BIG BEAR CITY - Big Bear City Renaissance Faire. Aug. 13-14; 20-21, 2011

Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the faire is an authentic re-creation of an English Summer Faire where you can experience the spirit of the days of William Shakespeare and the Renaissance! It features Queen Elizabeth's Royal Court, Knights Jousting on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food & Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers, Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area. 2 - 50. Address: 39115 Rim of the World Dr Fawnskin, CA. bbvrsinc

Saturday, August 20, 2011

ALAMEDA -Living Ship Day. Demonstrations are held on the third Saturday of most months. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave , Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is - 5 for youths through adults and there is ample free parking across from the pier. (510) 521-8448. uss-hornet | Region: Bay Area

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering August 18 – 21, 2011. Cowboy music, poetry, reenactors, storytellers, merchants, grub and libations. Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Info, 866-4970 or bigbearcowboygathering . | Region: Inland Empire

COTATI - Accordion Festival August 20 - 21. Nonstop accordion music in this 21st annual event held at La Plaza Park. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5; 5 for 2 day pass. (888) 559-2576. cotatifest Region: North Coast

CUPERTINO - Chicken Feed. Lions Club Chicken Feed is held at Blackberry Farm from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It includes entertainment and activities for all ages. Location: 21979 San Fernando Road, Cupertino, CA. 509-6557

ENCINITAS - Feeling Fit Festival. Participate in guided trail hikes, drop-in sports clinics and fitness class demos. Also check out the giant rock climbing wall, surf simulator and bungee trampolines. Time: 10am-2pm. Location: Leo Mullen Sports Park, Encinitas, CA. 943-2269. cityofencinitas | Region: San Diego County

ESCONDIDO - Invitational Beer Festival. Stone 15th Anniversary Celebration is biggest fundraiser and beer festival of the year!Escondido, Calif. stonebrew

FALLBROOK - Wine & Bite Art Walk. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets pre- , or at Village Square on the night of the event for 5. fallbrookchamberofcommerce

FAIRFIELD - Fairfield Tomato Festival August 20 - 21, 2011. August 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30,000 visitors attend "Tomato Alley", with over 100 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes grown in the Suisun Valley. The festival will feature tomato eating contests, live entertainment, food court, artisans and crafters, cooking demonstrations, a variety of tomato-related vendors, children's activities, and a beer and wine garden featuring award-winning Suisun Valley wines. 20th Anniversary wine & food pairing, family movie night, car show and concert to the festivities. 422-0103. Fairfielddowntown | Region: Central Valley

HAYWARD - Zucchini Festival, August 20-21. 29th Annual event is sponsored by the South Hayward Lions Club, the festival will provide fun and entertainment for the whole family. Hayward, Ca.

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LOS ANGELES -Haunts of A Dirty Old Man: Charles Bukowski's L.A., literary tour. Discover the Gritty Side of L.A. with a unique Esotouric bus tour. Time: noon - 4 p.m. Departs from Philippe The Original, 1001 N. Alameda, Downtown Los Angeles, CA. person. Registration: 223-2767. esotouric

MAMMOTH LAKES -Mammoth Festival- Wine, Music, Food & Art, August 19-21, 2011. Live music, wine tasting, regional fare and more.

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NAPA - Main Street Reunion Car Show. Features 400 pre-1976 cars. Parking and admission are Advance registration to show a car is 5, after August 6th. Time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. napadowntown Region: Bay Area

PASO ROBLES - Olive Festival August 20, 2011 Paso Robles, CA The free event celebrates the olive industry-an emerging local product -and features olive producers from throughout the country, who will serve entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. | Region: Central Coast

PASO ROBLES - Royal Garden Orchestra, band, at Concerts in the Park. Free Friday night concert in Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles, CA. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. pasoroblesdowntown | Region: Central Coast

PORT HUENEME - Hueneme Beach Festival August 20 & 21, 2011. 13th Annual Celebration sponsored by the City of Port Hueneme features the hottest beach party in Southern California. Children's area with rides, games and attractions for kids of all ages. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festivities will be held at Hueneme Beach Park, located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme, CA 93041. huenemebeachfest

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Grape Harvest Festival August 19 – 21, 2011. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Quake Stadium parking lot. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .| Region: Inland Empire

REDONDO BEACH - Chalk Art Festival. Annual event on the Redondo Beach Pier from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. redondopier | Region: Los Angeles County

RUSSIAN RIVER - Grape to Glass. 16th Annual event is hosted by the people of the Russian River Valley. Grape to Glass encourages you to live like a local as you indulge in a weekend of Northern California wine country living in Russian River Valley, California. rrvw

SAN RAFAEL - Marin County Fine Antiques and Collectibles Show August 20, 2011 San Rafael, CA The event planners would like to invite you to the Marin Antique Show for a memorable shopping experience. Decorators and Designers: Come be...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

SMITH RIVER - Smith River Day. Starts with fireman's pancake breakfast, parade at 11 a.m., fireman's waterball competition, raffles, food, arts and crafts, entertainment on stage, children's booths, free games, shopping cart races at 3:00pm, lawnmower races at 4:00pm, children's art contest, petting zoo, and Sophia the donkey. New this year, Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery will be holding free tours from 9:00am to 4:00pm and there will be booths with yard sale items, antiques, collectibles, and gently used or new items. Time 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email srheritage95567@gmail . | Region: North Coast

SUNSET BEACH - Surfer Joe Summer Long Board Classic. The 16th annual contest begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. After there will be a quick awards ceremony & raffle. Location: 9th Street, Sunset Beach, CA. 324-3473

TEHACHAPI -Tehachapi Mountain Festival Aug. 20 - 21. Traditionally held on the third weekend in August, it is the largest family event featuring an arts and crafts show, food, entertainment, carnival, 5K & 10K run, Mountain Festival Parade, car show, PRCA rodeo, pet parade, Gem & Mineral show, Quilt Show, VFW dinner & dance, pancake breakfast. tehachapimountainfestival Region: Central Valley

WEST HOLLYWOOD - Sunset Strip Music Festival. Street festival! Two outdoor stages on Sunset between San Vicente and Doheny, performances in the venues, vendors, VIP rooftop lounge, beer garden and interactive experiences all day on The Strip. More than 70 bands throughout the day and into the night. Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Doheny Drive and San Vicente to accommodate outdoor stages, beer gardens, vendor areas, interactive experiences and performances within the venues throughout the day and into the night. Your ticket gives you access to the outdoor stages and the venues within the closure -- Key Club, Roxy, Cat Club, Whisky. ; VIP 20. sunsetstripmusicfestival | Region: Los Angeles County

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