Sunday, May 29, 2011 MEMORIAL WEEKEND

GARDEN GROVE: Strawberry Festival & Parade May 27 -30, 2011 strawberryfestival

"A Tradition Since 1958", enjoy four fun filled days of festivities with the largest community parade on the West Coast. Parade starts Saturday at 10 a.m. on Chapman at 9th Street, heads toward Euclid, where it turns and goes just past Lampson. Location: Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove, CA.

SUNOL: Toast of Spring on the Wildflower Train

One hour excursion filled with views of California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: kid, . Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 862-9063. ncry

ARCATA: World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race. May 28-30, 2011. Arcata to Ferndale 3 day race starts at Noon, May 29 in downtown Arcata. kineticgrandchampionship

ARNOLD: The 33rd Annual Arnold Spring Peddler's Fair May 28 - 29, 2011. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 60 booths of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and gourmet foods. The Ebbett's Pass Fire Dptm. offers local beers, and the Arnold Lion's Club holds a pancake breakfast both days from 8 - 11 a.m. Location: Downtown Arnold, Highway 4, on the grounds of Bristol's Ranch House Cafe. Free admission & parking. Vendor information, Kim: 925/372-8961, or email: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal

ARROYO GRANDE: Strawberry Festival. Strawberry Stampede walk/run, Strawberry Pancake Breakfast, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Prince & Princess Contest, Strawberry Blonde Contest, Strawberry Cook-Off Contest, Kiddie Carnival, Arts & Crafts Show, and Entertainment including Ethnic, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Contemporary & Rock 'n Roll music! 8 Entertainment Stages plus Rides and Games. Free admission. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA. arroyograndevillage

AVILA BEACH: Avila Beach Blues Festival. Avila Beach Golf Resort 18th Annual Avila Beach Blues Festival features Experience Hendrix! Location: 6464 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach, CA. (888) 825-5484, vallitix

BISHOP: Mule Days May 24 - 29, 2011. Competitions, concert with Country Star Neal McCoy and Mule Days Parade lead by the 20 Mule Team, plus dances, dining, and more. 3/ day, general admission. Location: Tri-County Fairgrounds , Sierra St. & Fair Drive, Bishop, CA. 872-4263 Tickets. muledays

COSTA MESA: Scottish Festival May 28 - 29, 2011. Massed Bands perform at the opening ceremony on Saturday starting at Noon, and at Closing Ceremonies, held both days starting at 5 p.m. Memorial Service honoring veterans is at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 8/day, parking. Location: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. scotsfest

COSTA MESA: Los Fabulocos with Kid Ramos, concert. Popular band merges blues, rockabilly, surf and R&B with norteno, cumbia, Chicano and other North and Central American-styles into a blend of cultures and sounds. Time: Noon. Location: OC Market Place Main Stage, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. or free with canned food donation. 723-6616. ocmarketplace

GARDEN GROVE: Strawberry Festival May 27 - 30, 2011 Event includes a parade on Saturday and festival with strawberry shortcake, foods, fair, carnival, entertainment and more.

GRAEAGLE: Graeagle Shop-Hop Festival, May 28-30, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Head for the quaint row of red buildings along Highway 89 for Downtown Graeagle's Shop-Hop on Memorial Day Weekend annual shop fest.

HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 28 -30, 2011. The largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California features 270 artists and crafters, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters. The festival takes place every Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) in downtown Hermosa Beach. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Info: fiestahermosa

HOLLISTER: Hollister Airshow. Saturday & Sunday - May 28 & 29, 2011. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. hollisterairshow

OJAI: Art in the Park. The 34th Annual Art in the Park on Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 and 29, is an annual juried, fine arts show with entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.

POINT ARENA: Hog & Lamb BBQ. Time: Noon - 6. Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, Point Arena, CA. - 25 approx. Deep-pit slow cooked pork (with Carl Bell's original BBQ sauce) and barbequed lamb are the highlight of an annual event to raise funds for these Firefighters Association. Raffles, silent and live auction and good times for all.

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 26 - 30, 2011. sacfair

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee May 27 - 30. Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee in Old Sacramento! sacjazz

SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Festival May 26 - 30, 2011 nationalorangeshow

SAUSALITO: Caledonia Street Spring Fair. Annual event with artisans, food vendors and cultural entertainment. cityofsausalitospecialevents

VACAVILLE: Fiesta Days. May 26 -30, 2011. 54th anniversary event includes Fun Run, Crab Boil, Carnival and Fiesta Days Parade. Free admission. Location: Downtown Vacaville. fiestadays

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