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New Living Expo

Date: April 30 to May 2, 2010

Address: Concourse Exhibition Center
Eighth Street at Brannan San Francisco, CA

Email: n/a

Phone: (415) 382-8300

URL: http://www.newlivingexpo.com/

Description: This features 100 speakers and 300 exhibitors and they all welcome you to the 21st century village for health, prosperity, and happiness.

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California City Desert Tortoise Days
Date: May 1st and 2nd 2010

Time: Sat:: 9:00 am to 10:00 PM and Sun: 9:00 am to 5:00 PM

Address: PO Box 2424 California City, CA 93504

Email: v.keno@verizon.net

Phone: 66-300-0369 or 661-220-0357

URL: www.deserttortoisedays.org

Description: Parade, Music, Games, Rides, Food, Fishing Derby, Golf Tournament, Hot Rod Car Show

Vendor information: 661-300-0369 or 661-220-0357

 

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Norway Day Festival

Date: May 1-2, 2010

Times: varies

Address:Fort Mason San Francisco, CA

Email address:

Phone/Fax Number: (415) 342-0698

URL: http://www.norwayday.org/

Description from the publicists: "The Annual Norway Day Festival is around the corner. We are excited to present you many new events and entertainers this year. In addition to a fantastic day time schedule we are also excited to present the evening events. Friday night we kick off the weekend with a concert. On Saturday the four visiting chefs will dazzle guests with their delicious dinner. Space for the evening events are limited so make sure you buy your tickets today."

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The Shasta Damboree
Date: Saturday May 1, 2010
Time: All day
Address: City of Shasta Lake, California.
Phone: 530 949-2759
email: secretary@shastadamboree.org
URL: http://www.shastadamboree.org

Description: Our Damboree event takes place the fist Saturday in May every year. We start with a great Pancake Breakfast at our local fire hall followed by a Parade and then we move to the Day at The Park where you will find great food, craft vendors and plenty of entertainment. Bring your chairs and a blanket to lay down and have a picinc on and plan on spending the entire day enjoying our local weather, food, fair vendors and entertainment.

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Endangered Species Faire

Date: May 1, 2010

Times: 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Address: The Nature Center at Bidwell Park Chico, CA

Email address: marym @ becnet.org

Phone/Fax Number: (530) 891-6424

URL: http://www.endangeredspeciesfaire.org/

Description from the publicists: "Since 1979, the Endangered Species Faire has commemorated Earth Day with a full-day of exhibits, activities, presentations and entertainment. Between 6,000 and 10,000 individuals of all ages visit and participate in Northern California's oldest annual environmental fair held at Cedar Grove in Bidwell Park. The Faire is designed to give local school classrooms, government agencies, environmental organizations and community groups a public forum to present information on ecology, wildlife and a host of environmental issues."

 

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May Day Festival

Date: May 2, 2010

Times: 12-4 pm

Address: Geyser Peak Picnic Grounds Canyon Rd. Geyserville, CA
 
Phone: (707) 857-3745

URL: http://www.geyservillecc.com/

Description: Watch the May Day Queen event while enjoying barbecue and baked treats from local nonprofit groups.

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Patterson Apricot Fiesta

Date: May 5 - 6, 2010

Address: 20 Plaza Circle Patterson, CA

Email address: n/a

Phone/Fax Number: 209-892-3118

URL: http://www.patterson-ca.com/

Description: 25,000 visitors enjoy the Apricot Fiesta every year. See you there!

Vendor: http://www.patterson-ca.com/fiesta/FiestaApps.htm

 

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Women's Journey Conference

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010

Time: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Address: 14140 All American Way, Westminster CA 92683

Email: info@cmcsd.org

Phone: 714-754-7399

URL: www.womensjourneyconference.com

Description: Conference for women of every age

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Monterey Wine Auction & Gala
Date: May 8, 2010
Time: 5 - 10 pm
Location: Mission Ranch on Dolores in Carmel, Ca
Email: info@montereywines.org
Phone:831-375-9400
URL: www.montereywines.org
Description: see below
Attendance: 21 & up

