California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN FRANCISCO--Hand-crafted traditions from around the globe are celebrated at the seventh annual Tribal, Folk and Textile Art Show, Saturday to next Sunday in the Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason. Pre-1940 art and artifacts featured. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 per day. (415) 474-6053. KERNVILLE--Relive the gold rush era with a parade, mine tours, rodeo and old-time festivities at Whiskey Flat Days, Feb. 18-21 in Circle and Riverside parks and along Frontage Road. (619) 376-2629.

TEMECULA--The Temecula ’94 Rod Run showcases pre-1970 street rods, muscle cars, hot rods, classics, customs and restored vehicles, Feb. 18-20 in Old Town Temecula and surrounding areas. Saturday’s activities include a Poker Cruise and an Open Header Cruise. Car registration and information: (909) 676-0099.

FRESNO--Creepy-crawly contests and classes await at the California Bug Festival, Feb. 19-21 at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, 1515 Van Ness Ave. In conjunction with the exhibit, “Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects,” the festival includes honey tastings and spelling and quilting bees. Free with museum admission ($4, general; $3, kids 4-12, students and seniors. (209) 441-1444.

For your information: The date of the La Quinta Crafts Fair Under the Umbrella has been changed. It will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13. Information: (619) 564-1244.