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Welcome to the November Festivals pages of California Fairs and Festivals! Click on the links to connect to the event of interest. Enjoy!
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Dia de los Muertos
Date:
Times: 4-11 pm
Address: Garfield Park, 25th/26th & Harrison Streets, San Francisco, CA
Email address: marigold.project [at]gmail.com
Phone: n/a
URL: http://www.dayofthedeadsf.org/index.html
Description (from their site): "Festival of Altars organized by Marigold Project
Festival of Altars, 4-11pm, Garfield Park, 25th/26th & Harrison Streets
We welcome you to make an altar for a loved one that has passed away. Making a Day of the Dead altar is a way for us to honor the life of someone who is no longer with us and to remember our ancestors. Each year, hundreds of personal altars fill Garfield Park.
Procession organized and led by Rescue Culture Collective
November 2, 7pm, meet with community members, artists and activists including Francisco x. Alacaron, Starhawk and traditional Aztec dancers following the traditional 13 Standards and the various creatures large and small.
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Garagiste Festival
Date: November
Time: 11a.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Windfall Farms, Paso Robles, CA
URL: http://californiagaragistes.com/
Description: The Garagiste Festival, the first and only festival dedicated to promoting artisan 'garagiste*' winemakers, will host an expanded line-up for 2012, including four days of events during Garagiste Festival weekend November 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th. The Garagiste Grand Tasting event, seminars and after-party will again be held at beautiful Windfall Farms, while specialized events will take place at other Paso Robles venues, including Vines on the Marycrest, The Vintner's Vault and others yet-to-be announced.
Attendance: Open to public
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International Motorcycle Shows
Date: November 6-8, 2015
Time: varies
Location: Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
Email: n/a
Phone: (800) 331-5706
URL: http://www.motorcycleshows.com/city/sacramento-ca
Description: Exhibits, dealers, vendors all in one location: Cal Expo.
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Madera Pomegranate Festival
Date: November 7, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Madera Municipal Airport, 4020 Aviation Drive Madera, CA
Email: tjordan@maderachamber.com
Phone: (559) 673-3563
URL: http://maderachamber.com/
Description: Pomegranate themed: Vendors range from makeup, beauty salons, women's wear to toy makers, business banks and nuts, jellies and pomegranate products. Free parking and entrance to the event. Free children's art center hosted by Madera County Arts Council and fun activities by the City Parks and Community Services. Art show, Master Gardeners representing the Pomegranate, and music by Deja Blues. Wine, beer and food vendors.
Vendor Contact information: http://maderachamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pomfestvendorsponsorform_2012.pdf or Madera Chamber Office at (559) 673-3563
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Coachella Valley Italian Festival
Date: November 7-8, 2015
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: La Quinta Civic Center Park 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Email: ccurley@desertarc.org
Phone: 760-346-1611
URL: http://www.desertarc.org/italian-festival.shtml
Description: Two days of fun!! 11/1 & 11/2! A community event to celebrate the Italian heritage and culture! Italian vendors, performers, contests, raffle and a Family Fun Zone. Lots of Italian food, lots of fun for all ages! For video from last year's event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK0AOZmWcSY
Vendor Contact information: Email Cheryl - ccurley@desertarc.org
Attendance: 7-8,000
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Annual Mushroom, Wine and Beer Festival
Date: November 6-15, 2015
Times: Check website.
Address: Fort Bragg and Little River, CA
Phone: n/a
email: please visit the website for contact information
URL: http://www.littleriverinn.com/
Description from their web site: "Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 sq. miles of live oak, pygmy forests and stately redwood groves, the region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties. The annual haul is nothing short of historic, nurturing nirvana for local mycologists, chefs and fungi foragers. Add to the mix a cache of artisanal chefs, 95+ wineries, a formidable craft beer and hard cider scene and the annual salute to Mr. Fungi sprouts into action November 7-16, 2014 visitmendocino.com/mushroom-wine-and-beer-festival; 866.466.3636"
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Hot Rods at the Beach Classic Car Show
Date: November 7, 2015
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: San Lorenzo Park Santa Cruz, Ca
Email: hotrodsatthebeach@yahoo.com
Phone: 831-295-8038
URL: www.hotrodsatthebeach.com
Description: Classic car show with great music, food, and vendors
Vendor Contact information: 831-295-8038 or hotrodsatthebeach@yahoo.com
Attendance: Spectator admission is free. If you would like to register a car or become a vendor please visit our website or email
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Christmas Goose of Saratoga/Los Gatos
Date: November 12-15, 2015
Place: History Club of Los Gatos
123 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA
Email: ChristmasGooseS@Yahoo.com
Phone: 408-629-4812
URL: http://www.ChristmasGooseBoutique.com/
Description: Community event in two connecting up scale towns for 29 years. Show set up like a decorated Holiday shop that customers love. Over 7000 postcard sent out to past buying customers. We do a "blended" set instead of booths.
