FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2012 California Calendar of Events

DEL MAR - Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show February 24 - 26, 2012. Time: Friday, 8 a.m. -6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. -7 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Price: Free admission Location: O'Brien, Bing Crosby and Exhibit Halls Parking: . The Silver Bay Kennel Club dog show is one of the largest in the United States. A dog agility competition also will be part of the show on Saturday and Sunday. Only dogs that are participating in the show are allowed. Please do not bring pets. Silver Bay Kennel Club 760-751-2302. jbradshaw

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Farmer's Market and Art Fair at the Beach. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Free

INDIO - Indio Date Festival & Riverside County Fair, February 17 - 26, 2012. includes Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry; Camel & Ostrich Races; WGAS Motorsports Monster Trucks, concerts, contests, games, food, and a carnival. Address: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. 811-FAIR or 863-8247. Feb. 17 -26, 2012 datefest

PLEASANTON - Pleasanton Fly-Fishing Show Feb 24-26, 2012 Celebrities, authors, seminars, exhibitors and more. flyfishingshow

RIPON - Almond Blossom Parade & Festival Feb. 23 - 26, 2012 Annual festival includes a parade (Feb. 25) through historic riponchamber . Parade Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Festive event occur throughout the 4-day celebration. On Thursday enjoy the Queen Coronation, Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner and Dollar Night at the Carnival.

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Heritage Festival Feb. 24 -26, 2012. The Heritage Day Festival and Parade is an annual grassroots event celebrating diverse cultures. heritageweekendsandiego

SAN FRANCISCO - Tulipmania at Pier 39 Feb. 18 - 26, 2012

Annual bloom of thousands of tulips, to be on view. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Time: Open at 10 a.m. with free guided tour at 10 a.m. daily. Location: Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. pier39

SAN MATEO -San Mateo Rusty Barn Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival

Feb 23 - 25, 2012. Rusty Barn Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in one or more of the many "Make and Take" workshops o free educational seminars. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: San Mateo Expo Center 1346 Saratoga Dr. San Mateo, CA 94403, rustybarn -- Check Website for Free Admission Coupon!

SANTA CRUZ - Banff Film Festival, February 24 - 25, 2012. University of California Physical Education and Recreation

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