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Saturday, September 29, 2012

CALIFORNIA

National Parks free admission day, nps.gov

Smithsonian free admission days to California museums.

ALAMEDA: Oktoberfest September 30, speisekammer

ARCATA: Excalibur Medieval Tournament Sept. 29-30, 2012 excaliburfaire

ARROYO GRANDE: Harvest Festival with Wine Stomp, Sept. 28-29, 2012. Harvest Festival & Parade held the last full weekend in September, serves as a tribute to agriculture, the area's leading industry. Among the many attractions features is a parade, toe-tapping entertainment, agricultural exhibits, whiskerino contest, spelling bee, kids parade, bands, food, game, and arts and crafts booths. Fish Fry on Sept. 28 from 4- 7 p.m., , at Short Street by the Gazebo, Arroyo Grande Village, CA. agharvestfestival .

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

BURLINGAME: Pet Parade, September 29, 2012 burlingamepetparade

CAMARILLO: Camarillo Ranch Hosting 6th Annual Classic Car Show & Brew Fest - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ranch House. Bruce Fuhrman at 482-4396

CARMEL: Poodle Day, September 29, 2012 poodleday

DANA POINT: BBQ Championship Presented by the City of Dana Point & the Kansas City Park Pacific Coast Highway & Niguel Road Dana Point, California. 248-3530. kcbs.us

DINUBA: Dinuba Raisin Harvest Festival September 28-29, 2012

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

IRVINE: Residential Demonstration Landscape Open House and Vendor Fair -at South Coast Research and Extension Center (SCREC), 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fourth Annual University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) event provides up-to-date information about sound gardening practices, water use and conservation, and integrated pest management. Contact: 949-733-3970, Tammy Majcherek; Darren Haver at tjmajcherek@ucdavis.edu web: ucanr /sites/urbanwatermgmt/

LAKE ALMANOR- Century Race,September 29, 2012 milehigh100

LOS ANGELES: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Free event features entertainment, cooking demos, artisans, food trucks, storytelling and Moon viewing. Location: Central & West Plaza, 943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles 90012. For more information, chinatownla .

LOS GATOS: Fall Wine Walk – Downtown & Old Town merchants, pouring wineries offer great tastes and entertainment. Time: 1:30-5:30 p.m. 354-9300. losgatoschamber .

MARTINEZ- Martinis on the Plaza. September 29, 2012 themartinifestival see other food events

MONTEREY- Pinotfest at Del Monte Beach House. September 29, 2012 pinotfest

OCEANSIDE: Harbor Days September 29-30, 2012. Two event-filled days of sun, sand and surf provide an outstanding opportunity for our vendors to enjoy the thousands of residents and neighbors who come out to experience the many fun activities, including first-rate arts & crafts, great food, the Pirate's Cove exhibition, vintage pirate ships, kids area, Nail n' Sail competition, military, police and fire displays, and much, much more. Harbor Days is free to the public. Shuttle buses run all day from various parking locations and to the different venues. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Beach & Harbor, Oceanside, CA. kennedyfaires

PALO ALTO- Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, through Sept. 30, 2012

PARADISE: Civil War Days: Battle of Tuscan Ridge. Food and beverages available all day. Living History Returns to the Chico-Paradise Area with Civil War reenactment including two 30-45-minute battles, artillery and cavalry demonstrations and food and drink for sale all day at the Tuscan Ridge Grill. The reenactment and camps, along with the food and vendors, will provide a wholesome, educational, entertaining and low-cost experience for both families and individuals. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. adult, age 5-10, under 5 Location: Tuscan Ridge Golf Club 3100 Skyway Paradise, CA. 527-7471 or nbohneman@tuscanridgeclub

PETALUMA: Halloween & Vine. Halloween & Vine. Halloween art in a variety of media. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. . Location: Hermann Sons Hall 860 Western Ave. Petaluma, CA. 338-2315. halloweenandvine

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- The Old Globe Theater - Last for Shakespeare's "As You Like It". Ends Sept. 30, 2012 theoldglobe

SANTA BARBARA- SOL Food Festival,September 29, 2012 solfoodfestival

SIMI VALLEY- Wag N Walk, September 29, 2012 arvsimi

SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival and Grape Stomp Sept.29-30, 2012 sonomavinfest

TEMECULA: Annual Ponte Grape Stomp Sept. 30, pontewinery

TRES PINOS- San Benito County Fair September 28 - 30, 2012, sanbenitocountyfair see more fairs

UNIVERSAL CITY- Halloween Horror Nights opens at Universal Studios,Hollywood starts September 29, 2012

VACAVILLE- Vacaville Oktoberfest September 29, 2012

WALNUT CREEKSemi-Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fall Fair September 29-30, 2012, pacificfinearts

WINDSOR- Sonoma County Farm Trails September 29, 2012 farmtrails

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