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1         September 1, 2010 Wednesday

MONTEREY - monterey-county-fair Monterey County Fair. The Fair is in the Air! The fair has moved to September and will offer autumn harvest themes during the Labor Day weekend and days surrounding. montereycountyfair.com
SEAL BEACH - sealbeach-concerts Summer Concerts Series. The Elm Street Band: Long-standing classic rock band, playing favorite tunes from the ‘60s to the ‘90s. Held every Wednesday evening through September 1, 2010, time is 6 p.m. at the pier in Eisenhower Park, Ocean Blvd. at Main St., Seal Beach, CA. Great bands and lots of fun! Admission is FREE!

2         September 2, 2010

MONTEREY - monterey-county-fair Monterey County Fair. The Fair is in the Air! The fair has moved to September and will offer autumn harvest themes during the Labor Day weekend and days surrounding. montereycountyfair.com
VACAVILLE - vacaville-art-wine-festival Art, Wine & Brew Festival. Annual event in downtown Vacaville.
YOSEMITE - yosemite-strawberry-festival Strawberry Music Festival. Held at Camp Mather, this five day event features great bands on the main stage, camping, dancing, a placid lake, and entertainment for the family. Strawberry Music, Call: (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com.

3          September 3, 2010 Friday

CAPITOLA - capitola-begonia-festival Begonia Festival. Begonia Boat Parade, sand castle festival, and many competitions, contests, entertainment and more.
MONTEREY - monterey-county-fair Monterey County Fair. The Fair is in the Air! The fair has moved to September and will offer autumn harvest themes during the Labor Day weekend and days surrounding. montereycountyfair.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO -Local Hot Rock N Boogie "Dr. Danger Band" and "Merrell". Time 8 - 10 PM, Cost: $15. Location: San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA. The summer series of concerts at the SLO Grange Hall the first Friday of every month features Merrell Fankhauser and a variety of artists and bands!! Sept. 3rd Instro Surf Night with "North Of Malibu" and "Merrell Fankhauser".
SAUSALITO - sausalito-art-show Sausalito Art Festival. Held annually, this Labor Day Weekend 2010 event runs through Monday, Sept. 6.Preview Party Ticket Hotline: 415.331.1142. Information Hotline: 415.331.3757
VACAVILLE - vacaville-art-wine-festival Art, Wine & Brew Festival. Annual event in downtown Vacaville.
YOSEMITE - yosemite-strawberry-festival Strawberry Music Festival. Held at Camp Mather, this five day event features great bands on the main stage, camping, dancing, a placid lake, and entertainment for the family. Strawberry Music, Call: (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com.

4         September 4, 2010 Saturday

ARNOLD - Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival. This 38th Annual festival event is Arnold’s end-of-summer celebration featuring 60+ booths of fine handmade crafts, fine art, gourmet foods, and face painting. Live country/swing music by Homegrown band from Modesto and juggling by Bonzai Bunnell from San Francisco perform each day. Showtimes are 10am, 12 pm, 2pm & 4pm for Homegrown, with Bonzai juggling between those times. The Ebbett’s Pass Lion’s Club serves a pancake breakfast from 7:30 - 11 a.m. each day. The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Department. offers local beers for sale. Hours of the Festival are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Location: (Gold Country) Highway 4, Downtown Arnold, CA. For further information, please email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net
CAPITOLA - capitola-begonia-festival Begonia Festival. Begonia Boat Parade, sand castle festival, and many competitions, contests, entertainment and more.
JAMESTOWN - Return of The Sierra No. 3 Train - Railtown 1897 State Historical Museum. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $15 / 30. railtown1897.org
MILLBRAE - millbrae-artwine-festival Art & Wine Festival. 40th Annual Event features live music, entertainment, fine art, cool crafts and more. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MONTEREY - monterey-county-fair Monterey County Fair. The Fair is in the Air! The fair has moved to September and will offer autumn harvest themes during the Labor Day weekend and days surrounding. montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY - Art in the Park. Vendors come from all over the state to display their wide variety of arts and crafts in the City Park. Morro Bay Art Association. (805) 772-2504
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SAUSALITO - sausalito-art-show Sausalito Art Festival. Held annually, this Labor Day Weekend 2010 event runs through Monday, Sept. 6.Preview Party Ticket Hotline: 415.331.1142. Information Hotline: 415.331.3757
VACAVILLE - vacaville-art-wine-festival Art, Wine & Brew Festival. Annual event in downtown Vacaville.
YOSEMITE - yosemite-strawberry-festival Strawberry Music Festival. Held at Camp Mather, this five day event features great bands on the main stage, camping, dancing, a placid lake, and entertainment for the family. Strawberry Music, Call: (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com.

