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ALBANY: Epic ACG Fest November 5-6, 2016. Event showcases animation, comics and games through screening, exhibition and competition. Attractions include: Live Demonstrations, Networking Receptions, Master Workshops, Panel Discussions, Business Symposiums and Recruiting. Albany Community Center, ity Center, 1249 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA. -20. eacgfest

APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Holiday Craft Fair November 5-6, 2016. Hand made gifts at the annual Holiday Craft Fair. Discover unique and hard to find items such as snowman gourds, fleece blankets, Christmas wreaths, custom soaps, ragdolls and much more. Apple Valley Conference Center, 14975 Dale Evans Parkway. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. applevalleyevents

ARCADIA: Breeders' Cup World Championships November 4 - 5, 2016 Santa Anita Park Arcadia, California
breederscup /tickets Four award-winning Sprout LA chefs curate unique food and beverage experiences for attendees.

ATWATER: Holiday Affair. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sponsored by Soroptimist of Atwater this event includes jewelry, arts, crafts, baked goods, and great gift buying. Free admission. Atwater Community Center, 760 E. Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA siatwater

AVALON: 32nd Annual Catalina Island Triathlon & Duathlon. catalinaislandtriathlon

BAKERSFIELD: Autism on the run is a fun, family friendly 2K and 5K to promote autism awareness and inclusion which benefits the League of Dreams, an adaptive sports league for athletes with physical and developmental disabilities. Location: CSUB Runner Park (Parking in Lot K) Check In: 9 a.m. 2K Walk/5K Run begins: 10:00am (walkers and wheelchairs welcome) Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.-12 Noon. Register active

BIG SUR: Food & Wine Festival November 3-5, 2016
Ticket prices vary, buy online at bigsurfoodandwine

Big ocean, big views, big food and big wine equals Big Sur Food and Wine Festival.

BRENTWOOD: Holiday Art and Craft Fair Nov.4-6, 2016. Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, Brentwood, CA. Free admission, brentwoodca.gov

BUELLTON: HolidayBazaar 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buellton Recreation Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton, CA. 8th Annual Bazaar, a holiday arts & crafts fair includes fine arts, jewelry and more. Start your holiday shopping early. Free public admission. cityofbuellton | buelltonrec

CARMICHAEL: Holiday Craft Faire. One of a kind holiday gifts! Our crafty vendors have something for everyone. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA. morpd

CITRUS HEIGHTS: Sunrise Craft Fair. Handmade crafts and gifts for the holiday season. What a great opportunity to get a unique gift for that special someone. This annual crafts fair. Location: 7801 Auburn Blvd. Citrus Heights, CA, 725-1585, sunriseparks Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission and parking

COSTA MESA: StyleCon. November 5, 2016, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
OC Fair & Event Center, The Hangar, 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA Admission 9, Parking . OC's biggest fashion & beauty event including fashion presentations, pop-up shops, beauty bars, makeup lounges, meet-and-greets with social media celebs and free goodie bags filled with beauty swag. stylecon

COSTA MESA: Math Fair. A free, family-fun event that excites young minds as they interact with mathematically challenging activities, games and performances. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive. Costa Mesa, CA mindresearch /mathfair/

COSTA MESA: Halecrest Park Annual Chili Cookoff November 5, 2016, 1-4 p.m. 3107 Killybrooke Lane

Costa Mesa halecrestpark Free admission

DAVIS: Holiday Craft Affair. Holiday Craft Affair showcases crafters selling handmade items. Find gifts or something for yourself! Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA. cityofdavis

ESCONDIDO: Tamale Festival. Annual Escondido Tamale Festival in San Diego County, CA Grape Day Park Escondido, CA EscondidoTamaleFestival Free 740-5068

FRESNO: Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show November 4-6, 2016. Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m Admisssion: . Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave Fresno, CA, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, CA. fresnoshows

FULLERTON: Pumpkin Launch November 5, 2016

discoverycube /oc/exhibits/pumpkin-launch/

HOLLYWOOD: Hard Rock Cafe 5k/10k, 7 a.m. A Rockin' 5K/10K Race down Hollywood Blvd. 5- 5 Hard Rock Cafe 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA runhardrockcafe

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Pier Plaza Art Afaire. Shop at the beach in one of California's most scenic markets. Time: 10 a.m. - sunset. Location: 405 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Ca. Free admission. hbartafaire

IRVINE: Irvine Holiday Faire November 4-5, 2016. Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA. Friday 5-9 p.m. | Saturday 12-4 p.m. 14321 Yale Avenue Irvine, CA 92604 Phone: 949-724-6880, cityofirvine

LANCASTER: Field of Drafts November 5, 2016, 1-5 p.m.

