Festivals, Feasts & FairsJAMESTOWN--Sip the suds of...

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

JAMESTOWN--Sip the suds of Murphys Creek Brewing Co. while riding the rails through the backcountry on the “Beer and Pretzel Run,” 5 p.m. Nov. 12. The two-hour train journey through Tuolumne County and East Sonora, featuring music by the Black Irish Band, departs from Railtown, 5th Avenue at Reservoir Road. $25, general; $12.50, kids 3-12. (209) 984-3953. ROSEVILLE--Railroad enthusiasts will also want to mark their calendars for the 18th annual International Railfair, Nov. 12-13. An exhibition of American- and European-style model train layouts, a train mart, presentations and rides on miniature trains are featured, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. At the Placer County Fairgrounds on Washington Boulevard. $5, general; $2, kids 5-12; free for those under 5. (916) 991-4343.

SAN DIEGO--The Star of India, an 1863 tall ship, celebrates her 131st birthday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12. Refreshments, nautical demonstrations and sea chanteys by Tom Lewis are highlights. $3, general; $1, kids 6-12; free for kids under 6. A children’s workshop on sail handling and sea chanteys follows from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 13. $6, general; free for children accompanied by a parent. North Harbor Drive at Ash Street. (619) 234-9153.

SANTA ROSA--Handcrafted treasures, live music and gift food booths await at the Christmas Crafts Faire ‘94, Nov. 12-13 and Nov. 25-27 at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Ave. Free admission. (707) 869-0054.

LAGUNA BEACH--More holiday festivities and shopping opportunities are planned at the fourth annual Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy, Nov. 18-20, Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 2-4 at the Sawdust Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. Featured: 150 booths, live music, visits from Santa Claus and a playground with fresh, real snow. $3, general; free for those 12 and under. (714) 494-3030.

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