5         September 5, 2010 Sunday

ARNOLD - Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival. This 38th Annual festival event is Arnold’s end-of-summer celebration featuring 60+ booths of fine handmade crafts, fine art, gourmet foods, and face painting. Live country/swing music by Homegrown band from Modesto and juggling by Bonzai Bunnell from San Francisco perform each day. Showtimes are 10am, 12 pm, 2pm & 4pm for Homegrown, with Bonzai juggling between those times. The Ebbett’s Pass Lion’s Club serves a pancake breakfast from 7:30 - 11 a.m. each day. The Ebbett’s Pass Volunteer Department. offers local beers for sale. Hours of the Festival are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Location: (Gold Country) Highway 4, Downtown Arnold, CA. For further information, please email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net
CAPITOLA - capitola-begonia-festival Begonia Festival. Begonia Boat Parade, sand castle festival, and many competitions, contests, entertainment and more.
JAMESTOWN - Return of The Sierra No. 3 Train - Railtown 1897 State Historical Museum. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $15 / 30. railtown1897.org
MILLBRAE - millbrae-artwine-festival Art & Wine Festival. 40th Annual Event features live music, entertainment, fine art, cool crafts and more. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MONTEREY - monterey-county-fair Monterey County Fair. The Fair is in the Air! The fair has moved to September and will offer autumn harvest themes during the Labor Day weekend and days surrounding. montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY - Art in the Park. Vendors come from all over the state to display their wide variety of arts and crafts in the City Park. Morro Bay Art Association. (805) 772-2504
POINT REYES SEASHORE - Sand Sculpture Contest. 29th annual event at Drakes Beach on Labor Day Weekend welcomes all ages at this free community event located at Drakes Beach. Prizes awarded in each of several age and group categories. Free to participants and spectators. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Ken Patrick Visitor Center. Judging begins at 12:00 p.m. Prizes awarded at 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. No dogs are allowed on this designated swimming beach,Call 415-464-5140.
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SANTA CRUZ - Hot Rods for Kids - benefiting S.C. Children’s Hospice, the public is invited to a "Celebration of Automobiles". While strolling amongst this magnificent display, enjoy food, music, dinning with the cars, and live auctions. A limited number of raffle tickets are available. First place winner will select either a Corvette Convertible valued at $17,000 donated by Ocean Speedway, or an 18 carat yellow gold diamond ring valued at $3,770. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. Time: 9 a.m. to7 p.m., Dinner 7 – 10 p.m. Location: 3801 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz, CA. hotrods4kids.com/ Call: Classic Cleaners: 831- 423-2630
SAUSALITO - sausalito-art-show Sausalito Art Festival. Held annually, this Labor Day Weekend 2010 event runs through Monday, Sept. 6.Preview Party Ticket Hotline: 415.331.1142. Information Hotline: 415.331.3757
SUNOL -Take a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: $10 (subject to change). Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA Call: (925) 862-9063. ncry.org
YOSEMITE - yosemite-strawberry-festival Strawberry Music Festival. Held at Camp Mather, this five day event features great bands on the main stage, camping, dancing, a placid lake, and entertainment for the family. Strawberry Music, Call: (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com.

