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One of the last county fairs of the season

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The Big Fresno Fair is open and waiting for you and your family. This is one of the last county fairs of the season so don't delay. 411 on this event and more at californiafairsandfestivals.com

Kern County Fair Corn Dogs

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The Kern County Fair has a corn dog waiting for you. 411@ http://www.californiafairsandfestivals.com/alpha_fairs.htm#Kern

Draft Horse Classic

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The Draft Horse Classic is kicking off in one of the prettiest fairgrounds around, the Nevada County Fairgrounds. So get off your donkey and have some fun this weekend! Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for more fun.

August festival dates

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Oops! I accidentally published on old August festivals page. The 2011 dates for August are now updated at: californiafairsandfestivals.com/August_htm.

September updated

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The 2011 September festivals are updated at http://www.californiafairsandfestivals.com/September%20Festivals.htm

West Coast Beer Festival

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West Coast Beer Festival Sat 5-21 at Miller Park in Sacramento. 411@californiafairsandfestivals.com/ See you there!

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Cajun Festival countdown

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June 18-19: Isleton Cajun festival. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Attention aux alligators. californiafairsandfestivals.com/

North state fun

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North state fun: The Endangered Species Fair in Chico on Sat. and the Shasta Damboree in City of Shasta Lake. If you choose Chico, take time to explore the rest of Bidwell Park (the Nature Center in the park is the site for the fair). This park is massive and includes more than 3300 acres of varied terrain. The park stretches from the foothills to the Sacramento River. Visit the park website for more information. Get the 411 on all the festivals at californiafairsandfestivals.com

this weekend

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Dixon May Fair, the Petaluma Chili Cook-off, and Desert Tortoise Days are some of the events listed on californiafairsandfestivals.com for this weekend. The Dixon May Fair was the first fair I worked for and is still one of my favorite venues. If you visit the May Fair, take a side-trip to UC Davis and visit the Whole Earth Festival where you can recharge your good karma! See you there!

Mobile Food Fest this weekend

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Here is a late entry for this weekend: Sacramento Mobile Food Festival: SactoMoFo 2011 info at:http://www.sactomofo.com/
Find more great events at: californiafairsandfestivals.com

Events this Week: Merced Spring Fair

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Merced Spring Fair runs April 27 to May 1 in Los Banos. Try the Little Hands Exhibit where kids work on a mini-farm. 411 at californiafairsandfestivals.com See you there!. Try the Little Hands Exhibit where kids work on a mini-farm. 411 at californiafairsandfestivals.com See you there!

Puzzler of the Week

2011-04-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

What do the Asparagus Festival in Stockton, Butter and Egg Day in Petaluma, Picnic Day in Davis, SF Beer Festival and the Apple Blossom Festival in Sebastopol have in common? They all take place this weekend and you can find the 411 at californiafairsandfestivals.com

Event this Week: Godwit Days Spring Migration Festival

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The Godwit Spring Migration Festival in Arcata kicks off this week with events running from April 14-20th and provides attendees with the opportunity to observe Godwit's, Marbled Murrelet, Spotted Owl, and Snowy Plover and more. Birders will love the Humboldt Big Day trip with more than 110 species spotted in 2010. Get the 411 at californiafairsandfestivals.com
See you there!
PS We got lucky last weekend on a wildflower trip, we added roadrunners to our birding life list and the topper: they were mating. Are only regret--we interrupted them and we didn't capture any pictures. Read the post at my CWildflowers blog.

Event of the week: Ramona Music Fest IV

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Saturday April 9th is the day for the Ramona Music Fest and will feature music ranging from Americana, rock, reggae, country, a brass band and more performed by local talent. Three dollar polish dogs and $4 cheeseburgers are waiting to entice your taste buds. Festival runs from 12-6 rain or shine. See you there!

Saturday Afternoon Events

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A Taste of Yountville is still stimulating taste-buds in Yountville (Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/6R9m) until 5 pm. After the fest, jump back on Hwy 29 and head west on Oakville Road for some great scenery and fantastic wineries.

Still feel a need to express your Irish-ness? Head to Murphy's Irish Days. Event runs until 5 (Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/EXmh).

Sunday: Dandelion Day's in Jackson (Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/habE), the Kelseyville Olive Festival (Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/wwL0), and the Fort Bragg Whale Festival continues on the Northern CA coast.

Event of the Week: Fort Bragg Whale Festival

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Thar she blows! Visit Fort Bragg this weekend (March 16 and 17, 2011) for the Whale Festival. The weather may not be conducive to whale watching, but the festival will still be the place to be for whale fanatics. Go to the North Coast Brewery for some fine brew while you are in town and if you are hungry afterwards, Jenny's Burgers on the north-side of town are the best! Learn more at californiafairsandfestivals.com. See you there!