The Monterey County Vintners and Growers Foundation (MCVGF) invites guests to don bellbottoms and beads, and get their disco shoes on, for the annual Monterey Wine Auction and Gala on Saturday, May 8 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Mission Ranch in Carmel. 
Not just an intimate gourmet dinner with wine industry insiders, this event also serves a uniquely humanitarian purpose with a live and silent auction to benefit a handful of worthy causes: College scholarships for children of Monterey County agriculture employees, agriculture studies through the American Vineyard Foundation, viticulture research through the University of California Monterey Outreach Office, and other non-profit organizations throughout the community. 
“At this annual event, the MCVGF membership also recognizes a prominent Monterey County viticulture leader for his or her contributions to the industry, community, and causes that are supported by the Foundation.  This year's honoree will be Rich Smith, President of Paraiso Vineyards and Valley Farm Management.  Rich came to Monterey County in 1973 and saw the potential for what a great viticulture area the region could become.  Nearly 40 years later, his dreams are being realized as Monterey Wine Country continues to be showcased on the national and international stage as a “go-to” County for sought after grapes and wines. 
Tickets to the Auction & Gala are $150. Further details on the event can be found by calling the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Foundation at 831.375.9400 or info@montereywines.org.  Space is limited and the Auction & Gala sells out each year.  Early ticket purchase is encouraged. 
 

Boonville Beer Festival

Date: May 8, 2010

Times: varies

Address: Mendocino County Fairgrounds
Highway 128 Boonville, CA

Email address:http://www.avbc.com/contact/contact.html

Phone/Fax Number: http://www.avbc.com/contact/contact.html

URL: http://www.avbc.com/

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Whole Earth Festival

Date: May 7-9, 2010

Times: varies

Address: UC Davis Campus (Main Quad)
Davis, CA

Email address:visit website

Phone/Fax Number: visit website

URL: http://wef.ucdavis.edu/

Description from their website:"The mission of the Whole Earth Festival is to envision and create a community driven festival of education, music, and art. We will ensure that as little ‘waste’ as possible is generated during this festival. We will cultivate amazing organic produce grown in the WEF garden into tasty, nutritional meals to feed volunteers, staff, & performers, while making it both yummy and educational."

 

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Bakersfield Baby and Family Expo

Date: May 9, 2009

Times: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Address: River Walk Park in Bakersfield, CA

Email address: bakersfieldfamilyexpo@yahoo.com

Phone/Fax Number: visit website

URL: http://www.bakersfieldfamilyexpo.com/

Description from their website: "This is Kern county's largest event of it's kind to educate parents on everything from pregnancy to preschool. This years event will benefit The Ronald McDonald House here in Bakersfield.
Click here for detailed event information."

 

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Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa, and Beer Tasting

Date: May 8, 2010

Time: check web site

Address: Behren’s Park, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds

Petaluma, CA

Email: mailto:Empress@greatchilicookoff.com

Phone: 707-763-8920 for tickets

URL: http://www.greatchilicookoff.com/

Description: If the chili isn’t hot enough at this event you can spice it up more with salsas. If your taste buds need cooling-off, try a beer from one of the fourteen breweries planning to attend.

Directions from their site: http://sundayusa.com/chilicookoff/map.html

 

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Strawberry Festival

Date: May 9-10, 2010

Address: Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA

Email: n/a

Phone: n/a

URL: http://sites.google.com/site/feedmestrawberries/Home

Description: The Strawberry Festival is a Roseville tradition.

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The Annual Castroville Artichoke Festival

Date: May 15-16, 2010

Time: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

Address: Merritt Street

Castroville, CA

Email: mailto:info@artichoke-festival.org

Phone: 831-633-2465

URL: http://www.artichoke-festival.org/index.html

Description: This festival celebrates the importance of artichokes to Castroville, and you will find it fried, sautéed, grilled, pickled, and creamed. Artichokes aren’t the only thing being shown off at this two-day event, you’ll see a classic car show, a parade on Sunday, musical entertainment, and fun for the entire family.

Directions: http://www.artichoke-festival.org/directions.html

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Sequoia Foodie Fest

Date: Sat. May 15th & Sun. May 16th, 2010

Address: (Dobson Field) Exeter, CA

Email: amarals@sequoiafoodiefest.com

URL: www.sequoiafoodiefest.com

Description: The Sequoia Foodie Fest promotes the diversity of California's agricultural commodities. Our theme, “California's Most Delicious Adventure”, showcases local celebrity chef cook-offs, food & wine pairings, demonstrations & samplings, local law enforcement Iron Chef contest, life-sized citrus sculptures, live music, kids entertainment. Funds benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias

 

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The Annual Avocado Street Fair and Guacamole Festival

Date: May 15-16, 2010

Address: Baldwin Street and Griffin Ave. Lincoln Heights, CA

Castroville, CA

Email: info@artichoke-festival.org

Phone: (831) 633-2465 • Fax (831) 633-0485

URL: http://www.artichoke-festival.org/index.html

Description: Families of all races and ethnicity have being invite to participate in a fraternal environment to enjoy a variety of Avocado food recipes, free health screenings for the whole family, free gifts, Carnival Rides & Games, live music and a variety of products, services and information provided by all type of exhibitors.y.