6         September 6, 2010 Monday

CAPITOLA - capitola-begonia-festival Begonia Festival. Begonia Boat Parade, sand castle festival, and many competitions, contests, entertainment and more.
JAMESTOWN - Return of The Sierra No. 3 Train - Railtown 1897 State Historical Museum. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $15 / 30. railtown1897.org
MONTEREY - monterey-county-fair Monterey County Fair. The Fair is in the Air! The fair has moved to September and will offer autumn harvest themes during the Labor Day weekend and days surrounding. montereycountyfair.com
MORRO BAY - Art in the Park. Vendors come from all over the state to display their wide variety of arts and crafts in the City Park. Morro Bay Art Association. (805) 772-2504
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SAUSALITO - sausalito-art-show Sausalito Art Festival. Held annually, this Labor Day Weekend 2010 event runs through Monday, Sept. 6.Preview Party Ticket Hotline: 415.331.1142. Information Hotline: 415.331.3757
YOSEMITE - yosemite-strawberry-festival Strawberry Music Festival. Held at Camp Mather, this five day event features great bands on the main stage, camping, dancing, a placid lake, and entertainment for the family. Strawberry Music, Call: (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com.

7         September 7, 2010 Tuesday

POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.

8         September 8, 2010 Wednesday

POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.

9         September 9, 2010 Thursday

POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.

10         September 10, 2010 Friday

DANA POINT- dana-point-tallships-festival Tall Ships Festival (tentative)
LONG BEACH - long-beach-lobster-festival Lobster Festival. Music, food, and fun atRainbow Lagoon. Tickets go on sale in July 2010.
MONTEREY - Cherry's Jubilee. Cruisin for the Cause annual event. Coastal views, and the "Cork Screw" on the famous Mazda Laguna Seca Track, or the pure beauty of the hot rods, classic cars and motorcycles, Cherry's Jubilee 2010 will provide a "Jaw-Dropping" good time. Toss in the great wine and food the Peninsula has to offer, plus the camaraderie with car and motorcycle folks and you have the makings of a great weekend. cherrysjubilee.org
TORRANCE - torrance-farmers-market So Fresh Market. Incredible farmer's market 3 days a week. Location: Del Amo Fashion Center, near the south entrance to the AMC Theatre. Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 10am-4pm. Location: 3525 Carson Street, #165, Torrance, CA 90503, sofreshmarket.com

