Go saw a log at the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest this weekend. Contest categories are open to both men & women (bigbearevents.com)

Can you believe another weekend is coming our way in California? In mid-October Californians are celebrating food in a big way–they always do! On the weekend of October 15-16, 2011, enjoy:

Fruits & Foods:

• Lemon Festival in Goleta
• Pumpkin Festivals: Half Moon Bay, Calabasas, Ukiah
• Clam Festival in Pismo Beach
• Apple Festival in Springville
• Jewish Food Festival in Carmichael

Drinks:

• Beer Festivals in Avila Beach, Redwood City, Santa Barbara, Yuba City

Other Highlights:

• Renaissance and Medieval Festivals in Bakersfield, California City and Folsom
• Equine Festival in Apple Valley
• Duck Race in Glendale
• Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Hollywood
• Halloween Haunts Galore!