Vendors: See website for information
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California Swan Festival
Date: November 13-15, 2015
Time: varies
Location: Swan Central Expo Hall, 703 B Street Downtown Marysville, CA
Email: info@caswanfestival.com
Phone: 530-743-6501
Description from their site: " The Festival: The CA Swan Festival is held in Marysville, CA with tours and ancilliary events held throughout the the Yuba-Sutter region. Positioned just 45 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba and Sutter counties are within the Pacific Flyway route, making the area a premiere waterfowl viewing location. More than 50 million birds can be seen here over the migratory season. This includes the beautiful and elegant Tundra Swan.
Moving south from Alaska and Canada, the Swans will make the rice fields and rich, marshy grasslands their overwinter home. The festival begins Friday, November 7th* with a Swan Sighting in District 10 and the always exciting Owl Prowl, then continues through November 8 & 9.
Swan Central is located at 703 B Street and will be open November 8 & 9 with an exceptional line-up of presentations, workshops, children's activities and exhibits. From the avid birder to the simple appreciator of wildlife, there is something for everyone at the CA Swan Festival."
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International Railfair
Date: No update
Times: varies
Address: Placer County Fairgrounds 800 All American City Blvd.
Roseville, CA
Email: n/a
Phone: (916) 772-7502
URL: International Railfair
Description from their web site: "American and European Model Railroads HO Scale, N Scale, O Scale, G Scale, Lionel, and an Outdoor Large Scale Live Steam Train You Can Ride! Kids can operate a model train and become a Junior Engineer!"
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San Francisco Jazz Festival
Date: Ongoing during October - December 2015
Address: San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 398-5655
email: please visit the website for contact information
URL: http://www.sfjazz.org/
Description from their web site: " Multiple jazz musicians appear this weekend at the 26th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival."
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SnowBomb
Date: November 14-15, 2015
Time: varies
Location: Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
Email: n/a
Phone: n/a
URL: http://www.snowbomb.com/ski-board-festivals/
Description: Lift-tickets, ski and board sales, beer and wine tasting, dealers, vendors all in one location: Cal Expo.
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Fall Festival
Date: November 14-15, 2015
Time: varies
Location: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds 1201 West 10th St. Antioch, CA 94509
Email: n/a
Phone: 925.757.4400
URL: http://contracostafair.com/2015-fall-faire/
Description from their site: "We invite you to join us for this unique and fun 2 day event that combines the best of arts, crafts, and food in Contra Costa County!Get a jump start on your holiday shopping, enjoy a delicious meal from a local food truck, or just spend the day supporting local crafters and businesses!"
Vendor info: here
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Pioneer Quilt Show
Date: November 14-15, 2015
Times: 10am to 5pm both days.
Address: Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, CA
Phone: 530-878-2456
email: please visit the website for contact information
URL: http://www.pioneerquiltersguild.org/
Description from their web site: " Admission: $6.00. Free entry Saturday with paid admission on Friday.
Free Parking. 12 and under free with paid adult. Activities: Quilt Show, Boutique w/ handcrafted items, Quilts for Sale, Vendors, Door Prizes. Refreshments & Lunch available.
Driving Directions: Douglas Blvd. East off of Interstate 80 at Roseville. Right on Rocky Ridge Dr., Left on Maidu Dr. Maidu Center is located on the left.."
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Annual Merchants' Lunch and Contry Store
Date: No update for 2015
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: First Armenian Presbyterian Church, 430 S First St at Huntington Blvd, Fresno, CA
E-mail: administration@fapc.net
Phone: (559) 237-6638
URL: http://www.fapc.net/
Vendor Contact: Annie Baroutjian (559) 237-6638
Description: The autumn ethnic food bazaar of California's oldest Armenian Church will mark the 225th Anniversary of George Washington's Declaration of the first National Day of Thanksgiving in the United States of America.
