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Saturday, May 31, 2008
BENBOW - Summer Arts &
Music Festival. Nearly 10,000 folks flock to the banks of the
Eel River for this premiere arts and music festival that
features 100 performances on four stages, 150 fine arts and
crafts booths, an international selection of foods, kids'
entertainment, and a fine arts exhibition. Benbow State
Recreation Area, Benbow, CA. Time: Sat. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 10
a.m.–10 p.m. Cost: $12/ day; $20 weekend pass. Call: (707)
923-3368. mateel.org
BERKELY -
Chocolate and
Chalk Art Festival. Time: 10AM-6PM. Location: North
Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Free Admission. Call: (510) 548-5335
CORONA -
Koroneburg European Old World Festival. Southern
California's Only Permanent Renaissance Village! Visitors to
this 1450-1600 European Village enjoy jugglers, music, jousting,
battles and entertainment for the entire family. Runs
weekends through June 15, 2008. Time: 11 to 7 p.m. Cost: $18
adult (coupons on website). Location: Crossroads, Crossroads
Riverview Park, 14600 River Rd, Corona, CA 92880
renaissanceinfo.com/
EUREKA -North Coast Open Studios - Meet over 150 artists in
their studios and experience the creative process firsthand at
this annual event. Many of the artists' studios are located in
unique and interesting spaces—from historic buildings in Old
Town Eureka, to rustic settings with beautiful gardens along the
coast and in the redwoods. Weekend events will be held in
Garberville, Redway, Rio Dell, Hydesville, Bridgeville, Fortuna,
Ferndale, King Salmon, Eureka and Samoa. Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free. Call: (707) 616-6726.northcoastopenstudios.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH
- Concours d'Elegance Car Show. Two days of car
competitions, live music, food booths, and fun for the sake of
the Huntington Beach Library system Central Library Children's
Wing. Location: Central Library grounds in Central Park, 7111
Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Admission: $10/approx.
hbconcours.org
IRVINE - Iron Maiden. Live in Concert at Irvine
Meadows Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20
- 89. Location: 8808 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA. Box Office:
(949) 855-8095. ticketmaster.com/venue/73757
LAKEPORT - Car Roundup 2008.
14th Annual Car Show at Library Park is presented by No
Name Car Club. Lakeport, CA. Time: 11 AM - 2 PM. Cost:
free admission. Call: (707) 262-1508. lakeportchamber.com
LONG BEACH -
Civil War Reenactment.
History comes to life with period costumes, encampments and two battles per day
at Noon and 3 p.m. El Dorado Regional Park East, 7550 E. Spring St., Long
Beach, Calif. Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost: $10; $8 age 62+; $5 age 11 and
under; Free ages 4 and under. Call: (805) 496-6036. goldcoastfestivals.com.
MARIPOSA -
Mariposa
Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival. 4th Annual Wine Festival
features art, great
wines and tasty foods. Beautiful Mariposa Historic Courthouse
will be the setting for sampling of 15 wineries and over
30 Sierra Foothill Artists. Sierra Foothills appellation
wineries are known for their hearty reds each with their own
distinct fresh aroma filled berry flavors. Most of the wineries
will be represented by their proprietors and you will be able to
"ask the winemaker" questions about their hand crafted vintages.
Time: 12 Noon to 7 pm. Location: Courthouse Park, Mariposa, CA.
Free admission. $10 to taste wine. More info: Susie Stonum
at (209) 966-2021, email: sastonum@firstam.com or the Mariposa
County Visitors Center at (209) 966-7081 or toll free (866)
halfdome / homeofyosemite.com.
RIVERSIDE - Christian Singles Country Western Dance.
Learn the Brand New Line Dance designed by Choreographer, Mary
Leonti. Two DJ's... you don't need to know how to country
western dance for this event. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 at the
door, includes 1 free dance lesson. Location: Cowtown, 15950 Van
Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA. Call (714) 210-3337.
ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com
SACRAMENTO
- Sacramento County Fair at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd,
Sacramento, California 95815. Admission free, $7/parking.
Carnival passes sold. Hours: Thursday, Friday. - Noon -10 p.m.;
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Call: (916) 263-2975. sacfair.com
TEMPLETON - A Day in the Country at
Jack Creek Farms. Several Central Coast farms and ranches
will display their locally raised products. Meet the folks who
grow the food, plants, animals and fiber we all enjoy. Featured
items will include: Lavender, Olive Oil, Alpaca Fiber, Homegrown
Beef, Dairy Goats, Pumpkin Seeds and Seedlings, Native Plants
and more! Admission is FREE. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: 5000
Highway 46 West, Templeton, CA. Call: (805) 238-3799 Home
Office; (805) 239-1915 Farm store during business hours.
jackcreekfarms.com
VACAVILLE - Los Lobos in Concert. Location: Vacaville
Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA.
Cost: $44 / person. Time: 8 p.m. Call: (707) 449-6217. vpat.net
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