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Summer Festival Fun
By Staff Writer

Summertime brings with it beautiful weather and an excuse to explore and relax. So
get out of the house! There are many things to do and places to see that will entertain you and your entire family. Following is a list of activities and highlights we at Valley
Scene recommend for you to do in the sunshine season.

2010 Sonoma County Fair
July 27 – Aug. 8. August 3 at 2 p.m. classical music comes to the Sonoma County Fair with the Sonoma Paradiso Concert. The free concert stars the Santa Rosa Symphony. Appearing at the Fair is the Acro-Cats troupe, which features a cast of cats who ride skate-boards, walk the high wire - and even run an agility course.

All small breeds and mixed breeds of dogs are welcome to run on Aug. 8 at the Derby Dog Dash. The Fair Daily Parade now includes a float contest. There will be plenty of grape events and contests because of the Fair’s grape-friendly theme.

At the Fair’s flower show are tours on Fri., Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. Call (707) 545-4203.

The horse-drawn wagons are back, and the horse and mule-drawn wagon tours will take fairgoers for a leisurely tour of the Fair’s livestock area, including the pirate ship that
has mysteriously run aground.
(707) 545-4200
www.SonomaCountyFair.com

Chinatown Summer Nights
Saturdays in Aug., 5 p.m.- Midnight. Visit favorite food trucks, have a Tsingtao at one of the local bars, or learn Chinese cooking techniques. Dance the night away in Central
Plaza. Family-friendly activities will be offered from 5 – 8pm through hands-on, Chinese cultural and interactive dance and movement workshops. All exhibits and demonstrations will be held in Chinatown, Los Angeles (Between Broadway & Yale Street, from College Street to Bernard Street)
www.chinatownsummernights.com

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Outdoor
Classic Film & Dining Events The Classic Film Series is where families and friends can enjoy culturally important and engaging films under a starry, magical Ojai sky. $25. Profits from the movie series benefits HELP of Ojai, and Share our Strength, the national organization whose creed is that no child shall go hungry.
(805) 646-1111

“Taste of Beverly Hills,” presented by FOOD & WINE
Benefits the Beverly Hills Education Foundation. Sept. 2 - 5. Afternoon and evening sessions, ranging from local restaurant tastings and wine and mixology seminars to celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and live entertainment. Tickets $125.
(877) 434.TOBH (8624)
www.thetasteofbeverlyhills.com

Malibu Arts Festival returns
July 24 and 25. An array of award-winning painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans will be showing their work. Local musicians provide live entertainment. Children can create their own art with professionals from Kidz Art Innovators in the festival’s Kids’ Village.

Culinary treats will include hot dogs and hamburgers, gourmet sausages, milk shakes, smoothies, funnel cakes, kettle korn and shave ice. There will also be a wine garden. The Malibu Arts Festival is at Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way between Cross Creek and Web Way off Pacific Coast Highway.
(310) 456-9025
www.malibu.org

Annual Sunset Dinner Summer Series
$54.95. The dinner setting is complete with place cards and beribboned chairs in the cavernous formal Air Force One Pavilion at the Reagan Library. Summer Sunset Dinners are held at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.
(805) 577-4118
www.reaganlibrary.com

Summer Tasting Event!
Sampling bites from more than 60 vendors. Our open bars and beer gardens will keep you hydrated ‘n happy. To top it off, you’ll rock out with our summer concert all for one afford-able, ticket price benefiting St Vincent Meals on Wheels & Woolly School Gardens!
www.lastreetfoodfest.com

32nd Garlic Festival, July 23-25
Three days of cooking competi- tions, live music, children’s entertainment and extraordinary food enhanced by 4,500 pounds of fresh California garlic. Acclaimed cuisine features calamari, scampi, stuffed mushrooms, Italian sausage sandwiches, garlic ginger chicken stir-fry, garlic bread, garlic fries, penne pasta con pesto, and the celebrated pepper steak sandwich, all seasoned with fresh garlic.

Festival chefs will provide hourly exhibitions of their preparation secrets on the Gourmet Alley Demonstration Stage. The 2010 Gilroy Garlic Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 23-25 at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy. Admission costs $17 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 60 and up and $8 for children ages 6-12. Children under age 6 will be admitted free. Parking is free.
(408) 842-1625
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com

Fiesta Ranchera kicks off Fiesta Season
Fiesta Ranchera opens the Fiesta season starting at Rancho la Patera & Stow House, 304 Los Carneros Rd. in Goleta. A festive evening of fun, food, music, and dancing. Stroll the beautiful historic gardens sampling food from local restaurants and taste wines from award winning local wineries. Flamenco guitarist Tony Ybarra will be performing, then the 2010 Junior Spirit and Spirit of Fiesta will dance. The best restaurants and caterers will be on site to provide guests with a fabulous tasting experience. Hollister Brewery will provide a taste of brew fare and as the beer sponsor. Tickets are $45
(805) 962-8101
www.fiestaingoleta.eventbrite.com

Old Spanish Days Fiesta
A Santa Barbara tradition that has continued for over 85 years. This tradition fosters a unique spirit among locals and tourists who participate, and celebrates the Rancho period
(1820-1869) a special era of our history. This Fiesta has something for everyone including tours, parades, dances, music, and lots of food.

