Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

ALPINE: Chili Cookoff & Show & Shine Car Show - 1830 Alpine Blvd. Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

ANAHEIM: Poker Run For Life - 5340 E. La Palma Ave. Time: 8AM

ANAHEIM Oktoberfest Sept. 16 - Oct. 31. Oktoberfest is held weekends - Fri - Sun thru Oct. Oom pah pah Band direct from Germany | Region: Orange County cover. Phoenix Club, 1240 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA, thephoenixclub

ANTIOCH: Delta Blues Festival: held in the Delta region of California, the type of place where blues are great. It will be held in Antioch, CA. deltabluesfestival more blues festivals

ANTIOCH: Billetproof Nor Cal. One-of-a-kind event for those who build your own traditional style rods and customs on a limited budget. NO billet-clad, digital gauge, pastel graphic, named after a fifties song trailer queens live bands, etc. Event includes the sickest 64 and prior do-it-yourself traditional rods, kustoms and motorcycles on the planet. Indoor vendor and artist booths, Swap, Meet Pinstripe panel jam, Live bands playing throughout the day, and free Delta Blues Festival in downtown Antioch on Sat. Night. Location: Antioch Fairgrounds, 1201 West Tenth St., Antioch, California. Time: 9 a.m. public. general admission, Free for kids under 13 and police & fire with proper ID. Car registration is 0. billetproof

ARCADIA: Pasadena Greek Fest (Arcadia) September 16 - 18.pasadenagreekfest | Category: Greek

BEAUMONT Oktoberfest, September 16 - 18, 2011. Nobel Creek Regional Park, 38900 14th St., Beaumont, CA

BERKELEY: Old Time Music Convention September 14-18, 2011. Downtown The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, a square dance, open cabaret, jamming, concerts, and stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley. Location: Various Berkeley Venues: Downtown, West Berkeley, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 90474 (510) 848-5108. berkeleyoldtimemusic | Region: Bay Area

BIG BEAR LAKE: September17-October 29 (weekends): Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest features America's highest elevation biergarten; authentic German food, music, and dance groups; activities, including America's only stein-holding contests; and a fun zone for children and families. Vendor Information is available under Fairs & Festivals page. 585-3000 bigbearevents

BIG BEAR LAKE: Film Festival Sept. 15 -18, 2011. Performing Arts Center (PAC) 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 866-4970 .50 - . bigbearlakefilmfestival

BOONVILLE: California Wool & Fiber Festival Sep 16 - 18, 2011. The festival includes one of the country's oldest and largest wool shows, the California National Wool Show. Held at Mendocino County Fairgrounds. fiberfestival | Region: North Coast

CARMEL Oktoberfest, September 17 - 18, 2011. Modeled after the Munich event. Time: Noon – 6pm Tickets 5. Lo0cation: The Barnyard, 3618 The Barnyard, Carmel, CA 831-624-8886 oktoberfestmontereybay | Region: Central Coast

CHATSWORTH: 3rd Annual Fall Parts Exchange & Sale - 9525 De Soto Ave. Time: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CHATSWORTH: Car & Bike Night at The Munch Box - 21532 Devonshire St. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CHOWCHILLA: Classic Car Show. 12th annual event is open to 1979 & older cars and trucks plus all years Pony Class. Fee: 0 per car. Registration from 8a-10a, show 10a - 4p. Free to public. Numerous awards, vendors, music, raffle, as well as a 50/50 that supports Sober Grad. Sponsored by the Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce. Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Chowchilla, CA. 665-5603. chowchilla

CLOVIS: ClovisFest, September 17 - 18, 2011. Vendors, car show, beer garden and more. Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Free admission. Location: Pollasky Ave. between 3rd and 7th St., Old Town Clovis, CA. clovischamber

COLOMA: American River Music Festival, Sept. 16 -18, 2011. 5th Annual event includes camping, river rafting and an entire weekend of great mountain music, indie, bluegrass, and more. Ticket: 5 day pass music only. Location: 18 acre, riverfront Henningsen-Lotus Park in the mother lode of the Sierra Nevada Foothills in El Dorado County, CA (near Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park). americanrivermusicfestival

CORONADO: Art Walk September 17-18. Paintings, photography, ceramics, hand-crafted jewelry and other mediums. Admission is free and a complimentary shuttle transports guests along Orange Avenue, with a stop at the popular Art-in-the-Park in Spreckels Park. Location: Coronado Ferry Landing, Coronado, CA. coronadoartwalk

ENCINITAS: Wavecrest Woodie Meet. There are around 300 woodies of every size, shape, description on display. Throughout the day there is Hawaiian and surf music performed live, along with fabulous raffle prizes and awards for the best of the best. Wavecrest merchandise and food will be available at the event. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Moonlight Beach at the end of Encinitas Blvd in Encinitas, CA. sandiegowoodies | Region: San Diego County

FAIR OAKS: Chicken Festival. One day festival celebrates the local chickens that roam freely throughout town. 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. fairoakspark

