BASS LAKE - August 24-26, 2012. Annual event at a popular fair location offers 3 days of shopping and you can stay later if you like. Arts, crafts and vendors galore! A lot of boaters come in off the lake in the evening. Bass Lake at 3400 feet elevation in the Sierras was named the best lake in the west by Sunset Magazine. Free RV parking on a first come basis is allowed in the upper parking lot above the post office for the weekend. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Pines Village, 8 Miles NE of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, CA. Info: basslakechamber | Region: High Sierras

BODEGA BAY - Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival, August 25-26, 201. Seafood entrees from restaurants and catering companies, and wine and microbrew tasting from 30 wineries in Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties. Juried art and craft marketplace, and entertainment. Bodega, CA. Bodega Seafood Art & Wine Festival 16855 Bodega Hwy Bodega, CA August 25th and 26th 2012 10 - 6 Saturday 10 - 5 Sunday ADMISSION: Adults: 2 in advance (tickets will go on sale on the site July 15th) 5 at the gate Seniors over 60 in advance/ 3 at the gate Teens 12-18 / Under 12 freewinecountryfestivals

2011 Events

CORNING - Olive Festival August 26 -27, 2012. Parade & Bed Races on Friday, food, entertainment, and lots of fun with Olive Festival in the Park on Saturday. 824-5550. corningchamber

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2012. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

NORCO - Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo August 24-26, 2012. PRCA events, cowboy dances, music, vendors, and food. George Equestrian Center. Info 371-1204. norcoprcarodeo

SAND CITY -West End Celebration Aug. 24-26, 2012. Great bands, art show, food vendors, wine tasting pavilion and more. Tribute to Ray Charles, plus numerous bands on two stages. Friday night concert-fee, Saturday and Sunday event free, some concerts are fee based. westendcelebration

SAUSALITO - June 3 - August 26, 2012. Friday Nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free to watch, sponsor tables- fee. Location: Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. | Region: Bay Area cityofsausalitospecialevents 289-4152 | Region: Bay Area

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