Check out their website for a great list of events for this jam packed five-
days of fun in Santa Barbara
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org

Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival!
July 31 to Aug. 1. (usually the first full weekend of August) 10am to 6pm. Strawberry lovers will unite for one of Watsonville's premier outdoor events at the Annual Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival in the historic downtown plaza. The multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of delectable strawberry delights, non-stop live community entertainment for young and old on two stages, gooey contests for berry lovers of all ages, arts and crafts, a special children's area with strawberry projects, Strawberry Carnival, and much, much more.

From fresh strawberries to strawberry tamales, you'll be able to satisfy your strawberry appetite. Other food items available include tacos, pepper steak sandwiches, Falafels, Greek delicacies, barbecued sandwiches, pizza, sausage, kettle corn and hot dogs."
Downtown Watsonville, Beach and Main Streets, Watsonville
(831) 728-6183:
www.mbsf.com

SF Aloha Festival
Aug. 7-8, 10am to 5pm
Pacific Islander music and Polynesian dance are the entertainment highlights. The festival also features arts, crafts, island cuisine, and educational exhibits for the kids. San Francisco Presidio Main Parade Grounds
info@pica-org
(415) 281-0221

Orange County Classic Jazz Festival
August 5-8, 10:30am to midnight
Jazz music from great bands like Paco Gatsby, High Sierra Jazz Band, Independence Hall Jazz Band, the Tom Hook Trio. Chapman Blvd. and Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, California.
(888) 215-6222/714-972-2664

13th Annual Mammoth Lakes Bluesapalooza & Festival of Beers
Aug. 6 - 8.
Celebrating its 14th year, Mammoth’s Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza promises an energetic lineup of blues talent and a grand tasting of microbrews. It all takes place outdoors with California’s Eastern High Sierra as the backdrop. Along with the beer and blues, a “Blues-style” BBQ and plenty of other foodstuff will keep the party going until the Sunday Morning Hangover Party.
Mammoth Lakes, CA
jim@harvestmoonpresents.com
(888) 992-7397
www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com

Mammoth Festival of Wine, Music & Food
Aug. 6 - 8
The festival begins with a Wine Walk at the Village at Mammoth and continues throughout the weekend with tastings from a variety of world-class vintners. Visitors can explore the works of local craftspeople from around the Sierra region. There is no better way to experience a taste of Mammoth than in the outdoor food court.
Mammoth Lakes
(760) 934-2571

Taste in San Pedro Festival
Aug. 6-8, 11 a.m.
A delightful combination of gourmet foods, beer & wine, live entertainment, children’s activities, craft boutiques, an artist’s pavilion and a tribute to our Military. Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar S. Gaffey St. at Paseo Del Mar San Pedro
(310) 832-7272
http://tasteinsanpedro.com

Long Beach Crawfish Festival
Aug. 7-8, opens noon, closes 11 p.m. Sat and 10 p.m. Sun.
The Crawfish Festival combines the best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music, tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style and served by authentic Cajun chefs, giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars to create the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana.
Rainbow Lagoon Long Beach, CA
(562) 495-5959
www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

The Annual Good Festival
Aug. 8.
The Good Festival is a way to connect with our community, and unite with one another. We’re doing this through world Music, workshops on community building and eco-friendly living, activities, organic food, eco-friendly vendors. Bolinas park in Fairfax, CA
www.thegoodfestival.com

Mammoth Lakes Sierra Summer Festival
Aug. 8 - 15
A festival of various classical music from small ensembles, both vocal and instrumental, to an 80 piece symphonic orchestra.
Mammoth Lakes
info@sierrasummerfestival.org
(760) 934-7477
www.sierrasummerfestival.org

Annual Ecuadorian Festival and Parade
Aug. 8, 10am to 6pm
The 11th Annual Parade will have Car clubs, Dance Groups, Drill Teams, convertibles, Motorcycles, 24 Beauty Queens and various Businesses. Food, Ecuadorian Arts &
Crafts, Ecuadorian musical groups, Commercial Products."
La Placita Olvera: Main St. &
Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Downtown Los Angeles
(818) 734-2744

Lemon Festival
Aug. 8, 11a.m. to 7p.m.
The event celebrates the heritage of Chula Vista as the city was once self-proclaimed "Lemon Capital of the World" in the 1920’s. Features live entertainment on two stages, art displays, a beer garden, a rock climbing wall, community dance performances, lemon contests, a kids’ fun zone, carnival rides, inflatables, pony rides, and much more!
Between E and G Streets in Third
Ave., Chula Vista
(619) 422-1982
info@thirdavenuevillage.com
www.thirdavenuevillage.com
www.mammothmountain.com

Mammoth Lakes Blue Sky Festival
Aug. 13- 14.
This two-day festival celebrates summertime in Mammoth. An eclectic and energetic lineup of musical genres: reggae to rock; blues to blue-grass; folk to jazz.
Mammoth Lakes
(888) 825-5484
www.harvestmoonpresents.com

