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ANAHEIM - OC Greek Fest May 18 - 20, 2012  ocgreekfest.com

ANGELS CAMP - Jumping Frog Jubilee. Jumping Frog Jubilee & County Fair  May 17-20, 2012.   Address: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, California frogtown.org

BALBOA ISLAND BALBOA ISLAND -Balboa Island Art Walk.   Over a Mile of Art & Live Music! The  is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of the Island's summer season. Celebrating its 18th anniversary, the Artwalk takes place along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island. This fine art show features 90 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day on four stages along the walk. Performing musicians include the Retros, Don Ross Duo, Garry Gould, Rick Sherman and Alan Remington, Jim Roberts, and Grant Peacock. Limited edition Artwalk posters and t-shirts sold at Diamond & South Bayfront. Local restaurants  serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  The OC Cruiser will be providing free shuttle service. The Balboa Island Artwalk is presented by Mary Hardesty Realty and sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association.  Location: Bayfront and Marine Avenues.   Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is free.   balboaislandartwalk.info

CARMEL - Carmel Art Festival May 17 - 20, 2012. Location: Devendorf Park & adjacent Mission Street,  Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Admission is FREE.   carmelartfestival.org

CASTROVILLE - Castroville Artichoke Festival May 19-20, 2012. 53rd Annual Artichoke Festival Parade is Sunday May 20, 2012 starting at 9:45 A.M. on Merritt St. Time:  Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Cost: $10 general; $5 Child 4-12;  under 3 free.   Location: Hwy 183, Castroville, CA. artichoke-festival.org

CHOWCHILLA - May 17-20, 2012  Chowchilla-Madera County Fair    ci.chowchilla.ca.us

CLAYTON - Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale,  May 19-20, 2012.  Annual Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale at Endeavor Hall downtown Clayton and Clayton Garden Tours 20 Years & 20 Gardens for $20. Self-guided tour begins at the Clayton Historical Society Museum, 6101 Main Street, Clayton.   Time: 9 a.m. See Flower Shows

DANA POINT - Doheny Blues Festival, May 19-20, 2012. The annual 15th Annual Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point provides an incredible line up of entertainment. In 2012 Gregg Almann and Steve Miller are headline acts.  Cost: $90 2 day pass. Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA.  omegaevents.com/dohenyblues/

ESCONDIDO - Downtown Street Faire May 20-21, 2012 Over 500 vendors, live entertainment, and food from around the world have combined to make the Escondido Downtown Street Faire a family tradition since 1989, held the 3rd Sunday of May and October. It is the 2nd largest single-day fair in California. 500 unique vendor booths line seven blocks along Grand Avenue. Food and family entertainment for all! Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.   Location:  historic Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido. kennedyfaires.com

HAYWARD - May 19-20   rowellranchrodeo.com   Rowell

Ranch Rodeo   Hayward, CA

HUNTINGTON BEACH May 18 - 20, 2012 Duck-a-thon at Huntington Beach Pier duckathon.org

IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire, April 7 - May 20, 2012 on Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.  Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area,  Irwindale, CA. Call: (626) 969-4750. renfair.com

KING CITY - Salinas Valley Fair May 17-20, 2012. Carnival Rides, Entertainment, Contest, Cattle, Livestock Shows, Great Food, Midway Games and more.  Location: 625 Division St. King City, CA. Call: (831) 385-3243.  salinasvalleyfair.com

LONG BEACH - Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration  May 19 & 20, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.  longbeachpride.com

LOS ANGELES -Museums of the Arroyo free admission day  11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

OAKDALE - Chocolate Festival May 19 - 20, 2012. 20th Annual Chocolate Festival is held 3rd Weekend in May. Located at the junction of Highway 120 and 108 at Wood Park. Huge outdoor festival includes over 200 vendors with Arts & Crafts, Chocolate Explosion in Chocolate Avenue (fudges, truffles, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cheese cake, etc.), bands performing and more.  oakdalechamber.com

OAKLAND - Tradition Innovation - A Fiber Artisans Conference, May 18 - May 20. The Conference of Northern California Handweavers offers seminars for learning and a market place for shopping.  cnch.org

ORLAND - Glenn County Fair May 17-20, 2012 . Celebrating 96 years in 2012. Admission: $8 adult. Orland's own Zuppan Dairy received worldwide attention when their 4-year-old cow had quadruplets on December 6, 2011. All four heifer calves were born alive, healthy and at term without assistance. The calves are joining the Fair this year, so come on out and see.   glenncountyfair.org

OXNARD - California Strawberry Festival, May 19-20, 2012, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This 29th Annual event attracts over 65,000 visitors from all over Southern California who converge on the scenic coastal town of Oxnard. The celebrates the region's rich agricultural heritage while raising funds for numerous Southland charities. There will be 250 Arts and Crafts booths, specialty  food vendors, a children's area, and live entertainment as part of the Festival's 75 acres.  strawberry-fest.org

PENN VALLEY - May 18-20, 2012 Penn Valley Rodeo. Dance to follow rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday Cowboy Church before event. Held at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds, Penn Valley Rd. at Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA  pvrodeo.com

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair - May 16-20, 2012 portervillefair.com

SAN CARLOS - San Carlos Hometown Days Festival and Parade,  May 18-20 2012 sancarloshometowndays.com

SAN DIEGO -  Sicilian Festival. The  20th Annual Sicilian Festival celebrates all things Sicilian in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, including music, dance, culture and cuisine. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: India Street from Ash to Grape Streets, San Diego, CA

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SANTA BARBARA - Astonishments, Young Artists Concert. Music at Trinity hosts the Admission-free community outreach Concert series for 29 years! Time: 3:30 p.m. Time: 3 p.m.  Location: Trinity Episcopal Church,  1500 State & Micheltorena Streets,  Santa Barbara, California.  Admission: free Call David A. Gell (805) 965-7419 or 687.0189. trinitysb.org