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Friday, June 20, 2008
DEL MAR - San Diego
County Fair - Summer of Sports is the theme for the fifth
largest fair in North America. The San Diego County Fair
features the largest midway in the region and top-name
performing artists on the grandstand stage, while maintaining
its traditional county fair attractions including: Livestock,
Home & Hobby, Woodworking, an award-winning Flower Show, great
rides and a variety of food and commercial concessions. "Summer
of Sports" will celebrate a wide variety of sports at all
levels, from youth to professional. Fair runs through July 6,
2008. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar,
California. sdfair.com
OAKLAND - Oakland Dance Festival. Oakland and Bay Area dance
companies share a performance series. Participating troupes
include Company C Contemporary Ballet. Location: Malonga
Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Oakland, CA.
Call: (925) 708-0752. companycballet.org
OLYMPIC VILLAGE - Father’s Day Golf Package. AAA
Four-Diamond
Resort at Squaw Creek features Father’s Day Weekend Room,
Round and Al Fresco Dining Package. One night in a Deluxe
Guestroom for two; One round of golf on the scenic, par-71
Robert Trent Jones, Jr. links-style course (per person, limit
two); Lunch for two at the Oasis Pool Bar and Grille (credit up
to $25 per person). Location: 400 Squaw Creek Road. Olympic
Village, CA. Cost: $399 per room, per night for two people.
Call: 800.401.9501. visitsquawcreek.com.
PALM SPRINGS -
Palm Springs Restaurant Week. The inaugural Palm Springs
Restaurant Week spotlights the desert oasis as a premier
culinary destination. Organized by Palm Springs Restaurant
Association, the six-day event provides local foodies and
visitors alike the opportunity to savor extraordinary
three-course, prix fixe menus from more than 40 participating
restaurants for $26 to $36 per person depending on the
restaurant (beverage, tax and gratuity not included). List of
restaurants available on web site. Reservations recommended.
palmspringsrestaurantweek.com
PETALUMA -
2008 Sonoma-Marin Fair. Sustainable Agriculture Showcase,
World’s Ugliest Dog Contest and Lucha Libre wrestling, wine
garden, musical acts and Destruction Derby are some of this
fair's top draws. There was even scandal when someone tried to
rig the online voting results of the Ugliest Dog contest. This
year should be equally intriguing, and exciting. Cost: $15
(approx.) one price admission includes carnival rides. - Free
under 3 years of age. Location: 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma,
CA. Time: Noon to midnight daily. The fair runs through
June 22. Call: (707) 283-3247. sonoma-marinfair.org.
PISMO BEACH -
The
Pismo Beach Classic. Cars show annual event. No admission charge for spectators to the show. Hours:
Friday / Saturday 9 am- 10 PM, Sunday 9am - 5pm. Space is
Limited for car entries. Contact Just Cruzin Productions at
(866) 450 - 7469; email pamb@thepismobeachclassic.com /
pismobeachclassic.com
ROSEVILLE - Placer County Fair. Enjoy a carnival,
food booths, livestock exhibitions, arts & crafts, live
entertainment and fun fro the entire family. Time: Thursday 5 -
11 pm; Friday Noon - Midnight; Saturday Noon - Midnight; Sunday
Noon - 11pm. Tickets $3 - 7 (under 5 free). Call: (916)
786-2023.
Location: 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville, CA.
placercountyfair.org
STOCKTON - San
Joaquin Fair. The annual event will include games,
livestock, produce, concerts, entertainment , contests, food
vendors, a carnival and much more. Cost: $8/adult; $5/age 6-12;
Free under 6 years. $25/carnival ride wrist band. Location:
San Joaquin Fairgrounds, 1658 South Airport Way, Stockton,
California 95206. Phone: (209) 466-5041. sanjoaquinfair.com
TUOLUMNE -
Tuolumne Lumber Jubilee. A parade (Saturday), carnival,
tug of war, and Bull of the Woods contest in which two
contestants battle each other to stay on a log, crafts fair and
pro logging
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