Brand new look for the website and blog

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Update complete. Fun can commence. Event 411 for visitors and vendors @ californiafairsandfestivals.com

Apples in Paradise

2010-10-01T17:25:00.001-07:00

Have a piece of apple pie in Paradise this weekend at Johnny Appleseed Days festival. Paradise is also the home of the Gold Nugget festival and is located in the foothills above Chico. From north or south 99, go to Chico and up the Skyway to Paradise Saturday and Sunday. Information for the oldest harvest festival in the state and many more fairs and festivals at: http://www.californiafairsandfestivals.com/

Chili Heads: Head to Castiac, CA

2010-10-01T15:49:00.001-07:00

Chili Head Alert! If you love chili you will want to head for the Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off; this event features Chili booths (of course), games, antiques, vendors, food, Kid's zone, live music, equestrian show, and fun for the whole family. This event benefits the Santa Clarita Special Olympics and the Heads Up Riding Therapy. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for directions and info for events throughout CA.

Hollister is home to the San Benito County Fair

2010-09-29T15:48:00.001-07:00

Gilroy may have the Garlic Festival, but the home of the San Benito County Fair is in Hollister. The fair opens Friday October 1st and closes Sunday the third. Get your corn dog fix and on Friday you can chase your dog with a twilight wine tasting. Get information on this and lots of other great events Californiafairsandfestivals.com

Talkin' Turkey Today

2010-09-24T10:58:00.001-07:00

Talkin'Turkey, Turkey Vultures that is at the Kern River Valley Turkey Vulture Festival on 9/25. The turkey vultures are migrating through CA and they gather in the thousands in Kern County. You can learn about natures clean-up crew at the festival or attend other demonstrations on native plants, fall colors, butterflies and more. Get 411 @ californiafairsandfestivals.com

Grapes and Apples, Corn dogs and Chili fries

2010-09-18T09:55:00.001-07:00

The County Fair Fun Today includes: Lodi Grape Festival, Tulare, Mendocino, & Santa Cruz Co Fairs and festivals too like the Chili Throwdown in Woodland, the Clovisfest and the Glendi International Food Fair in Santa Rosa. Next week sneak peak: The Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds and the Brazilian Street Carnaval in Long Beach. Find out about all the fun @ californiafairsandfestivals.com

Event of the Week: To many County Fairs to choose from

2010-09-03T12:26:00.001-07:00

There are a boatload of county fairs running this week including: LA County Fair today until Oct 3. Monterey Co. fair runs until 9/6. More fair fun @ californiafairsandfestivals.com

Event of the day: Oakland Chinatown StreetFest

2010-08-28T11:09:00.001-07:00

Event of the Day: Oakland Chinatown StreetFest today and Sun.This event is big spread out between 7th Street to 11th Street and from Broadway to Harrison Street Find out more at californiafairsandfestivals.com

Event of the Week: Butte County Fair

2010-08-27T16:05:00.001-07:00

Event of the week: Butte Co. Fair in Gridley runs until 8/29. Sat - Cattlemens Tritip dinner $10 mmm-good. Get the 411@ californiafairsandfestivals.com

This week, for fun try...

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Event of the week: Yolo County Fair Today - August 18-22, 2010. Find out about this and all the festivals in CA at californiafairsandfestivals.com

Event of the week: Yolo County Fair Today - August 18-22, 2010. Get the info for this and more at californiafairsandfestivals.com

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Event of the Week: July 9-11

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Event of the Week: Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival July 9-11 for more info visit Californiafairsandfestivals.com

Event of the Week: Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival June 4-6. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for the 411

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Silver Dollar Fair in Chico: 5/27 - 5/31

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The Silver Dollar Fair in Chico opens May 27 and runs until the 31st. 411 at californiafairsandfestivals.com

Sacramento County Fair opens this week!

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Events this week: Sacramento Co Fair May 27-31 at Cal Expo home of the State Fair. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for the 411

Events for the weekend: May 21-23

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Try the corn dogs at the event of the week: San Bernardino County Fair from May 15-23, 2010 in San Bernadino, CA Learn more at californiafairsandfestivals.com

Sequoia Foodie Fest

2010-05-15T11:28:00.001-07:00

Visit the Sequoia Foodie Fest 5/15-16 in Exeter, CA info @ cailforniafairsandfestivals.com

Events this week: The California Strawberry Festival May 15-16, 2010 in Oxnard, CA--More info at californiafairsandfestivals.com

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Events this week: Red Bluff Round-Up 4/16-18. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com/April%20Festivals.htm

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Vendors needed at California fairs and festivals. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for information.

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Event of the Week: Capay Valley is nutty over almonds

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Event of the wk: Capay Valley Almond Festival on 3/13/10 in: Esparto, Guinda, and Rumsey. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com to learn about this event and many more. 2010 Vendors list are available now; looking for vendors? We have a page for you too.
See you at the fair!

