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Saturday, September 3, 2017

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ANGELS CAMP: Lecture & Book Signing "Brands of Calaveras County California 1854-1880" by Sal Manna and Shannon Van Zant. Time: 1:30 p.m. light refreshments, lecture 2 - 3 p.m. in the Museum's Carriage House, 753 S. Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222 | (209) 736-2963 | $10 admission, angelscamp.gov/museum

ARNOLD: Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival September 2-3, 2017 Bristol's Cafe Grounds 961 Highway 4 Arnold, CA 95223 Free admission afterthegoldrushfestivals.com

ARCADIA: 626 Night Market September 1-3, 2017, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 admission. Location:  Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 626nightmarket.com

AUBURN:  Championship and Household Pet Cat Show September 2- 3, 2017, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Gold Country Fairgrounds 1273 High St. Auburn CA 95603  Adults- $8, Seniors / Children- $5. free parking

BELMONT: Belmont Greek Festival Labor Day Weekend September 2-4, 2017 Church of the Holy Cross 900 Alameda at Ralston Ave Belmont, CA c goholycross.org/festival/   Sat.&Sun. 12-10 p.m. | Mon. 12-8 p.m. Approx. cost: $5, $2.50  Events include a fun zone, food & pastries, dancing, drama, arts & crafts and church tours. Free parking and shuttle service available. | Greek

BENICIA: Benicia Film Festival September 1-3, 2017. Downtown Benicia First Street Benicia, CA  beniciafilmfestival.com | film

BISHOP: Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Show September 1-4, 2017. Dozens of booths featuring art, photography, jewelry, weavings, wood carving & turning, ceramic, clothing, food, and more. Friday through Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Monday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Organized by Inyo Council for the Arts (inyo.org). Location: Bishop City Park, 690 N. Main St. Bishop, CA. Phone: (760) 873-8405, bishopvisitor.com

BROWNSVILLE: Brownsville Blues Festival 12 Noon - dusk Ponderosa Park Brownsville, CA facebook.com/brownsvillebluesfestival 
Line up: Willie G | Ron Thompson | | Backyard Blues Band | Andy Santana | Rusty Zinn

CAMBRIA: Annual Pinedorado & Parade, Follies & Car Show Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 2017. Car Show | Live Music All Day | BBQ | Car Show | Bingo | Follies. pinedorado.com

CAPITOLA: Begonia Festival September 1-4, 2017 Labor Day Weekend Annual Capitola Begonia Festival begoniafestival.com

COARSEGOLD: September 1-4, 2017 Labor Day Peddlers Market... Summers' last hurrah! Acres of antiques, collectibles & treasures, food, and entertainment. Friday through Monday.  coarsegoldhistoricvillage.com

COVELO Round Valley Community Rodeo on Labor Day September 1-3, 2017  Sunday 9 a.m. Jackpot Team Roping | 1 p.m. Junior Rodeo roundvalleyrodeo.com

CRESCENT CITY: Redwood Coast Grills Gone Wild September 2-3, 2017 Crescent City, CA   jparmer@ delnorte.org

FONTANA: All Accordion Fest September 1-3, 2017
Held at Slovene Hall  in Fontana, CA, if you're a fan of polkas, waltzes and folk music this festival won't disappoint. To top it off, you can purchase great dishes and foods such as perogies.

FORESTHILL: Divide Heritage Celebration September 2-3, 2017 Foresthill's Heritage Festival Foresthill, CA foresthillchamber.org Foresthill Memorial Park Celebrating A Proud Heritage and A Bright Future! Every year at the end of summer the community of Foresthill remembers its colorful past seated in gold mining, timbering and outdoor recreation with California's State Gold Panning Championships, a Logging Contest, American Legion's Pig Roast, a Chili Cook Off and many activities for children. | gold rush

FORT BRAGG: Paul Bunyan Days, paulbunyandays.com

FREMONT: Rail Fair September 2-4, 2017, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA 94555   Featuring the historic steam locomotive "Ann Marie" (Cortez Mining Co #1), an 1890 Porter locomotive. Narrow gauge steam train rides, garden and model railroads including live steam locomotives, early day gas engines, the Hobo game and live music. $12, Seniors $8 (62+ yrs.),  $7 age 4-17 yrs. Free age 4 and under. Free parking. ebparks.org,  (888) 327-2757

GROVER BEACH: Grover Beach Summer Concerts

HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa  September 1-3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily Pier Plaza & Strand Pier Avenue at Beach Drive Hermosa Beach, CA Free, fiestahermosa.com

HOLLYWOOD: Hollywood Concerts  

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Beach Free Summer Concerts

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Civil War Re-enactment    September 2-3, 2017 Civil War Re-enactment. 2 canon fire sessions per day and two battles. Entertainment and admission is free. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Central Park 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA

