Saturday, August 6, 2011

AUBURN - Northern California Blues Festival August 5 - 6. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, Todd Morgan and the Emblems and Kenny Neal & more. Location: Auburn Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Dr.

Auburn, CA. 5, 5 VIP. norcalbluesfest -more | Region: Gold Country

COSTA MESA - Piecemakers Peddler's/Crafter's Market. Peddler's and Crafter's Market is a community event in which Handmade Artisans and Flea Market/Garage Sale/ Collectible Vendors participate and sell hand-made items and baked goods. | Region: Orange County

DEL MAR - Spirit West Coast August August 4-6, 2011. Christian music festival includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: San Diego County

FERNDALE -Living History at Fern Cottage—Civil War Era Encampment August 6 & 7. Fern Cottage is a picturesque farm house on the National Register of Historic Places built in 1866 for the cattle ranching Russ family. Three miles west of Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). 786-4835. | Region: North Coast

HAWAIIAN GARDENS - Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow August 6 - 7, 2011. Open Gourd Dancing, All dancers and drums welcome! Public invited. Hours: Saturday 12 noon – 10 p.m.; Sunday: 12 noon – 6 p.m. Location: Furgeston Elementary School, 22215 S. Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA. 420-2641 229. hgcity

HERMOSA BEACH - Sand Soccer Classic August 6 - 7, 2011. Hermosa Beach Sand Soccer Classic is First Beach Soccer Tournament in Hermosa Beach! Tournament is for players ages 10-19. This event will take place North of the Pier, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA. christiaan@beachsoccerpromotions | Region: Los Angeles County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

IRVINE - Warner Bros. Studios Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Pacific Symphony brings out the classical side of Looney Tunes as they get into mischief across the big screen at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater led by Emmy Award-winning creator and conductor George Daugherty. Time: 8 p.m. pacificsymphony | Region: Orange County

LONG BEACH -Long Beach Crawfish Festival August 6-7, 2011 Held at the Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach, California, this is a single price event where you get parking, entertainment and delicious crawfish catered by Bristol Farms. oentertainment | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH -Cool August Days Aug. 5- 7, 2011. Fine art and contemporary and traditional crafts takes place simultaneously with Hot August Nights located directly next door at the Long Beach Convention Center. That event hosts thousands of classic cars. Location: Long Beach Pike at Rainbow Harbour - Long Beach, CA. LaydBack . 941-7100 | Region: Los Angeles County

NORCO - Norco Valley Fair Aug. 4 - 7, 2011. Carnival rides, rodeo, pageants, talent shows, live music, livestock, circus, exhibits, motocross, dog, animal competitions, many unique food vendors & commercial exhibitors and more. Discounted Presale buttons good for all days of the fair, ride tickets are available for a limited time. to confirm events & times: (951)737-2531. Fairground Location: Raahauge's Sports Club 14995 River Rd. Corona, CA 92880 Dates & Hours August 4&5th 4 pm - 11:59 pm August 6th 10 am - 11:59pm August 7th 10 am - 10 pm. norcovalleyfair | Region: Inland Empire

PASO ROBLES - Rotary Winemakers Cookoff 13th Annual event. Time: 6 - 9 p.m. 5/person, 21+ only. Location: River Oaks Hot Springs. 264-6979 or winemakerscookoff | Region: Central Coast

SANTA ANA - Summer Carnival August 5 - 7, 2011. Latino neighborhood and community festival is a family event with carnival rides, live music and international food booths. Location El Salvador Park, Civic Center and Fairview Santa Ana, CA 92703 | Region: Orange County

SANTA BARBARA - La Música Antigua de España, a concert. Includes dance, vocal, classical guitar, piano, and organ music of Old Spain, Mexico, and early California. Held in conjunction with Old Spanish Days' Fiesta. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Music at Trinity Community Concert Series Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State at Micheltorena Streets Santa Barbara, California 965-7419. trinitysb | Region: Central Coast

TUSTIN - Parenting & Kids Expo. This free event offers fun for the whole family with a Back-to-School fashion show, live performances from up-and-coming musical talents, and over 60 exhibitors. Parents can enter their kids in the Cute Kid Cover Contest. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: The District at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA. Admission: 714-771-7454 x110, parentingoc

UKIAH - Redwood Empire Fair August 4 - 7, 2011.... entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, and food vendors. | Region: North Coast

VACAVILLE - International Rib & Chili Challenge. Performance Schedule Amber Snider 9:30 a.m. Kevin Beadles Band 11:30 a.m., Throwing Roses Throwing Roses 2 p.m., Terry Sheets Band 5 p.m., 48 Straight Band 7 p.m. Location Town Square Plaza, Vacaville, CA. downtownvacaville | Region: Central Valley

VALLEJO - Solano County Fair Aug 3 - 7, 2011. Fair Admission: Ages 12 and Over ... entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

VISTA - Smokin' Q Classic. Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned Event! Up to 60 teams competing for prize money and awards. Guests can taste the region's best BBQ, enjoy a beer garden, arts, crafts, and other food vendors. Family activities and rides. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Location: Downtown Vista,150 E. Broadway, Vista, CA. | Region: San Diego County

WATSONVILLE - Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 6 - 7, 2011, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. . The 17th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival is held in historic downtown Watsonville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck and Union Streets. Parking is available less than 2 blocks away in the civic plaza parking garage. Location: 350 Main St., Watsonville, CA. Free admission! mbsf | Region: Bay Area

YUCCA VALLEY - Cash Up Front, band. Summer Music Festival June 25 - August 13, 2011. Time: Saturdays @ 7 p.m. Location: Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield, Yucca, CA. 369-7211. yucca-valley | Region: Desert

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