11         September 11, 2010 Saturday

CAPITOLA - Capitola Art & Wine Festival. 28th Annual event includes over 150 fine artists, 17 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, gourmet food, children's art area, entertainment all day both days and so much more! All in the beautiful, beach-side setting of Capitola Village-by-the-Sea. Call Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce: (831) 475-6522.
DANA POINT- dana-point-tallships-festival Tall Ships Festival (tentative)
HUNTINGTON BEACH - huntington-beach-senior-saturday Senior Saturday.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - jazz-concert-huntington-beach BBJazz Festival. Day-long concert in Central Park runs from Noon to 10 p.m. featuring top smooth jazz artists such as Maysa, BK Jackson, Bob Baldwin, Art Sherrod, Jr., and many more. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: $45 -205. Call (714) 377-7574 or (323) 864-8690. bbjazz.com
LONG BEACH - long-beach-lobster-festival Original Long Beach Lobster Festival. Music, food, and fun atRainbow Lagoon. Tickets go on sale in July 2010.
LOWER LAKE - lowerlake-california-bluegrass Old Time Bluegrass Festival. The 5th annual bluegrass festival is a fun family event! Music & more! Join headliners John Reischman & the Jaybirds and Bill Evans & Megan Lynch, Rita Hosking, Anderson Family Band plus many others! This 5th annual event features bluegrass performances, children's activities, handmade arts & crafts and a variety of food from local vendors, a beer/wine garden serving Lake County wines, Art in the Barn and musician workshops. Sponsored by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA), the Children’s Museum of Art & Science (CMAS) and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce. A benefit to support educational & interpretative projects of non-profits AMIA & CMAS. Time: 10a.m -7p.m. Cost: Presale tickets $15, at the gate, $20. Children 12 and under are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, 8853 Highway 53 at Anderson Ranch Parkway , Lower Lake , CA. andersonmarsh.org or Call:(707) 995-2658.
MONTEREY - Cherry's Jubilee. Cruisin for the Cause annual event. Coastal views, and the "Cork Screw" on the famous Mazda Laguna Seca Track, or the pure beauty of the hot rods, classic cars and motorcycles, Cherry's Jubilee 2010 will provide a "Jaw-Dropping" good time. Toss in the great wine and food the Peninsula has to offer, plus the camaraderie with car and motorcycle folks and you have the makings of a great weekend. cherrysjubilee.org
MURPHYS - Angels Lions Club. 3RD Annual Charity Classic Car Show.1975 & Older Vehicles - All Makes & Models Welcome. Awards, Dash Plaques, Drawings, Lots of Vendors, Local DJ "Decade Music" Skate Board Park, BBQ Steak Sands, Brats, Hot Dogs, Cold Draft Beer, Sodas, & Snow Cones Available for Purchase. Plenty of Public Parking. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free admission to spectators.Location: Feeney Park Pennsylvania Gulch Rd. at Hwy. 4 in Historic Murphys, CA. Pre-Reg - $20. / after 8/28 - $25. Show Cars Park on Beautiful Grass. Call Terry Costa at (209) 728-9971 or makemyday@goldrush.com for more info. All proceeds go to Lions Club Charities.
NEWMAN - press-pinkfloyd-tribute House of Floyd Pink Floyd Tribute Concert. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Westside Theatre, 1331 Main Street Newman, CA. westsidetheatre.org
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SEAL BEACH - redcar-museum-seal-beach Red Car Museum is open. Noon to 3 p.m. Visit the past with a look at this historic rail car that used to drive between Los Angeles and Seal Beach daily. Transformed into a museum with videos, pictures and a great collection of memorabilia, it is well worth a stop and look. Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays, the museum provides the most comprehensive look into the history of Seal Beach. Donations are accepted. Location: Electric Avenue near Main St., next to Mary Wilson Library.Call: (562) 683-1874.
TEMECULA - temecula-oldtown-events Art & Wine. Jami Tobey's creations burst with vivid Artist Jamie Tobey colors, big skies, shifting light and swirling shape. Using layers of acrylics and metallic ink, Jami's smooth rhythms of color create a poetic balance as fields of color awaken and glow like stained glass. Time: 6pm-9pm. Cost: Free. Location: Lorimar Winery - Tasting Room in Old Town Temecula, 42031 Main Street, Suite C, Temecula, CA 92590. Call: (951) 240-5177.

12         Sept. 12, 2010 Sunday

CAPITOLA - Capitola Art & Wine Festival. 28th Annual event includes over 150 fine artists, 17 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, gourmet food, children's art area, entertainment all day both days and so much more! All in the beautiful, beach-side setting of Capitola Village-by-the-Sea. Call Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce: (831) 475-6522.
DANA POINT- dana-point-tallships-festival Tall Ships Festival (tentative)
DANA POINT -Ferrari Harbor Classic.A casual social affair with your Ferrari on the lawn overlooking the spectacular Dana Point harbor. The Park offers a setting that is not unlike Monte Carlo. Buffet luncheon, Ferrari display by model and year. No Judging. Music atmosphere & good friends. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point, CA. Contact: Tom Brockmiller (949) 716-2395.
LONG BEACH - long-beach-lobster-festival Lobster Festival. Music, food, and fun atRainbow Lagoon. Tickets go on sale in July 2010.
MONTEREY - Cherry's Jubilee. Cruisin for the Cause annual event. Coastal views, and the "Cork Screw" on the famous Mazda Laguna Seca Track, or the pure beauty of the hot rods, classic cars and motorcycles, Cherry's Jubilee 2010 will provide a "Jaw-Dropping" good time. Toss in the great wine and food the Peninsula has to offer, plus the camaraderie with car and motorcycle folks and you have the makings of a great weekend. cherrysjubilee.org
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SANTA CRUZ - Big Basin Founders’ Day and Redwood Jubilee. Big Basin Redwoods SP Honor the Visionaries, Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 107 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Trees! Celebrate wild heritage with a melodrama, music, historic hikes and games for kids. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call: (831) 338-8883. parks.ca.gov
TEMECULA - Mindi Abair, Concert. 22nd Annual Jazz Concert Series 2010 brings a full line up of great acts to Temecula. Time: 4 p.m. Cost: $55 - 120. Location: Thornton Winery 32575 Rancho California Rd Temecula, CA 92589. Call: (951) 699-0099. thorntonwine.com

