Welcome to the March festivals page of California County Fairs and Festivals. This page contains the festivals that take place during March in the Golden State of California. This is a free website. It is free for those seeking a fair or festival and it is free for those that list their event. If someone is trying to charge you a fee to visit this site or list your event with this site, they are trying to rip-you-off! Please do not pay to use this site.
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Snow Festival
Date: February 27 - March 8, 2009
Time: Various times
Address: North Lake Tahoe, CA
Email: mailto:info@tahoeguide.com
Phone: (530) 583-5605
URL: http://www.tahoesnowfestival.com/
Description: This festival lasts for ten-days and includes pancake breakfasts, fireworks, snow sculpture, and more.
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San Diego Bird Festival
Date: March 5-8, 2009
Time: Varies
Address: Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (619) 222-1620
URL: http://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm
Mission statement from their site: “The San Diego Audubon Society is sponsoring the 12th San Diego Bird Festival. Our banquet keynote speaker will be Kenn Kaufman, photographer and author. We have added several new trips and workshops and are repeating our most popular events.”
Map URL: Here
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Chilean Cultural Festival
Date: March
Time: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: Hall of Flowers
9th Ave. and Lincoln Way San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 661-6909
URL: http://www.festivalculturalchileno.com/
Description: This festival features the wines, cuisine, music, folk-dancers, art and more from Chilean Culture.
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BabyFest and Family Expo
Date: March 7, 2009
Times: 9 am to 6 pm
Address: 3801 Chester Ave Bakersfield, Ca
Phone: 661-319-1226
email: please visit the website for contact information
URL: http://www.baby-fest.com/
Description from their web site: " This is Kern County's largest event of it's kind to educate parents on everything from How to find a doctor to Where to find all natural products. There will be fun for everyone, we will have bounce houses and a petting zoo. Stop by and let us help you find business and products that will answer all your questions.
Vendor contact information--661-319-1226."
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Mendocino Whale Festival
Date: March 7-8, 2009
Time: Varies
Address: Village of Mendocino
Phone: 707-961-6300
URL: http://www.mendowhale.com/
Description from their site: “Food and Wine, Nature and Outdoors, Crafts on shore while
Gray Whales migrate just offshore. Whale watching walks and cruises, wine and chowder tasting, arts and crafts fair, children's activities, more. Also see the Fort Bragg Whale Festival 3/19 - 3/20.”
Directions from their site: http://www.gomendo.com/gettinghere/index.html
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Mariposa Storytelling Festival
Date: March 13-15, 2009
Time: varies
Address: Mariposa, CA
Phone: 800-903-9936
URL: http://www.arts-mariposa.org/storytelling.html
Description from their site: “Our featured storytellers for 2005 will once again be a delectable mix of Mariposa favorites and internationally acclaimed storytellers making their first appearance in our tiny town. Traveling all the way from Berkeley will be a favorite teller treasured for her tales from a wide range of cultures and traditions—and who is the co-founder of the Bay Area Storytelling Festival. She’ll be joined by an award winning teller, teacher and author from Evanston, IL, whose personal stories and historical pieces are stunning yet filled with caring humor. Our third featured storyteller is a native of Brazil who now lives in Portland, ME. His lithe body can animate a whole story full of characters supported by a ringing tenor to give them voice.”
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Calaveras Celtic Faire
Date: March 14-15, 2009
Time: Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Address: Sonora Fairgrounds Sonora, CA
Phone: 800-446-1333
URL: http://www.calaverascelticfaire.com/
Description: According to their web site, the Calaveras Celtic Faire is the oldest and largest Celtic Faire in California. The events include jousting, longbow archery, modern clans, living history, ethnic food, drinks, and dancing.
Directions from their site: http://www.calaverascelticfaire.com/info.html
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Annual La Quinta Arts Festival
Date: March 12-15, 2009
Time: 10 am to 5 pm daily
Address: La Quinta Civic Center Campus in La Quinta
La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: (760) 564-1244 (760) 564-6884 FAX
URL: http://www.lqaf.com/
Description from the organizers: "Rated one of Top 10 Fine Art Fairs & Festivals in the United States by AmericanStyle Magazine Readers’ Poll in 2006 – 250 of the Nation’s Fine Contemporary Fine Arts & Crafts Artists will exhibit their talent in the stunning setting of the Civic Center Campus. Adults $10; multi day passes are $15. Free and Valet Parking available."
Vendor information: http://www.lqaf.com/display.html
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Capay Valley Almond Festival
Date: Moved to March 15, 2009 (second weekend in March)
Time: Varies
Address: Several events in Esparto, Guinda, and Rumsey
Phone: (530) 787-3242
Description: This festival has grown over the years and is a popular event that features fairs, food, and almonds. This jamboree was a personal favorite growing-up.
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Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Date: March 15-16, 2008
Time: Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Address: Downtown Dublin, CA
Phone: 925-833-6629
URL: http://www.dublinstpats.com/
Description: The event features a fun run, arts, crafts, entertainment from Celtic bands, dancers, food, and fun for the wee ones.
Directions from their site: http://www.dublinstpats.com/Directions.htm
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Date: March 15, 2008
Time: Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. and the festival runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Email: mailto:SFStPatricksDay@hotmail.com
Address: Market Street San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-675-9885
URL: http://www.sfstpatricksdayparade.com/
Description: This St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the big one, more than 100,000 people turn out to watch this parade. The festival
Vendors: 415-383-3470
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Fort Bragg Whale Festival
Date: March 21-22, 2009
Time: varies
Address: Fort Bragg, CA
Phone: N/A
URL:http://www.mendowhale.com/
Description from their site: “Whale watching walks and cruises, crafts, microbrew beer tasting, children's activities, classic car show and more.”
Directions:
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A Taste of Yountville
Date: March 21, 2009
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Email: info@mustardfestival.org
Address: Washington Street. Yountville, CA
Phone: 707-944-0904
URL: Taste of Yountville
Description from their site: “Celebrate the food, wine, art, and the rich, unique agricultural and historical bounty of the Napa Valley!
The Mustard Season offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when fields, vineyards, and hillsides are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom.”
Directions:
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Spring Blossom Festival
Date: March 22-24, 2008 (tenative date check their site for confirmation)
Time: Sat. and Sun. 10 am – 5 pm
Address: Shinzen Friendship Garden
Phone: 559-226-8034
URL: http://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org
Description from their site: “This annual event occurs on the weekend closest to the Equinox, when the Spring section especially is ablaze with color. Blooming cherry and crabapple trees, yellow forsythia, kerria (Japanese rose) and miniature daffodils will be dressed in their glowing color. The Teahouse (one of the only two authentic teahouses in the United States), is open for viewing, and Docents are available to assist visitors and answer questions pertaining to the Garden. The Bonsai show will be held in conjunction with the Spring Blossom Festival. This is an opportunity to view over 100 specimens of beautiful and extraordinary Bonsai. Also enjoy educational demonstrations and sales.”
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