KERNVILLE: Kern River Valley Art Association Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival Labor Day September 2-4, 2017 Circle Park
Kernville, CA Sponsored by Kern River Valley Art Association. Applications, information: krvaa.org

KERNVILLE: Fishstock Music Festival Saturday September 2-3, 2017, 3 p.m. Saturday to - 10 p.m. Sunday
Kernville Rodeo Grounds  $15-25, friendsofthekernriverhatchery.org

KLAMATH: The Berry Festival September 3, 2017, 9 a.m.
Camper Corral Klamath, CA  Blackberry Pancake Breakfast, live music and entertainment, a dessert contest, vendors and the Harbor Art Gallery will host a Super Silent Auction.

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concerts

LAKESIDE: Barona Powwow September 1-3, 2017
Barona Sports Park, Barona Indian Reservation: 1000 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA barona-nsn.gov
Sept. 1 Gourd Dancing 6 p.m. Grand Entry 7 p.m. |  Sept. 2 & 3 Gourd Dancing - 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. | Grand Entry - 7 p.m. | pow wow

LINCOLN: Rewind Fest September 3, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
thundervalleyresort.com  Lineup: Tony Hadley formerly of Spandau Ballet...

LIVERMORE: Harvest Wine Celebration September 3, 2017, 12-5 p.m. Livermore Valley wineries in California lvwine.org Over 40 wineries celebrated the exciting crush season with wine tasting, arts and crafts, activities and music

LONG BEACH: Greek Festival September 2-4, 2017, Noon-9 p.m. daily. Location: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 5761 E. Colorado St. Long Beach, CA. $3-5, approx. lbgreekfest.org

LONG BEACH: New Blues Festival September 2-3, 2017 El Dorado Regional Park 7801 E Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA $40-225 newbluesfestival.com 

LONG BEACH: Indie Film Festival August 30- September 3, 2017 longbeachindie.com Cinemark at the Pike Theaters

LOS ANGELES / HOLLYWOOD: Los Angeles Times The Taste September 1-3, 2017 This Labor Day Weekend The Taste transforms Paramount Pictures Studios' backlot into the ultimate epicurean pop-up and block party.  $100-300 separate ticketed events, latimes.com/taste

LOS ANGELES:  Angel City Stomp Weekender September 2-3, 2017 The Airliner  2419 N Broadway Los Angeles CA 90031 
18+ / Doors at 6pm  $40 Weekend Passes / Fri: $10 ADV, $13 DOS / Sat: $15 AVD, $20 DOS / Sun $20 Cover. lbpsyclone.com   Line up: Stu Arkoff Plays Zombie Ghost Train, Tim Polecat's Trio, Starlight Wranglers (JP), Rezurex, KLAX (TX), Raw Dogs

MAMMOTH LAKES: 48th annual Labor Day Festival of the Arts September 2-4, 2017 Sam's Woodsite. Free, monoarts.org

MANHATTAN BEACH: Manhattan Beach Free Summer Concerts

MARIPOSA: Mariposa County Rodeo September 3, 2017 During Fair September 1-4, 2017 Mariposa Co. Fair Rodeo Xtreme Bulls & Broncs Rough Stock Cowboy Tour Mariposa Co. Fairgrounds 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Mariposa, CA $10, plus $10 fair admission mariposafair.com | rockinmrodeo.com Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Girls Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Specialty Acts. Gates open at 7 p.m.

McARTHUR: Mountain Jubilee  August 31-September 4, 2017 inter-mountainfair.com Barrel Racing, ACTRA Team Roping, Small Animal Show, CountrIntMtn Valley Trail Rides, FRVCC Farmers Market, BBQ Dinner, Horseshoe Tournament, Music Series Kick-off, Big Ball Tournament, Crafts Store, Antique Car Show, Pony Plop Bingo, Mud Run Races, Trike Races, Blow Fish Races, BBQ Dinner, Beer Garden, Egg Roulette, Live Music

MILLBRAE Millbrae Art & Wine Festival September 2 -3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Millbrae Broadway  between Victoria and Meadow Glen Millbrae, CA Free, millbrae.miramarevents.com

MONTEREY: Fiesta del Charro September 3, 2017 | Extreme Rodeo September 4, 2017 Monterey County Fairgrounds & Fair 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA montereycountyfair.com | flyingurodeo.com  Flying U Rodeo Seating is first come, first serve! $10-20 approx

MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Art in the Park Festival Labor Day September 2-4, 2017 City Park Morro Bay, CA artcentermorrobay.com

MT. SHASTA: Blackberry Music Festival September 3, 2017, 12- 6 p.m. Mt Shasta City Park off of Nixon Rd, Mt Shasta, CA Admission: Free! (530)926-0542 mtshastachamber.com The Festival features bands beginning at Noon. Also, a variety of games and races for children will be organized through out the day, a barbeque, beer & other beverages and Blackberry Pie & Ice Cream! The Mount Shasta Rotary presents the Annual Blackberry Music Festival.