September 13, 2010 Monday

14         September 14, 2010 Tuesday

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Surf City Nights. Street fair from 5- 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com

15         September 15, 2010 Wednesday

BALBOA ISLAND - balboa-museum-historical-society Balboa Island Museum. See photos of the island, read about its history, and buy souvenirs that commemorate one of America's favorite island getaways, Balboa. Open Wed & Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location:502 S. Bayfront, Suite A (upstairs), Balboa Island, CA 92662. Please call to confirm the hours: (949) 675-3952.

16         September 16, 2010 Thursday

SANTA CRUZ -. KPIG night at Santa Cruz Fairgrounds. Details - unhitched.com

17         September 17, 2010 Friday

MONTEREY - monterey-jazz-festival-band Monterey Jazz Festival. The 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, California, runs through September 19. montereyjazzfestival.org
NEWPORT BEACH - tasteof-newport-beach Taste of Newport.
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.

18         September 18, 2010 Saturday

BIG BEAR LAKE - bigbear-lake-oktoberfest Oktoberfest. Annual celebration with contests, games, dancing and great foods, plus an Oktoberfest gift store. Location: The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake, CA. bigbearevents.com
COSTA MESA - costa-mesa-train-rides Free Train Rides. Orange County Model Engineers club operates 1/8th scale trains in Fairview Park that the public are invited to watch and ride. The 12 minute journey includes a trip around the park, picnic tables for parties and a gift shop with train and logo related items for children and adults. Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LIVE OAK - Live Oak Festival. The Festival begins with a parade in our Historic Commercial District. Opening ceremonies follow and then live music, craft and food vendors, children's activities and a car show. The Festival ends with a spectacular fireworks show. Car enthusiasts, you won't want to miss participating in our parade and classic car show. Festival is sponsored by Live Oak District Chamber of Commerce. Contact: (530) 695-1519 liveocakchamber.org
LOMPOC - People's Day at mission-lapurisima-lompoc Mission La Purisima. It's 1822 at the mission as costumed docents and staff portray life of the mission during that era. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Highway 246 near Lompoc. lapurisimamission.org
MONTEREY - monterey-jazz-festival-band Monterey Jazz Festival. The 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, California, runs through September 19. montereyjazzfestival.org
MORRO BAY - Avocado and Margarita Festival. Music, dancing, kiddie entertainment, Santa Claus, food & gifts. Morro Bay. Time: 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Call: (805) 772-4467. morro-bay.net
NEWPORT BEACH - tasteof-newport-beach Taste of Newport.
ORANGE - irvine-pumpkin-patch-train Irvine Regional Park Pumpkin Patch. This exciting annual event for kids includes a festive train ride, pumpkin patch, games, contests, activities, and fun. Runs daily through Halloween.
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
VACAVILLE - vacaville-jazz-festival Vacaville Jazz Festival.

