DEL MAR - San Diego County Fair. Music Mania is the theme
of the best annual event in San Diego. Location: The Del
Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Call:
(858) 755-1161. sdfair.com
LAGUNA BEACH -
Art-A-Fair festival. 43rd annual art event located in a
beautiful garden setting with 125 artists, plus live
entertainment, fine food, demonstrations and workshops. 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; under 12 free.
Call: (949) 494-451. art-a-fair.com
PLEASANTON -
Alameda
County Fair. Award-winning fair features top acts and
wristband one fee for carnival rides. The theme in 2009 is "Come
Out & Play", and you can play through July 19 (closed on
Mondays). Charley Daniels Band performs today. Fair time:
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $10; kids $6; parking: $8; Carnival
wristband $20 approx. Location: Valley Ave. @ Bernal,
Pleasanton, CA. alamedacountyfair.com