January 3 - 5 - GEM FAIRE, Santa Rosa - Take advantage of the lowest price in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver and minerals. Over 100 manufacturers, wholesalers, importers from all over the world. Hours: Fri. 12 - 7pm; Sat. 10am - 7pm; Sun. 10am - 5pm Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: Adults $5 for weekend pass; under 11 FREE Organization: Gem Faire, Inc. 503-252-8300 (3176)
January 23 - 25 - Southwest Arts Festival, Indio - Southwest Arts Festival, Indio - More than 200 artisans from the U.S. and Canada display their works; food and entertainment. (760) 347-0676 (3019)
January 31 - CRAB FEED, Santa Rosa - All you can eat crab - salad - bread - wine - music & dancing costumes optional; live & silent auctions, raffle. Benefits community and international projects.
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $60 per person donation
Organization: Rotary Club of Santa Rosa West (707)284-5902 (3177)
February 10 - 12 - World Ag Expo, Tulare - World's largest farm equipment show and international exposition features 1,500 exhibitors, global marketplace and cutting edge technology. (800) 999-9186 (3018)
February 13 - 22 - Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, Indio - Mark your calendars! (800) 811-3247 Riverside County Fairgrounds (3082)
March 21 - 23 - SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW, Santa Rosa - Hours: Fri. 1 - 8pm; Sat. 10 - 7pm; Sun. 10 - 6 pm
Location: Grace Pavilion, Hall of Flowers, Shade Park, Finley Hall, EC Kraft, Garrett Hall, Garden Building & Courtyard Admission: Adults $7; 12 & under FREE; Seniors (60+)$4 Friday only
Organization: G & G Productions (800)655-0655 (3178)
March 24 - 26 - American Crown Circus, Twentynine Palms - 6:00 - 8:00 PM 760-367-7562 (4517)
April 1 - 5 - Sonoma Valley Film Festival, Sonoma - Culinary and film arts merge at this fest showcasing dozens of new, independent features, shorts, and documentaries, plus regional wine and food tastings at all screenings. (707)933-2600 (3014)
April 12 - Easter Parade, San Francisco - Union Street comes to life with Easter bunnies,
music, a petting zoo, and pony rides. Also, a climbing wall, a hands-on children's activities area, and food served by top Bay Area restaurants
in an outdoor bistro setting. (800) 310-6563 (3015)
April 25 -26 - Poppy Festival, Lancaster - With more than 55 acres of exciting activities, discover why people keep coming back. 661-723-6077 (2881)
May 1 - 2 - Gilroy Las Madres Garage sale, Giloy - Childern's clothesMaternity clothes, kids furniture, toys, infant itmes, 408-846-1958 (4918)
May 14 - 17 - Salinas Valley Fair, King City - (831)385-3243 (3079)
May 16 - 17 - Oakdale Chocolate Fesitval, Oakdale - Former home to Hershey Chocolate. In celebration, the Oakdale Chocolate Festival was born in 1993. (209) 847-2244 (3124)
May 21 - 25 - SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR, Sacramento - It's The Place to Be!!! (916) 263-2975 (3133)
May 23 - Ho`ailona - Forces of Nature Hula Production, Vacaville - Hula production featuring the ancient and modern dances of Hawai`i. 650-588-1091 (4473)
June 18 - 21 - El Dorado County Fair, Placerville - Mark your calendar for the 2009 Fair! (530)621-5860 (3078)
June 19 - July 5 - Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton - 2009 will be another great year at the fair. (925)426-7600 (3130)
June 21, 27 - Los Angeles Sol, Carson - The Los Angeles Sol sit in first place in the top Women's Soccer League in the world. (877)476-5849 (5572)
June 22-26 - Summer Programs for Kids-SUMMER CAMP: Session 1, San Juan Capistrano - Journey to the past and celebrate culture, diversity, and California's heritage. (949)234-1306 (5637)
June 22 - 26 & June 29 - July 3 - Summer Programs for Kids-CERAMIC CAMP: Session 1, San Juan Capistrano - Join the fun, play with clay!
