California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

OAKLAND--”Celebrating the Americas” is the theme of the 12th annual Festival at the Lake, June 3-5 in Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt. Eclectic entertainment and international foods and crafts, including the “1,000 Faces” mask exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $7, general; $2, kids 6-11; three-day pass, $10. (510) 286-1061.

SACRAMENTO--It’s a kids’ kingdom at the fifth annual Sacramento Children’s Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 in Downtown Plaza and Old Sacramento. Highlights include entertainment, storytellers, pony rides and “Imagination Stations.” Free. (916) 552-5252, Ext. 3529.

FRAZIER PARK--The 13th annual Lilac Festival and Artisan Faire is June 4-5 at VillageCenter of Pine Mountain Club. Arts and crafts, entertainment and kids’ activities are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days; a parade is at 11 a.m. Saturday; and a dance is 8 p.m. Saturday. 18 miles west of Interstate 5 from the Frazier Park exit. (805) 242-6925.

SAN FRANCISCO--Gems, minerals, jewelry and New Age wares sparkle at the Spring San Francisco Crystal Fair, June 4-5. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in Building A, Fort Mason Center, Laguna St. and Marina Boulevard. $4, general; free for kids under 12. (415) 383-7837.

PISMO BEACH--If Dad’s a car guy, consider this for Father’s Day weekend: The ninth annual Pismo Beach Antique, Street Rod, Classic and Custom Car Show, June 18-19. Cars are on display 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-noon Sunday on Pomeroy, Cypress and Price streets and in the Pier parking lot. (800) 443-7778.

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