VIP admission at Noon Lancaster Municipal Stadium

45116 Valley Central Way Lancaster, CA fieldofdrafts

LIVERMORE: Livermore Lions Christmas Boutique. Great place to grab some nice hand made Christmas gifts as well as support all the great things the Lions club does. Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St, Livermore, California. cityoflivermore.info/livermore_lions_club

LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival November 4-6, 2016 cranefestival

LOMPOC: Arts & Vines Holiday Craft Boutique and Wine Tasting. Held at Anderson Rec Center, this is a fundraiser for the City's equipment replacement at the Lompoc Aquatic Center and the Swim Lesson Scholarship Fund. Help support this worthy cause. Lompoc Recreation Division, Lompoc, CA cityoflompoc

LONG BEACH: Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade: A Salute to Those Who Served, November 5, 2016 10:00a.m. Parade begins at Harding Street (just south of Artesia Blvd), Long Beach, CA

MADERA: Madera Pomegranate Festival pomegranatefestival Madera, California

MENDOCINO: Mendocino Beer, Wine & Mushroom Festival November 4-13, 2016 10896 Lansing St Mendocino, CA mendocino

NEWBERRY SPRINGS: Pistachio Festival November 5, 2016 pistachiofestival.info 18th Annual

NEWPORT BEACH: Balboa Craft Beer Festival November 5, 2016, 12:30- 5 p.m. 600 E. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach, CA
balboabeerfest

NORTHRIDGE: Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival November 4-6, 2016 Our Lady of Lourdes School, Northridge, CA

OAKLAND: Patchwork Show, Jack London Square. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free family friendly event showcases emerging artists, crafters and designers alongside artisan food, DIY craft workshops, gourmet food trucks and music. Find your treasures -- clothing, accessories, jewelry, garden finds, home goods, pet gear, and more! Location: Broadway and Embarcadero | Oakland, CA. patchworkshow | jacklondonsquare

ORANGEVALE: Shop-a-Polooza shopping before the Holiday's. 11am - 4pm Come and enjoy a day of Holiday Shopping, Family Fun Food & Spirits. Make this, one of the last traditions of the year. Shop & Celebrate With Holiday Cheer! ~ SHOP handmade original items, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, art, antiques, and much more! Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave. Orangevale, CA. Info: Contact: Mrs.Sansen@ yahoo

PALM SPRINGS: Greater Palm Springs Pride Celebration November 4-6, 2016 pspride

PERRIS: Thomas the Train Festivals Day Out with Thomas featuring Percy. Orange Empire Railway Perris, California November 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2016. Location: 2201 South A Street Perris, CA thomasthetrain

PETALUMA: NorCal Beer Geeks Festival November 5, 2016, 1:30-5 p.m. Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building 1094 Petaluma Boulevard South Petaluma, CA
5 approx. norcalbeergeeks

PITTSBURG: Festa Italiana November 5, 2016, 6 p.m.
Soroptimist International of Pittsburg 5 Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 3200 Harbor St Pittsburg, California
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PLEASANTON: Hula Festivals November 4-6, 2016. Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival presented By: Kumu Hula Associaion of Northern Calif. Hula Festival and 3 days of Competition. 16 Halau (dance groups) from the Bay Area, Southern California, state of Washington and Hawaii competing. Crafts Vendors and Food Booths serving Hawaiian food plate lunch, Filipino Food, Saimin, Lau Lau, Teriyaki Chicken, Poke, Shave Ice and more. 5 admission, parking. 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, California, kumuhulaassociation

POMONA: Socal Makercon Fairplex at Pomona, Pomona, CA. fairplex

RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Great Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival November 5-6, 2016. Outdoor-Themed juried fine arts, handcrafted works of art, unique retail offerings and gourmet edibles. Location: Victoria Gardens-Bass Pro Shops, 7777 Victoria Gardens Lane, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, LaydBack

REDDING: Home Tour & Art Show Tickets are approx. 5 for the tour and art show. aauwredding | home tour

RIDGECREST: Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival November 5-6, 2016 Ridgecrest, CA

RIVERSIDE: Holiday Marketplace November 4-5, 2016 at the Grove Grove Community Church, Riverside, CA