19         September 19, 2010 Sunday

BIG BEAR LAKE - bigbear-lake-oktoberfest Oktoberfest. Annual celebration with contests, games, dancing and great foods, plus an Oktoberfest gift store. Location: The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake, CA. bigbearevents.com
COSTA MESA - costa-mesa-train-rides Free Train Rides. Orange County Model Engineers club operates 1/8th scale trains in Fairview Park that the public are invited to watch and ride. The 12 minute journey includes a trip around the park, picnic tables for parties and a gift shop with train and logo related items for children and adults. Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MONTEREY - monterey-jazz-festival-band Monterey Jazz Festival. The 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, California, runs through September 19. montereyjazzfestival.org
NEWPORT BEACH - tasteof-newport-beach Taste of Newport.
ORANGE - irvine-pumpkin-patch-train Irvine Regional Park Pumpkin Patch. This exciting annual event for kids includes a festive train ride, pumpkin patch, games, contests, activities, and fun. Runs daily through Halloween.
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SUNOL -Take a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: $10 (subject to change). Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA Call: (925) 862-9063. ncry.org
TEMECULA - Michael Franks & David Benoit, Concert. >22nd Annual Jazz Concert Series 2010 brings a full line up of great acts to Temecula. Time: 4 p.m. Cost: $60 - 125. Location: Thornton Winery 32575 Rancho California Rd Temecula, CA 92589. Call: (951) 699-0099. thorntonwine.com
VACAVILLE - vacaville-jazz-festival Vacaville Jazz Festival.

20         September 20, 2010 Monday

ORANGE - irvine-pumpkin-patch-train Irvine Regional Park Pumpkin Patch. This exciting annual event for kids includes a festive train ride, pumpkin patch, games, contests, activities, and fun. Runs daily through Halloween.
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
< SANTA ROSA - Youth Culture Art Exhibit.Explore how Peanuts reflected the youth culture of the day from coon skin caps and 3-D glasses to cool jazz, surfboarding, and “streaking” in this exhibition of 70 original strips. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $8; $5 youth, seniors; Free under 4 years. Location: 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA. Call: (707) 579-4452. SchulzMuseum.org| Buy Tickets!
September 21, 2010 Tuesday

21         September 22,2010 Wednesday

BALBOA ISLAND - balboa-museum-historical-society Balboa Island Museum. See photos of the island, read about its history, and buy souvenirs that commemorate one of America's favorite island getaways, Balboa. Open Wed & Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location:502 S. Bayfront, Suite A (upstairs), Balboa Island, CA 92662. Please call to confirm the hours: (949) 675-3952.

September 23, 2010 Thursday

24         September 24, 2010 Friday

CLEAR LAKE - clearlake-california Clear Lake Splash In. Big annual 3-day weekend event in which pilots ofAll types of seaplanes have been seen in the past. Including Lakes, Cessnas, Seabees, Grummans Widgeons, Gooses, Mallards, Albatrosses, and more. clearlakesplashin.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - hbfarmFarmer's Market and Art Fair at the Beach. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free