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Concerts

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Alpen Wine Fest, 2-5 p.m. Squaw Valley Village Off Highway 89 Olympic Valley, CA 530 583-6000 squawalpine.com Annual Alpen Wine Fest at Squaw Valley. Wine lovers can enjoy early fall in the Sierra with wine tasting, live music, a silent auction and raffle.

ORANGE: International Street Fair September 1-3, 2017  Location: Orange Plaza, Chapman Ave and Glassell Street, Orange, CA

PLACERVILLE: Dry Diggings Camping and Music Festival September 2-3, 2017  El Dorado Fairgrounds
drydiggingsfestival.com

PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill California Summer Concerts

PLEASANTON: Scottish Highland Gathering & Games September 2-3, 2017 thescottishgames.com Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Alameda, CA. Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Events include: Archery | British Cars | Birds of Prey | Celtic Heritage | Childrens Glen | Clydesdales | Concert | Gathering of the Clans | Grandstand Show | Heavy Athletic Events | Highland Dancing | Irish Dancing | Kilted Mile Race | Living History Musical Entertainment | Piping and Drumming | Rugby and Shinty | Scottish Cattle | Sheep Dog Trials | Soccer and Whisky Tasting. | Scottish

POMONA: LA County Fair  Special ticketed concert: Juanes

REDWAY: Sohum Beerfest & BBQ, 4-8 p.m. Mateel Community Center  59 Rusk Lane Redway, CA  mateel.org

RIPON: Soaring Over Ripon September 2-3, 2017 Mistlin Sports Park 1201 River Road Ripon, CA Free admission riponchamber.org

SACRAMENTO: Chalk it Up September 2-4, 2017 Labor Day Weekend at Fremont Park, and throughout the year as Chalk It Up to Sacramento works to support the vibrant talent of young artists.   chalkitup.org  | chalk art

SACRAMENTO: Tejano Conjunto Festival September 1-3, 2017 Tejano Conjunto Festival Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend. Location:  3621 Dayton St. Sacramento, CA 95838  $25 tickets (916) 529-5299

SACRAMENTO: Gold Rush Days September 2-4, 2017

SACRAMENTO: SacAnime September 1-3, 2017 Sacramento Convention Center Sacramento, CA sacanime.com

SAN CLEMENTE: Village Art Faire September 3, 2017, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Downtown, San Clemente, CA villagesanclemente.org

SAN DIEGO: Little Italy Stickball Tournament  September 2-3, 2017, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. littleitalysd.com

SAN DIEGO: Festival of Sail September 1-4, 2017
Produced by the Maritime Museum as a major fundraiser. $admission charge

SAN DIEGOSan Diego U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge. September 1-4, 2017, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily 1140 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 ussandsculpting.com

SAN PEDRO: Fleet Week September 1-4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Public Tours. Valid, government-issued ID required. portoflosangeles.org/ | lafleetweek.com NAVY SHIP PUBLIC TOURS: Friday  10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday  10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SANTA ANA: Labor Day Festival September 1-4, 2017
 Madison Park Edinger & Standard Santa Ana, CA fiestadecarnival.com

SHELL BEACH: Art in the Park September 3, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dinosaur Caves Park Shell Beach, CA artintheparkshellbeach.com

SONOMA COUNTY: Wine Country Weekend September 1-3, 2017, Taste of Sonoma at Sonoma State U in Rohnert Park, and tastings and events throughout the county   sonomawinecountryweekend.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Carnival, Art & Music Festival September 1-3, 2017.  Labor Day Lake Tahoe at the Heavenly Village offers a full weekend of family friendly entertainment including a carnival midway, performers, car show, art show and two live music stages! Car Show 9 a.m. |  Rides and Games 4 p.m.   Bands, Stilt Walkers, Jugglers, Reno World Dance Collective. Free, tahoesouth.com

STATELINE, NV: Stateline Harvey's Outdoor Concerts

STOCKTON: Labor Day Pow Wow  September 1-3, 2017
University of the Pacific Wendell Phillips Center (WPC) Lawn 1000-1070 W Stadium Dr Stockton, CA. Free - everyone welcome,  pacific.edu | pow wow

TUOLUMNE: Strawberry Music Festival August 31-September 4, 2017 strawberrymusic.com

WOODSIDE: Kings Mountain Art Fair, Inc. Kings Mountain Art Fair September 2-4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kings Mountain Community Center 13889 Skyline Blvd. Woodside, CA Free admission kingsmountainartfair.org
 

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