Annual Festival De La Isla
Aug. 15, 11a.m. to 7p.m.
A family-friendly showcase for Puerto Rican music, dance, art and culture.
Pena Adobe near Vacaville, CA (I- 80 at Pena Adobe Exit)
(707) 426-5591
www.festivaldelaisla.com

Klamath Salmon Festival
Aug. 16, 8:30a.m. to 7p.m.
A pancake breakfast, parade, log- ging show, contests, American Indian card and stick games, and of course salmon.
Downtown Klamath, CA
(707) 482-1350

Annual Blackberry Festival
Aug. 22-23
Entertainment galore, a car show, Farmer's Market, Mendocino County Wine Tasting, a 5 and 10K race, and blackberries are featured
Covelo, CA
(707) 983-6144

Annual Cajun / Zydeco Festival
Aug. 21, 10a.m. to 7p.m.
Enjoy some of the best Louisiana French Tradition Cajun-Zydeco music of local artists. Five bands will perform, dance lessons offered, Cajun food sold, plus all the activities offered at Ardenwood Farm for the public to enjoy.
Ardenwood Farm Fremont, CA
(510) 636-1684

The Annual Cotati Accordion Festival
Aug. 21-22
The 15th Annual Cotati Accordion Festival is proving to be an even bigger nonprofit, multi-cultural extravaganza of accordion music than ever before. This August 27th & 28th the Festival will feature international headliners, Queen Ida and Her Zydeco Band and five time Grammy Award winner, Flaco Jimenez. Supporting these two legendary stars will be 26 superb accordion based acts. Buy tickets online at cotatifest.com. The advance sale price is $15, which includes a $2 micro-beer or ice tea discount, $17 at the gate, or $25 for both days.
La Plaza park, Cotati, CA
(707) 664-0444
www.cotatifest.com

Portola Railroad Days
Aug. 19 - 22
Music under the BIG TENT at the Caboose, 5K & 10K walk-run, Kid's Fishing Derby, the Lucky Duck Race, art & craft vendors, wine tasting, train rides, model train displays, food, children's activities, Hobo Stew Contest, "Golden Spike Parade", Rock Climbing Wall, Motocross Demonstrations.
At the Caboose in Old Town Portola, Western Pacific Railroad Museum, and at the City Park.
(530) 836-6811

2010 Mammoth Festival
Aug. 20 - 22.
The festival begins with a Wine Walk at the Village at Mammoth and continues throughout the weekend with tastings from a variety of world-class vintners. Visitors can also explore the works of local and regional artists.
Mammoth Lakes
(800) 626-6684
www.mammothmountain.com

Paso Robles Olive Festival
Aug. 22, 11a.m.- 4p.m.
Olive-inspired food will be prepared and served in Olive Festival Culinary Row. Cooking demonstrations and a cook-off will be held in the “Outdoors’ Kitchen Stadium” in the park. Home chefs can enter the Olive Dish Contest. They can also submit recipes for the Olive Festival Cookbook. There will be live music along with free olive oil ice cream. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, and olive product vendors
Downtown Paso Robles, CA
(805) 238.4103
www.pasoolivefestival.com

Hayfork Mule Days
Aug. 28-30.
You will see mule races, teamster divisions, saddle mule performances, log skidding, chariot racing, and more. If mules aren't enough, the Trinity County Fair, bull riding,
horse show, destruction derby, quilt show and auction are some of the other attractions.

Trinity County Fair Camarillo Art and Jazz Festival
Aug. 29.
This day-long event features local professional artists and a range of musical guests. A juried art walk on the sidewalks along Camarillo's historic Old Town district, including art displays in various participating shops and restaurants."
2400 E. off Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA
(805) 607-9495
www.camarilloartandjazz.com

Bodega Seafood, Art, and Wine Festival
August 28-29, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm
This exciting festival showcases the best of California's wineries and breweries, artists and craftspeople, as well as featuring outstanding entertainment, and of course a delicious selection of seafood vendors. Enjoy mouth watering barbequed oysters, crab cakes, cedar plank salmon, Maine lobster rolls, albacore wrapped in bacon, or seafood jambalaya, just a few of the entrees served up at the festival. A juried art and craft market- place of a 100 top quality artisans from throughout California. The wine and micro brewed beer tasting, will feature 25 wineries and a dozen microbreweries. There will be lots of entertainment on 3 stages, including an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, swing, Cajun, and Latin, as well as jugglers, puppets, and dance."
Watts Ranch on Bodega Highway right next to the town of Bodega
(707) 824-8717

Jewish Food Festival and Crafts Faire
Aug. 29, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Grand Summer Festival will feature a specialty food garden, an invitational Microbrewery Garden, both surrounding one of the best blues & jazz stages, over 300 vendors featuring Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Clothing & More, one of the largest classic car shows in San Diego County, a fantastic Children's Area, and several stages of live entertainment
On Via Vera Cruz (located between Grand Ave & San Marcos Blvd)
(760) 744-1270
www.sanmarcoschamber.com

Enjoy the festivities and have fun!

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