CA fair of the week: Cloverdale Citrus Fair

2010-02-11T20:50:00.001-08:00

CA fair of the week: Cloverdale Citrus Fair and orange is the favorite color visit: http://www.californiafairsandfestivals.com/February%20Festivals.htm#citrus

2010 Events are updated!

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Fair and Festival dates for 2010 are current -- Add your event or purchase a vendor list at www.californiafairsandfestivals.com

2010 Vendors List now available

2010-01-21T20:37:00.001-08:00

Vendor lists for 2010 California, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Arizona, and Wyoming County fairs and festivals are ready now at: Californiafairsandfestivals.com/
Reserve your spots now and don't sweat the deadlines.

January Festival of the week 3

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The California fairs and festival season is gearing and the Event of the week is the Old Time Fiddle Contest and Festival on Jan 23-24, 2010 in Cloverdale CA
For information on these events please visit: californiafairsandfestivals.com

See you there!

Event of the Week: So Cal Fair

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Event of the week: Southern California Fair from October 10-18, 2009 visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for more info on CA events and USfairsandfestivals.com for info on events in all 50 states.

Event of the Week: Tustin Tiller Days

2009-10-02T10:55:00.001-07:00

Event of the Week: Tustin Tiller Days in Tustin, CA from 10/2 - 10/4. Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com for more information. See you there!

LA County Fair has a half-price offer

2009-09-22T15:01:00.001-07:00

The L.A. County Fair is still cranking out the fun and feature a half-price weekend offer Sept. 26-27, 2009. Visit tinyurl.com/cafair for more information.

Event of the Week: The Original Lobster Festival

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The Original Lobster Festival in Long Beach, CA (9/11-9/13)

Yolo County Fair is Free

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Yolo County Fair in Woodland runs Aug 19-23 and admission is free! Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com

Plumas-Sierra County Fair

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The Plumas-Sierra County fair continues through August 16th in the high Sierra town of Quincy.

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Discount tickets for CA State fair

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Discount tickets for CA State Fair at: http://www.calexpo.com/ Dates for this fair and festivals at californiafairsandfestivals.com

My favorite event: The Nevada County Fair

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Located in the Sierra foothills, this fair site has been voted the most picturesque fairground in California. When you arrive, make a bee-line for the corn dogs; straight through the gate, up the hill and get in line...
The Nevada Co. Fair: 8/12-16 - Grass Valley, CA. Visit www.californiafairsandfestivals.com and list your event also see US fairs and festivals.com

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California fairs and festivals

The Lemon Festival

When: 8/9, 2009

Where: Chula Vista, CA.

See you there…

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The Good Festival

2009-08-03T19:28:00.001-07:00

The Good Festival is 8/8 in Fairfax, CA. Sustainability, free organic food and ice cream. Visit www.californiafairsandfestivals.com

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California fairs and festivals

Amador County Fair

When: Ends 8/2, 2009

Where: Plymouth, CA

See you there…

Visit californiafairsandfestivals.com to learn more about the fairs and festivals in California

Yuba-Sutter Fair

2009-07-31T16:20:00.001-07:00

The Yuba-Sutter Fair is up and running until August 2. Corn dogs aren't optional, they're mandatory.

Correction: Corn Festival

2009-07-30T18:06:00.001-07:00

Correction: La Habra Corn Festival Aug 7-9. Sorry about that. Visit Californiafairsandfestivals.com for the correct kernel of information.

La Habra Corn Festival

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La Habra is home to the Corn Festival Aug 1-3. I can smell the corn roasting from here. Visit Californiafairsandfestivals.com for a kernel of information.

Mammoth’s Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza

2009-07-29T18:33:00.001-07:00

Mammoth’s Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza is will be the place to be from July 31 to August 2. The organizers of this fest are pros, and this event just keeps improving. See you there.

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California fairs and festivals

Fort Bragg Whale Festival

When: Mar 21-22, 2009

Where: Fort Bragg, CA

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California Fairs and Festivals -- 2nd weekend in March part 2

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California fairs and festivals

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival

When: Mar 14-15, 2009

Where: Dublin, CA

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California Fairs and Festivals -- This second week of March part 1

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California fairs and festivals

Calaveras Celtic Faire

Date: March 14-15, 2009

Time: varies

Address: Sonora Fairgrounds Sonora, CA

See you there...

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California Fairs and Festivals -- First Week in March part 4

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California fairs and festivals

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California fairs and festivals

California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta

When: Feb 28 – Mar 8, 2009

Where: Imperial, CA ()

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California Fairs and Festivals -- This week Feb 20-22

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California fairs and festivals

California Duck Days

Date: February 20-22, 2009

Time: varies

Address: Davis, CA

See you there...

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California Fairs and Festivals -- This week: Friday

2009-02-13T11:23:00.001-08:00

California fairs and festivals

Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival
Date: February 13-22, 2009

Time: varies

Address: Indio, CA

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California Fairs and Festivals -- This week

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California fairs and festivals

Art Under the Umbrellas at Old Town La Quinta
Date: February 14, 2009

Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Address: La Quinta, CA 92253

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