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If there’s a theme to carry this weekend to its end, it might as well be “food”.  Here’s why:

1. COSTA MESA – Costa Mesa Lions Club event from the Fish Fry Club, June 2 & 3, 2012. New location in Fairview Park, and the ever popular Baby Contest. cmnhlions.com
2. DOWNEY – St. George Greek Festival. Share the love of Greek food and beverage.  June 2-3, 2012. Location: 10846 Downey Ave., Downey, Ca. 90241. Call: (562) 862-6461 stgeorgedowney.org
3. LAGUNA BEACH – Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation, food event. Seven celebrity chefs prepare culinary delights for attendees. Wine, signature cocktails, live music, and picturesque panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean at Montage Laguna Beach.  Chefs include Craig Strong of Studio, William Bradley of Addison at the Grand Del Mar, Floyd Cardoz of North End Grill – New York City,  Jen Carroll of Concrete Blonde- Philadelphia,  Suzanne Goin of  The A.O.C. Lucques  and Tavern – Los Angeles, Lee Smith of Montage Laguna Beach,  Michael Voltaggio of ink.-Los Angeles, and Alan Wong of  Alan Wong’s – Honolulu. 100% of tickets sales supports Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger.  Celebrity Chef Tasting 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets:$150,  $175 door. montagelagunabeach.com/tasteofthenation
4. SAN FRANCISCO – Union Street Eco-Urban Festival Saturday, June 2, & Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.   Union Street from Gough to Steiner San Francisco, CA. Free event is held rain or shine.  This is an Alcohol Free. Vendors on site selling foods. unionstreetfestival.com  
5. SAN LUIS OBISPO – San Luis Obispo Greek Festival  June 2 & 3, 2012. This festival of Greek Food & Dancing is held at The Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo, CA, greekfestivalslo.com
6. SANTA MARIA – Elks Rodeo,  May 31 – June 3, 2012. Elks Parade – Saturday June 2, 2012, 9 a.m. on Broadway St.  Broadway between Fesler and Enos, Santa Maria, CA. Santa Maria style BBQ sold at events. Cost: $20 – 30   Tickets  (805) 922-6006. smelksrodeo.org 
7. STOCKTON – International Jewish Food Fair and Family Festival. 39th Annual event.   Festival Admission and parking are free. There will be fun, food, music and ethnic activities. Food will be available for purchase.  Time: 9:30a.m. Location: Temple Israel of Stockton 5105 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA.  Contact:  (209) 351-0933 www.stockton.urj.net
8. TEMECULA – Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival June 1 – 3, 2012   Cost: $10 – 20 general admission. Hours: Friday – 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday – 6 am to 10 p.m. Sunday – 6 am to 6 p.m. Location: 37701 Warren Rd., Winchester, CA (just outside Temecula at Lake Skinner County Park) temeculacalifornia.com
9. VENTURA – Casa Pacifica Wine and Food Festival  cpwineandfoodfestival.com
10. WALNUT CREEK – Art & Wine Festival, June 2 & 3, 2012  walnut-creek.com