25         September 25, 2010 Saturday

BIG BEAR LAKE - bigbear-lake-oktoberfest Oktoberfest. Annual celebration with contests, games, dancing and great foods, plus an Oktoberfest gift store. Location: The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake, CA. bigbearevents.com
CLEAR LAKE - clearlake-california Clear Lake Splash In. Big annual 3-day weekend event in which pilots ofAll types of seaplanes have been seen in the past. Including Lakes, Cessnas, Seabees, Grummans Widgeons, Gooses, Mallards, Albatrosses, and more. clearlakesplashin.com
KELSEYVILLE - Kelseyville Pear Festival. 18th Annual Kelseyville Pear Festival celebrates the local harvest. The festival always begins with a parade down Main Street in Kelseyville, Ca.The festival offers a quilt show, a fine arts show, local arts and crafts as well as performances all thru the day by musicians, dancers, and cloggers. Mule drawn wagon rides thru the streets add to the hometown feel. A children's area includes a wide-array of activities geared just for themfrom jump houses to a petting zoo. Vendors provide food and drink, even wine tasting. Time:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost:Free. Vendor applications & Sponsorship opportunities call:(707) 279-9022pearfestival.com contact@pearfestival.com
ORANGE - irvine-pumpkin-patch-train Irvine Regional Park Pumpkin Patch. This exciting annual event for kids includes a festive train ride, pumpkin patch, games, contests, activities, and fun. Runs daily through Halloween.
POMONA - la-county-fair-losangeles Los Angeles County Fair. Runs through Oct. 3. Includes carnival, entertainment, fairway, exhibitions, livestock, and horse racing.
SAN FRANCISCO - sanfrancisco-italian-festival 2010 Festa Coloniale Italiana. Festival with great bands performing Italian songs, food, and entertainment. Time: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Admission: Free. Location: San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133.Call:(415) 440-0800. Email: sfiacfesta@yahoo.com; www.sfiac.org/festa.html
SANTA MARIA - Cruizin' For Life. Car show, awards, parade & cruise, dinner, dance and auction on Saturday. Competition Burnouts, dragster & funnycar exhibition runs on Sunday. Benefits Marian Cancer Care Services and American Cancer Society.Santa Maria, California. Call: Bob Labastida 805-937-8008 or visit website www.cruzinforlife.net
SEAL BEACH - redcar-museum-seal-beach Red Car Museum is open. Noon to 3 p.m. Visit the past with a look at this historic rail car that used to drive between Los Angeles and Seal Beach daily. Transformed into a museum with videos, pictures and a great collection of memorabilia, it is well worth a stop and look. Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays, the museum provides the most comprehensive look into the history of Seal Beach. Donations are accepted. Location: Electric Avenue near Main St., next to Mary Wilson Library.Call: (562) 683-1874.
WINTERS - Community Festival/Festival de la Communidad. Community Festival and Carnitas Cook-Off. Time: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Location: Rotary Park, Winters, CA. For information call Mary Jo at 795-4910X111

26         September 26, 2010 Sunday

BERKELEY - How Berkeley Can You Be Festival. california-wackiest-festivals See more.
BIG BEAR LAKE - bigbear-lake-oktoberfest Oktoberfest. Annual celebration with contests, games, dancing and great foods, plus an Oktoberfest gift store. Location: The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake, CA. bigbearevents.com
CLEAR LAKE - clearlake-california Clear Lake Splash In. Big annual 3-day weekend event in which pilots ofAll types of seaplanes have been seen in the past. Including Lakes, Cessnas, Seabees, Grummans Widgeons, Gooses, Mallards, Albatrosses, and more. clearlakesplashin.com
NEWPORT BEACH - Race for the Cure. Time: 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost:Advance registration costs: Adult 18 and older $30; Youth $25; Senior (65+) $25; Breast Cancer Survivors $25; All entries are $35 on the day of the event.Location: Fashion Island, Newport Beach – at Pacific Life, 700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA. komenoc.org. Call:: 714-957-9157 or race@komenoc.org.
ORANGE - irvine-pumpkin-patch-train Irvine Regional Park Pumpkin Patch. This exciting annual event for kids includes a festive train ride, pumpkin patch, games, contests, activities, and fun. Runs daily through Halloween.
SANTA MARIA - Cruizin' For Life. Car show, awards, parade & cruise, dinner, dance and auction on Saturday. Competition Burnouts, dragster & funnycar exhibition runs on Sunday. Benefits Marian Cancer Care Services and American Cancer Society.Santa Maria, California. Call: Bob Labastida 805-937-8008 or visit website cruzinforlife.net
SAUSALITO-Chili Cook-off. Cost: TBD. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Dunphy Park, Sausalito, California 94965. ci.sausalito.ca.us
TEMECULA - Peter White, Concert. 22nd Annual Jazz Concert Series 2010 brings a full line up of great acts to Temecula. Time: 4 p.m. Cost: $60 - 125. Location: Thornton Winery 32575 Rancho California Rd Temecula, CA 92589. Call: (951) 699-0099. thorntonwine.com
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BALBOA ISLAND - balboa-museum-historical-society Balboa Island Museum. See photos of the island, read about its history, and buy souvenirs that commemorate one of America's favorite island getaways, Balboa. Open Wed & Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location:502 S. Bayfront, Suite A (upstairs), Balboa Island, CA 92662. Please call to confirm the hours: (949) 675-3952.

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