 707-875-3866
CAMBRIA - Art & Wine Festival Jan 28 - 30, 2011. Wine Tasting, Auctions, Raffles and Art Faire.
CLOVERDALE - Old Time Fiddle Festival. The annual Cloverdale Old Time Fiddle Festival includes jam sessions and more! Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $12.50; $20 both days. Address: 1 Citrus Fair Dr, Cloverdale, CA. Tel: (707) 894-2067. cloverdalehistoricalsociety.org
COSTA MESA - Costa Mesa Crossroads of the West Gun Show Jan 29 - 30, 2011. Show offers 100s of tables to meet the requirements of your hunting specifications. Entertainment, activities and attractions include food vendors.
DEL MAR - Winter Home Decorating and Remodeling Show Jan. 28-30, 2011. Winter Home Decorating and Remodeling Show includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors.
DEL MAR - San Diego Pet Expo Jan. 29-30, 3011. San Diego Pet Expo welcomes all... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. sdfair.com
GLENDALE - Verdugo Hills Doll Club Annual Show and Sale. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HOLTVILLE - Holtville California Rib Cookoff Extravaganza
The 20th Annual Rib Cook-Off Extravaganza hosted by the Holtville Athletic Club includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food vendors.
INDIO - Southwest Arts Festival Jan 28-30, 2011 Located at the world-renowned Empire Polo Club in Indio California, a Coachella Valley landmark, featuring the deserts natural landscape and sweeping... entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. indiochamber.org
LAKE FOREST - Snow Fest 2011 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual City of Lake Forest wintertime tradition-snow laden slopes at Pittsford Park. lakeforestca.gov
LONG BEACH Loving Repeating Play Jan 21 - Feb 13, 2011 InternationalCityTheatre.org
OAKLAND - 2011 Lunar New Year Bazaar. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts and vendors. Lcoation: Chinatown, Oakland, CA
PALM SPRINGS - Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan. 6 - 17, 2011
PALM SPRINGS - Desert Arts Festival 2011 Jan 29 - 30, 2011.
Desert Arts Festival will be held on Show hours will be from 10 am - 4 p.m. ... entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts and crafts
PLACERVILLE - Bring out the Barrel. 25 El Dorado winemakers in their cellars for a weekend of barrel tasting. eldoradowines.org
POMONA - Grand National Roadster Show Jan 28 - 30, 2011.
The Grand National Roadster Show Parking : $9. General $12. Preferred. Parking... entertainment, activities and attractions include: Food
RIVERSIDE - Asian Pacific Lunarfest Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Commemorating Asian American contributions to Riverside's history, from building the... entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.
SACRAMENTO - Home and Landscape Expo Jan 28 - 30, 2011 Event includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors.
SAN FRANCISCO - Dine About Town Food Event Jan. 15 - 31, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO - Flower Fair Market. The Chinese New Year Flower Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the... entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.
SAN RAFAEL -Gem Faire Jan. 28 - 30, 2011. gemfaire.com
SANTA CRUZ - Monarch Butterfly Tour. Walks take place during the winter months, when migrating monarchs come to Santa Cruz.