ROCKLIN: Handmade Rocklin. Craft fair for local artists, crafter, and cottage food operators. Cornish pasties and soup for sale at event. Yum! Free admission and free parking, plus: Low cost, on-site child care, All indoor, RHS student and staff artisans booth, Vendor supply swap booth, Musical performances and Drawings for prizes. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Rocklin High School, 5301 Victory Lane, Rocklin, California. handmaderocklin

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Arts Festival November 4-6, 2016. The festival features over 225 of America's best contemporary craftspeople and fine artists offering over 15,000 original works. admission. Sacramento Convention Center, 1401 K St. Sacramento, CA. sacartsfest

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week returns November 4-13, 2016 sdbw

SAN DIEGO: Birdies and Barrels Golf Classic and Beer Tasting November 5, 2016 Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course
San Diego, Ca includeautism

SAN DIEGO: Cali Kids Family Festival. Cali Kids Medical Foundation's Family Festival includes music performances, bounce houses, kids craft stations, craft vendors, princess and super hero appearances and photos, face painting, opportunity drawing, food trucks and more. Free admission. Tickets and wristbancds for kids activities for sale at registration table. Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: NTC Park, Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego, CA. cakids

SAN JOSE: Downtown Farmers' Market November 4-18, 2016 at San Pedro Square, November San Pedro Square, San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE: Holiday Makers Market in the Park. curated marketplace in Santana Row Park (across from Left Bank Brasserie) and shop local artists selling US Handcrafted goods such as jewelry, handbags, ceramics, glassware, soaps, candles and more! Enjoy the beautiful outdoor park and support local small business, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA. santanarow

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Dia de los Muertos 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mission Plaza Monterey Street at Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA Free, community invited to participate diadelosmuertosslo dod@ wilshirehospice
Wilshire Hospice 269-0141

SIERRA MADRE: Creative Arts Art Festival November 4-6, 2016 Creative Arts Group Building, Sierra Madre, CA

SIMI VALLEY: Nottingham Festival November 5-6, November 12-13, 2016 - a Traditional Renaissance Faire. Event includes Marketplace, Food and Drinks, Stage Acts, Guilds and Troupes, Featured Characters, Renaissance Masters Pavilion, events For the Children. Performers may interact with you, so it always helps to bring a desire to play along -- costumes are not required to enjoy a Renaissance faire. If you choose to come in costume, you may find the experience even more enjoyable and interactive! Location: Simi Valley Civic Center Park, 3855 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 2 admission, event pass approx. nottinghamfestival.festivalsetup

SONOMA COUNTY: A Wine & Food Affair November 5-6, 2016 wineroad

SONOMA: Extra Virgin Festival November 5-6, 2016, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. B.R. Cohn Winery 15000 Sonoman Highway Glen Ellen, CA sonomaextravirginfestival

TURLOCK: Country Folk Art Craft Show November 5-6, 2016 Turlock Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA stancofair

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Weed Show November 5-6, 2016

VACAVILLE: Holly Days Gift Fair - has moved to Merchant Street. More craft vendors, food vendors and music along the 300 Block of Merchant Street lined with artisan vendors. This is a rain or shine event. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 707-451-2100. downtownvacaville

VALLEY CENTER: Christmas Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market November 5-6, 2016, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bates Nut Farm Christmas Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market features 80 artisans selling handmade crafts and fine art. Pony Rides, Kids 'n Paint, and face painting, plus live music on the Bates Stage. 5954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA. Open Daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 800-642-0348. batesnutfarm.biz

VENTURA: Ventura County Farm Day Celebrating the Hands & Lands That Feed Us. Ventura Farm Day Barbeque November 5, 2016 4-9 p.m. at Ventura County Fair Grounds, (San Miguel Building) 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, Calif., 93001 , 5 age 12 years and under venturacountyfarmday 901-0213

VICTORVILLE: High Desert Home Improvement & Lifestyle Show November 4-6, 2016. admisson. San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th Street, Victorville, CA highdeserthomeshows

WALNUT CREEK: Craft Fest November 5-6, 2016. Free admission to shop. Fee for workshops. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA bedfordgallery

WEAVERVILLE: Christmas Bazaar. GAC annual Early Christmas Bazaar, Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Golden Age Center, 201 Browns Ranch Road, Weaverville, CA. visittrinity

WILLITS: Akae Beka ft. Vaughn Benjamin at BrookTrails Lodge, Willits 5- 0, til 3 a.m. facebook /theakaebeka

YUBA CITY: Sikh Festival November 4-6, 2016 Sikh Temple Tierra Buena 2468 Tierra Buena Road Yuba City, California