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OJAI--Art meets horticulture at the Ojai Valley Garden Club’s Flower Show and Sale, next Saturday and Sunday at the Ojai Valley Women’s Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sunday. (805) 640-8171.

SAN FRANCISCO--The Cherry Blossom Festival is next Saturdayand Sunday and April 23-24 at the Japan Center (Post and Buchanan streets) and the neighboring blocks of Japantown. The festival starts at 11 a.m. daily; most events are free. A parade is at 1 p.m. April 24. (415) 563-2313.

COSTA MESA--Inclined toward the equine? A Miniature Horse Show is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Equestrian Center at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive. A Spring Hunter/Jumper Horse Show is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22-24, also in the Equestrian Center. Both shows are free. (714) 708-1652.

SAN LUIS OBISPO--Celebrate spring’s bounty at the third annual Garden Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Sunday at El Chorro Regional Park. Featured: Walks, gardening demonstrations and children’s crafts. $1; free for kids under 12. On California 1 across from Cuesta College. (805) 546-3501.

STOCKTON--Delicious activities await at the Stockton Asparagus Festival IX, 1:30-7 p.m. April 22; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 23-24 at Oak Grove Regional Park, Eight Mile Road and I-5. A Fun Run is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. $6, general; $3, kids 6-12 and seniors 60 and over. (209) 466-6674.

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