 

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The California Strawberry Festival

Date: May 15-16, 2010

Time: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm each day

Address: Strawberry Meadows of College Park

3250 South Rose Avenue

Oxnard, California

Email: csf@strawberry-fest.org

Phone: 888-288-9242

URL: http://www.strawberry-fest.org/

Description from their site: “The California Strawberry Festival kicks off summer fun the weekend of May 14 & 15, 2005 at the picturesque Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard – California's Strawberry Coast.”

 

 

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Annual San Carlos Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

Date: May

Times: starts at 10 am

Address: Downtown San Carlos
600 to 700 blocks of Laurel Street in San Carlos, CA

Email address:

Phone/Fax Number:

Description from the publicists: "Downtown San Carlos gets artsy as it presents the 8th annual Sidewalk Festival June 17-19 beginning at 10 a.m. The free events, sponsored by the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce takes places along the 600 and 700 blocks of Laurel Street. More than 70 award-winning artists will be displaying their watercolors, handcrafted jewelry, photographs, sculptures, reversible dolls and much more. For the kids, doll maker Beth Kappas will be telling stories and using her dolls as props. This is going to be a family-affair, so don’t miss out. "

Travelodge - Great San Francisco rates! 

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Annual Gourd Festival

Date: May 15-16, 2010

Times: 9AM to 5 PM both days

Address:Greg Leiser Farms, 21886 Knights Road, Knights Landing, CA

Email address: gleiser@afes.com

Phone Number: 530-735-6677

URL: http://www.GourdFarmer.com/

Description from Greg Leiser: "Artists from all over California will be selling their exquisite gourd art, gourd supplies and tools. Free demonstrations from expert gourd artists. Musical performance by the Putah Creek Crawdads. On-site food service. Gourd art classes being offered..must pre-register. Children's Gourd Crafting Corner. The California Gourd Society will be sponsoring, for the first time, a Northern California Section Gourd Art Display." Parking and admission are free.

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Old Town Temecula Western Days

Date: May 15-16, 2010

Time: 11 am to 5 pm

Address: Old Town Temecula, various locations

Phone: 951-694-6412

URL: www.temeculacalifornia.com/

Description: The event will feature gold panning and civil war exhibits, western and gunfighting skits, music, family fun, and more.

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Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival

Date: May

Times: varies

Address:Hughson, CA

Email address: apryl@hughsonchamber.com

Phone/Fax Number: 209.883.2800 (Hughson Chamber of Commerce)

URL: n/a

Description: Parade, carnival, car show also fruis and nuts of course

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Greek Fest

Date: May 21-23, 2010 

Times: varies

Address: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Anaheim, California

Email address: info@ocgreekfest.com

Phone/Fax Number: (714) 827-0181

URL: http://www.ocgreekfest.com/index.html

Description: Greek food festival!

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Armenian Food Fair and Fest

Date: May 21, 2010 

Times: varies

Address: Holy Cross Cathedral
900 West Lincoln Avenue Montebello, CA

Email address: info@armenianfoodfair.com

Phone/Fax Number: (323) 893-9053

URL: http://www.armenianfoodfair.com/

Description: Armenian food festival!

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Campbell Boogie on the Bayou


Date: May 22-23, 2010

Time: 22nd: 10am-6pm  23rd: 10am-5pm

Address: E. Campbell Ave between Harris and 3rd Streets, Downtown Campbell, CA

Email: ccofcommerce@pacbell.net

Phone: 408-378-6252

URL: http://www.campbellchamber.com/pages/specialevents/boogie_bayou.htm

Description: The 32nd annual Boogie on the Bayou Festival will rock downtown Campbell the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd. This popular Cajun-inspired celebration draws attendees from all over the Bay Area to enjoy the authentic food, live entertainment, unique arts and crafts and the enormous family fun zone.
Vendor information: Variety of food, drink, arts & crafts, music and more.

