Sunday July 29, 2012

COSTA MESA - Orange County Fair July 13 - August 12, 2012  ocfair.com
COURTLAND - Pear Fair, pearfair.org
GILROY -Gilroy Garlic, Festival July 27-29, 2012 .  Gilroy Garlic Festival features food, beverages, arts & crafts and live entertainment. Held at Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA, the hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  General Admission approx. prices: $17; Child ages 6-12 $8; Under age 6 is Free; Senior 60+ costs $ 8. gilroygarlicfestival.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing, July 28-August 5, 2012.   This annual, free event on the beach includes free concerts, free activities and a variety of beach games and contests ranging from surfing to skateboarding. usopenofsurfing.com
LAKE COUNTY -  Wine Adventure,  July 28 - July 29, 2012. Music, Wine, Food & 25+ Wineries! The wines of Lake County will be served with delicious hors d'oeuvres during the Wine Adventure Weekend--the two day event featuring music, art, wine and good times.   lakecountywineries.org
LOS ANGELES - US Open of Tennis Farmers Classic July 23-29, 2012 . Located on the UCLA campus, this is one of three tennis tournament locations in California for the US Open.  Tickets:  (310) 824 -1010 ext. 251. Location: UCLA, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA.  farmersclassic.com
MOSS LANDING - Antique Street Fair. Always held the Last Sunday in July starting at 7:30 a.m., this Antique buying event is one of the eagerly anticipated outdoor markets in California. Thousands of antiques and collectibles for sale in hundreds of booths and 5 permanent antique shops include art, glassware, books, toys,  furniture clothing and more. Pancake breakfast, vendor booths with local items such as a fish fry, artichokes and strawberries plus burritos, sandwiches and hotdogs all help raise money for local non-profits. Parking is free. For more information call the Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce(831)633-4501.
OXNARD - Oxnard Salsa Festival July 28 & 29, 2012.  The event includes salsa food competitions, food vendors, arts & crafts, and plenty of dancing with spicy Salsa bands. This award-winning Festival is held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission and parking are Free. Pets and coolers are not permitted. For Festival info call (805) 247-0197 or oxnardsalsafestival.com.
PLYMOUTH -  Amador County Fair July 26 - 29, 2012. Phone: (209) 245-6921, Address: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669  amadorcountyfair.com
SACRAMENTO - California State Fair  July 12 - 29, 2012  bigfun.org
SAN DIEGO -  Shakespeare Festival. Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Cost: $29-79. Tickets: (619) 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe.org
SANTA ROSA - Sonoma County Fair July 25 - Aug 12, 2012 sonomacountyfair.com
VENICE -  Summer Fest In Venice Beach" 4th Annual event, July 28 & 29, 2012, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.  1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA  fx3events.com

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