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CALIFORNIA REGION #3
san francisco / bay area

SAN FRANCISCO – Area events:
San Francisco Silent Film Festival, Jul 15-18. Silent films are accompanied by live music at the Castro Theatre. This festival promotes silent film as art and historical record.
415-777-7908
www.silentfilm.org

San Francisco Aloha Festival, Aug 7-8. This two-day arts festival at the Presidio Parade Grounds, celebrates Pacific Islanders’ culture, Polynesian dance, islander food, music, ethnic arts and crafts and more.
415-281-0221
www.sanfranciscoalohafestival.org 

San Francisco Gem and Mineral Show, Aug 7-8. Show features pre-historic fossils, lapidary, unique jewelry and educational demonstrations. Location: San Francisco County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.
415-564-4230
www.sfgms.org

ACC Craft Show, Aug 13-15. This is the largest juried craft event in the West, featuring more than 250 of the nation’s premier craft artists. Works of art include hand-blown glass, clay and ceramic objects, wearable art, metal works, wooden furniture, quilts and baskets. Location: Fort Mason Center.
800-836-3470
www.craftcouncil.org

Family Winemakers of California Wine Tasting, Aug 22-23. Originally a “to the trade only” event, this annual tasting has evolved into a highly anticipated event where many new, hard-to-find wines debut. These are the largest tastings of California wines in the world and a showcase for the state’s small, family-owned wineries. Location: Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion.
916-498-7500
www.familywinemakers.org

The San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz, Aug 28-29. This inaugural event features 1,800 swimmers, bikers and runners who christen the Tri-California Triathlon at Alcatraz, part of the Tri-California series. The 1.2-mile swim begins with a jump from a ferry into the bay near Alcatraz and ends at Marina Green; the 25-mile bike course travels through the city and ends with a 7.5-mile run.
831-373-0678
www.tricalifornia.com/index.cfm/Alcatraz2010-main.htm

Sausalito Art Festival, Sep 3-6. Sausalito’s yearly art festival has been showcasing stars from the contemporary art world since 1952. Browse fine art and crafts along the beautiful Bay Shore.
415-332-3555
www.sausalitoartfestival.org

Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, Sep 11-12. Discover unique chocolate desserts and delicacies from Ghirardelli and beyond at this annual chocolate celebration. Location: Ghirardelli Square.
415-775-5500
www.ghirardellisq.com

Autumn Moon Festival, Sep 18-19. This event features multicultural entertainment, traditional lion and dragon dances, arts and crafts, lantern village, moon cakes and children’s activities. Location: Grant Ave. between California and Pacific streets.
415-982-6306
www.moonfestival.org

PETALUMA –
Tolay Fall Festival, Oct 14-17. Festival takes place at Tolay Lake Regional Park, a spectacular 1,737-acre ranch. See the Native American Village with demonstrations, Kiddie Corral, live animals, nature hikes, giant straw maze, free hayrides and much more. Pick your own pumpkin and watch blacksmiths at work.
707-565-2041  
sonomacountyparks.org

MENLO PARK –
Connoisseurs’ Marketplace, Jul 17-18. This vibrant, open-air festival of the arts celebrates the best of summer with live music, a juried art show and crafts by 250 of America’s best artists. See chefs’ demos, health and wellness displays, home and garden exhibits, food and drink including premium wines, microbrews and margaritas, a car showcase, interactive kids’ art and kids’ fun zone. Admission is free. Hours: 10am-6pm. Location: on Santa Cruz Avenue between El Camino Real and Johnson Street.
650-325-2818
www.miramarevents.com

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