FALLBROOK: English Motors VIP Driving Tour - 4949 S. Mission Rd. /Registration englishmotorsatfairbrook

FRESNO: Fiesta Patrias, Sept. 16-18, 2011. Downtown Fresno celebrates Mexican Independence with three days of Mexican foods, musical groups, dancing and entertainment. Free admission. downtownfresno

FRESNO: Blaze Fest on The Grass. Classic Rock Festival with great food, beer, and car show! Pre-1974 Custom Car & Truck Show, Motorcycles of any year. 0 Registration fee, includes two free tickets to concert. General admission: 0 preshow, of. Scheduled to appear: Cheap Trick, Tesla, Everclear, Candlebox. Location: Regional Sports Complex, 1707 W. Jensen Ave., Fresno, CA. (888) 825-5484. galvansclassiccarshow

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 17 - October 16, 2011 (Saturdays & Sundays). Step back to an authentic Elizabethan Renaissance village. Costumes available, all ages welcome! Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celtic Rock Series starts at 6 p.m. and is free with admission on Saturdays. 5; Free age 12 & under. Weekend pass: 5; Pass for full event 50 (good for 5 weekends). Location: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, CA. 847-FAIR. norcalrenfaire

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Donut Derelicts - Magnolia & Adams Time: 6 - 9 a.m.

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Classic Car Saturdays - Old World Village 7561 Center Ave Time: 4 - 8 p.m.

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Pacific Islander Festival - Sept. 17-18, 2011. Cultural traditions, performances and arts of Pacific Island nations Location: Huntington Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. pacificislanderfestivaloc

IRVINE: Cars & Coffee - Ford - Mazda Campus - 7905 Gateway Blvd. Time: 7 a.m.

LAFAYETTE: Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sept. 17 - 18, 2011. Location: 3535 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA. lafayettechamber | Region: Bay Area

LEMOORE: Evening Under the Stars in Downtown Lemoore..more

LODI: Lodi Grape Festival September 15-18, 2011. The theme of Lodi's Grape Festival is "A Whole Bunch of Fun". Be sure to see the ever popular Grape Stomp Competition. Admission: . Location: 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA. grapefestival | Region: Central Valley

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Pirate Faire September 17 - 18, 2011 Marina Green Park Long Beach, CA goldcoastfestivals

LOS ALAMITOS- Antique Car Show at Good Shepherd - 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

LOS ANGELES: Latino Heritage Celebration. Event includes how to make your own tortillas, Storytelling, Loteria and Loteria Bookmark-making with Dr. Kathleen Contreras, Book Author Melinda Palacio, Ocotillo Dreams and Mercado. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. adult, student / senior 60+, ages 3–12. Location: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA. 667-2000. theAutry

MARIPOSA: Blazin' Hog Zydeco Festival and World-class BBQ cookoff! Entertainment features Lisa and the Zydecats. Time: 7 p.m. Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa , CA. blazinhog

MONTEREY: Monterey Jazz Festival Sept. 16 -18, 2011. Look for Herbie Hancock and many jazz greats at this all-star, 54th annual jazz mega-festival event. montereyjazzfestival | Region: Central Coast

MORENO VALLEY: MoVal-V-Dubbs Meet N Greet at Bob's Big Boy, 27140 Eucalyptus Ave. No matter the condition bring your VW on out and share the passion for V-Dubbs. This is a family friendly no dues club with good VW folks. Classic V-Dubbs at a classic car hangout. Hope to see you there!

NEWBURY SPRINGS: September 16- 18, 2011 - Dazed & Confused. Newberry Springs, California A full weekend of van fun includes camping, live DJ, live band, bar, swimming, games, vans/car show, trophies, dash plaques, goodie bags while they last , full bathrooms, store, breakfast and lunch restaurant, power & water hookups, and an load of fun. BajaCharlie: 357-8409. wheels-of-confusion

NEWPORT BEACH: Taste of Newport Sept. 16 -18, 2011. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bare Naked Ladies, Taylor Dayne and Abba: The Concert, are featured bands. tasteofnewport | Region: Orange County

OJAI: Tomato Festival. Annual tomato tasting, wine sampling event includes live music and fun. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. 5 admission; wine sampling. Location: Boccali's, 3277 Santa Paula Ojai Rd. Ojai, CA. boccalis

PLEASANTON: Harvest Festival, September 16 - 18, 2011. Shop, eat and win prizes at the best craft show featuring American, handmade arts and crafts in hundreds of booths. Enjoy all day stage entertainment featuring the Fargo Brothers rock a billy music and Bad Catz. Hours: Friday 10 - 6 p.m. Saturday 10-6 pm; Sunday 10-5, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Young Calif & Exhibition Hall, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. alamedacountyfair or harvestfestival

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair. Sept. 3 - Oct. 2, 2011. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Parking: . Open Noon Wed -Fri; 10 a.m. Sat & Sunday. lacountyfair | Region: Los Angeles County

POWAY: Rendezvous in Poway Saturday, September 17 -18, 2011from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The City of Poway, along with the living history groups of the Shadow River Regulators, Cimarron Ridge Old West Productions, and the Apache Canyon Gang, present an historical fair circa 1820-1890's. Interactive historicalencampments A chance to meet Mountain Men, Cowboys, Buckaroos, and more Gun fighting reenactments and mocktrain robberies Train rides for a nominal fee Arts, crafts market, pan for gold. poway | Region: San Diego County

POWAY: 10th Annual MotorHead Madness Classic Car Show - 13933 Poway Rd. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Judged show. Open to all Cars & Trucks. Food, Music, Drawings & more! Contact MotorHeadMadness or (858) 679-8000.

