Sunday, August 19, 2012

BIG BEAR LAKE - Art on the Lake, Aug. 18-19,2012. Held on grounds of Marina Resort at the lake. Art is featured in 4,000 sq.ft. tent. bigbearartscouncil

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering, Aug. 16-19, 2012. August 19 Breakfast, Under the trees, Cowboy Church, Paul Ortuno, Big Bear's own horse whisperer in action and music. bigbearcowboygathering

COTATI - Accordion Festival August 18-19, 2012. Nonstop accordion music in this 21st annual event held at La Plaza Park. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5-25 . (888) 559-2576. cotatifest Region: North Coast

CRESTLINE - Lake Gregory Dragon Boat Races August 18-19, 2012. Races go from 10 a.m. to 3:30. Cost is per boat / person, teams of 12. lgdragonboat

OCEANSIDE - Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival, August 17-19, 2012. Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest & Beach Festival begins daily around 6 a.m. Location: Oceanside Pier and Amphitheater, 200 N The Strand, Oceanside, CA. oceansidelongboardsurfingclub Free to watch.

FAIRFIELD - Fairfield Tomato Festival August 18-19, 2012. Saturday 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 features tomato eating contests, live entertainment, food court, artisans and crafters, cooking demonstrations, and more. 422-0103. Tickets for Saturday wine & tomato tasting are 5, 8 at door. Other events are usually Check for details: Fairfielddowntown

FAWNSKIN - Big Bear City Renaissance Faire. Aug. 18-19, 2012. 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 - 15, weekend passes available, too. Address: 39115 Rim of the World Dr. Fawnskin, CA. bbvrsinc

FOUNTAIN VALLEY - Orange County BBQ Bonanza, Aug 17-19, 2012.

the best BBQ teams from across the U.S. gather to sell their award winning ribs , chicken , sausage , pulled pork , and other mouth watering dishes. Both amateur and professional categories for judging and trophies. two stages , main stage and children's stage. Free admission, parking 5 . Fountain Valley Sports Complex, Brookhurst & Heil, Fountain Valley, CA. ocbbqbonanza

sampling, Producers from all over California, Culinary Row serving great food, Wine & Beer Tasting, Open Olive Dish Cooking Contest, Free Olive Oil Ice Cream. pasoroblesolivefestival

PORT HUENEME - Hueneme Beach Festival August 18-19, 2012. 14th 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 17-19, 2012. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Location: Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter,8408 Rochester, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .| Region: Inland Empire

TEHACHAPI -Tehachapi Mountain Festival Aug. 18 - 19, 2012. 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

WOODLAND - Yolo County Fair August 15, 2012 - August 19, 2012 Woodland, CA. yolocountyfair

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