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Bay Area Hip Hop Day Festival
Date:(no update 10/24/14)
Time: 1p-7p - 11a - 7p
Location: Cal State East Bay Hayward Campus
Email: info@bayareahiphopday.com
Phone:678.459.4380
Description: Bay Area Hip Hop Day Festival is a free festival that pays tribute to the four elements of Hip Hop and The Bay Area's contribution to Hip Hop as a whole. The Festival is held at the campus of California State University East Bay. The four sides of the park are dedicated to the four elements of Hip Hop displaying B-Boy & B-Girl exhibits, Turntablism, and Graffiti artists. The weekend will be packed with Live entertainment, workshops, and vendors. Can't wait to see you there!!
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La Quinta Art Festival
Dates: November 14 and 28, 2015
Venue: Old Town La Quinta – 78-100 Main Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Website: www.LQAF.com
Email: helpline@LQAF.com
Phone: 760-564-1244
Cost: Free!
Parking: Free!
Vendor Contact Information: Not applicable
Attendance: varies between 2000-3500 per show
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INCREDCON, Science Fiction Convention Orange County
Date: Moved to October 24, 2015
Time: 8am to 8pm
Address: Old Town San Clemente, 111 W. Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 444-2129
Email: order@Incredcon.com
Description: INCREDCON
WERE YOU NOT ABLE TO GET INTO COMIC-CON THIS YEAR?
Well Try Incredcon, where science fiction fans meets science fiction food. Video Games, Comic Books, Fantasy, Horror, Cosplay, Steampunk, B - Movie Actors, Monsters, Walking Dead Cafe, Sci-Fi Music, Live Bands, Stars, Games, Toys, Card Games, Robotics, Inventions, Artists, CRAZY Food & Drink! Family FUN!
Vendor information/ contacts:
exhibitor@incredcon.com, (949) 444-2129
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Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival
Date: November 20-22, 2015
Times: varies
Address: Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds
Email: info@mandarinfestival.com
Phone: 916-663-1918
URL: Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival
Vendor app: http://www.mandarinfestival.com/vendors.html
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Global Winter Wonderland Festival
Date: Nov 22 – Jan 4th 2015
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
Email: gina@summer67.com
Phone: 510-205-8774
Description: Holiday lights Enormous Structures depicting Holiday Themes and Global Landmarks
With Children's Carnival, Santa's Village w/ Santa, Top Entertainment, music, acrobats etc
Event name: Global Winter Wonderland Festival
Vendor Contact information: Gina Freschi Exhibitor Coordinator /Sales
Attendance: 325,000+
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Hmong New Year
Date: November 25-26, 2015
Time: varies
Location: Cal Expo Sacramento, CA
Email: n/a
Phone: n/a
URL: http://sacramentohmongnewyear.com
Description: Celebrate the Hmong New Year at Cal Expo.
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The Annual San DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival
Date: November 25-29, 2015
Times: varies
Address: Town & Country Hotel and Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA
Phone: 1-800-772-8527
URL: San DiegoThanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival
Description from their web site: "Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival "the crown jewel of jazz festivals." The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, in San Diego. The SDTDJF is a favorite of festival-goers from around the globe. All venues are conveniently located in the Town & Country Convention Center. There are large concert rooms with double dance floors and small, intimate "listening" rooms. All are non-smoking. The Festival bands represent a wide variety of traditional jazz, dixieland and swing styles. The Festival offers something for every taste in classic jazz."
Link to order Badges here.
Directions from their web site here.
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Colusa Holiday Craft Faire & Gift Show
Date: No update for 2015
Time: Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm
Location: Colusa County Fairgrounds
Email: cfmeek@gvnw.us
Phone: 707-463-1733
Description: Vendors with holiday crafts and gifts for the coming holiday
season.
Vendor Contact information: Carolan Meek, Professional Event Services
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Sacramento Spartan Race
Date: Moved
Time: 6 A.M.
Location: Van Vleck Ranch
7898 Van Vleck Road. Rancho Murieta, CA
Email: http://www.spartanrace.com/contact.html
Phone:
URL: http://www.spartanrace.com/norcal-obstacle-racing-spartan-beast-2012.html
Description: Spartan Race is coming to Sacramento for the Spartan Beast, a 13 mile and 25+ obstacle course that will push your mind and body to the limit.
