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| In the past, this Italian neighborhood was a playground for pirates, beatniks, and fan dancers. While the area is calmer now, its cultural scene is still rich in art, music, and pasta sauce. This oldest of American urban street fairs offers delectable Italian foods, authentic street chalk art, animal blessings, and live bands playing jazz, blues, and other music. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend. | In the past, this Italian neighborhood was a playground for pirates, beatniks, and fan dancers. While the area is calmer now, its cultural scene is still rich in art, music, and pasta sauce. This oldest of American urban street fairs offers delectable Italian foods, authentic street chalk art, animal blessings, and live bands playing jazz, blues, and other music. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend. | ||
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| '''June 4 - 11, 2006''' - '''Berkeley Festival & Exhibition''' | '''June 4 - 11, 2006''' - '''Berkeley Festival & Exhibition''' | ||
Revision as of 02:48, 13 April 2006
San Francisco
January | February | March| April| May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
June 17 - 18, 2006 - North Beach Festval
Grant Ave. (between Columbus and Filbert) and Washington Square Park San Francisco, CA
Schedule: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (415) 989-2220 Web site: www.sfnorthbeach.org
In the past, this Italian neighborhood was a playground for pirates, beatniks, and fan dancers. While the area is calmer now, its cultural scene is still rich in art, music, and pasta sauce. This oldest of American urban street fairs offers delectable Italian foods, authentic street chalk art, animal blessings, and live bands playing jazz, blues, and other music. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend.
June 4 - 11, 2006 - Berkeley Festival & Exhibition
Various locations Berkeley and San Francisco, CA
Schedule: Call or check Web site for schedule Cost: $16–$42 Primary Phone: (510) 642-0212 Web site: bfx.berkeley.edu
Ten main stage performances, dozens of fringe events featuring music from the Middle Ages through the Baroque, an international Bach competition, a marketplace with intruments, recordings, accessories, and much more.
South Bay
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
East Bay
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
June 24 - 25, 2006 - Danville Fine Arts Faire
Downtown Hartz Ave. Danville, CA
Schedule: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (925) 837-4400 Web site: www.mlaproductions.com More than 200 high-quality arts and crafts vendors, plus kids activities, street and stage entertainment, gourmet food, wine, and microbrews.
Peninsula
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
June 10 - 11, 2006 - Arts in the Park
Washington Park Carolan and Burlingame Aves. Burlingame, CA
Schedule: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (650) 558-7300 Web site: www.burlingame.org
Displays more than 200 artists and crafters, continuous live entertainment, and numerous food and information booths hosted by local nonprofit organizations. Close to 30,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event.
Marin County
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
May 6 - 7, 2006 - Art & Wine Festival Old Clayton Main St. Clayton, CA
Schedule: Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (925) 672-2272
Clayton hosts a weekend of art and wine, with displays by about 125 artists, tasting booths, food sellers, arts & crafts, and live music.
May 28 - 29, 2006 - San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
San Ramon Central Park 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA
June 30 - July 4, 2006 - Marin County Fair
Marin County Fairgrounds Civic Center Dr. San Rafael, CA
Schedule: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Cost: $13 adults, $11 seniors and children 4–12, free to children under 4 Primary Phone: (415) 499-6800 Web site: www.marinfair.org
Included in the cost of admission are carnival rides and games, 10,000 exhibits, nightly fireworks, and concerts by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Eddie Money.
Schedule: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (925) 973-3200 Secondary Phone: (925) 973-3250 Web site: www.sanramon.ca.gov
San Ramon celebrates art, wind, and the combination of both, with more than 200 arts and crafts booths, a hot air balloon launch on Monday at 6 a.m., kite-flying demonstrations by professionals from the United States and Canada, kite-making workshops, food booths, three stages of live music and entertainment, and a kids interactive zone.
June 24 - 25, 2006 - San Anselmo Art & Design Festival
San Anselmo Ave. between Bolinas and Tamalpais sts. San Anselmo, CA
Schedule: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (800) 310-6563 Web site: www.artanddesignfestival.com
Charming and laid-back San Anselmo hosts its perennially popular juried art festival, with more than 200 artists offering a wide variety of handmade-only work. You'll also find plenty of kids' activities and live music, lots of food and wine, and a full slate of design and culinary programs, demos, and exhibits.
June 21 - 25, 2006 - Sonoma-Marin Fair
Petaluma Fairgrounds 175 Fairgrounds Dr. off Washington St. Petaluma, CA
Schedule: Noon–midnight Cost: $14, $9 ages 4–12, $8 seniors (includes unlimited carnival rides) Primary Phone: (707) 283-3247 Web site: www.sonoma-marinfair.org
The fair features a winetasting pavilion, technology pavilion for hands-on seminars, the annual Ugly Dog Contest, arts & crafts, livestock, and more. The one-price ticket includes fair admission, concert entertainment, agriculture displays, and unlimited carnival rides.
June 9 - 11, 2006 - Harmony Festival
Sonoma County Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, CA
Schedule: Fri. 5–10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–midnight Cost: Call or check online Primary Phone: (707) 861-2035 Web site: www.harmonyfestival.com
A huge event with more than 500 exhibits, including crafts, world products, and the latest goods and services for a robust and ecologically responsible life-style. Plus, a health exposition, a display of alternatively-fueled vehicles, an eco village, a Goddess Temple, a kids' zone, natural foods sampling and winetasting, speakers, and live rock, reggae, jazz, and blues.
Gold Coutry / Sierra
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June 24 - 25, 2006 - Squaw Valley Fine Arts Festival
The Village Squaw Valley Olympic Valley, CA
Schedule: Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (877) 297-2140 Web site: www.thevillageatsquaw.com
This fest features dozens of professional artists displaying their works, including oil paintings, photography, ceramics, watercolors, and jewelry.
June 22 - 25, 2006 - Tuolumne Lumber Jubilee
West Side Memorial Park Tuolumne, CA
Schedule: Thurs. & Fri. carnival starts 5 p.m.; Sat. events 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun. events 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Logging show admission $5; carnival rides charged individually Primary Phone: (209) 928-3848 Web site: www.lumber-jubilee.com
Highlights include a Saturday parade, a carnival, an old-fashioned tug-o'-war, and the Bull of the Woods contest—a cherished tradition that pits brawn against more brawn as two contestants battle each other to stay on a log. Also on tap are a crafts fair and Sunday's big pro logging show, where you'll see axe-throwing, bucking, and all sorts of other lumberjack activities.
Central Coast
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June 17, 2006 - Japanese Cultural Fair
Mission Plaza Santa Cruz, CA
Schedule: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: Free Primary Phone: (831) 462-4589 Web site: www.jcfsc.org
The revered traditions of Japanese culture are celebrated with traditional folk dancing, storytelling with Megumi, martial artists, and taiko drumming. Also on tap are flower arranging (ikebana), paper folding (origami), calligraphy workshops, shiatsu massage, and delicious Japanese foods.
