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Thursday, July 17, 2008
COSTA MESA - Orange
County Fair Say Cheese. Enjoy one of the most popular urban
fairs in the U.S. Pig races are an annual treat, carnival rides,
food, fun, and loads of live entertainment and
fun for the entire family. Runs through Aug. 3, 2008
(closed Mondays). Tickets: $5 - 10, kids under free 5
free. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Call: (714)
708-1500. ocfair.
FORTUNA - Fortuna Rodeo. Events include rodeo stunts,
barbecue and dance, a parade, games, street dancing and
carnival. The community turns out all week to join in the
festivities. fortunarodeo.com
FULLERTON - Fullerton
Downtown Farmers Market. The Market offers farm fresh produce,
food, kids activities (nominal fee), live entertainment
(6:30-8:30 pm), and a beer & wine garden. Event cost is free.
Runs every Thursday through October 16, 2008. Time: 4 to 8:30
p.m. Location: 121 E. Wilshire Ave. , Fullerton , Ca 92832
(between Harbor Blvd & Pomona Ave.) ci.fullerton.ca.us
GRASS VALLEY -
World Fest. Ticket: $45/day (camping prices and 4 day passes
also available). Location: Fairgrounds, Call: (530) 891-4098.
www.worldfest.net
LAGUNA BEACH -
Art-A-Fair festival. 42nd annual art event located in a
beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live
entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. This
year's theme is "Venetian Carnival." The event runs
through Aug. 31. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach,
Calif. Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat.
until 10 p.m.Cost: Season pass $3.50 - $7.00; under 12 free.
Call: (949) 494-451. art-a-fair.com
MENDOCINO - 2008 Mendocino Music Festival. Held at
Mendocino Headlands State Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
Main Street between Lansing and Kasten, Mendocino. The event
runs through July 26, 2008. Shows are at 8:00 pm. Call (707)
937-4041. mendocinomusic.com PLEASANTON -
Downtown
Summer Wine Stroll. Pleasanton Downtown Association’s Eighth
Annual event showcases over 25 Livermore Valley Winegrowers.
Shop, dine and discover businesses and services in downtown
Pleasanton while enjoying a variety of wines. Each guest will
receive a commemorative wine glass and event map. Ticket:
$25/ea; $30/day of. Location: Main Street, downtown Pleasanton,
CA. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Call: Nickie Hoppe at (925) 484-2199.
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