Vendor Contact information:
Attendance: 10,000+
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West Coast Pet Expo
Date: no update since 2010
Times: varies
Address: Fairplex in Pomona
Email: http://www.westcoastpetexpos.com/contact.php
Phone: (877) 288-EXPO (3976)
URL: West Coast Pet Expo
Description from their web site: "Join us for a weekend of animal shows, exhibits, specialty retailers, celebrity pets, education and safety tips, agility competitions, great food and a unique list of entertainment to fill your day!"
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Sonora Christmas Festival
Date: November 27-29, 2015
Times: Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Address: Motherlode Fairgrounds
Email: events@fireonthemountain.com
Phone: (209) 533-3473 Fax (209) 533-1049
URL: Christmas Festival
Description from their web site: "The legendary Sonora Christmas Festival will be held Thanksgiving weekend. This highly regarded festival features over 150 great quality craft artists, up tempo and varied music, street performers, costumed elves and twinkle trees, carolers, a wide selection of home-cooking style festival kitchens and bake shops, all in festive, brightly colored craft halls. The "Spirit of Christmas" is definitely present here! Also, don't miss the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Sonora on Friday at 5:30 p.m."
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Annual California Indian Storytelling Festival
Date: No update since 2013
Times: Begins at 9:30 am
Address: San Leandro Library Theater
300 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro, CA
Email address: cistory@cistory.org
Phone: 510-793-8208
URL: 10th Annual
California Indian Storytelling Festival
Description from their web site: "(The) California Indian Storytelling Festival Bridging the Pacific with Native Voices."
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La Quinta Art Festival
Dates: November 28, 2015
Venue: Old Town La Quinta – 78-100 Main Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Website: www.LQAF.com
Email: helpline@LQAF.com
Phone: 760-564-1244
Cost: Free!
Parking: Free!
Vendor Contact Information: Not applicable
Attendance: varies between 2000-3500 per show
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Annual Cornish Christmas
Date: Friday nights November 27- Dec. 18th, 2015
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Mill and Main Street Downtown Grass Valley
Email: gvdowntown2@gmail.com
Phone: 530-272-8315
URL: www.historicgrassvalley.com
Description: Join us as we celebrate a Cornish Christmas every Friday night from 6 to 9 pm FREE PARKING AND FREE ADMISSION Call for a parking and winter event brochure. (530) 272-8315.
Recapture the spirit of Christmas past with vendors dressed in Cornish attire all set in the charming surroundings of historic downtown Grass Valley. Our shops, restaurants and tasting rooms are open late to help you find the perfect gift on your list, enjoy a variety of culinary delights or sip a glass of local wine at more than 5 downtown wine tasting rooms.
Mill and W. Main Streets are closed to traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; hand-crafted vendors, satisfy your sweet tooth with an old-fashioned treat from one of our food vendors, entertain your family by stopping at one of 4 stages filled with carolers, musicians, and of course the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir will be appearing nightly on the Union Steps at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Deadline for applications November 1
Vendor Contact information: gvda3@sbcglobal.net
Attendance: 5,000-7,000 per night
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Heroes Holiday Boutique
Date: No update since 2013
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Littleton Community Center, 410 Civic Drive, Galt, CA 95632
Email: irishdame6@aol.com
Phone: (209) 747-0235
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/599589746758202/?ref=br_tf
Description: Please join us for an event brimming with holiday cheer! We have craft vendors, direct sales vendors, food, and a raffle planned for the day.
The proceeds of the event will go to the development of the the Officer Kevin Tonn Memorial Project to be built in Galt, CA to honor our fallen heroes. Officer Tonn was a K9 Officer that was killed in the line of duty on January 15, 2013.
We invite you to be part of building this memorial with the community of Galt.
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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAIRE
Date: November 27-29, 2015
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Address: Nevada County Fairgrounds
Email: ncfair@oro.net
Phone: (530) 273-6217 Fax: (530) 273-1146
Description from their web site: "Every year on Thanksgiving weekend, over 150 top artisans converge on Grass Valley for the Country Christmas Faire. Gifts, crafts, entertainment, gourmet festival food, hay wagon rides are just part of this holiday event. Come out and enjoy the fun while also shopping for special holiday presents."
Additional Information:
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