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CALIFORNIA REGION #4
Central Valley

DAVIS – Area events:
Petite Sirah Port Weekend, Feb 11-12. Valentine’s Day is all the more sweet with a visit to the Bogle Winery this weekend. Guests and their loved ones can sample ports, from the bottle and barrel. The Bogle Winery provides tempting treats to sample, including Stilton, strawberries and lots of chocolate. Location: Bogle Winery, 37783 Road 144, Clarksburg.
www.boglewinery.com

California Duck Days, Feb 25. This annual wetlands festival features 20 field trips to sites throughout the region and a vast array of workshops for visitors. Workshops include duck calling, bird-box building and a live bat session. Location: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Admission: Adults, $20; children 16 and younger with an adult, free.
530-757-3780
www.yolobasin.org

SUISUN CITY –
Wildflower and wine tasting trains, Mar 31-Apr 29. April is often the best time to view wildflowers in Solano County. To celebrate, board the Scenic Limited Wildflower Trains and Vintage Comet Wine Tasting trains on a leisurely round-trip ride through the Montezuma Hills. Docents point out the native flowers, including poppies, brass buttons, goldfields and vetch. Location: Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway 12. Hours: 11am-5pm.
707-374-2978
www.wrm.org 

BAKERSFIELD – Area events:
Home & Garden Show, Feb 17-19. The expo has an extensive array of interior and exterior products for your home. Home-building and designer industries offer the latest in home design. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds. Hours: Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-6pm.
www.bakersfieldhomeshows.com

March Meets, Mar 1-4. Now celebrating 54 years of racing, this event attracts drag racers and spectators from around the world and also includes a hot rod car show, swap meet and a vendors’ midway. The March Meet has been expanded to a four-day speedfest that enthusiasts call the jewel of nostalgia racing. Location: Auto Club Famoso Raceway, McFarland.
661-399-2210
www.famosoraceway.com

Model Train Show, Mar 10-11. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds. Admission: $6, adults; free, children 12 and younger. Hours: Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1am-4pm.
661-311-6695

OAKDALE – Area events:
Civil War Days, Mar 17-18. This reenactment is one of the best events of the year. The battlefield consists of a large hillside bordered by rocky outcroppings and a river. Location: Knights Ferry, Sonora Rd, off Hwy 120, about 10 miles east of Oakdale. Admission: A donation of $5 per car parking is requested. Hours: Sat, 1pm and 4pm; Sun, 11am and 2pm.
209-881-3517 or 209-881-3314

Ag Scholarship Luncheon, Mar 21. Come see agricultural-related vendor booths and receive product information and samples. Proceeds benefit the Oakdale Ag Scholarship fund. Location: Gene Bianchi Community Center. Hours: Begins at 11am, followed by the luncheon with an ag-related topic speaker and silent auction.
209-847-2244
www.oakdalechamber.com

Oakdale Parade & Rodeo, Apr 14-15. Now in its 61st year, this is a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing show sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. It features world champion cowboys and livestock, with a mission to promote the Western way of life.
www.oakdalerodeo.com

ATWATER –
Castle Air Museum Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament, Apr 14. Shotgun play begins at 8am. Fee: $80, includes breakfast burrito, luncheon at museum, raffles and lots of prizes. Location: Rancho del Rey Golf Course.
209-723-2178

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