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ARCADIA: St. Anthony Greek Festival September 14-16, 2012 Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 p.m., Sun 12-9 p.m. Santa Anita Racetrack 285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 , 12 and under free pasadenagreekfest , 449-6943 | Category: Greek | Region: Los Angeles

BAKERSFIELD: Fun in the Sun Vintage Limited Car Show. Vintage LTD Car Club of Bakersfield hosts its 30th annual car show. Over 150 pre-1959 cars will be on hand. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. To show a car, contact Debbie Wilson at 661-587-6379. Regular museum admission rates apply. Location:

Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA. , under 3 868-8400, kcmuseum

BEN LOMOND: Ceram-A-Rama. Hands on clay experience, demonstrations, contests, prizes, Raku firing. For the entire family. Location: 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond, CA. 336-3513. mountainartcenter

BERKELEY: Old Time Music Convention September 12-16, 2012. Downtown The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, a square dance, open cabaret, jamming, concerts, and stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley. Location: Various Berkeley Venues: Downtown, West Berkeley, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 90474 (510) 848-5108. berkeleyoldtimemusic | Region: Bay Area

BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest September 15-October 27, 2012 (weekends): features America's highest elevation biergarten; authentic German food, music, and dance groups; activities, including America's only stein-holding contests; and a fun zone for children and families. 585-3000 bigbearevents | Region: Inland Empire

BIG BEAR LAKE: Film Festival Sept. 13-16, 2012. Performing Arts Center (PAC) 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 866-4970 .50 - . bigbearlakefilmfestival | Region: Inland Empire

CARMEL Oktoberfest, September 15-16, 2012. Modeled after the Munich event. Time: Noon - 6pm Tickets 5. Lo0cation: The Barnyard, 3618 The Barnyard, Carmel, CA 831-624-8886 oktoberfestmontereybay | Region: Central Coast

CORONADO: Art Walk September 15-16. Paintings, photography, ceramics, hand-crafted jewelry and other mediums. Admission is free and a complimentary shuttle transports guests along Orange Avenue, with a stop at the popular Art-in-the-Park in Spreckels Park. Location: Coronado Ferry Landing, Coronado, CA. coronadoartwalk | Region: San Diego

CRESTON: Creston Classic Rodeo September 14- 16, 2012 Creston, CA The 17th Creston Classic Rodeo attracts cowboys and cowgirls from all over California as it has since 1996. It is community organized and staffed, and represents the heart & soul-- the tradition of the hard working pioneers that founded Creston. Friday Jackpot Team Roping, Saturday Rodeo Events, Sunday Rodeo Events & Cowboy Church. 239-1676. crestonclassicrodeo

DURHAM: Durham Harvest Festival September 16, 2012

FALLBROOK: English Motors at Fairbrook Car Show. 4949 S. Mission Rd. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. englishmotorsatfairbrook | Region: San Diego

FOLSOM: Folsom 45th annual Fall Antique Fair. Held in downtown (historic) Folsom, this event is free to the public and includes shopping galore, musical entertainment and food vendors. Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 985-7452. tbcashows.info or historicfolsom | Region: Gold Country

HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 15 - October 14, 2012 (Saturdays & Sundays). Step back to an authentic Elizabethan Renaissance village nestled in the shaded glen of Hollister. English Ales, foods, entertainment and authentic period costumes bring one of the most romantic eras to life. Alhtages welcome! Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celtic Rock Series starts at 6 p.m. and is free with admission on Saturdays. Cost - subject to change: 5; Free age 12 & under. Weekend pass: 5; Pass for full event 50 (good for 5 weekends). Location: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, CA. 847-FAIR. norcalrenfaire | Region: Central Valley

LODI: Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair, September 13-16, 2012. Be sure to see the ever popular Grape Stomp Competition. Admission: TBD. Location: 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA. grapefestival | Region: Central Valley

LOTUS: American River Festival, Sept. 14-16. americanrivermusic

MORRO BAY: Avocado & Margarita Festival, September 15 & 16, 2012. Sample guacamole till you see green. Across from Roses' on the Embarcadero from 11am to 6pm Saturday, 11am to 3pm Sunday. Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce 772-4467. avomargfest | Region: Central Coast

POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair. August 31 - September 30, 2012. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Parking: . Open Noon Wed -Fri; 10 a.m. Sat & Sunday. lacountyfair | Region: Los Angeles County

SAN DIEGO: Restaurant WeekSept. 16-21. The six-day celebration includes lunch offerings, and special two-course, prix fixe lunch menus for just , 5 or per person at participating restaurants. Tickets or special passes are not required. sandiegorestaurantweek | Region: San Diego

SAN JOSE: Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Almaden Lake Almaden Expressway and Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA almadenwine Admission: Free; Beer & Wine Fee per pour or glass | Region: Bay Area

SAN BERNARDINO: 23rd Annual Route 66 Rendezvous, September 13-16, 2012. Held in the 35 blocks of downtown San Bernardino the event attracts over 500,000 people to see 1,700 classics, customs, trucks, muscle cars and Corvettes. Enjoy great food, live music and entertainment, activities for the kids in Meadowbrook Park, rides, BMX Stunt Show, and Movies in the Park. Experience the contests such as the Neon Light (car participants compete to see who has the most creative and decorative neon lights at a night cruise) , Poker Run, Open Header (contestants aim for the highest decibel reading,) Run with the Cops, and Model Car. Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. route-66 Location: San Bernardino, Calif . route-66 | Region: Inland Empire

SAN PEDRO: Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival September 14-16, 2012. Ports O' Village with parking at 22nd & Sampson Way -parking lot / free shuttle, free parking San Pedro, CA. general admission (may change) lobsterfest /tickets) | Region: Los Angeles

SOLVANG: Danish Days, September 14-16, 2012. Event includes Authentic Foods, Music, Folk Dancing & Three Parades plus Living History Exhibits Location: Downtown Solvang. solvangusa | Region: Central Coast

UKIAH: Fabulous Flashback Car Show, September 14-16, 2012. Pre-1973 stock and modified vehicles. 5 pre-registration includes Dash Plaque, Participant Gift and Poker Run Hand. Free to Friday Open House and the Friday Night Bash. Saturday show-- classic cars line the streets of historic downtown Ukiah. The event also includes a pancake breakfast, car parts Swap Meet and Farmer's Market. At the conclusion of the show, more than 70 winning vehicles parade down School Street towards the announcer's stand where they are presented with their trophy by Miss Mendocino. Participants have the option to attend the evening BBQ. Sunday- Cruise through Ukiah Valley during the Poker Run, drawing a card at each designated stop along the way. Poker Run awards and raffle prizes are presented at the final destination. earlyironofukiah | Region: North Coast

VACAVILLE: Vaca Jazz Festival September 14-16, 2012 vacajazzsociety | Region: Central Valley

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