2011 events, 2012 dates TBD

ANAHEIM - OC Foodie Fest. The outdoor festival is the first of its kind in Orange County, bringing together 50 of the best local gourmet food trucks to one central location. The one-day event will be the ultimate foodie destination, featuring the best in popular mobile eats with a diverse roster of traditional and fusion cuisines, combined with a unique forum to showcase local entertainment & shopping to help support local charities. Anaheim, CA. ocfoodiefest.com
BASS LAKE - 2011 Arts and Crafts Show August 26 - 28, 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! Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Pines Village, 8 Miles NE of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, CA. | Region: High Sierras
BERKELEY - Eating for Education, August 26-28. Celebration and fundraising events to support the growth of Edible Schoolyard programs across the country. chezpanissefoundation.org
BEVERLY HILLS - Simply diVine: A Summer Soirée for the Senses. Celebrate fine food, wine and spirits along the cobblestone path at Two Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Sip, sample and savor food L.A.'s hottest restaurants and wine. Beverly Hills, CA. simplydivinela.org

CHULA VISTA - Rotary Wine & Food Festival. Spirits will flow and food will be abundant at the 9th Annual event serving delicacies from over 20 of Chula Vista's prominent restaurants pairing each succulent bite with your choice of spirits from local breweries, wineries, and tequilerias. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $50. Location: Otay Ranch Town Center. Call (619) 233.-5008. mcfarlanepromotions.com | Region: San Diego County
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.  Call: (530) 824-5550. corningchamber.org
FORTUNA - Hops in Humboldt.  Held at Rohner Park in Fortuna in the heart of the redwoods,   1 pm - 6 pm  at Rohner Park. Cost: $25 - 30. hopsinhumboldt.com
GRASS VALLEY -  Sierra Brewfest.  Time: 3-6:30 p.m. $25. Amaral Family Festival Center at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA musicinthemountains.org
HOLLYWOOD - Big! World! Fun! Family Series. Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East, Hollywood, CA. fordtheatres.org| Region: Los Angeles County
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. Cost: $7/ $4 senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair.com | Region: Orange County
LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Cost: $7.75, $6.25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival.org | Region: Orange County
MALIBU -Malipalooza 2011. Live world music by Island Rhythms,  Kenon, Ote for President, and Impakt.  Great food, vendors and games. Movie will be shown following the music (movie begins at dusk).  Time: 4 p.m. Location:  Malibu Bluffs Park. Free parking available on Malibu Canyon Road. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy this free summer event at the park. Call (310) 317-1364. malibucity.org
MAMMOTH LAKES - Mammoth Rocks Taste of the Sierra, August 26-28. Music,  food and fun. mammothrocks.net
MARINA DEL REY - Frankie Avalon, singer. Marina del Rey Summer Concerts 7 - 9 p.m. Free. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. (310) 305-9545. marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
NAPA - Blues, Brews and BBQ. Enjoy music, food, vendor booths and entertainment in Downtown Napa.  Free admission.  Time: 1 to 6 p.m. napadowntown.com
NAPA - Michael Jackson's Birthday Bash! featuring Foreverland, the Electrifying 14 Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $25.  Location: Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street Napa, California.  Call: (707) 259-0123. uptowntheatrenapa 
NORCO - Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo 2012 dates TBD. PRCA events, cowboy dances, music, vendors, and food. George Equestrian Center. Info (909) 371-1204. norcoprcarodeo.com
PETALUMA - Taste of Petaluma. Embark on a culinary walking journey of Sonoma County's finest restaurants, galleries, shops, wineries, breweries and food purveyors. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(707) 763-8920. tasteofpetaluma.org
POINT ARENA - Joanne Shaw Taylor, Blues concert. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Arena Theatre, 214 Main Street, Point Arena, CA. arenatheater.org | Region: North Coast
SAND CITY -West End Celebration Aug. 26 - 28. Great bands, art show, food vendors, wine tasting pavilion and more. Admission is free.  westendcelebration.com
SAN JOSE - Italian Family Festa,  August 27 - 28. Bocce Ball, Grape Stomp, Unique Arts & Crafts, Fun Activities for the Entire Family, Live Continuous Entertainment, Italian Sweet and Savory Specialty Foods, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks. Time: Sat. Noon - 9 p.m.; Sun. Noon  to 6 p.m. Location: Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, CA. Free.  iahfsj.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Lake in the Sky Air Show. Cost: $5 admission, $15 parking. Location: Lake Tahoe Airport. lakeintheskyairshow.com
YUBA CITY -  Brews, Blues & BBQ.  Beer from 20 microbreweries, live music, and barbecued tri-tip beef and other food. Time: 4 to 8 pm.  brewsbluesandbbq.org