REDONDO BEACH: 2nd Annual Sons of Italy Car Show - 245 N. Harbor Blvd. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

RIVERSIDE: Hot Rods at the Spectrum - 8052 Limonite Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

ROCKLIN: Hot Chili Cool Cars. The 18th Annual event is the area's largest chili cook-off and car show. Vendor booths, cars, chili samples and live music on stage. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Pacific Street in Rocklin Between Rocklin Road and Midas Road. Contact: 624-2548. rocklinchamber

SACRAMENTO: California Brewers Festival. Takes place at Discovery Park in Sacramento with more than 150 beers from over 60 microbreweries; 5 door. calbrewfest

SAN BERNARDINO: 22nd Annual Route 66 Rendezvous, September 15-18, 2011. Held in the 35 blocks of downtown San Bernardino...Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. route-66 Location: San Bernardino, Calif . route-66

SAN DIEGO: Spirits of Mexico, September 11-17. The largest, most comprehensive festival of agave-based spirits in North America, and will be packed with seminars discussing the finest spirits, tequila tastings, cocktail challenges, authentic Mexican dishes and an awards ceremony. polishedpalate

SAN FRANCISCO: Orchids in the Park September 17 - 18, 2011. A Sale and Exhibition, Demonstrations, Lectures, Raffles and beautiful orchids galore are featured at the San Francisco Orchid Society two day event. Admission , Seniors , Under 16 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Location: County Fair Building 9th Ave & Lincoln Way San Francisco, CA. orchidsanfrancisco | Region: Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival Sept.17 - 18th, 2011, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Treasure Island, San Francisco sfdragonboat | Region: Bay Area

SAN PEDRO: Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival September 16 - 18, 2011. Ports O' Village with parking at 22nd & Sampson Way -parking lot / free shuttle, free parking San Pedro, CA. general admission (coupon for off, see lobsterfest /tickets) | Region: Los Angeles County

SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, September 17 - 18. Nearly 175 booths, 25 community groups serving international foods, food vintners pouring fine wines, micro-brewed beer, live entertainment on three stages, and the Kids Kingdom. Location: Central Park, Santa Clara, CA. 615-3140. santaclaraca | Region: Bay Area

SEAL BEACH: Walk for the Beach. Jetty to Jetty 2.25 mile sandy stroll. Walk anytime from 9 a.m. to Noon. Freebies galore, and Private Party At McKennas on the Bay for first 100 registered 21+. 5 Entry Fee includes "Keep It Clean" T-shirt (entry fee goes to 5 on 9/10). saveourbeach

SEBASTOPOL: Much Ado About Sebastopol September 17, 2011. Ives Park, 7400 Willow St, Sebastopol, CA. muchado.sebastopolschools

SLOUGHHOUSE: Davis Ranch Gourd Festival. 3rd annual event includes cultural entertainment including Azteca and Indonesian dancers throughout each day. Featuring Plenty Of Free Entertainment For The Whole Family:, Gourd Art Vendors and Supply Vendors, Free Tractor Rides, Delicious Food, Cultural & Gourd Entertainment, Free Gourd Demonstrations, Pony Rides And Petting Zoo, Corn Maze, And More! Location: 13211 Jackson Rd., Sloughhouse, CA. zslproductions

SOLVANG: Danish Days. September 16 - 18, 2011. Music, concerts, a Danish Parade at 2 p.m. and movies at night. solvangusa | Region: Central Coast

SUN VALLEY: Roaders Car Club Cruise Night - Bob's Big Boy 8274 Sunland Blvd. Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

UKIAH: Fabulous Flashback 2011 Car Show, September 16 - 18, 2011. earlyironofukiah

VACAVILLE: Vaca Jazz Festival September 16 - 18, 2011. vacajazzsociety | Region: Central Valley

VAN NUYS: 1st Annual Van Nuys Car Show & Festival - 14402 Calvert St. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

VENTURA: September 17 - 18, 2011 California Beer Festival

Mission Park is the location for the fun event that includes the Saturday beer tasting and Sunday Blues, Brews & BBQ. 5, adults only. Sunday 5 all ages. californiabeerfestivals | Region: Central Coast

WOODLAND HILLS: St. Mel's Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-off - 20874 Ventura Blvd. Time: 4 - 8 p.m. stmel

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