 

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Mule Days Celebration

Date: May 25-30, 2010

Time: various times

Address: Bishop, CA

Email: mailto:muledays@qnet.com

Phone: 760-872-4263

URL: http://www.muledays.org/

Description from their site: “Our event takes place Memorial Day Weekend each year. Approximately 700 mules will compete in 169 events, during the nation’s premier mule show. Bob Tallman and Bob Feist will take the microphone, educate and entertain crowds that have grown in excess of 30,000 fans.

The country stars appear at our concert on Thursday night. The country’s longest running non-motorized parade takes place Saturday morning at 10:00 right down Main St. in Bishop. Mule shows begin on Tuesday and end Sunday night. The eleven mule shows consist of: western, youth, English, cattle working, gaited, coon jumping, racing, musical tires, gymkhana, packing, shoeing, chariot racing, and driving. There are barbecues, country dances and an arts & crafts show. All taking place at the foot of the beautiful Eastern Sierra.”

 

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Fiesta Days

Date: May 27-31, 2010

Time: Times Vary

Address: Andrews Park/CreekWalk
near Vacaville’s Historic Downtown District –
Fiesta Days Parade along Merchant St.

PH: 707-448-4613

E-mail: fiestadays@sbcglobal.net

URL: http://fiestadays.com/

Description: Annual Fiesta Days celebrates Vacaville’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. Come out and enjoy the Fiesta Days Parade, the largest parade held in the state of California. Family-fun carnival Thur-Sun at Andrews Park, Annual Classic Car Show, the Whiskerino Contest, Diaper Derby, Annual Dart Tournament, and the hottest contest around, the Onion and Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest – Watch out, the traditional Jailhouse is back and looking for customers! Musical entertainment Thur-Sun at the CreekWalk.

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The Annual California Festival of Beers

Date: May 29, 2010

Time: check web site

Address: Avila Beach Resort

Avila Beach California

 

URL:http://www.hospiceslo.org/beerfest/index.htm

Description: The annual California Festival of Beers at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach California benefiting Hospice of San Luis Obispo County. Features over 50 brewers and over 100 of their finest microbrewed creations. Admission includes souvenir beer glass and unlimited (but responsible) samples of offerings. Enjoy some of California's most beautiful settings while listening to the sounds of the featured bands. $40 before May7, $45 after. DD $10

 

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The Cajun, Creole Music Festival (Simi Valley)

Date: May 29-30, 2010 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Time: Saturday 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm

Address: Rancho Santa Susana Park

5005-C Los Angeles Ave.

Simi Valley, CA

URL:The Cajun, Creole Music Festival

Description: Cajun music, dancing, food, and fun at this free event at Rancho Santa Susana Park in Simi Valley. Visit their web site for more information (details still pending at this publishing).

 

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Patterson Apricot Festival  

Date: Moved to June 4-6, 2010

Times: TBA

Location: Patterson, CA

Email address: patterson_apricot_fiesta@hotmail.com

Phone/Fax Number: 209-892-3118

URL: http://www.patterson-ca.com/fiesta/fiesta1.htm

Description: Apricots are featured in this fun family event. Check their web site after May for more information.     

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San Ramon Art & Wind Festival

Date: May 30-31, 2010
Time: 9-5
Address: San Ramon Community Center & Park
Email: caartists@earthlink.net
Phone: 650 348-7699
URL: www.caartists.com
Description: Arts & Crafts Festival, Children's Area, Kite Making, Hot Air Balloons, Food

 

 

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Larkspur Flower and Food Festival

Date: May 30, 2010

Location: Ferry Terminal

Address: Magnolia Avenue

Larkspur California

Email address: ProEvent@aol.com

Phone (vendor info): (415) 383-3470 • Fax (415) 383-7020

URL: http://www.teamproevent.com/events/larkspur.html

Description from their site: Flowers and food in this Marin County setting

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Cherry Festival

Date: (Moved to June 6, 2009)

Address: San Leandro, CA

Email: n/a

Phone: n/a

URL: http://www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/cherryfest.html

Description: The Cherry Festival is a San Leandro tradition.

 

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List of Fairs in Southern California in Alphabetical Order

Antelope Valley Fair
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California Mid-State Fair
California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta
Chowchilla-Madera County Fair
Cloverdale Citrus Fair
Colorado River Fair
Desert Empire Fair
Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair
 Kern County Fair
Kings Fair
Los Angeles County Fair
Madera District Fair
Mariposa County Fair & Homecoming
Merced Co. Spring Fair
Merced County Fair
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San Benito County Fair
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