(949)234-1306 (5636)
June 25 - June 28 - Placer county fair, Roseville - Fun for everyone!! (916) 786-2139 (3167)
June 26 - 28 - 2009 San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo, TRES PINOS - (831) 628-3545 (3080)
June 30 - Programs for Kids-CRAFT DAY: Lasso/Jump Rop, San Juan Capistrano - Make a lasso rope. Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to offer free craft days for kids. (949)234-1300 (5638)
July 2 - Summer Programs for Kids- Storytelling Day, San Juan Capistrano - Story telling (949) 234-1300 (5696)
July 8 - Los Angeles Sol Game, Carson - The LA Sol- McDonald's Family Day with the Los Angeles Sol! 12:00 PM (877)-476-5849 The Home Depot Center (5697)
July 10 - August 2 - 2009 OC Super Fair, Costa Mesa - Think Big!!! (714) 708-1500 (3132)
July 10 - 11, 12, 16 - 17, 18 -19 - Peter Pan, Oakland - Co-sponsored by Oakland Park & Rec, performed under the stars. Tix $25-$40-Child, senior discounts. 510-531-9597 (5529)
July 10 - August 2 - Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa - Join us for a great time at the fair. (714) 708-1500 OC Fair & Event Center (2946)
July 15 - 19 - Santa Barbara County Fair, Santa Maria - If you are looking for a Rocking Good Time this summer, The Santa Barbara County Fair is the place to be. (805) 925-8824 (3081)
July 20 - October 4 - Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home, Santa Ana - Hands-on exhibit about conservation and protecting the Earth. (5710)
July 22 - August 2 - MidState Fair, Paso Robles - Fun for the Family! (805) 239-0655 (3070)
August 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 - Singin In The Rain, Oakland - Co-sponsored by Oakland Park & Rec, performed under the stars. Tix $25-$40-Child, senior discounts.
510-531-9597 Woodminster Amphitheater (5530)
August 13 - 16 - Plumas Sierra County Fair, Quincy - (530) 283-6272 (3165)
September 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 - Brigadoon, Oakland - Co-sponsored by Oakland Park & Rec, performed under the stars. Tix $25-$40-Child, senior discounts.
510-531-9597 Woodminster Amphitheater (5531)
September 4 - Sausalito Art Festival Foundation Preview Party, Sausalito - "Havana Nights" includes cocktails, Cuban-inspired foods, and works of art on the waterfront. (415)331-1142 (5813)
September 18 - Rendezvous in Poway Hobo Campfire Sing-Along, Poway - Old Poway Park will host a hobo campfire sing-along from on the banks of Rattlesnake Creek.
858-668-4577 (5858)
September 19- 20 - Rendezvous in Poway 2009, Poway - This is a living history event that focuses on the American West when it was young. 858-668-4576 (5839)
September 26 - 27 - A V Greek Festival, Lancaster - Annual Greek Festival. Food, Music, Pastries, Dancing, Cooking Demos and Much More. Oh Pa!
661-945-1212 (5551)
September 26 - FAMILIES FORWARD CELEBRATES 25 YEARS, Newport Beach - Black-Tie Gala Honoring Community Members 5:30 - 11:00 pm Fairmont Hotel
949-552-2727 (5709)
September 27 - Petaluma's 23rd Annual Fall Antiques Faire, Petaluma - Peruse & Shop over 180 Antique and collectible dealers in beautiful Downtown Petaluma. 707-762-9348 (5774)
October 4 - Orange County Children's Book Festival, Costa Mesa - Family-fun festival.Visitors will be entertained by authors, illustrators,and booksellers. (714) 838-4528 (5649)
October 13 - Kids and Money, Financial Education, Santa Rosa - Kids seminars 6-12 and 13-18, Money and Me/Budget Wise Teens. Oct. 13,at Redwood Credit Union 800-479-7928 (5927)
October 16 - Hamilton's Halloween Evening, San Francisco - Benefiting Hamilton Family Center, the largest provider for homeless families in SF.
(415)846-2364 (5856)
October 31 - MONSTER MASSIVE 2009, Los Angeles - LOCATED AT THE LOS ANGELES SPORTS ARENA/GROUNDS AND EXPOSITION PARK. (5582)
October 31 - Downtown Petaluma's Trick or Treat Trail, Petaluma - Trick or Treat your way through Downtown Petaluma at over 60 participating businesses.
707-762-9348 (5934)
November 1 - Rapture Gold's Fabulous Fashions, Fashion Show, Lancaster - 661-674-5345 (4560)
November 4- 9 - San Francisco/BayArea African Dance& Drum Festival, San Francisco - 5 wonderful days of traditional African dance, drumming,and songs with dancers from African. (415) 378- 4413 (5826)
November 6 - 8 - Top of the Line Holiday Marketplace, Visalia - Our 26th year, 165 quality vendors and 8,000 attendees are testament to three days of holiday fun and festivities! Plenty of free parking. VIB Pre-Sale Party with door prizes on Fri night. (559) 438-2180 (5776)
November 9 - A Day with Salman Akhtar, San Francisco - Presentation/Film/Discussion: Trauma of Geographical Dislocation: Understanding & Healing.
415-668-5955 (5935)
November 21 - Weight Loss from the Inside Out, Santa Monica - HealYourHunger.com invites you to "Weight Loss from the Inside Out" on November 21, 2009 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at Loew's Hotel in Santa Monica.
310-281-8831 (5938)
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