California - 2008 Official State Visitor's Guide and Travel Planner - (Page 51) july 4. Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Barstow. Jam-packed day of activities with a walk/run, kids’ talent show, karaoke competition, water attractions, games, and contests; come nightfall, fireworks are orchestrated to music. info: 760/256-3531 (Deserts) 16–Sep 8. Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz. The summer season features performances under the redwoods in the outdoor festival glen and creative interpretations of timeless classics. info: 831/459-2121 (San Francisco Bay Area) 16–Sep 10. Del Mar Thoroughbred Races, Del Mar. Play the ponies where the turf meets the surf, at the track Bing Crosby loved. info: 858/755-1141 (San Diego County) august 7–17. Humboldt County Fair, Ferndale. Mule racing, sheepdog trials, livestock shows, carnival rides, music, and home arts at California’s oldest county fair. info: 707/725-1306 (North Coast) 9. The Great Sand Sculpture Contest, Long Beach. Arts, crafts, famed beach barbecue, and incredible sand works; the event is a highlight of the summerlong Sea Festival. info: 562/426-7670 (Los Angeles County) 21–24. Portola Railroad Days, Portola. Train rides, a parade, horseshoe tournament, street dances, and more. info: 530/832-4216 (Shasta Cacade) september 12–14. Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine, Truckee and Village at Northstar. Food and wine tastings, presentations, receptions, chef and winery dinners, and hands-on experiences for oenophiles, foodies, and even kids. info: 888/229-2193 (High Sierra) 14. Taste of Chico, Chico. Downtown streets are brimming with culture for this highly acclaimed food, beverage, music, and fine arts festival. info: 530/345-6500 (Shasta Cascade) 18–21. Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous, San Bernardino. Cruisin’, show and shine, and the roar of some 2,000 pre1974 cars and hot rods downtown; live bands, burnout contest, food, and fun. info: 909/388-2934 (Inland Empire) october 10–12. Mt. Shasta International Film Festival, Mt. Shasta. Watch American independent films, foreign features, and documentaries, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers. info: 530/926-4537 (Shasta Cascade) 18–19. Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, Calabasas. Celebrating the Great Pumpkin with rides, games, live stage shows, and more. info: 818/222-5680 (Los Angeles County) 25–26. Civil War Revisited, Fresno. Blacksmiths and quilters practice crafts of the 1860s; cannons blaze as battles are reenacted. info: 559/441-0862 (Central Valley) november 7–9. Great Wine Escape Weekend, Monterey. World-class wines, gastronomic delights, tastings, seminars, demonstrations, wine country tours, winery open houses, and winemaker dinners. info: 831/375-9400 (Central Coast) Mid-Nov–early Jan. Holiday Trees at Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda. See the presidential tree and twinkling holiday decor from around the world; call for dates. info: 714/993-5075 (Orange County) 28–30. Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival, Sonora. Holiday crafts by hundreds of quality artisans, a wide variety of music, elves, carolers, and bake shops, all in the spirit of Christmas. info: 209/533-3473 (Gold Country) december 6–7. Indio International Tamale Festival, Indio. Taste the rich heritage of the tamale, witness tamale eating and judging contests, and enjoy lively music and colorful dancing. info: 760/391-4175 (Deserts) 7. Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree, Ferndale. A downtown tradition since 1934, with a band, singers, and free cookies and punch. info: 707/786-4477 (North Coast) 10–14. Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Newport Beach. Hundreds of richly decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes sail and set the harbor ablaze with lights for five consecutive nights. info: 949/729-4400 (Orange County) Enter OREGON CALIFORNIA Arcata SHASTA CASCADE Anderson NORTH COAST Auburn N GOLD COUNTRY Santa Rosa San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA EV AD A HIGH SIERRA Merced CENTRAL VALLEY DESERTS INLAND EMPIRE CENTRAL COAST Pismo Beach Barstow Oxnard Santa Ana LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORANGE COUNTY Oceanside MEXICO SAN DIEGO COUNTY California Welcome Centers SM Simplify your travel plans and enhance your visit to California with assistance and support from the experts at any one of the 13 convenient California Welcome Centers SM located throughout the Golden State. VisitCWC.com Arcata 1635 Heindon Rd. Near the interchange of Hwys. 101 and 299; exit Giuntoli Ln. and head west to Heindon Rd.; 707/822-3619. (North Coast) Anderson 1699 Hwy. 273. Located 10 miles south of Redding on I-5 at the Shasta Factory Outlets; exit Deschutes/Factory Outlets Dr., #667; 530/365-1180. (Shasta Cascade) Santa Rosa 9 Fourth St. From Hwy. 101, exit at Downtown/3rd St. and follow the traveling-bear signs to Historic Railroad Square; 800/404-7673. (North Coast) Auburn 13411 Lincoln Way. From I-80, exit at Foresthill Rd., then turn left at Lincoln Way; 866/752-2371. (Gold Country) San Francisco Pier 39, Building P, Second Level; 415/981-1280. (San Francisco Bay Area) Merced 710 W. 16th St., Ste. A. From Hwy. 99, exit R St.; from Hwy. 140, exit 16th St.; 209/384-2791. (Central Valley) Pismo Beach 333 Five Cities Dr., Ste. 100. Located adjacent to Hwy. 101 in the Prime Outlets, Pismo Beach; 805/773-7924. (Central Coast) Oxnard 1000 Town Center Dr., Ste. 135. Located at the intersection of Hwy. 101 and Pacific Coast Hwy. 1/Oxnard Blvd.; 805/988-0717. (Central Coast) Barstow 2796 Tanger Way, Ste. 100. I-15 at Lenwood Rd. exit; 1 mile south of Hwy. 58, 5 miles south of I-40; 760/253-4782. (Deserts) Yucca Valley 56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy. Located about 19 miles off I-10 and just west of Hwy. 247 on SR 62; 760/365-5464. (Deserts) San Bernardino 1955 Hunts Ln., Ste. 102. Located adjacent to the I-10 and the 215 freeway interchange; 909/891-1874. (Inland Empire) Santa Ana 2800 N. Main St., Ste. 112, Westfield MainPlace, Lower Level, SW outside entrance. I-5 south to 22 freeway east, exit Main St.; 714/667-0400. (Orange County) Oceanside 928 N. Coast Hwy. From I-5, take the Coast Hwy. exit and follow the traveling-bear signs; 800/350-7873. (San Diego) L keyword in Search box at visitcalifornia.com 51 ARIZON Yucca Valley San Bernardino A http://VisitCWC.com http://VisitCWC.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com
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